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Armed burglars are terrorising Victorian households at a record rate, with more than 150 home invasions reported weekly — more than double the rate from a decade ago. Aggravated burglaries targeting shops and petrol stations have also reached unprecedented levels. According to…

Melbourne Cup punters are being warned to prepare for wet and windy conditions as showers are expected across the city on race day. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts rainfall between 1mm and 10mm, westerly winds of up to 35 km/h, and a…

A popular plant nursery in Albert Park, The Garden of Eden, has issued a public apology following a highly controversial incident involving one of its co-owners. On Saturday, the 24-year-old Israeli job applicant, new to Australia, received a text from co-owner Brett…

A growing number of Victorians are leaving the state amid mounting fears over Melbourne’s worsening crime crisis, with many choosing to relocate to Queensland’s booming coastal regions. According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, Victoria’s overall population dropped by…

Victoria has made history by becoming the first Australian state to pass legislation enabling a Treaty with Indigenous Australians — a move hailed as a major step toward justice and reconciliation, yet one already stirring fierce political debate. The landmark Statewide Treaty…

Rising fatalities spark crackdown on speeding, alcohol, and distracted driving Victoria Police is ramping up road safety efforts as the state prepares for the Melbourne Cup long weekend, announcing Operation Furlong, a major policing initiative aimed at curbing the rising number of…

Victoria is facing a disturbing surge in allegations of violence and sexual abuse within its early childhood education and care system, with more than 1000 reports involving carers, foster parents, and teachers recorded in the past year, according to the Commission for…

A major Melbourne hospital has ignited nationwide debate after confirming a new directive that gives Indigenous patients priority treatment in its emergency department. St Vincent’s Hospital recently implemented a policy requiring staff to ensure all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients are…

Melbourne’s suburbs have once again been shaken by a violent home invasion in Camberwell, where two men armed with hammers and a baseball bat threatened a family of four. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, around 3 a.m., at…