The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Liberal Party faces critical choice as Aston byelection looms

Aston byelection will be a test for the Victorian Liberal Party organisation seeking to reconnect with the electorate.

The New Daily · Feb 20, 2023

Short saves Vics as wickets tumble at Junction

Victoria avoided disaster thanks to Matt Short's 70 on a 15-wicket day in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the Junction Oval.

AAP · Feb 20, 2023

Maxwell returns as SA suffer keeper chaos

Big-hitting Glenn Maxwell has made an overdue return to the Sheffield Shield arena for Victoria as South Australia endured a challenging morning.

AAP · Feb 20, 2023

A bronze North Face jacket? Daniel Andrews sized up for statue after 3,000 days as premier

Andrews insists he hasn’t given any thought to the milestone, which was dreamed up by Jeff Kennett. But he would be just the fifth Victorian leader to reach it

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2023

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto urges unity after Matthew Guy attacks senior Liberals

Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto urges his party to focus on the future after his predecessor slams senior members over past election losses — something a political strategist says is unusual because Matthew Guy "crashed the Hindenburg twice".

ABC News · Feb 18, 2023

RDA urges Grampians Health to be flexible over doctor contracts in Stawell

Doctors are worried about the future of a regional hospital and the health of its locals as contract disputes continue in regional Victoria.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Aston by-election race sees female line-up vying for Liberal pre-selection as Labor backs 'suburban mum' Mary Doyle

At least three highly-qualified women are vying for Liberal pre-selection to contest the marginal Victorian seat of Aston as the by-election race heats up in the wake of the resignation of former cabinet minister Alan Tudge.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Our guide to the best comedy venues in London where you can get your laughs for free

Save your pennies but have a fantastic night out with our picks of London’s best free (and cheap) comedy events

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2023

WA’s Pilbara hits 45C as large swathes of Australia swelter in heatwave

Extreme conditions in the north of the state with Victoria, NSW and Queensland also experiencing high temperatures

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023

First fatal Murray Valley encephalitis case in decades

A woman from north west Victoria who died earlier this month was the first person to contract Murray Valley encephalitis in the state almost five decades.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023