The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Victorian schools dealing with hundreds of vacant teacher positions

Victoria's teacher shortage reaches a crisis point, with more than 900 positions in government schools still advertised. Schools are considering cancelling elective subjects, combining classes, and hiring more casual relief teachers.

ABC News · Jan 28, 2023

Vic woman charged over fatal cyclist crash

A 22-year-old woman has been charged with dangerous driving after a cyclist was killed in a car crash in north-east Victoria.

AAP · Jan 28, 2023

Drones, phones and secret tapes: how police zeroed in on Greg Lynn over alleged murders of Victorian campers

CCTV footage and police surveillance devices played a key role in the arrest of the former pilot after the March 2020 disappearance of Russell Hill and Carol Clay

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2023

Voluntary assisted dying will be available to more Australians this year. Here's what to expect in 2023

By the end of 2023, eligible people in all Australian states will be able to apply for voluntary assisted dying as the final three states’ laws will become operational this year.

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2023

Memories of 2003 bushfires still vivid for Gippsland residents 20 years later

It was the biggest fire Victoria had seen for almost 70 years. It burned for 60 days and destroyed 41 homes. Now, 20 years on, residents are still processing what they saw.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2023

Unusual sightings of ‘devil bird’ across Melbourne raise migration mysteries for researchers

Increase in reports of the koel and its loud mating call south of its usual territory may be attributable to climate change, scientists say

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023

Traffic Pollution Affects Brain Function: Study

According to a new study conducted by experts at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria, ordinary levels of traffic pollution can damage human brain function in a matter of hours. Read full story on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Jan 25, 2023

Wildlife service calls for duck hunt ban

Wildlife Victoria has joined calls for the state to ban duck hunting as the Andrews government weighs up the move before a new season announcement.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

Former pilot Greg Lynn to stand trial for alleged murders of Victorian campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay

Lynn has pleaded not guilty to murdering the pair, who went missing in 2020 while camping in the Wonnangatta Valley, north-east of Melbourne

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023

Vic debt would be lower under Libs: report

Victoria's debt would have been lower than forecast regardless of which party won the state election but the Liberals would have cut it more, a report says.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023