The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Premier warns of 'challenging budget' ahead as government feels interest rate pinch

Everyday Australians are not alone in feeling the interest rate pinch, as the Victorian government sees its interest repayments expand.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2023

Victoria's 13 scorpion species and why they are not as venomous as other predators

Scorpions are renowned in some parts of the world as killers. Here's why Australia's species have a lot less sting in their tails.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2023

WA eyeing Shield title after Victoria's collapse

Victoria have scratched out a second-innings lead of two runs over Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after losing 4-10 in a day-three collapse.

AAP · Mar 24, 2023

Police arrest more than 30 people from NSW, Victoria in cross-border crackdown on outlaw bikie gangs

Drugs, guns, explosives, and a stolen Harley Davidson are among the items seized by NSW and Victorian police during the four-day operation.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2023

Melbourne Now: a vast, sprawling and inspiring exhibition that seems to burst out of its architectural framework

Review: Melbourne Now, National Gallery of Victoria.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023

Bordertown bikies targeted in police crackdown

NSW and Victorian police have arrested 27 people and laid a multiple drugs and weapons charges during a four-day bikie crackdown.

AAP · Mar 23, 2023

Want an easy $400 a year? Ditch the gas heater in your home for an electric split system

Earlier this month, regulators flagged power price rises in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Like many people, you’re probably wondering how you can minimise the financial pain.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023

WA closing in on first-innings lead in Shield final

Bad light has brought play to a premature end on day two of the Sheffield Shield final at the WACA Ground with WA 5-175 in response to Victoria's 195.

AAP · Mar 23, 2023

Why bioplastics won't solve our plastic problems

Last month, Victoria banned plastic straws, crockery and polystyrene containers, following similar bans in South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and the ACT. All states and territories in Australia have now banned lightweight single-use plastic bags.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023

Sheffield Shield final: Western Australia vs Victoria, live scores, stats, results and commentary

It's day four of the Sheffield Shield final, and Western Australia have wrapped up Victoria's second innings - the Warriors need 91 to clinch a second consecutive Shield title at the WACA. Check out the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023