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The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Victoria’s expanded rent bidding ban sparks concerns over enforcement and effectiveness

But Daniel Andrews tells Guardian Australia the plan closes ‘loophole’ being exploited amid housing crisis

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023

Protege Lohmann happy to bide time at Brisbane Lions

Fringe small forward Kai Lohmann will stay in Brisbane and continue his AFL education alongside Charlie Cameron after opting against a move back to Victoria.

AAP · Sep 21, 2023

NSW considering following Victoria’s lead by taxing Airbnb revenue

NSW treasurer wants to stop ‘long-term rentals being pulled from the market and short-term rentals taking their place’ during housing crisis

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023

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A short-stay levy and 800,000 new homes: how Victoria plans to ease the housing crisis

Labor’s housing statement pledges to speed up approval times, rebuild ageing towers and unlock land in established suburbs. Here’s what we know so far

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023

Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled

An Australian-first levy on short-term accommodation headlines a generational shake-up to Victoria's housing and planning sectors.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023

Victoria's housing plan is bold and packed with initiatives. But can it be delivered?

Victoria has led the states and territories in setting out a detailed housing statement that it says will help tackle the state’s housing shortage.

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2023

Ads reveal pathway to success for 'yes', 'no' campaigns

Facebook ads targeting different states and a variety of age groups have shone a light on how the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns plan on winning the voice referendum.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023

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Gunman shot dead by police after three-day manhunt

A wanted man was armed with a weapon when he confronted police officers at a house in country Victoria before being shot and dying at the scene.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023

Australian-first 7.5% levy to hit all Airbnb and short-stay accomodation in Victoria

Daniel Andrews also announces redevelopment of 44 public housing towers and more renter protections

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023

Victoria expected to fast-track major development applications and introduce new rental protections

Andrews government expected to detail crackdown on rent bidding and stop landlords from raising prices after asking previous tenant to vacate

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023

Carjacking gunman remains at large after evading police

An elusive gunman has kidnapped one man and assaulted a woman before stealing her car, with extra police sent to track him down in Victoria's north.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Towers to be torn down for first housing 'accelerator'

Victoria will spend its share of federal housing funding building 769 new homes, including more than 230 in a redevelopment of two dilapidated Melbourne towers.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Bureau declares weather double whammy for Australia

Australia's weather bureau has finally declared an El Nino event alongside a second driver of dry weather, with communities told to prepare for heat and fire.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

‘Derelict’ Carlton towers to be demolished and rebuilt in federal housing fund’s first project

Anthony Albanese praises Victorian government for not ‘flogging off’ site to developers as he announces project alongside Daniel Andrews

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023

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AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Evangelical church minister admits to child sex abuse

An evangelical church minister who was extradited to Victoria from Tasmania to face child sex abuse charges has admitted to two historic offences.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023

Attacker admits charges after police dog dragged

A 36-year-old Victorian man has pleaded guilty to four charges after he beat a police officer with a baton and dragged a dog alongside a car.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023

Chicken blamed for three-state listeria outbreak

A commercial chicken product is the probable cause of nine listeria cases in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, according to health investigators.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023

Charges laid after man crushed to death by water tank

WorkSafe has charged a Victorian water tank manufacturer after a non-employee was killed while helping unload a water tank on a customer's property.

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2023

Sydney facing first total fire ban in three years as spring heatwave hits Australia’s south-east

Stretch of ‘very unusual’ hot weather enters fourth day as temperatures climb significantly above average in NSW, Victoria and South Australia

AAP · Sep 18, 2023

Police injured when car rolls during attempted arrest

Two police officers were trying to arrest a man who allegedly approached them with a firearm when their car rolled on a country road in central Victoria.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2023

Australian governments need to set clear policy direction for gas sector, says regulator

A growing number of householders are turning off gas and bans on new connections are spreading

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023

Victorian man who ate poisoned Snickers bar in court jailed for sex offences against child

Man, 76, sentenced in the county court over sexual abuse of a young girl more than 30 years ago

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023

Victoria could introduce 7.5% levy on Airbnb prices

Fee for consumers using short-term accommodation across the state could raise $42m for government

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023

Victorian government hired KPMG to consult on tobacco changes despite firm’s links to industry

Transparency advocates condemn arrangement as ‘appalling’ while health department refuses to say how much consultancy was paid

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023

Court finds former students suffered antisemitic bullying and discrimination at Melbourne school

Five former Brighton secondary college students had told federal court of physical and verbal bullying

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