The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Roisin moved into a caravan park 12 years ago. Now Australia's housing crisis is forcing others to do the same

At the Seaford Cabin Park, at the gateway to Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, manager Andrew Wilson receives about 10 calls a day from people looking for long-term accommodation.

ABC News · Mar 12, 2023

Reason Party leader Fiona Patten on finding her place after two terms as a politician

Since conceding defeat in December, the former member of the Victorian Legislative Council has finished chemotherapy and is looking for the next opportunity to advocate for change.

ABC News · Mar 12, 2023

Melbourne renters struggle to secure a suitable place to live as a rental market crisis continues

As the rental crisis continues, advocacy group Tenants Victoria is receiving so many requests it is only able to respond to about 30 per cent of those who reach out for support.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

Destruction of endangered native wildflowers sparks fears of extinction on Melbourne's doorstep amid population boom

A field of endangered native wildflowers is damaged after a truck drives through a protected field in Melbourne's outer west, sparking fears of extinction as the city's sprawling population growth threatens grassland ecosystems.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

‘Dig up dirt’ on Ibac: Victorian government under pressure over leaked letter

Document sent to parliament’s presiding officers included claim that government MPs sought to undermine integrity watchdog

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2023

Daniel Andrews denies claims Labor MPs tried to 'find dirt' on anti-corruption commission

Integrity experts call for an overhaul of Victoria's Integrity and Oversight Committee, following allegations the Andrews government interfered with the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

NDIS has 'failed' Aboriginal people with a disability

The Yoorrook Justice Commission, Victoria's first truth-telling inquiry, has heard how Indigenous people with a disability are not being adequately supported.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023

Lifeline support expands to combat record suicide rates

More mental health phone support services will be available across Victoria to help combat record high suicide rates across the state.

The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023

‘Find dirt’: Andrews denies accusations by ex-IBAC boss

Premier Daniel Andrews has categorically denied his government directed an auditor to "find dirt" on Victoria's corruption watchdog.

The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023

VicForests slammed for its handling of FOI request following 'spying' allegations

A government agency that allegedly spied on a woman to "dig up dirt" is slammed by Victoria's Information Commissioner, who says the agency should apologise for its response to her request for information about the alleged spying.

ABC News · Mar 8, 2023