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The Victorian state election will be held in 12 days, on November 26. A Freshwater poll for The Financial Review, conducted November 3-6 from a sample of 1,012 by online methods, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, from primary votes of 37% Labor, 34% Coalition, 14% Greens and 15% for all…

Shipping containers have been left strewn across the tracks after a freight train derailed in Victoria's west along the Hamilton Highway outside Geelong.

Victoria's State Emergency Service is inundated with calls for help as heavy rain overnight causes flash flooding and sparks concerns some rivers could return to major flood level.

Residents were told to stay indoors after flash flooding in Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, while more areas can now access disaster assistance.

Here's everything you'll need to know to follow the new seat boundaries and make your vote count.

Dan, they call him. The headlines in Victoria’s tabloid Herald Sun have ceased referring to the state’s premier by his second name: Dan is sufficient. It’s symbolic of how much Daniel Andrews bestrides the state political scene.

Victoria's free TAFE program will be expanded to allow anyone who wants to reskill to do so under a Labor election promise.

The $25bn lost on gambling annually comes mostly from those who can least afford it, but repeated attempts at policy reform have foundered. In the first part of a new series we ask why, and whether that may be about to change

To do away with deals made under group voting tickets, you’ll need to venture below the line …

Analysis: At first glance, the choice of Sing It Back for Daniel Andrews’ campaign launch was odd – but it soon made sense

The Liberal Party urges Victorians to vote for change and a ceiling on the state's debt on November 26, as Labor vows to forge ahead with a major shake-up of the state's energy network if it wins a third term.