FightMND co-founder Neale Daniher honoured with Victorian Sport Award Neale Daniher's achievements on and off the field will be recognised when he receives the Victorian Sport Award this year. ABC News · May 26, 2023
Duck hunting has 'tiny' effect on populations Experts say the primary focus for sustaining waterbird populations in Victoria should be on habitat destruction, not the minimal impact of hunting. AAP · May 26, 2023
Vic treaty body calls out Facebook over racist trolls The First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria has penned an open letter to Facebook over persistent racist comments online. AAP · May 26, 2023
Regulator investigates big build fraud allegations Victoria's major building projects are under investigation by the rail safety regulator after allegations of fraud by labour hire companies surfaced. AAP · May 25, 2023
Victoria's Aboriginal treaty body urges Facebook parent company Meta to clamp down on racist abuse Victoria's Aboriginal treaty body calls on Facebook to better control racist abuse online, as it counters a surge of hate speech it fears is being fanned by the national debate on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. ABC News · May 25, 2023
The new, cut-price plan to deal with Manchester's rail chaos Platforms could now be removed as part of the 'new approach' Manchester Evening News · May 25, 2023
Melbourne and Victoria’s best nature and wildlife experiences Whether you’re on a whistlestop tour or a slower voyage, from whales and waterfalls, wildflowers and wombats – and everything inbetween – Melbourne and Victoria are brimming with awe-inspiring, nature-focused destinations to discover. Decorated with mighty peaks, incredible coastlines and over 100 reserves and parks, the region lends itself to… The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Australia’s best road trip: the ultimate guide to the Great Southern Touring Route Australia’s legendary landscapes lend themselves to unforgettable road trips, and the Great Southern Touring Route might easily fit the bill as one of the world’s most iconic. In this guide, we trace the highlights of the State of Victoria, taking in ocean vistas and wildlife-packed national parks en route The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
How to spend 72 hours in Melbourne Combine a cutting-edge, cultural city break with a world of natural wonders in this diverse destination The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Food trails and vineyard tours in Melbourne and Victoria Embark on a culinary adventure through Victoria’s stunning wine regions, packed with must-explore estates and delicious eateries The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
With native forest logging in Victoria to end early, hundreds of workers face an uncertain future Employees ‘blindsided’ by the government’s decision must now consider retraining at Tafe as the state’s native timber resources run dry The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2023
Coronial inquest to investigate deadly Murray Valley Highway intersection at Strathmerton that claimed six lives in 14 months An inquest will look at what can be done to improve safety at a notorious Murray Valley Highway intersection following Victoria's deadliest crash in more than a decade. ABC News · May 25, 2023
Victoria emerges as frontrunner to replace Collingwood Super Netball side Victoria still looks likely to have two Super Netball teams despite Collingwood's decision to withdraw from the competition. The New Daily · May 25, 2023
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto shrugs off UN official's comments in defence of Moira Deeming Under-pressure Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has swatted away criticism from a top UN official about his treatment of expelled Liberal Moira Deeming, saying he was more focused on the state's budget. ABC News · May 25, 2023
AAP · May 25, 2023 Coroner investigating deadly regional intersection A coroner is investigating a deadly Victorian intersection where two crashes occurred more than a year apart, including one that killed five people and a dog.
ABC News · May 25, 2023 Cost of living, power prices driving Victorians into food relief program, Uniting says A social welfare organisation says by the end of the month it will have served 1,000 more meals than it did at this time last year, and that younger people and women are among those presenting for the first time.
ABC News · May 25, 2023 Victorian parliament to hold inquiry into pig welfare following alleged abattoir break-ins Animal Justice MP Georgie Purcell says the parliamentary inquiry will focus on gassing methods and forms of confinement in the pork industry.
The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2023 Environment minister raises hopes new laws could include federal ban on native forest logging Tanya Plibersek confirms regional forestry agreements will be covered by upgraded federal environment laws, hinting government may follow Victoria’s lead
AAP · May 25, 2023 Debt-hit Victoria must press on with big build: Andrews Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has pushed back on suggestions his government should have cut spending on major projects to tame record debt.
ABC News · May 25, 2023 Victoria's native timber logging communities shocked by acceleration of industry's end Victoria's decision to bring forward the end of native timber harvesting was meant to bring certainty, but it has not eased the pain in timber communities.
The New Daily · May 25, 2023 Students rescued from school bus trapped in embankment Sixteen children have been rescued from a school bus that is trapped in an embankment in regional Victoria.
The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023 Cold snap with damaging winds, hail and snow forecast for Australia’s south-east Severe weather warnings for wind gusts of up 100km/h issued for Tasmania, Victoria and NSW, BoM says
The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023 Victoria’s austere budget leaves community service organisations fearing for their clients Youth counsellor Daniel Lennox says his service may have to close, leaving vulnerable people without support
The Conversation · May 24, 2023 Victoria shows Australia how to finally abolish stamp duty once and for all Major state tax reforms are few and far between in Australia, which is what makes Tuesday‘s Victorian budget very, very significant.
The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023 About 300,000 Victorians who use negative gearing could claim land tax hikes as deductions Premier says levy is ‘tax deductible’ as ATO says 304,942 Victorians used negative gearing in 2019/20