Vic posts nine COVID-19 deaths, 7081 cases Another 7081 new COVID-19 cases and a further nine virus-related deaths have been reported in Victoria. AAP · Mar 8, 2022
Scott Morrison says defence force ‘not available on a moment’s notice’ to respond to disaster – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2022
Farmers gather at Parliament House to protest against AusNet transmission line project Hundreds of farmers descend on Parliament House to demand the Victorian government reject AusNet's plan to build a giant transmission corridor that they say will destroy prime agricultural land. ABC News · Mar 8, 2022
Victorian man dies from Japanese encephalitis virus, Department of Health says, investigation underway The man, from northern Victoria, died on February 28th and the autopsy revealed the Japanese encephalitis virus was the cause of death, the state's department of health says. ABC News · Mar 8, 2022
WA crush Victoria in one-day Cup match Western Australia have cruised to a six-wicket win over Victoria in their one-day Cup cricket game. AAP · Mar 8, 2022
‘People don’t choose to become addicts’: the push to end Victoria’s war on drugs Doctors think it’s a good idea, as does the UN. So why can’t Australia bring itself to consider widespread drug decriminalisation? The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2022
Vic records six COVID deaths, 7043 cases Another 7043 new COVID-19 cases and a further six virus-related deaths have been reported in Victoria. AAP · Mar 7, 2022
Learning firm breaches child labour laws A government-funded early education company is facing 48 charges related to child employment breaches in Victoria. AAP · Mar 7, 2022
Flood havoc as Central Coast braces for 4.5m swells – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2022
Urgent laws pass to fix Vic police bungle An urgent bill has passed both houses of Victorian parliament to paper over a mistake that led to more than 1000 police officers being unlawfully sworn in. AAP · Mar 7, 2022
Australian cricket legend Shane Warne was "full of life" just hours before tragic death Shane Warne was one of the finest ever cricketers, enjoying a 23-year career with Australia, Victoria, Hampshire and Melbourne Stars, but the former leg-spinner was sadly pronounced dead last Friday Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2022
Trial begins for VicForests accused of unlawful logging activity threatening wildlife A wildlife group claims VicForests has acted unlawfully by undertaking lumbering in Victoria, accusing the state-owned business of causing further damage to wildlife habitat after bushfires in 2019 and 2020. ABC News · Mar 7, 2022
Two NSW residents diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis virus NSW Health is concerned as two people living near the NSW-Victorian border are confirmed as having the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus, with one in intensive care in hospital. ABC News · Mar 7, 2022
Fatal Victorian triple-0 delays prompt funding for more emergency call-takers at ESTA Since October last year, up to 12 Victorians have died while waiting for an ambulance, as the overwhelmed system continues to be plagued by long delays and staff shortages. ABC News · Mar 7, 2022
AAP · Mar 7, 2022 Warne considered move to NSW: CV's Graf Shane Warne considered a shock move to NSW early in his legendary career in search of more opportunities, influential Cricket Victoria figure Shaun Graf says.
The Conversation · Mar 7, 2022 A retrial is happening in a police murder case 20 years after the conviction. Two lawyers explain the case The retrial of Jason Roberts, accused of killing two Melbourne policemen in 1998, is expected to begin this week in Melbourne.
AAP · Mar 7, 2022 Vic triple zero service facing restructure An extra $115 million will be funnelled into Victoria's embattled emergency call service in response to 12 people dying after delayed calls for paramedics.
AAP · Mar 6, 2022 Vic posts 5645 virus cases, two deaths Victoria has recorded 5645 new cases of COVID-19 and a further two virus-related deaths.
AAP · Mar 6, 2022 Man dies in Victorian house fire Victorian firefighters dragged a 39-year-old man from a burning home on Sunday night but he died at the scene.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2022 PM says further assistance coming as ‘rain bomb’ set to cost Queensland billions – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Mar 6, 2022 Tigers veterans star in Marsh Cup thumping Tasmania have thrashed Victoria by 139 runs in their Marsh One-Day Cup clash in Hobart thanks to Matthew Wade's 86 runs and four wickets to Peter Siddle.
AAP · Mar 5, 2022 Vic records four deaths, 5046 virus cases Victoria has recorded 5046 new cases of COVID-19 and a further four virus-related deaths.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2022 More warnings in place for NSW as severe storms strike Queensland – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2022 Indigenous fight for ‘water justice’ intensifies as Victoria hands back Murray-Darling entitlement The Victorian government has announced 1.36 gigalitres has been set aside for traditional owners in the state’s north
AAP · Mar 5, 2022 Nearly one in five virus cases in WA, SA More than 22,000 new COVID-19 cases have been reported across Australia along with a further 13 virus-related deaths.