The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

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?

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2022

How Launceston took out a top travel gong in the eclectic Town of The Year awards

Launceston has been crowned as the best Australian town to visit for 2022, with other eclectic and perhaps unexpected choices rounding out the top 10.

The New Daily · Feb 23, 2022

Truloff leads Bulls to big Marsh Cup win

Queensland have thrashed Victoria by 92 runs in the Marsh Cup, thanks to a brilliant 80 from debutant Sam Truloff and a four-wicket haul from Gurinder Sandhu.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

'I was in a fireball,' victim tells court

A man is standing trial for attempted murder after he set his housemate on fire following an argument at Hamilton, in Victoria's southwest, in April 2019.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

Victorian government set to back away from new property tax plans

The government was set to introduce a 1.75 per cent levy on new developments, which was expected to raise $800 million a year. The property industry feared the costs would be passed on to home buyers.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2022

Criminalising drugs a Vic 'policy failure'

Drug addiction support services have backed Victorian MP Fiona Patten's plan to decriminalise drug use and possession.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

Vic premier brushes off IBAC probe reports

A gag order has lifted on a probe into the Victorian government's dealings with a fire services union but the premier won't say if he's been interviewed.

AAP · Feb 23, 2022

First Vic govt electric cars enter fleet

The Victorian government has begun converting its fleet of vehicles to electric, with 75 to be replaced with zero emission vehicles by June.

AAP · Feb 22, 2022

Vic posts 6926 COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths

Victoria has reported 6926 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths, as the state prepares for further restrictions easing from Friday.

AAP · Feb 22, 2022

Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations at 319 as 6,926 cases and 17 deaths reported

Victoria's Chief Health Officer says the decision to continue mandating masks for some primary school students is proportionate given the state's high caseload and low vaccination coverage among younger children.

ABC News · Feb 22, 2022