Justice system 'traumatises, silences' victims of crime One in four victims are so traumatised after dealing with Victoria's criminal justice system they're unwilling to report a crime again. AAP · Mar 17, 2024
One dead, two in hospital after Victorian beach tragedy Victoria's horror run of coastal drownings continues, with a man dying after being pulled from the water unconscious while two others are taken to hospital. AAP · Mar 17, 2024
Most Victorians want weed decriminalised: survey A poll shows most Victorians would support the state following the ACT and other parts of the world by decriminalising recreational cannabis use for adults. AAP · Mar 17, 2024
Books everywhere: how a literary festival put the Victorian village of Clunes on the map More than 90 booksellers descend on the central Victorian village for its annual booktown event, which has become an economic lifeline The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2024
‘More than the usual gastro’: at least 260 people report symptoms after outbreak at Victorian music festival Those who attended the Esoteric festival in Donald on 8-12 March warned about Shigella bacteria The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2024
‘He is a tool’: the NSW and Victorian rivalry rears its head over the GST. What happened to the lovefest? Victorian treasurer rips into Chris Minns for ‘welfare state’ comments after the latest carve-up of GST revenue The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2024
NSW government knocks back Inner West Council demerger proposal – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2024
'He is a tool': GST war escalates as states trade barbs The Victorian and NSW treasurers have come face to face as the Labor-run states publicly butt heads over the latest controversial carve-up of GST. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Pucovski concussion blow opens opportunity for Harris English county Leicestershire have signed Marcus Harris as a replacement after Will Pucovski had to withdraw from his deal following his latest concussion. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Victoria looks to ditch car park minimums for apartments near public transport Proposal under consideration aims to ease traffic congestion and speed up housing development The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2024
Premier blasts nuclear plan as renewable appeals curbed The Victorian government has moved to stop the not-in-my-backyard movement and other opponents from stalling renewable energy projects with tribunal appeals. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Coroners plead for a drug testing trial Two Victorian coroners have called for a drug testing trial in the state as users unknowingly consume dangerous synthetic substances. AAP · Mar 13, 2024
Seven rescued from remote WA finally home – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2024
‘Should have been avoided’: miner killed in underground collapse at Ballarat goldmine Two miners were pinned under a rockfall at the Mount Clear mine in Ballarat, Victoria, with one later rescued The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2024
AAP · Mar 13, 2024 WA into third straight Shield final, Vics shattered Western Australia will host the Sheffield Shield final for a third straight season after defeating Victoria by 138 runs, jumping above Tasmania on the ladder.
AAP · Mar 13, 2024 NSW 'won't rest' until it receives fair federal share NSW will be the last state standing in talks with the Commonwealth for more funding for health and education after a GST shock, its treasurer says.
AAP · Mar 13, 2024 High Court rules against anti-corruption watchdog The High Court has upheld an appeal against Victoria's IBAC over not allowing those named adversely in reports reasonable opportunity to respond.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Neighbourhood batteries to power up regional towns Victoria is ratcheting up its push toward legislated storage targets, choosing 20 regional towns to host neighbourhood batteries following an election pledge.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Melbourne rail loop cost blows out to $216b: analysis Victoria's independent budget office has priced the Suburban Rail Loop project at $216 billion to build and operate, $16 billion higher than a 2022 estimate.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Paramedics vote for industrial action Victorian Ambulance Union members will take industrial action over stalled negotiations but promise it won't impact patient safety.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Bancroft pushes WA to handy lead in crucial Shield game Western Australia have a lead of 219 in their second innings against Victoria as they attempt to book their spot in a third successive Sheffield Shield final.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Return of tower residents not 'mathematically possible' Lawyers for the Victorian government say a plan to demolish and rebuild 44 public housing towers did not breach human rights despite failing to consult tenants.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Pig cruelty claims: loopholes blamed for animal abuse Undercover footage has led to allegations of animal cruelty and a bestiality charge as a parliamentary inquiry into animal welfare continues.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 NSW, Queensland biggest losers in 'absurd' GST carve-up Victoria and Western Australia are multi-billion-dollar winners in the latest carve-up of the Goods and Services Tax , which NSW has slammed as "absurd".
AAP · Mar 11, 2024 WA ranked first, Vic last on economic performance: IPA A new report has ranked states on their performance across 10 economic indicators, crowning WA as the nation's best performer while Victoria came last.