The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Pen and paper deployed as emergency system crashes

An investigation has been launched after a system crash led to Victoria police, ambulance and fire crews being manually dispatched for almost two hours.

AAP · Nov 21, 2024

Victoria’s First Peoples’ Assembly wants powers over schools’ Indigenous history curriculum

Co-chair says treaty will not outline specific changes to syllabus but is ‘more about saying this is the role that First Peoples will play’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2024

Australians in outer suburbs have far less access to schools, healthcare and public transport, report finds

Too many new developments lack green spaces and have fast food outlets built before essential infrastructure, peak body warns

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2024

Greg Lynn launches appeal over conviction for murdering camper Carol Clay in Victoria’s high country

Former Jetstar pilot seeks to overturn conviction and sentence over killing of 73-year-old in the Wonnangatta Valley

The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2024

When bigger isn’t better: do Australian houses need to be the largest in the world?

Two homes have been built at the National Gallery of Victoria to show how space can be used lazily – and smartly

The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2024

Almost a third of those eligible for Victorian homebuyer scheme would miss out under federal Help to Buy

Exclusive: PBO report finds Help to Buy has lower income and property price caps than generous state program

The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2024

Victoria's final exams blunder saga explained

Countless Victorian year 12 students have had their final exams thrown into chaos after a blunder allowed students to view questions before sitting the test.

AAP · Nov 18, 2024

Melbourne rail loop funding scrap sets up poll showdown

The Liberal party still appears to be against Labor handing out more federal funding for a contentious Victorian rail project, ahead of the federal election.

AAP · Nov 18, 2024

Handscomb, Harris steer Victoria to Shield win over WA

Western Australia spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has taken a bizarre hat-trick as Victoria batters Peter Handscomb and Marcus Harris secured an eight-wicket win.

AAP · Nov 18, 2024

Bushfires ease but too early to tally property losses

Fire crews have made ground in battling blazes in Victoria's west and southwest, declaring one contained and slowing another.

AAP · Nov 17, 2024