The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Senator David Van resigns from party, not parliament

Victorian senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party following allegations of misconduct against female colleagues but will remain in parliament.

AAP · Jun 17, 2023

Anthony Albanese and Daniel Andrews urge Labor faithful to campaign for Indigenous voice to parliament

Victorian premier calls referendum a ‘juncture in our history that calls on us to stand together’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2023

Why is Melbourne’s housing still so much cheaper than Sydney’s?

Whether they buy or rent, Melburnians on average spend far less on housing, enough to entice Sydneysiders south

The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023

Woeful Victorian poll for state Coalition; Victoria and NSW to lose federal seats as WA gains

A Victorian state Resolve poll for The Age, conducted with the federal May and June Resolve polls from a sample of about 1,000, gave Labor 41% of the primary vote (down one since April), the Coalition just 26% (down four), the Greens 15% (up five), independents 12% (steady) and others…

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023

What to do with 1.8m hectares of Victorian public forest?

Native forest logging will cease in Victoria from 2024, but those who live and work in state forests say there’s been little communication about what happens next

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2023

Police and crime researchers fear social media’s effect on crime in NSW and Victoria

Data released in both states suggest online posts may have contributed to a rise in certain types of crime

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2023

Many urban waterways were once waste dumps. Restoration efforts have made great strides – but there's more to do to bring nature back

In the 19th century, many of Australia’s urban creeks and rivers were in poor shape. Melbourne’s major river, the Maribyrnong, was full of waste from abattoirs, tanneries and factories.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023

Search for girl, 10, missing for more than a week

A ten-year-old girl missing for more than a week was last seen in the NSW-Victoria border area and police have concerns for her welfare.

The New Daily · Jun 15, 2023

Victoria crime surge as offences by youths spike

Youth crime continues to rise across Victoria, with burglaries committed by children aged 10 to 14 almost doubling in the past year.

AAP · Jun 15, 2023

Metrolink boss says sorry after 'catastrophic' incident causes days of disruption

Staff are working 'flat out' to get it fixed

Manchester Evening News · Jun 14, 2023