The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Victoria Bus Station closed for six weeks for 'essential' safety works

'Essential works' for pedestrian safety to see closure of bus station for six weeks

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2023

Murray-Darling water buybacks won't be enough if we can't get water to where it's needed

When it was clear the Murray-Darling Basin Plan could not be completed on time, Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek announced a new agreement (without Victoria) to deliver in full the plan’s aim of restoring the health of this vast river system.

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2023

Victorian government ‘disappointed’ after group of VCE students given wrong exam

Minister Ben Carroll says six advanced Chinese language students received the wrong exam papers

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2023

First public IVF baby born in Aust program milestone

Victoria is hailing the first baby to be born as part of a $120 million public fertility program as it gears up to treat up to 5000 people a year.

AAP · Nov 12, 2023

Shooters MP calls for hunted deer meat to be given to homeless Victorians and charities

Statet MP Jeff Bourman says his ‘Hunters for the Hungry’ proposal will help deal with ballooning deer numbers

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023

Michael Gove mobbed by pro-Palestinian protesters in Victoria station

Police escort communities secretary as protesters shout ‘Shame on you’ shortly after London station sit-in

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023

Oysters and ice-cream: menu for dinner on Titanic sold for £83,000

Water-stained bill of fare from three days before disaster reveals passengers dined on shellfish, salmon, squab and Victoria pudding

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023

Victoria crush Tasmania in domestic one-day match

In-form opener Matt Short and young quick Sam Elliott have powered Victoria to a convincing six-wicket domestic one-day win over Tasmania in Launceston.

AAP · Nov 11, 2023

Trucking firm fined $2m following four police deaths

The trucking firm involved in the deaths of four Victorian police officers has been fined $2.3 million for safety breaches while its boss has a $22,500 fine.

AAP · Nov 10, 2023

House sales fall cancels out Victoria's COVID tax take

Stamp duty revenue has taken a $506 million nosedive in Victoria as house sales and prices cooled amid rising interest rates, a state budget update says.

AAP · Nov 10, 2023