The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

Stunning images capture bizarre and unique storm as sky lights up PURPLE

Amateur photographer Annette Kelly has captured her best lightning photographs yet on a beach in Victoria, Australia and says she was 'doing the high five and happy dance'

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022

Higher cost of fossil fuels drives wholesale power prices up despite falling market share

Aemo report shows renewable energy accounted for record share of generation as NEM emissions fell to lowest quarterly total on record

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations at 1,057 as state records 15 deaths

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says a mandatory third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine could be introduced into the state's vaccinated economy, pending ATAGI advice.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2022

Wild Victoria storms forecast into weekend

A Melbourne home has been set on fire by lightning during storms that cut power to thousands of people, with more wild weather forecast for Victoria.

AAP · Jan 26, 2022

No decision on ‘fully vaccinated’ definition as at least 72 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2022

More thunderstorms, rain, flash floods expected as Victorians urged to take shelter from wild weather

Parts of Victoria, including Melbourne, are in for a rough night with thunderstorms and showers expected to lash the state.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2022

Victoria's Omicron COVID-19 wave looks to have peaked, but what happens next?

Victoria's COVID-19 rollercoaster looks to be in a welcome descent, but experts are warning the end of summer holidays is likely to lead to another uptick in cases.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2022

‘Moral distress clings to you’: the mood has changed for health providers – and it’s unsettling

The alert in Victoria has brought a newly urgent daily reckoning: in the chain of decisions, did the one I took help or harm someone?

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2022

Vic doctor banned for fake vaxx exemptions

A doctor who gave out 149 fake vaccination exemptions and altered a letter from Victoria's deputy chief health officer has been banned from practising.

AAP · Jan 26, 2022