Inflation pledges as Vic election rolls on The Victorian election campaign has started in earnest with promises of water bill relief, new hospitals and a regional rail shake up. AAP · Nov 1, 2022
Refurbishing not demolishing Port Melbourne public housing estate could save Victoria $88m, study finds A not-for-profit firm has found building could be added to Barak Beacon estate and residents wouldn’t be forced to relocate The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2022
Country race meets cancelled on Melbourne Cup Day as soggy weather impacts tracks Several country racing meets have been cancelled over the past week in Victoria due to wet conditions. ABC News · Nov 1, 2022
Flood funding announced as crisis continues in regional Victoria The state and federal governments have announced a combined $1 billion to help Victorians get back on their feet after the floods. ABC News · Nov 1, 2022
Rain, Dean deny Tigers in Sheffield Shield Victoria have held on for a draw against Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield as heavy rain and hail washed away large parts of the final day in Hobart. AAP · Nov 1, 2022
Telstra customers left fuming after outage Telstra services have been restored to hundreds of Victorian and NSW customers, who reportedly endured a mobile outage due to flood-damage. The New Daily · Nov 1, 2022
Victorian election campaign to kick off All eyes might be on the Melbourne Cup, but Tuesday marks the first day of the official Victorian election campaign. The New Daily · Oct 31, 2022
Busiest month on record for Vic SES The Victorian SES has recorded its busiest month ever as state and federal governments announce a further $877 million in recovery support packages. AAP · Oct 31, 2022
New youth mental health facilities to fill regional Victorian care gaps The funding of five new residential facilities across regional Victoria for young people aged 16 to 25 will provide an alternative inpatient treatment option to hospital stays. ABC News · Oct 31, 2022
Starter gun fired for Vic state election Victoria is stepping into election campaign mode, with official writs to be issued ahead of the November 26 state poll. AAP · Oct 31, 2022
Victoria endured its wettest month on record in October, SES says Comes as Victorian and federal governments announce $877m package for flood recovery The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2022
Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are ground zero in battle for Liberal party’s future Hawthorn and Kew seen as vital seats for the Victorian Liberals, still reeling from their federal election rout The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2022
While Gina Rinehart's out, Netball Australia fills $15 million hole with Visit Victoria sponsorship Netball Australia has managed to secure a major sponsorship deal with a tourism company backed by state government funding just over a week after Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting pulled its support. So what does this mean for the sport? ABC News · Oct 31, 2022
Afternoon Update: Australian killed in South Korea crowd crush identified; Lula wins in Brazil In today’s newsletter: Australian woman identified in South Korea crowd crush; Victoria inks netball sponsorship deal; Lula returned as Brazil’s president The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2022
ABC News · Oct 31, 2022 Victorian government defends budget handling as deficit jumps by $1.8 billion Tim Pallas says the government took "very calculated and conscious" decisions to steer the state's economy through the pandemic, as fresh figures reveal a $1.8 billion jump in the budget deficit for this year.
ABC News · Oct 31, 2022 Victorian firefighters' industrial action continues, with calls for new trucks, more staff and training Victoria's professional firefighters union is calling for new trucks, more recruits and access to additional training — as its protected industrial action reaches day five.
AAP · Oct 31, 2022 Silk guides Tas past Vics' Shield total BBL cult hero and Tasmania captain Jordan Silk has guided his side past Victoria's total before tea on day three of their Sheffield Shield clash.
AAP · Oct 31, 2022 Vic deficit to balloon as net debt falls Victoria is set to record a $1.8 billion higher deficit in 2022/23 than previously forecast but net debt will shrink, according to a mid-financial-year update.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2022 Victoria to sponsor Australian Diamonds netball team after Hancock Prospecting exit Daniel Andrews says $15m government deal will encourage grassroots participation as well as promote tourism in the state
AAP · Oct 31, 2022 Vic govt throws Netball Aust $15m lifeline Netball Australia has inked a $15 million deal with the Victorian government, with the Diamonds to wear the Visit Victoria logo until mid-2027.
ABC News · Oct 31, 2022 Netball Australia lands $15m deal with Visit Victoria after Hancock Prospecting pulls sponsorship Netball Australia signs a $15 million sponsorship deal with Visit Victoria, days after mining giant Hancock Prospecting dropped its support.
AAP · Oct 30, 2022 Four-day work week back on Vic poll agenda The Victorian Greens are pushing for a $60 million four-day working week trial for publicly-owned businesses ahead of next month's state election.
ABC News · Oct 30, 2022 NAPLAN results show no overall decline in learning, but 2 per cent drop in participation levels an 'issue of concern' Despite some small anomalies, the latest NAPLAN results show students' results have broadly stayed the same or improved over the past 15 years.
AAP · Oct 30, 2022 Airport link work starts, free lunch push Work has started on Melbourne's airport rail link while the Victorian opposition announced school lunches would be free if they win the upcoming state election.
AAP · Oct 30, 2022 Debutant tons up for Vics in Shield Tasmania's attack has continued to toil away but Ashley Chandrasinghe remained unmoved, advancing to a fine debut century for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield.