The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Byelections show Labor is in trouble in Victoria – but how much will Peter Dutton benefit?

Is history repeating itself in Labor’s fortress state of Victoria?

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

There’s a new outbreak of bird flu in Australia. Here’s what you need to know

It comes weeks after quarantine restrictions were lifted on the last property affected by Victoria’s 2024 avian influenza outbreak – our largest on record

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2025

Tassie opener continues hot run, Vics set testing chase

Jake Weatherald's fine Sheffield Shield form has continued after the competition break, the opener's big century ensuring Victoria face a tricky run chase.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Victoria’s Halls Gap survived the flames – but as tourists stay away the dark clouds remain

Resilience is wearing thin in the town, with business owners facing mass booking cancellations and insurers turning their backs

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2025

From empty homes to dead possums, tenants reveal laundry list of problems in Victoria’s community housing

Renters and advocates warn of apartments left vacant despite a housing crisis, poor maintenance and a lack of transparency

The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2025

Bird flu case detected in Victoria's north

There has been a bird flu outbreak at a poultry farm in Victoria, days after the federal government announced it had eradicated the disease from Australia.

AAP · Feb 8, 2025

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call.

AAP · Feb 8, 2025

Victoria on top despite Tasmanian teen's debut fifty

Victoria are in a strong position in their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania, despite 18-year-old Aidan O'Connor top-scoring with 53 for the hosts on debut.

AAP · Feb 8, 2025

TAFE teachers forge deal for 21 per cent pay rise

TAFE teachers in Victoria have won a pay rise of 21 per cent over four years to bring their salaries in line with school teachers.

AAP · Feb 7, 2025

Accused criminals left to own devices in 'bail fail'

A state will stop using private firms to track accused criminals on bail after dozens were left unmonitored when a provider suddenly collapsed.

AAP · Feb 6, 2025