The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Albanese announces antisemitism taskforce, as synagogue firebombing investigation upgraded

Anthony Albanese has announced an Australian Federal Police Special Operation Taskforce to combat antisemitism, after criticism from within and outside the Jewish community that the government has not done enough to deal with the escalating issue.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024

Soldo in seamless return to Port after trade request

Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades says there's no grudges held against ruckman Ivan Soldo who has returned to club since asking for a trade to Victoria.

AAP · Dec 9, 2024

Melbourne synagogue fire a terrorist attack ‘on the Jewish people’, police believe

Victoria police make formal declaration over Friday’s attack at the Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024

Network Rail tight-lipped on redevelopment plans for London Victoria Station

London Victoria Station dates back to the Victorian era and is a key link for those heading out to Gatwick Airport

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Fugitive dangerous driver jailed for killing paramedic

A dangerous driver who took off days before sentencing over the killing of an off-duty paramedic risks deportation after being jailed.

AAP · Dec 4, 2024

The dispute causing empty shelves at Woolies is a test case for companies using AI and automation on workers

Behind the empty shelves in Woolworths supermarkets across Victoria and New South Wales is a fraught battle between workers and employers that could affect the future of workplaces everywhere.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2024

Pro-brumby activists racially vilified head of Indigenous group, Victorian tribunal finds

Exclusive: Yorta Yorta woman targeted in campaign by Barmah Brumby Preservation Group that included posters with racist slogans, Vcat finds

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024

Suspect in 1977 Easey Street murders Perry Kouroumblis on way to Australia after being extradited from Italy

Double homicide suspect seen boarding plane in Rome after extradition, flanked by Victorian detectives

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024

Australia weather: after hottest spring on record, a very warm and humid start to summer forecast

BoM says rainfall to bring brief respite from temperatures in 30s for parts of Victoria, NSW, Tasmania and Queensland

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024

South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and NSW could experience blackouts from too much solar power, Aemo warns

Aemo says it does not want to ‘directly control people’s rooftop solar’ but it may be necessary to reduce or cut off power gleaned from the sun

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024