Victoria
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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.
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Melbourne’s Northwest: Clarkefield Fire Prompts ‘Too Late to Leave’ Alert
An emergency-level grassfire near Clarkefield, northwest of Melbourne, has prompted authorities to issue a critical ‘too late to leave’ warning, urging residents in multiple suburbs to shelter indoors immediately as the blaze consumes over 250 hectares.
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Australia’s South Coast Braces for Extreme Weather as Victoria Recovers from ‘Unprecedented’ Floods
Australia’s South Coast faces severe weather warnings for flash flooding and damaging winds, while Victoria grapples with the aftermath of ‘unprecedented’ rainfall that displaced hundreds and washed away cars.
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Wye River Flash Floods Sweep Cars to Sea, Trigger Great Ocean Road Evacuations
Severe flash flooding at Wye River, Victoria, caused by over 170mm of rain, forced hundreds to evacuate, swept cars into the sea, and closed sections of the iconic Great Ocean Road, leaving communities grappling with rapid destruction and inadequate early…
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Harcourt Under Siege: Victoria Bushfires Escalate, Threatening Homes and Lives
As fierce bushfires rage across central Victoria, particularly in the Harcourt area and Mount Alexander, communities face a deeply complex and heartbreaking disaster. Multiple homes are reported hit, with emergency warnings in place and authorities urging immediate shelter amidst unpredictable…
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Tragedy in Muckatah: Four Dead, Children Injured in Minivan Crash Near Victoria Border
A devastating minivan crash on Chapel Road in Muckatah, Victoria has left four dead and five hospitalized, including three children flown to hospital, as authorities investigate the circumstances behind the tragedy.
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Panda Mart Suspended in Victoria After Illegal Items Discovered in Stores
Panda Mart, the global budget retailer, has been ordered to suspend operations in Victoria after inspectors found hundreds of illegal, unsafe items on store shelves. The action highlights ongoing challenges for discount chains in maintaining product safety standards.