Payroll tax backflip boost for bulk-billing GPs A surprise reversal has resulted in the Victorian government planning major changes for its controversial GP payroll tax. AAP · May 22, 2024
London travel news LIVE: Travel chaos on M25 at Dartford Crossing as Queen Elizabeth II bridge shut by police The Dartford Crossing was blocked creating long delays due to a police incident on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. Evening Standard · May 22, 2024
First human H5N1 case reported in Australia as another highly pathogenic strain of bird flu detected on Victorian farm Authorities say strain of avian influenza detected at Meredith farm is H7N3, which has been detected in Australia before The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024
Victoria’s ‘world-first’ medical cannabis driving trial to finish in late 2025, disappointing advocates Legalise Cannabis MPs say they were guaranteed by Andrews government issue was a priority that would be resolved by 2024 The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024
Premier urged to intervene in police roster dispute The Victorian opposition has called on Premier Jacinta Allan to end a pay dispute between the union and police management over work rosters. AAP · May 21, 2024
Closing Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station would leave NSW exposed to risk of blackouts – Aemo States must roll out batteries, solar and wind energy more quickly to ease risk of blackouts, market operator says The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024
Revealed: How an Australian debt collection giant dodged its own blacklisting Exclusive: Panthera Finance circumvented an order to cease buying and chasing debts in Victoria by passing on business to a sister company that hounded an autistic child The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024
Has logging really stopped in Victoria? What the death of an endangered glider tells us Victoria’s native forest logging industry ended on January 1 this year. The news was met with jubilation from conservationists. The Conversation · May 20, 2024
Day drinking and driving a recipe for road disaster Day-drinking drivers are creating a recipe for disaster, with one-in-five of those caught under the influence being during daylight hours on Victoria's roads. AAP · May 20, 2024
Matt Prokop Arrested For Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend In Victoria, Texas Former child star Matt Prokop arrested for assaulting girlfriend in Victoria, Texas. History of abuse allegations, including restraining order from ex-girl... Top News · May 19, 2024
Low blood donation storages as sickness grips Victoria Lifeblood Red Cross is calling on new donors to step up, as sickness plagues Victoria. AAP · May 19, 2024
Nurses continue action after rejecting renewed pay deal A renewed pay offer from the state government has been knocked back by Victorian nurses as the dispute heads to more industrial action in hospitals. AAP · May 19, 2024
Customer-facing workers ‘should not have to work in fear’, Victorian premier says, announcing plans for tougher laws Jacinta Allan proposes stronger penalties for people who assault, threaten or intimidate retail, hospitality, and other workers The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2024
Lumo to launch new London to Manchester low-cost trains Six return trains a day will run between London Euston and Rochdale via Manchester Victoria The Independent UK · May 17, 2024
AAP · May 17, 2024 Police closer to nabbing tobacco arson 'directors' A police task force investigating a wave of arson attacks targeting tobacco shops across Victoria have flagged significant arrests in the coming months.
AAP · May 17, 2024 Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister The United Firefighters Union has lost its Federal Court bid after a judge found Victoria's attorney-general did not coerce Fire Rescue Victoria.
AAP · May 16, 2024 Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits Victoria's opposition leader has apologised after settling two high-profile defamation cases that were triggered by a 2023 rally in Melbourne.
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024 Fire management in Victoria amounts to de facto native logging industry, conservationists say Campaigners accuse Forest Fire Management Victoria of ‘knowingly’ killing endangered wildlife after greater glider found dead
AAP · May 16, 2024 Glider death sparks new forests management debate The death of an endangered glider in a national park has incensed environmentalists and raised questions about Victorian fire management practices.
AAP · May 16, 2024 Building inflation won't hit rail loop price: treasurer The Victorian government is confident it can convince Infrastructure Australia the Suburban Rail Loop stacks up and is sticking to its original costing.
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024 Victorian parliament deems keffiyeh ‘political’ as it bans MPs from wearing it Ban comes after Greens MPs wore the scarf that’s long been a symbol for the struggle for a Palestinian state
AAP · May 15, 2024 Move to shield sex abuse victims from defamation action Accused sexual assault perpetrators won't be able to use the threat of defamation to silence and intimidate victims, under new laws coming to Victoria.
The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024 Victoria moves to protect sexual assault victims from defamation action for reporting crimes Exclusive: Government hopes proposed law will encourage people to come forward to police without fear of legal action
The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024 Deakin University requests dismantling of pro-Palestine encampment as protesters pledge to stay Deputy vice-chancellor says Victorian university wants to ensure ‘safety, security and amenity of all campus users’ but protesters say request is ‘Orwellian’
AAP · May 14, 2024 Traditional owners sign historic deal with mining firm A First Nations group in Victoria have signed an agreement with a Canadian mining company for compensation from a gold mine on their traditional land.