Major toll road milestone as first cars drive through A tunnel project that promises to ease congestion in one of Australia's biggest cities is a step closer to completion after being plagued by cost blowouts. AAP · Dec 2, 2024
'Dangerous': Calls to premier for more gas ban rebates More than a dozen health and equity organisations are zoning in on gas-related health risks and calling on Victoria's premier to take a stand. AAP · Nov 27, 2024
No cap, but rental reviews to factor severity of hikes The size alone of a rental increase will be able to be challenged by tenants for the first time under proposed reforms. AAP · Nov 27, 2024
Victoria’s anti-vilification laws: how will they change and who will they protect? Protection on basis of disability, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation will keep communities safe and united, Jacinta Allan says The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2024
Beyond The Valley to host pill testing in state first Beyond The Valley will be the first Victorian music festival to trial pill testing in an effort to curb overdoses and save lives. AAP · Nov 24, 2024
A decade of Labor rule in Victoria: what is its legacy? When the history of the Andrews/Allan Victorian Labor governments is written, how will its first 10 years be remembered and how many more will it get? AAP · Nov 22, 2024
Labor stares down 'it's time' factor as govt turns 10 Is Australia's longest-serving Labor government on the edge of the electoral abyss after 10 years, or are there enough runs on the board to win another term? AAP · Nov 22, 2024
Victoria will not renew defence memorandum of understanding with Israel Exclusive: Jacinta Allan has been criticised by Labor and Greens over agreement signed before the 7 October attacks The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2024
'Historic' treaty negotiations a step towards justice The clock is ticking for Victoria to strike a treaty deal as state and Indigenous leaders begin negotiations after more than eight years of preparations. AAP · Nov 21, 2024
Melbourne teen Bianca Jones dies in hospital after methanol poisoning in Laos A New Zealand citizen is also ill, while a US citizen has died following a suspected mass poisoning event in the town of Vang Vieng The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2024
Pen and paper deployed as emergency system crashes An investigation has been launched after a system crash led to Victoria police, ambulance and fire crews being manually dispatched for almost two hours. AAP · Nov 21, 2024
Victoria’s First Peoples’ Assembly wants powers over schools’ Indigenous history curriculum Co-chair says treaty will not outline specific changes to syllabus but is ‘more about saying this is the role that First Peoples will play’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2024
Victoria to build $370m state-owned solar farm and battery in state’s west Jacinta Allan says project will be able to power more than 51,000 homes and include 119MW solar facility and 100MW two-hour battery The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2024
State-owned solar farm to power more than 50,000 homes Victoria's revived state-owned electricity commission will spend $370 million to wholly own a solar and battery farm slated to power 51,000 homes. AAP · Nov 20, 2024
AAP · Nov 18, 2024 Melbourne rail loop funding scrap sets up poll showdown The Liberal party still appears to be against Labor handing out more federal funding for a contentious Victorian rail project, ahead of the federal election.
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2024 South Australian Labor gains Black at byelection with big swing A byelection occurred on Saturday in the South Australian Liberal-held state seat of Black. With all election day votes counted, Labor gained Black by a 60.6–39.4 margin over the Liberals, a 13.3% swing to Labor since the 2022 state election. Primary votes were 46.5% Labor (up 8.4%), 32.3% Liberals (down…
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024 Pro-Palestine activists ‘very pleased’ as Myer cancels Christmas windows launch due to protest threat Victorian premier ‘furious’ as unveiling of festive season attraction in Melbourne’s Bourke Street mall scrapped
AAP · Nov 14, 2024 'Morons': Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest Multi-faith leaders have stood in solidarity against protesters planning to target a Christmas event, as the organiser insisted children were never a target.
AAP · Nov 14, 2024 Fight brews over state treaty as key talks loom Negotiations on Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people will begin within days as the state opposition demands the public has a say.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2024 ‘Not acceptable’: accidental inclusion of year 12 exam content in VCE guides criticised by government VCAA says material ‘inadvertently included’ after it emerged students found hidden text on seemingly blank pages
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2024 Victoria rolls out free pads and tampons at public vending machines across Melbourne Libraries, Tafes and hospitals among first 30 locations to have period product dispensers installed in government initiative
AAP · Nov 13, 2024 'Should be nervous': Liberal leader revels in poll win Despite being dogged by a defamation trial, Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has inched ahead of Premier Jacinta Allan as preferred state leader.
AAP · Nov 11, 2024 Tough penalties under laws to tame tobacco turf war Victoria will become the last Australian state to make businesses have a licence to sell tobacco, but the police boss says laws won't end a turf war overnight.
AAP · Nov 10, 2024 Police threaten to walk off job as pay talks turn sour Police will begin rolling strike action as they ramp up their fight for a better pay deal after negotiations with the government and Victoria Police broke down.
AAP · Nov 10, 2024 'No stopping' rail loop as state strikes $1.7b deal A $1.7 billion deal has been struck to tunnel 10 kilometres of Melbourne's controversial Suburban Rail Loop, raising the ire of the state opposition.