The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Tougher bail regime to harden young crims, critics warn

Tough bail laws will entrench criminal offending and lock away more children, say critics as retailers plead for action following a spike in violent crime.

AAP · Mar 20, 2025

Six graphs reveal the true state of crime in Victoria and who’s behind it

New figures are bad news for Allan Labor government, gearing up for an attack on its law and order record during next year’s state election campaign

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025

Cost of living and family violence help push Victoria crime rate to highest level in almost a decade

Small group of ‘hardened young offenders’ also added to increase according to new data released before Allan government’s ‘Tough Bail Bill’ goes before parliament

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025

Texas lawmakers seek to transfer University of Houston-Victoria to Texas A&M system

Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, said Texas A&M is better positioned to grow the Victoria school and serve the region’s petrochemical and agriculture industries.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 17, 2025

Kellaway'a 151no frustrates WA's Shield final bid

While Victoria are effectively out of Sheffield Shield final contention, Campbell Kellaway's ton has led the way as they try to thwart WA at the WACA.

AAP · Mar 17, 2025

Sheffield Shield final permutations explained

Queensland have clawed back into contention to reach the Sheffield Shield final against top side South Australia, with Western Australia their main threats.

AAP · Mar 17, 2025

More than 12,000 family violence intervention orders issued in Victoria with crucial words missing

Labor government moves to rush through legislative fix to ensure orders affected by ‘printing error’ are enforceable

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2025

Autumn scorcher may return after cool burst drops temps

Regions enjoying a cool change may be hit with another scorcher, with temperatures set to soar after a cold front pushed through Australia's southeast.

AAP · Mar 17, 2025

‘Teachers are describing something different’: the escalating culture of misogyny in Australian classrooms

Alongside stories of increasing ‘performative toxicity’ among boys, teachers say this generation is also the most switched on ever. Can education really change student behaviour?

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2025

Person dies after being hit by train at Tottenham Hale

Trains were pulled from Seven Sisters to Walthamstow Central while emergency services attended

Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2025