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E-bikes, e-scooters, and other battery-powered transport devices could soon be banned from trains in Victoria due to growing concerns over the fire risk posed by lithium-ion batteries. The Department of Transport and Planning has proposed new rules that would prohibit devices like…

The University of Melbourne has sparked debate after announcing a taxpayer-backed position for an anti-vaping project officer, with a salary exceeding $100,000 annually. The part-time role, advertised earlier this week, is aimed at tackling vaping among university students and is set to…

A shocking decision by Magistrate Gail Hubble has ignited fierce debate across Victoria’s legal and civic circles. In sentencing a teenage repeat offender—who has accumulated more than 400 charges over 663 days in custody—Magistrate Hubble ruled that the youth had effectively proven…

Victoria Police have announced a $500,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for a fatal house fire that killed a completely innocent woman in Melbourne earlier this year. A tragic mistake On January 16, 2025, 27-year-old Katie Tangey…

Two violent stabbing incidents at Melbourne shopping centres over the weekend have left a teenager fighting for his life and a man undergoing emergency surgery after a machete attack. A 17-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being stabbed at Broadmeadows Central…

Melbourne, July 20, 2025 —A fierce debate has erupted in Northcote as residents and local leaders, including state MP Kat Theophanous, voice strong opposition to plans for a 24-hour McDonald’s outlet on High Street — a move many fear would undermine the…

A car meet spiraled into chaos last night as hundreds of car hoons overran Melbourne’s iconic Chapel Street, blocking traffic and performing dangerous stunts. Victoria Police responded to the disturbance around 7pm after receiving reports of reckless driving, burnouts, and a large…

In a move that demonstrates solidarity and support, Victoria’s new Chief Commissioner, Mike Bush, visited the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea this morning, eight months after it was severely damaged in a firebombing attack. The visit marks a significant moment in the…

A major debate has erupted within the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council over whether the Australian national flag should always be featured in official materials. Despite a council vote in June to ensure the flag holds the “highest position of honour”, the updated…

Work on Victoria’s ambitious $750 million prison expansion program has come to a screeching halt following the discovery of mould in prefabricated units intended for use at multiple prisons across the state. The issue, which has now affected three major correctional facilities,…