The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Victoria’s crime rate surges with young offenders contributing to record arrests

The state’s offence rate has increased by 15%, with cost-of-living pressures linked to a rise in theft

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2025

Erin Patterson mushroom trial day 34 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2025

Walk for truth: hundreds of people join 486km trek from Portland to Melbourne for reconciliation

Yoorrook Justice commissioner walked from the site of first settlement in Victoria to state parliament to promote truth-telling about Australian history

The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025

‘How the hell is that fair?’ Australian dairy farmers say milk price offer won’t cover rising costs

Almost half of dairy farmers are battling drought or floods, and feed costs are rising – but the price of milk is lower than it was two years ago

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2025

Investigation Underway Into Alleged Racial Abuse At Melbourne Soccer Match

An investigation is underway following allegations of players in Victoria's top football league being racially vilified by some spectators at a match in Melbourne.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 13, 2025

Gobbo's ongoing punishment after police lawsuit fails

Double-crossing gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo will consider appealing a judgment dismissing her claim that police risked her safety when her cover was blown.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Erin Patterson mushroom trial day 31 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025

‘The perfect dish for them’: Erin Patterson explains why she included dried mushrooms in fatal lunch

Triple-murder accused also denies foraging death caps hours before buying food dehydrator as trial continues

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025

Labor’s win at the 2025 federal election was its biggest since 1943, with its largest swings in the cities

We now have the (almost!) final results from the 2025 federal election - with only Bradfield still to be completely resolved.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025

Erin Patterson mushroom trial day 30 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025