The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Restraint of Victorian children in mental health facilities increases by 32%

Peak body labels growth in seclusion and restraint despite royal commission recommendations ‘very disappointing’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022

Calls for motor vehicle ombudsman to help Victorian consumers to resolve car disputes

Finding a resolution with the car dealer has been time-consuming, expensive and ultimately unsuccessful for his family. Consumer advocates say cases like this prove the need for a motor vehicle ombudsman.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

Efforts to combat far-right extremism must not curtail civil liberties, Victorian inquiry hears

Liberty Victoria president says addressing emerging rightwing extremist groups must be balanced with freedom of speech

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022

Tasmanian tourism snapshot shows fewer visitors, but longer stays and bigger spends

Australians wary of booking international holidays could be helping to boost the data in Tasmania's latest tourism snapshot, one operator says — but the numbers are still suffering a COVID hangover.

ABC News · Jun 13, 2022

Daniel Andrews tells private healthcare groups wanting $3,000 staff bonuses to pay their own rewards

Victorian premier says private hospitals should spend more time ‘rewarding their staff appropriately’ and improve nurse-to-patient ratios

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2022

Value of working dogs recognised as kelpie sells for $27k at Australian Kelpie Muster in Casterton

The value of Australian working dogs continues to be recognised, with the 33-month-old hailing from Dubbo selling for $27,000 at an annual auction in Victoria on the weekend.

ABC News · Jun 13, 2022

Historic Murray River paddle steamer Pride of the Murray moves to Longreach

After an epic 2300-kilometre journey from country Victoria, an historic paddle wheeler is taking on a new life in outback Queensland.

ABC News · Jun 12, 2022

Young nomads sell up in north-west Victoria and hit the road with daughters in off-grid caravan

Selling the family home and pulling their young children out of school to take them travelling has been an "emotional roller-coaster", but this young mother and her partner say it is the best thing they have ever done.

ABC News · Jun 12, 2022

Left behind: the fight for accessible public transport in Victoria

The snail’s pace of upgrades keeps people with disabilities isolated and in poverty, activists say

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2022

Women Leading Locally targets 'voters looking for women's names on ballots' in 2024 local elections

After the federal election led to a record number of women elevated to positions of power, a Victorian fellowship is hoping to see an impact on a local government level.

ABC News · Jun 12, 2022