The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Energy complaints surge as cost of living bites

Sustained energy price increases have fuelled complaints to Victoria's energy and water ombudsman, as bills continue to hit household budgets hard.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Unemployment’s up, house prices are stagnating. But is the Victorian economy doing as badly as it seems?

The early 1990s in Victoria were tough. The economy was contracting severely, the population was shrinking, employment was collapsing and the unemployment rate skyrocketed to the highest in the land.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024

No surgical abortion providers in seven out of 10 Victorian local government areas, report finds

‘Service deserts’ affect those in high-disadvantage regional districts most, Women’s Health Victoria study says

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2024

Rising sea levels to hit economy like a lockdown wave

The economic impact of rising sea levels would be in the hundreds of billions of dollars for Victoria without proper action, a state inquiry has been told.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Outer Melbourne land to be unlocked under 10-year plan

The Victorian government isn't shutting the door on people's dreams to buy freestanding homes, moving to unlock land on Melbourne's fringe.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Elliott fires as Vics roll NSW for opening Shield win

Sam Elliott has claimed all four wickets on day four at the MCG with Victoria wrapping up a convincing 141-run win over a star-studded NSW side.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Rebuilding homes after a disaster is an opportunity to build back better – why isn’t the insurance industry on board?

For many Australians, 2022 was a dark and devastating year. Major floods wreaked havoc on hundreds of communities in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. But for some, the floods themselves were only half the disaster.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2024

Boland shines in comeback as Victoria near Shield win

Steve Smith was unhappy with his lbw dismissal, but Scott Boland was adamant it was out as the Victorian quick continues to impress in his comeback game.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024

Watch: Steve Smith suffers four-ball duck in Sheffield Shield

Steve Smith endured a terrible outing at the top of the order for New South Wales against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield competition at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After contributing just three runs in the first innings, Smith was dismissed for a duck in the second essay.

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2024

Statewide developer charge sparks house price debate

The Victorian government argues developers must pay their fair share towards public infrastructure but the opposition believes buyers will wear the extra costs.

AAP · Oct 22, 2024