The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Workers face brazen shoplifters and the wrath of ‘Kens and Karens’ as retail crime surges in Victoria

Theft from retail stores rises 27.6% year-on-year as staff ‘screamed at, sworn at, spat on or shoved’ and even stabbed

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2025

Kids risk life of crime if interventions lack funding

Policing is not the way out of a state's youth crime crisis, a youth advocacy group says, after data showed repeat offenders were arrested 7000 times.

AAP · Sep 25, 2025

Less than 1% of population responsible for 40% of all offending in Victoria as crime rate climbs

Number of criminal incidents in Victoria hit record high in 2024-25 as crime rate rose 13.8%, Crime Statistics Agency data shows

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2025

Texas A&M regents name Christian Hardigree president of newly acquired Victoria campus

System Chancellor Glenn Hegar and the Board of Regents chair have stood by the new president amid criticism from some conservatives about her previous work around diversity and equity. The post Texas A&M regents name Christian Hardigree president of newly acquired Victoria campus appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 19, 2025

Thinking of getting botox or filler? These are the laws for cosmetic injectables

Cosmetic injectables are more popular and socially accepted than ever. In 2024, the Australian market was estimated to be worth US$3.1 billion (A$4.6 billion) and growing fast.

The Conversation · Sep 17, 2025

Bullish Labuschagne makes Ashes statement with century

Marnus Labuschagne has started the summer with a classy ton in a 55-run win by Queensland over Victoria, as Glenn Maxwell blitzed a century of his own.

AAP · Sep 17, 2025

Ground zero: rain-starved southern Australia is grappling with one of the worst droughts in memory

Rainfall picked up in June and July in some areas but it may already be too late

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2025

‘We’ve got no tourists’: small businesses caught up in Australia’s largest manhunt struggle as aid announced

Victorian government pledges up to $2.5m to help visitor economy in alpine region as search for alleged Porepunkah killer Dezi Freeman continues

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025

8 Things To Do In Sydney & Melbourne This Spring That’ll End Your Winter Hibernation

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Pedestrian.tv · Sep 15, 2025

AFL confirms State of Origin football to return in 2026 after 27-year hiatus

The AFL’s marquee State of Origin fixture will return next year after an absence of 26 years, with Western Australia to host Victoria in Perth on Valentine’s Day

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025