Vic man facing NSW online grooming charge A 66-year-old Victorian man has been charged with online grooming, with police alleging he travelled interstate to sexually abuse a child. AAP · Jun 24, 2022
Warning as vaccine, mask rules ease Australia's top doctors are urging the sick to stay home, even if they test negative, to prevent more than just the spread of COVID-19 in the community. AAP · Jun 24, 2022
Vic Labor govt picks new deputy, ministers Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan has been unanimously elected Victoria's new deputy premier after the departure of four senior frontbenchers. AAP · Jun 24, 2022
Resignation of four senior Victorian ministers sheds light on future of state Labor Party The shock departure of four of Victoria's most-senior ministers has resulted in a significant shake-up of the government's front bench and sheds light on the future of the state Labor Party — including who will succeed Premier Daniel Andrews. ABC News · Jun 24, 2022
Jacinta Allan tipped to be new deputy premier of Victoria after four senior ministers resign Allan’s appointment would give Daniel Andrews’ socialist left faction control of the two most senior positions in the party The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2022
Victorian ministers confirm resignations from Andrews government ahead of November election Daniel Andrews is set to lose more than four decades of experience from his cabinet with the resignation of the senior ministers. ABC News · Jun 23, 2022
Two Vic ministers promoted after exodus Deputy Premier James Merlino is among four Victorian government ministers to announce their retirement, with Labor MPs preparing to pick their replacements. AAP · Jun 23, 2022
Hunt for ‘serial pest’ smashing up mobile speed camera cars Police believe that one person is reponsible for the recent spate of attacks in the state of Victoria The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022
Deputy premier James Merlino among senior Victorian Labor MPs set to retire Merlino and ministers Martin Foley, Lisa Neville and Martin Pakula could announce their retirements Friday The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2022
Treaty bill passes Victorian lower house A historic Treaty bill has been passed in Victoria's lower house after a single MP voted against it. AAP · Jun 23, 2022
Health Minister Martin Foley among high-profile Victorian Labor ministers to retire before November election Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is set to lose decades of experience from his frontbench, with the mass resignation of four of his most-senior government ministers just months from the November election. ABC News · Jun 23, 2022
Victoria to conduct review into coercive practices in mental health system Announcement comes as peak advocacy group calls on government to end compulsory seclusion and restraint on wards The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2022
Linda's son bought 11 bottles of vodka in his final 10 days. She's now pushing for changes to liquor licensing laws In Victoria, liquor licensing laws are supposed to stop bars and bottle shops from serving anyone who is intoxicated, but Linda Smart says her son was never refused service. ABC News · Jun 22, 2022
Grossly offensive conduct to become a crime in Victoria Lawyers say new offence, introduced after four police officers were filmed dying, may have unintended negative consequences The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2022
AAP · Jun 22, 2022 Vic jail guards 'using disturbing' force' Victoria's Ombudsman has made 12 recommendations to stop guards from using excessive force in the state's prisons, including an inmate being choked and slapped.
ABC News · Jun 22, 2022 New offensive conduct laws introduced in Victoria after Eastern Freeway tragedy The Victorian government has introduced new laws to parliament which would see grossly offensive behaviour punished by up to five years in jail.
ABC News · Jun 21, 2022 Victoria parliament passes bill banning Nazi symbol, with offenders facing up to a year in jail Legislation has passed both houses of Victorian parliament making it a crime to publicly and intentionally display the Nazi symbol, known as the Hakenkreuz. Those who do so could face up to 12 months in jail and a $22,000 fine.
ABC News · Jun 21, 2022 Jenny was left traumatised by Victoria's foster care sector. Experts are calling for reform Jenny entered Victoria's foster care system as a teenager and she's still struggling with the emotional scars from her time in care. Experts say the system needs more funding and support.
AAP · Jun 21, 2022 Ovation for Vic parliament treaty speeches Victorian parliament has heard speeches from Indigenous leaders on a landmark treaty bill, with MPs urged not to fall "on the wrong side of history".
The New Daily · Jun 21, 2022 Right-wing parties line up for make-or-break Victorian state election Right wing parties are now preparing for a new showdown many in the movement think will be a bigger moment, and also a test.
The New Daily · Jun 21, 2022 ‘What’s the point of booking?’: Taxi industry accused of failing passengers Taxi drivers are getting off scot-free when they leave would-be passengers stranded, with public transport watchdogs focusing their attention elsewhere.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022 ‘It’s been horrible’: Commuter chaos as Londoners brave rail and Tube strikes to get to work Workers face packed buses and long waits for limited train services as biggest rail strike in 30 years kicks off
AAP · Jun 21, 2022 Nazi symbol banned in Victoria Victoria has passed legislation banning the public display of the Nazi swastika.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022 Rail strike - live: Commuters warned to check last train times as traffic clogs roads Last services ending hours earlier than usual as workers walk out over cuts to jobs, conditions, pay and pensions
The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2022 ‘Woke tokenism’: Victorian MP Tim Smith to defy Liberal party support for treaty authority After weeks of prevaricating, state’s opposition expresses support for independent body to oversee treaty negotiations