The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

More than 200 cars deregistered over EV road user tax

The Victorian government has cancelled registrations for more than 200 vehicles as part of its low-emission vehicle road user charge being fought in court.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Victoria won't follow Qld on pill-testing site trial

Premier Daniel Andrews has ruled out Victoria embarking on a pill-testing trial after Queensland flagged plans to roll out a site within the next six months.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Lidia Thorpe’s Mardi Gras disruption is the latest in an ongoing debate about acceptable forms of protest at Pride

Independent senator for Victoria Lidia Thorpe’s temporary blocking of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday night has again brought to the surface discussion on the role of protest and police discretion.

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023

Victoria boosts Japanese encephalitis vax eligibility

Victoria has expanded Japanese encephalitis vaccine eligibility to include more local government areas, after data indicated broader infection in the community.

AAP · Feb 27, 2023

YES: Victoria’s Scoring Round Two Of The $250 Power Bill Bonus Next Month Before The Big Cold

Premier Dan Andrews coming through on his election promises.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 27, 2023

AFL concussion class action planned, with Melbourne law firm set to launch case for compensation in Victorian Supreme Court

Australia's AFL is set to follow in the footsteps of the NFL, facing a major class action over concussion, with a Melbourne law firm saying it has spoken to "numerous" former men's and women's players suffering from the effects of brain injuries.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Redbacks bite Vics in fight for one-day final berth

South Australia will play Western Australia in the domestic One-Day Cup final after routing Victoria by eight wickets on Sunday.

AAP · Feb 26, 2023

Timber shortage no issue for farmer who grew his own eco-friendly plantation and now reaps the rewards

Australia imports more than $2 billion of timber per year, but a group of landholders in south-west Victoria which began growing trees three decades ago are now reaping the rewards.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

Regional Victorian family attempts to solve century-old mystery to find burial plot of Maria and Louisa Langley

A Victorian family is trying to find the remains of a murdered mother and daughter so it can finally honour an ancestor's memory, more than 100 years after their deaths.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2023

Women share difficulties and stigma around accessing abortion care with Senate inquiry

Feeling shamed and judged, travelling hundreds of kilometres and ending up significantly out of pocket — in their own words, these are some of the issues identified by women with access to abortion services in Australia.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2023