The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Victoria is raising minimum rental standards – it’s good news for tenants and the environment

Following the lead of countries like New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Australian states and territories are moving slowly towards improving the basic quality and performance of rental housing.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024

Fruit growers hit as SPC cuts canned peaches and pears

Cost-of-living pressures are pushing consumers away from local produce, prompting Australia's biggest food processor to cut production at a Victorian cannery.

AAP · Jun 6, 2024

Victoria approves first gas project in 10 years near the famous Twelve Apostles

Premier and minister defend move amid plan to transition households away from gas

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024

Victorian police officer who made ‘disgraceful’ homophobic remarks has dismissal overturned

Officer ordered to pay $10,000 in compensation to a gay colleague and $2,000 to the Victorian Pride Centre

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2024

Ambos have 99 pay meetings, but the deal ain't won

Paramedics will escalate industrial action as they implement dozens of new work bans, but patients have been told their safety will be paramount.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

Hens culled, egg shortage as bird flu outbreak spreads

A third Victorian chicken farm will cull tens of thousands of hens after a deadly strain of avian flu was found, sparking a warning about egg supplies.

AAP · Jun 4, 2024

Victoria May Force Landlords To Install Air-Cons In Their Rentals — Big Surprise, They’re Pissed

Victorian landlords are currently up in arms over the fact they may be forced to install air conditioning in their rental properties.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 4, 2024

Prisoners locked in cells while guards strike over pay

Hundreds of prisoners in Victoria's largest maximum security jail were locked down after prison officers took industrial action to fight for better pay.

AAP · Jun 3, 2024

Victoria seeks to end draughty rentals in revamp of heating and cooling standards

Properties will require air conditioning, external door seals and ceiling insulation under proposed new standards

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024

The winners and losers of Australia’s proposed electoral redistribution explained

Labor has lost a key seat in Victoria but could replace it by picking up a newly created electorate in Western Australia

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2024