Families told missing loved ones had 'gone walkabout' Many Indigenous women and children are not taken seriously or criminalised when they go missing and fall victim to crime, stoking mistrust in police. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
Neighbours became such good friends, the grief was real Neighbours superfans found the axing of their TV show as traumatic as grieving the end of real-life relationships, new Australian research has found. AAP · Jun 15, 2024
Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft The Australian Information Commissioner will take Medibank to court over a 2022 data breach, seeking penalties that could reach into the trillions of dollars. AAP · Jun 5, 2024
Bikie turned boxer survives targeted shooting Shots have been fired at former Mongols bikie Suleiman "Sam" Abdulrahim outside his Melbourne home after two cars were set alight. AAP · May 24, 2024
Painting within painting sheds light on hidden abstract An artwork revealed inside a painting of a close collaborator brings an exciting edge to an exhibition of Australia's earliest and most important abstract art. AAP · May 23, 2024
Roller derby clashes and raining applause at art show Visitors to a contemporary art exhibition can stand alone in the dark and listen to applause, or find themselves surrounded by the violence of roller derby. AAP · May 10, 2024
Project cuts and delays but Vic debt to soar higher Melbourne Airport Rail has failed to take off, a medical precinct been abandoned and sick pay for casual workers dumped in a Victorian budget with few winners. AAP · May 6, 2024
Judge tells murderer to 'stop the crocodile tears' Sven Lindemann, 52, has been told off by a judge after pretending to sob during a pre-sentence hearing where he admitted murdering his partner. AAP · May 3, 2024
Lifting developers tax would boost Vic budget by $8.2b Urgent cost-of-living relief could be rolled out for Victorians if the state government lifted the windfall gains tax on developers, the Greens argue. AAP · May 2, 2024
Supply shortfalls set to exacerbate housing crisis Housing affordability has worsened in Australia and could be set to deteriorate further but there is no easy fix on the horizon. AAP · May 2, 2024
Truckie to face trial on fewer school bus crash charges Truck driver Jamie Gleeson, 50, has been committed to stand trial in the Victorian County Court, charged over a crash that left students seriously injured. AAP · Apr 23, 2024
Conflicting accounts over lead-up to school bus crash Truck driver Jamie Gleeson, 50, has faced court for a committal hearing, charged over a crash that left primary school students seriously injured. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
Sick boy was 'so much worse' when let go from hospital A coroner is investigating the circumstances that led to a 19-month-old boy's death from meningitis after he was seen by multiple health professionals. AAP · Apr 8, 2024
Ongoing regional rail strikes could affect Swifties V/Line workers have kicked off a campaign of ongoing strikes, prompting a warning of significant disruptions on the rail network and heavy traffic on roads. AAP · Feb 11, 2024
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 Captain Cook to return as council reinstates statue A Melbourne council will return a Captain Cook statue that was vandalised after voting down a motion to consult the community on a new location.
AAP · Feb 5, 2024 Police played role in pride march clash, organisers say Victoria Police boss Shane Patton has denied officers escalated a clash with protesters at a Melbourne pride march despite organisers slamming both sides.
AAP · Jan 31, 2024 Tim Minchin returns for Groundhog Day homecoming The musical Groundhog Day is set for its Australian premiere - bringing a sense of completion for writer Tim Minchin, who says it's a 'sort of homecoming'.
AAP · Jan 30, 2024 Premier denies duck shooting links killed Vic ban Victoria's premier is standing by her government's refusal to ban recreational duck hunting, insisting she has not been influenced by personal circumstances.
AAP · Jan 30, 2024 Cook memorial replacement up to council, says premier The decision of whether to replace a second vandalised Captain Cook memorial lies with the local council, according to Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan.
AAP · Jan 28, 2024 Victorian duck hunting season gets the green light The Victorian government has disregarded a call by a Labor-led inquiry to ban recreational duck hunting, instead forcing hunters to undergo training from 2025.
AAP · Jan 26, 2024 Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day Victorians have marked Australia Day in a myriad of ways, from celebrations of the nation's progress to mourning the impact of colonialism, and the tennis.
Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2024 Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday Thousands join marches in major cities amid growing debate over holiday once known for barbecues and beach trips.
AAP · Jan 23, 2024 Middle income earners primed for extra tax relief The prime minister says middle income earners are at the centre of an income tax overhaul that he will flesh out in a speech on Thursday.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2024 Fate of duck hunting in Victoria hangs in the balance as deadline looms for government decision State Labor MPs are being polled by minister on ‘controversial issue’ after parliamentary inquiry recommending 2024 ban
AAP · Jan 11, 2024 Flood risk persists as warm weather returns to Victoria Communities impacted by heavy rain and floodwaters in Victoria remain at risk with emergency warnings in place despite warm weather returning to the state.