Victoria
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Melbourne Toddlers Hospitalized Following STEC Outbreak at Petting Zoo
Two toddlers in Melbourne have suffered severe health complications, including permanent brain damage, following a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection.
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Victorian Cabinet Reshuffle Deepens as Ministers Shing and D’Ambrosio Resign
Victorian ministers Harriet Shing and Lily D’Ambrosio have resigned, forcing a cabinet reshuffle for new Premier Ben Carroll ahead of the November election.
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Victorian Premier Carroll Announces Royal Commission Into Construction Sector
Premier Ben Carroll has launched a Royal Commission into Victoria’s construction sector to address allegations of corruption within the $100 billion ‘Big Build’.
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Severe Birth Injury Disparities Reported Across Victorian Hospitals
New data reveals significant variations in severe birth injury rates across Victorian maternity wards, prompting calls for greater transparency in obstetric care.
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Leaked Records Expose ‘Pay-to-Play’ Scheme Targeting Victoria’s Big Build
Leaked records reveal subcontractors are paying gangland figure Mick Gatto to bypass CFMEU site blockades, fueling calls for a royal commission into the Big Build.
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Victorian Teachers Reject Government Pay and Conditions Offer
Victorian public school teachers have voted 57.7% to 42.3% to reject an in-principle pay deal, signaling deep frustration over workloads and school funding despite union leadership support.
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Nanaimo and Victoria Hotel Bookings Stagnate Despite World Cup Proximity
Industry data indicates that hotel bookings in Nanaimo and Victoria remain flat or are seeing slight dips, despite the influx of global attention from the World Cup in nearby Vancouver.
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Former AFL Star Nick Stevens Jailed Over Swimming Pool Fraud
Former Carlton and Port Adelaide player Nick Stevens has been sentenced to nine months in prison for defrauding regional Victorian families of $158,000 through a failed pool business.
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Mazenod College Investigates AI Misuse in Year 12 Exams
Nearly a quarter of Year 12 students at Melbourne’s Mazenod College have faced mark reductions after an investigation revealed the use of AI in an English oral assessment.
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Victorian Teacher Pay Deal Ends Strike, But Systemic Funding Shortfalls Persist
Victorian teachers have secured a significant pay increase of up to 32.4%, yet experts warn that the state’s refusal to fully commit to federal funding agreements leaves public schools at risk of long-term instability.
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Victoria Cruise Season Opens With New MSC Voyages Entry
As Victoria welcomes its first cruise ship of the 2026 season, the arrival of MSC Cruises signals a major expansion in regional tourism capacity and economic impact.
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Victoria’s free transport plan sparks severe V/Line overcrowding
As Victoria rolls out free public transport to combat fuel costs, regional V/Line passengers face chaotic, standing-room-only commutes.
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Basement Jaxx headline Golden Plains amid festival’s cultural shift
British electronic icons Basement Jaxx headlined the 18th Golden Plains festival in Victoria, delivering a high-energy set that punctuated a weekend marked by both musical euphoria and increasingly outspoken political discourse.
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MotoGP Blocked From Albert Park, Phillip Island Exit Still Planned
The Victorian government blocked MotoGP’s move from Phillip Island to Albert Park. Despite this, the Australian Grand Prix is still expected to leave Phillip Island after 2026, with Adelaide emerging as a new host.
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Daniel Andrews Mounts Forceful Defence in ‘Bike Boy’ Defamation Case
Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and his wife, Catherine, have lodged a robust defence in a Federal Court defamation case, claiming the action is politically motivated.