'Fear for the future': rushed laws risk corruption As reports of ongoing CFMEU corruption in Victoria continue to surface, business groups warn new federal laws could spread cronyism across the nation. AAP · Jun 29
PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi; meets members of Indian diaspora in Seychelles Prime Minister Narendra Modi connected with the Indian diaspora in Victoria, Seychelles, during his three-day visit. He also held extensive discussions with President Patrick Hermini and was honored with the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award for his environmental leadership and commitment to developing nations. India and Seychelles are celebrating… The Economic Times · Jun 29
Moira Deeming misunderstood meaning of ‘headlock’ but won’t apologise to Matthew Guy for assault allegation The Victorian Liberal MP says the interaction with her colleague left her fearful and confused The Guardian - AU · Jun 29
How PM Modi Made History with One Extraordinary State Visit History is often made quietly, but sometimes a single visit changes the course of international diplomacy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Seychelles became one such moment as he achieved two remarkable firsts that no Indian Prime Minister had accomplished before. Beyond the ceremonies and awards, the visit highlighted India's… MyLifeXP · Jun 29
Victorian premier accused of ‘nonsense’ for blaming inflation amid gangland allegations over cost blowouts Jacinta Allan resists calls for royal commission into state’s $100bn Big Build infrastructure project as pressure mounts following new reports The Guardian - AU · Jun 29
The Victorian Greens are taking a page from Mamdani’s policy playbook. Can they combat rising rightwing populism? State leader Ellen Sandell says party offers a ‘hopeful and bold’ alternative, but sceptics doubt whether message is resonating with voters The Guardian - AU · Jun 28
I Didn't Expect a $25 Cast Iron Skillet to Impress Me This Much – The Victoria Pan Is Now an Everyday Favorite It's affordable, beautiful, and a joy to cook with Homes & Gardens · Jun 27
Matthew Guy demands Moira Deeming apologise for assault claim after Victoria police find ‘no offence detected’ ‘There was no ambiguity. I did not do what was alleged, the CCTV proves this,’ Guy says of fellow state Liberal MP’s accusation The Guardian - AU · Jun 25
Afternoon Update: Liberal denies assaulting Deeming; Stefanovic interview fallout continues; and finding Libya’s sand cat Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has accused her colleague Matthew Guy of assaulting her at a community event. Sources close to Guy says he denies the accusations The Guardian - AU · Jun 25
Ex-umpire committed to stand trial on Brownlow fraud A former AFL umpire and two others have been committed to stand trial over an alleged Brownlow Medal betting fraud after failing to get their charges dropped. AAP · Jun 25
Bread company fined $3.4m over workplace manslaughter A garlic bread manufacturer has received a multimillion dollar fine in only the second prosecution of workplace manslaughter in Victoria. AAP · Jun 25
Victorian Liberal MP Matthew Guy denies accusation he assaulted Moira Deeming in incident allegedly captured by CCTV Police confirm they are investigating as sources close to Guy say he vehemently denies the allegations and is considering legal action The Guardian - AU · Jun 25
1 July changes: minimum wage rises, payday super, parental leave tweaks and everything else coming for 2026–27 New financial year will also see a tax cut, more anti-price-gouging measures and SMS sender ID changes designed to protect against scam texts The Guardian - AU · Jun 25
Gay students extorted with threat of being ‘outed’ in home countries, Victorian hate crime inquiry hears LGBTQ+ support service says men from countries where homosexuality is illegal are targeted for attacks via dating apps The Guardian - AU · Jun 24
The Economic Times · Jun 23 Melbourne, Victoria: Every Bit Different Planning a trip to Australia? Explore Melbourne’s famous coffee culture, iconic attractions, art scene, sporting events and scenic coastal experiences in this 2026 travel guide.
The Conversation · Jun 23 Victoria claims to have stopped native logging. So why is it importing Tasmanian forests? There is ongoing turmoil in the native forest logging industry, as revealed in the ABC’s Four Corners program that aired last night.
AAP · Jun 23 Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition An investigation into a $1.5 billion package to support an end to native logging has sparked debate about funding transparency and regulatory loopholes.
AAP · Jun 22 TECO Expands Renewable Energy Footprint in Australia Through Solar and Energy Storage Investments SYDNEY, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TECO Australia & New Zealand (TAC), a subsidiary of TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. (TWSE:1504), has invested in the Seaspray Solar + Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Victoria, Australia, and will participate in the upcoming Tranche 2 energy portfolio. The move…
The Conversation · Jun 21 Victoria wants daily ‘device-free’ time in high schools. What works best for learning? Victorian high schools have been asked to include “planned device-free time” in their learning from term 1 2027.
The Conversation · Jun 21 Why the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state election A 12-year-old government with a premier under siege. An untried opposition that has weathered multiple scandals and leadership changes. And a right-wing populist party on the march among disaffected voters. With all this in play, Victoria’s November state election is shaping up to be one of the most significant in…
The Economic Times · Jun 19 India to send 125-130 athletes to CWG; IOA won't interfere in selection matters: Raghuram Iyer India is sending 125-130 athletes to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, competing in eight able-bodied and four para sports. This scaled-down event follows Victoria's withdrawal, with Glasgow stepping in as host. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is also planning for the much larger Asian Games and remains in dialogue with the…
AAP · Jun 19 54% of Aspiring Web3 Professionals Can't Land Their First Job: Bitget Report VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its Web3 Next-Gen Talent Intelligence Report, finding that hiring barriers, not a lack of talent, are one of the industry’s biggest workforce challenges. Conducted under Bitget's Blockchain4Youth (B4Y) initiative, the study surveyed aspiring…
AAP · Jun 19 Back to the whiteboard: teachers vote down pay offer Some of the lowest-paid teachers in the so-called education state have rejected a pay offer from the government, leading to the possibility of more strikes.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 18 Ebike thefts soar in NSW as Victoria’s crime rate drops for first time in four years Theft rises in both states, even as Victoria’s crime rate decreases 1.9% on the year before
AAP · Jun 17 VIC:No-confidence vote awaits under-pressure Labor premier A state opposition is pulling the trigger on a parliamentary move to oust Jacinta Allan as Victorian premier after a Labor leadership challenge collapsed.