Japanese encephalitis warning for Victoria Victoria's chief health officer is warning of the risk of Japanese encephalitis, with evidence of the virus found in animals in Victoria, NSW and Queensland. AAP · Feb 26, 2022
Victorian community football and netball clubs hoping they're coming out the other side of horror COVID-19 period After a rotten two years thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, community sport in Victoria is preparing to get back on the field. ABC News · Feb 26, 2022
COVID-19 updates: All news from Australia you need in one place Mask rules have changed and restrictions have been updated in some states and territories. Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia. ABC News · Feb 26, 2022
Victoria's regional cities are growing outwards but many question whether the sprawl is sustainable With more land to be rezoned for housing developments, Victoria's second-largest regional city could almost double in population. But there are questions over whether it has the services to cope. ABC News · Feb 25, 2022
New vaccine program successful in Vic An Australian-first program has been successful in vaccinating 10,000 disabled Victorians against COVID-19, as the state reports 15 deaths and 5874 new cases. AAP · Feb 25, 2022
Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations at 281 as 15 deaths and 5,874 cases reported Victoria reports a further 15 COVID-19 deaths, as mask restrictions and working from home recommendations ease. ABC News · Feb 25, 2022
Victoria records 15 Covid deaths, NSW 11 and Qld eight; flood fatalities – as it happened Two people, including an SES volunteer, have died after being swept away in Queensland flood waters, bringing the toll to four. This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2022
‘Sobering reminder’: Victorians lose record $251m to poker machines in a month Worst losses were in most disadvantaged areas and occurred despite Covid havoc in hospitality industry The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2022
Athletics great John Landy dies, aged 91 Middle-distance running great John Landy has died at the age of 91 after an accomplished life that included some of the great moments in Australian sport. AAP · Feb 25, 2022
Masks come off across the east States and territories have further eased COVID-19 restrictions, with mask-wearing requirements easing as the Omicron wave subsides. AAP · Feb 25, 2022
Landy a shining example on track and off Middle-distance running great John Landy's dignity characterised an accomplished life that included some of the most memorable moments in Australian sport. AAP · Feb 25, 2022
Paroled man stole good Samaritan's car A Victorian man who stole a Good Samaritan's car after tailgating him and then crashing his own vehicle has vowed to turn his life around. AAP · Feb 25, 2022
Victorian teachers to protest new deal A fringe group of Victorian teachers say there is growing discontent within the education union about the government's latest pay deal. AAP · Feb 25, 2022
Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations at 301 as 11 deaths, 6,580 cases reported There are 301 COVID-19 patients in Victorian hospitals, including 38 in intensive care, four of whom are on ventilators. ABC News · Feb 24, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2022 Queensland floods prompt 1,000 calls for help as heavy rain continues – as it happened This blog is now closed
ABC News · Feb 24, 2022 COVID-19 mask rules explained for every state and territory States across Australia are shifting their mask laws after months of mandates. Here's a breakdown on what is and isn't changing.
AAP · Feb 24, 2022 'Challenging' flu season as Vic rules ease Victorians are warned to brace for one of the most challenging flu seasons in recent years, as a number of COVID-19 restrictions are wound back.
Pedestrian.tv · Feb 24, 2022 Over 1000 Victorian Cops Didn’t Actually Have Police Powers Thanks To A Colossal Admin Fk Up Awkies!
The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2022 Victorian logging rule changes will weaken protection for bushfire-prone areas, conservation groups warn Government says it aims to make code covering VicForests clearer but experts fear that will allow more logging
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2022 ‘Starting to look a little reckless’: questions raised over 1,200 unauthorised Victorian police officers Legal experts say newly discovered administrative bungle will delay court proceedings and adds to worrying pattern of behaviour
AAP · Feb 23, 2022 Vic scorns fed govt call for kids vax push The federal government's call for Victoria to launch a COVID-19 vaccination program in schools to lift rates has prompted backlash from Premier Daniel Andrews.
ABC News · Feb 23, 2022 Victoria records 16 new COVID-19 deaths, 322 people in hospital There are now 41,257 active cases of COVID-19 in Victoria after 6,715 new cases were reported yesterday.
ABC News · Feb 23, 2022 More than 1,000 Victorian police officers incorrectly sworn in due to 'administrative oversight' The Victorian government is urgently drafting retrospective legislation to address an administrative error which has resulted in more than 1,000 officers being invalidly sworn in over the past eight years.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2022 Morrison condemns Moscow’s ‘brutal’ attack on neighbour – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2022 Scott Morrison says closing coal power stations will drive up electricity prices. Is he right? Bid by Mike Cannon-Brookes to take over AGL drew some strong words from the prime minister, but do his claims stack up?