VICTORIA- Page 4

Liberals pledge tougher laws on police pursuits as Victoria crime rates surge

Victoria’s Opposition has unveiled a major law-and-order policy targeting dangerous police pursuits, pledging tougher penalties for offenders and stronger legal protections for police officers. Opposition Leader Jess Wilson announced the proposal as part of the Liberals and Nationals’ election platform, warning that…

8 April, 2026

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Former liberal MP Dr Katie Allen dies aged 59

Former federal Liberal MP Dr Katie Allen has died at the age of 59, only months after publicly revealing she was battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Dr Allen represented the Melbourne seat of Higgins from 2019 until 2022, when…

24 December, 2025

VICTORIA

Victoria rules out double demerits over Christmas but police warn drivers

Victorian motorists will not face double demerit points during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, with the state maintaining its long-standing position against the use of a double demerits scheme. Unlike New South Wales, the ACT and Western Australia, Victoria does…

24 December, 2025

VICTORIA

Victorian opposition calls for urgent parliamentary action to combat anti-Semitism

Victoria’s Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has called on the Allan government to urgently recall state parliament, arguing that a stronger and more coordinated response is needed to confront rising anti-Semitism, extremist protests and hate activity across the state. Ms Wilson said recent…

22 December, 2025

VICTORIA

Victorians hit with new public transport fare hikes from January

Victorians will pay more to use public transport from the new year, after the state government quietly rolled out another round of fare increases across the Myki network. From January 1, the full-fare daily Myki cap will rise from $11 to $11.40,…

21 December, 2025

VICTORIA

Jacinta Allan and Jewish leaders condemn Melbourne protest planned on Bondi terror mourning day

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Jewish community leaders have condemned a planned right-wing protest in Melbourne’s CBD, describing it as “deeply inappropriate” on a national day of reflection marking one week since the Bondi Beach terror attack. Despite widespread calls for the…

21 December, 2025

VICTORIA

Victoria plagued by illegal dumping as reports surge past 118,000 a year

Victoria is facing an escalating illegal dumping crisis, with residents reporting more dumped rubbish than all other Australian states combined, placing growing financial pressure on local councils. New data from reporting app Snap Send Solve reveals Victorians lodged 118,653 illegal dumping reports…

20 December, 2025

VICTORIA

Victorian premier’s husband loses licence after drink-driving offence

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has expressed shock and deep embarrassment after her husband, Yorick Piper, lost his driver’s licence for three months after failing a random breath test in Bendigo. Mr Piper was stopped by police just before 9am on Thursday morning…

19 December, 2025

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Anti-Israel rally cancelled in Melbourne CBD amid backlash, organisers flag new protest

Organisers of an anti-Israel rally planned for Melbourne’s CBD this weekend have cancelled the event following intense political, community and business backlash, but have signalled that a new protest will go ahead early next week. The fringe group Anti-Zionism Australia confirmed on…

19 December, 2025

VICTORIA

Fears for Daniel Andrews’ health after former premier admitted to hospital

Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been admitted to hospital with a mystery illness, sparking concern and speculation about his health. According to multiple sources, Mr Andrews, 53, was admitted to Monash Medical Centre in Clayton several days ago and remains under…

18 December, 2025

VICTORIA

Crime in Victoria continues to rise despite tougher laws

Crime in Victoria continues to climb, with new figures confirming a sharp rise in theft-related offences and a worrying increase in family violence, despite intensified efforts by the state government and police to curb criminal activity. According to the latest data released…

18 December, 2025

VICTORIA

Melbourne Jews consider fleeing Australia after Bondi beach massacre

Members of Melbourne’s Jewish community are questioning their safety in Australia and are “heavily considering” relocating to Israel following the Bondi Beach massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in the country since the Port Arthur tragedy. The attack, which claimed the lives of…

15 December, 2025

VICTORIA

Victorians feel least safe in the country as community confidence slumps

Victorians now rank lowest in Australia for neighbourhood safety, with new polling revealing a sharp decline in residents’ sense of security and growing concerns about crime across the state. According to a new survey conducted by Snap Send Solve, nearly half of…

14 December, 2025

Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 27 Next

VICTORIA- Page 4

Calendar