The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Rural NSW 'on edge' as floods hit state

Flood warnings are in place across NSW and Victoria after heavy rain drenched Australia's southeast, with some residents being told to evacuate as rivers rise.

AAP · Oct 8, 2022

Police clash with abortion protesters, as opposing rallies take to the streets of Melbourne

Police tried to hold opposing groups of abortion protesters apart in Melbourne. The anti-abortion march was led by ousted Liberal MP Bernie Finn, who called for the repeal of Victoria's abortion laws. At the pro-choice counter rally, protesters said they were fighting "for the lives of women".

ABC News · Oct 8, 2022

Wage Inspectorate audit finds 80 per cent of businesses hiring children under 15 were breaching the law

A Wage Inspectorate audit in Victoria finds 80 per cent of businesses hiring children under 15 are doing so illegally.

ABC News · Oct 8, 2022

Melb cops half monthly rainfall in an hour

A burst of rain in Melbourne has delivered half of October's average rainfall in just one hour, with moderate flood warnings issued across Victoria.

AAP · Oct 7, 2022

More heavy rain is expected to fall across multiple eastern states this weekend, here's what you need to know

While the wet weather is expected to clear by Monday, the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting flooding for many parts of eastern Australia over the weekend.

ABC News · Oct 7, 2022

Victoria's COVID-19 pandemic declaration to end next Wednesday night, isolation requirement to lift early

Victoria's pandemic declaration will come to an end at 11:59pm next Wednesday night, the state government has announced, meaning positive COVID-19 cases will no longer need to isolate.

ABC News · Oct 7, 2022

Boland puts Victoria on top v SA in Shield

Victoria are in a healthy position after day two of their Sheffield Shield opener against South Australia, thanks in no small part to Scott Boland.

AAP · Oct 7, 2022

Flash flooding across Victoria as Melbourne prepares for dangerous storm season

Cars have been caught in flash flooding and regional towns have been warned about rising rivers in heavy rains.

ABC News · Oct 7, 2022

mRNA lab deal 'major coup' for Victoria

BioNTech has stuck an in-principle partnership with the Victorian government to establish an mRNA manufacturing facility in Melbourne.

AAP · Oct 7, 2022

Stomach pains reported before prison death

A Victorian coroner is investigating the death of Clinton Austin after the Gunditjmara and Wiradjuri man died while in custody at Loddon Prison.

AAP · Oct 7, 2022