The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

‘I had a full-blown relapse’: problem gambler allowed into Victorian pokies clubs despite self-exclusion

Bree Hughes says state’s safeguards to curb gambling are a ‘joke’ after she realised very few venues checked if she was on the self-excluding list

The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2024

'Real coup': Liberal boss back to steer poll campaign

A former Tasmanian Liberal party boss will return to steer the state's campaign at the next federal election after overseeing three election losses in Victoria.

AAP · Nov 9, 2024

Blockbuster: will Victoria’s tough housing market push The Block into the red?

Some predict the TV show will lose money this season as investors exit property and contestants face ‘a buyer’s market’ at auction

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2024

‘No evidence’ assisted dying laws lead to ‘slippery slope’, MSPs told

THERE is “no evidence” that introducing assisted dying laws leads to a “slippery slope”, MSPs have been told ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024

Cannabis driver study joint venture takes to the road

A study to test medicinal cannabis' impact on drivers has begun, days after Victoria's upper house drew a line between impairment and a positive blood test.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024

‘Death tax by stealth’: Victorian government hikes probate fees by up to 650%

Fees to process wills to change from fixed rate to tiered system in move opposition says can’t be justified

The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2024

Grave robbery: state accused of death tax by stealth

Wealthy families are being targeted for a massive hike in fees for settling inheritance after the death of a loved one.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024

SA's Manenti in boss mode against Vics

Career-best bowling and a pivotal innings helped Ben Manenti dominate on day three and put South Australia in a strong position against Victoria.

AAP · Nov 3, 2024

Vics hanging in after Manenti inspires 4-7 collapse

Sam Harper has salvaged Victoria's innings from disarray after South Australian spinner Ben Manenti ripped the top order apart.

AAP · Nov 2, 2024

Police search for attacker after man shot dead in busy nightlife area in Melbourne

Victoria police say a man was found with fatal gunshot wound on Langford Street in North Melbourne at about 3.15am

The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2024