Daniel Andrews returns from media-free China trip as opposition vows to pursue unanswered questions Victorian premier reveals it was his decision not to invite media on his four-day mission to China The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2023
Excluding press from China trip right call: Vic premier Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has returned from China where he met with senior officials on trade and education matters. AAP · Apr 2, 2023
Daniel Andrews downplays transparency criticism after 'very successful' trip to China Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews labels his surprise trade trip to China "a very successful visit" and downplays concerns about transparency during the four days of meetings. ABC News · Apr 2, 2023
Aston result shows rejection of nasty politics: Andrews The Victorian premier has criticised the Liberal Party and Peter Dutton for the "nasty" rhetoric used in the lead-up to the Aston by-election. AAP · Apr 2, 2023
Peter Dutton accepts responsibility for historic Aston loss but insists he should stay on as leader Federal Liberal leader says ‘we have to learn the lessons and rebuild’ after losing Victorian byelection The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2023
New varieties of hops provide key ingredients for unique and quirky craft beer flavours The growing popularity of craft brews and the brewers' quest for distinctive aromatic taste has put the focus back onto hops breeders and new varieties. ABC News · Apr 2, 2023
Chinese family names son after the Victorian town of Moe after wonderful experience on cycling roadtrip The Victorian town of Moe has long struggled to shake its image of crime, poverty and hard knocks. But one Chinese cyclist had such a great experience he named his son Moe. ABC News · Apr 1, 2023
Liberals back Dutton's leadership after historic loss Senior coalition MPs have remained supportive of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's position after he oversaw a historic by-election loss in Aston. AAP · Apr 1, 2023
Australia’s government strengthens grip with by-election win Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won a historic victory at a by-election in the state of Victoria, becoming the first government in more than 100 years to take a district off the opposition outside a national vote. Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023
Police launch homicide probe after woman's death Police have established a crime scene after a woman was found dead at a home in a regional town in Victoria. AAP · Apr 1, 2023
‘You’d be bloody mad not to’: eager passengers make the most of Victoria’s regional fare cap The cost of regional train and coach services is now capped and staff anticipate a ridership surge once the word spreads The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023
Plain clothes cops arrest man at Victoria station with 'large kitchen knife' stuffed down his trousers Police say the man was also found to be in possession of drugs Manchester Evening News · Apr 1, 2023
Clean-up continues at Kangaroo Lake after mass fish kill as businesses count the cost Authorities continue to clean up and dispose of rotting fish from Victoria's Kangaroo Lake, where thousands of carcasses were discovered in a mass death event similar to a recent kill in New South Wales. ABC News · Apr 1, 2023
Alleged ‘kitten farm’ operators charged with animal cruelty Police have seized dozens of cats and kittens during raids in regional Victoria, as charges are laid against three other people over separate incidents of The New Daily · Mar 31, 2023
AAP · Mar 31, 2023 Kittens seized during animal welfare crackdown Dozens of cats and kittens were seized over welfare concerns in Victoria as animal cruelty charges were laid over other alleged incidents in different states.
Liverpool Echo · Mar 31, 2023 Busy pub that 'closed suddenly' is up for sale It is available for an asking price of £800,000
AAP · Mar 31, 2023 Hundreds of electricians walk off Vic Metro Tunnel job Hundreds of Electrical Trades Union members have walked off Victoria's Metro Tunnel project to protest their right to hunt and camp.
ABC News · Mar 31, 2023 Home builder Porter Davis collapses affecting 1,700 homes, LLoyd Group enters voluntary administration A major Victorian builder has collapsed and another construction firm has entered voluntary administration, in a further sign pressures on the construction industry are not going away.
The New Daily · Mar 31, 2023 Major home builder Porter Davis collapses, leaving jobs in limbo One of Australia's largest home builders has collapsed, leaving thousands of customers in the lurch, while a second construction business has entered
AAP · Mar 31, 2023 Major home builder Porter Davis goes into liquidation Building works will stop immediately on more than 1700 properties across Victoria and Queensland as a result of the collapse of Porter Davis.
The New Daily · Mar 31, 2023 Cultural burning expansion to reduce bushfire risk Indigenous groups will conduct cultural burns across Victoria to reduce bushfire risk and protect habitat in an expansion of the practice across the
ABC News · Mar 30, 2023 Incontinence product waste from aged care homes converted to biochar fertiliser in Victorian trial In what is believed to be an Australian first, adult diaper waste from aged care facilities is being converted to biochar fertiliser in Eastern Victoria.
ABC News · Mar 30, 2023 Cheaper public transport fares begin across regional Victoria, but can V/Line keep up with demand? Travellers on long-distance V/Line trains save more than $40 each return trip with the new fare caps, but the Public Transport Users Association is calling for more services across the regions to keep up with demand.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 30, 2023 No service on parts of Bury line on Metrolink after 'points failure' Services travelling in both directions between Victoria and Bury are affected
The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2023 Victorian daily regional train fare cap to slash costs but fears of overcrowding Transport advocates are concerned V/Line cap of $9.20 per day for an adult will increase demand beyond system’s capacity