The Latest Breaking News from Victoria

Australia's hope for Comm Games as Malaysia won't host

Australian hierarchy remain hopeful the Commonwealth Games can still be saved despite Malaysia rejecting an offer to step in as host of the 2026 edition.

AAP · Mar 22, 2024

Malaysia declines offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing cost

Announcement comes after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host last year over cost concerns.

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024

Vic government admits to stamp duty hardship

Victoria's deputy premier has acknowledged stamp duty is an obstacle for first home buyers, amid signals the state government is open to major reform.

AAP · Mar 22, 2024

Public schools up ante on Vic funding deal with feds

Principals have descended on Victoria's parliament to call on the state government not to sign a Commonwealth funding deal that short-changes public schools.

AAP · Mar 21, 2024

Vic Premier to face Indigenous truth-telling inquiry

Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan is set to give evidence at the Yoorrook land hearings into injustices experienced by Indigenous people.

AAP · Mar 21, 2024

Retail theft jumps 39% in Victoria driven by cost-of-living crisis, say police

Chief commissioner says force will continue focus on youth offending as crime statistics show 29% increase on previous year

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024

Crackdown to hit dodgy landlords with giant fines

Dodgy Victorian landlords and real estate agents are set to be targeted by a new government taskforce that can issue fines of up to $57,000.

AAP · Mar 21, 2024

Burglaries spike as teens seek 'social media likes'

The number of aggravated burglaries in Victoria has more than doubled in a decade as police say they are concerned about a rise in youth crime.

AAP · Mar 21, 2024

Samantha Murphy: tech detector dogs deployed in continuing search for body of allegedly murdered Ballarat woman

Victoria’s police commissioner said the dogs would be deployed at Buninyong as they had not yet found missing woman’s phone or watch

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024

Focus on youth crime may be influencing bail decisions for children, Victorian judge says

Exclusive: supreme court judge says ‘it is a cause for concern’ if public policy is considered over individual merits of a case

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024