The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

VIC firies hacked details not on dark web

Victoria's fire service says there's no evidence employees' personal details have been posted to the dark web or any financial fraud has taken place.

AAP · Jan 6, 2023

Kangaroo harvesting quota increase despite flooding angers Wildlife Victoria

Wildlife Victoria is calling for a halt to the state's kangaroo harvesting program until an independent survey assesses the impact of flooding on populations of the native species.

ABC News · Jan 6, 2023

Health authorities warn of a jump in invasive strep A infections among children

Victorian health authorities are warning of a jump in invasive group A streptococcal infections among kids, after two Victorian children died with the illness last year and more ended up in hospital.

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023

Govt coy on tab for Vic casual sick pay

Victoria has paid less than $20 million through its trial of sick pay for casuals, with the government yet to settle on how it would fund the scheme long-term.

AAP · Jan 5, 2023

Melbourne shrank while Queensland grew: what the pandemic did to Australia’s population

The Victorian capital is still on track to outpace Sydney as the biggest city in Australia but Covid lockdowns slowed that growth

The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2023

Victorian court allows abused altar boy’s children and wife to sue Catholic church

Unique case may set precedent as family alleges church’s failings caused man’s violence in later life

The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2023

Victoria's SES and emergency services warn tourists to follow safety advice after spate of rescues

Victoria's SES and emergency services have reminded those exploring the outdoors this summer to be vigilant and mindful of their surroundings following a spate of rescues in recent weeks.

ABC News · Jan 4, 2023

Four dead after car and ute collide in Vic

Four car passengers have been killed in a crash with a ute near Shepparton in Victoria's far northeast, with the car driver also seriously injured.

AAP · Jan 4, 2023

Authorities warn people to be vigilant following first case of Japanese encephalitis

Authorities are urging people to be vigilant after the first Victorian case of Japanese encephalitis this season was identified last month.

ABC News · Jan 4, 2023

Victoria Police discipline harms officers

Victoria's police disciplinary process can injure workers to the point of no return, with delays in the system of "significant concern", authorities say.

AAP · Jan 4, 2023