Fugitive emerged from building holding weapon before being shot dead, commissioner says – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 30
Dezi Freeman Fatally Shot By Police In Victoria After More Than Six Months On The Run Police have confirmed accused cop killer Dezi Freeman was fatally shot at a rural property in north-east Victoria after a six-month manhunt. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 29
Dezi Freeman shot dead by police after seven-month manhunt Victoria police commissioner Mike Bush said the shooting was ‘justified’ and brought closure to the families of two police officers allegedly killed by Freeman in Porepunkah in August The Guardian - AU · Mar 29
Two Aussie States To Offer Free Public Transport To Ease Pressure As Fuel Prices Skyrocket "As Premier, I'm determined to do everything within my control to help Victorians deal with the cost of living and these rising fuel prices." Pedestrian.tv · Mar 29
Free rides for some as petrol pump pain continues Free public transport will be offered across two states to offset petrol price pain and soaring demand amid the global oil crisis. AAP · Mar 29
Carey adds a ton of intrigue to absorbing Shield final A Sheffield Shield final featuring several plot twists will go down to the last day, with Victoria needing another 94 runs to beat South Australia. AAP · Mar 29
One Nation renews defection offer to ‘courageous’ Moira Deeming after Victorian Liberal MP dumped from election ticket Moderate-backed Dinesh Gourisetty won nomination for upper house seat The Guardian - AU · Mar 28
Victoria and Tasmania get free public transport in fuel crisis but NSW and WA to keep collecting fares Allan government says measure is temporary as energy shock from Middle East conflict sees petrol prices soar The Guardian - AU · Mar 28
Vics hunt first-innings lead as rain hits Shield final Victoria are eying a first-innings lead against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield final after bowling the visitors out for less than 200 at Junction Oval. AAP · Mar 27
Islamic community calls out ‘anti-Muslim hate’ after suspicious fire at site of new Victorian mosque Former Kilmore church being converted into mosque set alight Tuesday amid spate of Islamophobic incidents The Guardian - AU · Mar 25
Long-promised animal cruelty prevention laws quietly shelved by Victorian government Exclusive: Labor bill recognising all animals as sentient and raising care requirements won’t be introduced before state election The Guardian - AU · Mar 25
Rogers reflects on '50-50' call, coaching evolution Victoria's wealth of bowling options has left coach Chris Rogers with one of the toughest calls of his coaching career ahead of the Sheffield Shield final. AAP · Mar 25
Australia falling well behind national housing target Australia is predicted to meet the national housing accord target of 1.2 million new homes by June 2030, one year later than scheduled. AAP · Mar 24
35,000 Teachers Strike In Melbourne For The First Walkout In Over A Decade: ‘Going Backwards’ Melbourne’s CBD turned red today as tens of thousands of Victorian public school teachers and support staff walked off the job in the first statewide teacher strike in more than a decade. Police estimated around 35,000 people rallied from Trades Hall to Parliament House, with more than 500 schools across… Pedestrian.tv · Mar 24
AAP · Mar 24 Workload no barrier as Boland eyes Shield final Victoria quick Scott Boland is eyeing his fifth Sheffield Shield title when he plays his 100th match in the final against South Australia.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23 Victoria teachers strike: warning of further action as 35,000 rally and hundreds of schools cancel classes Union leaders say Tuesday’s protest in Melbourne’s CBD was among state’s ‘biggest’ in years
The Conversation · Mar 23 Victorian teachers are on strike for the first time in 13 years – it’s about more than pay Victorian public school teachers are walking off the job today. Tens of thousands of school staff, including support staff and principals, are expected to strike.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 23 Victoria bills itself as the ‘education state’ but thousands of school teachers are set to strike. Here’s what it means Up to 500 schools will be ‘significantly’ affected by Tuesday’s industrial action. What will classes be like and why are educators striking?
AAP · Mar 23 Injured SA paceman to miss Sheffield Shield final South Australia will be without a star fast bowler when they meet Victoria in the Sheffield Shield final.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21 I lost my love of cooking after 12 years as a chef. Moving to a pig farm restored it Hospitality can be anything but hospitable to workers. But in regional Victoria, I found a community – and rediscovered something I’d lost
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20 When does daylight saving end in Australia, and do clocks go back or forward in April? Here’s when the time will change Early on Sunday 5 April, clocks will go back one hour as daylight savings ends in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and ACT. Here’s what you need to know, and how it will affect you
AAP · Mar 20 Syndicate allegedly shipped stolen cars to Middle East A criminal syndicate allegedly stole hundreds of high-end cars in Victoria and Queensland before shipping them to the Middle East for profit.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 19 A ‘few scallywags’ gossiping or a premier under threat? Inside Labor’s push to ditch Jacinta Allan More than a dozen Victorian Labor sources, including ministers and factional powerbrokers, confirm move for leadership change
The Guardian - AU · Mar 18 Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals Dispute between government and US-based contractor caused 18-month delay to project, report finds
AAP · Mar 18 Tobacco turf war reignites with 'outrageous' shooting A manhunt is under way after cafe patrons ran for cover in a shooting likely connected to the illegal tobacco war.