The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

A wonky take on Australia's big food waste problem

As a deadline to halve food waste by 2030 looms, food rescue groups, upcycled food producers and a novelty fruit landmark are raising awareness of a big issue.

AAP · Apr 27, 2024

Mum one of two killed after glider crashes near airport

A light aircraft crash has claimed the lives of two people, including a Melbourne mother, near an airport in Victoria's northeast.

AAP · Apr 27, 2024

As regional Australia reels from several women’s deaths, advocates seek both policing and prevention

Half of the 26 women who have been killed so far this year have been in regional parts of the country, highlighting a need for more resourcing outside metropolitan areas

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2024

Man charged over death of 49-year-old woman

A man has been charged after a 49-year-old woman's body was found at a property in Victoria.

AAP · Apr 24, 2024

Melbourne's original injecting room to stay

Extra support will be given to Melbourne's sole supervised drug injecting facility after the Victorian government scrapped plans to push ahead with a second.

AAP · Apr 24, 2024

Cobram death: man charged after woman’s body found in Victoria

A 39-year-old man has been charged with intentionally and recklessly causing injury over the death of a 49-year-old woman near NSW border

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2024

Indigenous people left high and dry from state snaffle

Victoria's Indigenous population has not received a drop of money directly from the state despite a $83 billion in water revenue over a 13-year period.

AAP · Apr 23, 2024

'First millennial leader' takes charge of state Greens

The new leader of the Victorian Greens is promising to "shake things up" after the party's previous chief announced plans to nab a federal seat.

AAP · Apr 23, 2024

‘Will cost lives’: addiction experts condemn decision to scrap proposed safe injecting room in Melbourne’s CBD

Government claims no appropriate location could be found for long-mooted second facility

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2024

Homelessness at record levels for working Victorians

More working Victorians are seeking homelessness services than ever before, with women and those in outer suburbs and regional hubs struggling the most.

AAP · Apr 22, 2024