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Victorian Nationals leader Danny O’Brien has declared Bendigo East — the seat of Premier Jacinta Allan — a key target for his party ahead of the 2026 state election, accusing the Labor government of neglecting regional Victoria. In a wide-ranging interview with…

Police officers and emergency services personnel in Victoria are being assaulted at an unprecedented rate, with new figures revealing almost ten attacks every week and unions warning that mandatory sentencing laws are failing to deter offenders. According to the latest crime statistics,…

Victoria has recorded a dramatic rise in machete-related crime, with violent teenagers responsible for a significant share of the offending, according to newly released data from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA). The figures show that more than 2000 machete incidents were recorded…

Victoria is preparing for one of the most significant public transport reforms in decades, as the Allan government takes full control of the state’s multi-billion-dollar fare collection system. The move, described by senior transport officials as transformative, could pave the way for…

The Allan government is preparing to introduce tough new stand-alone penalties for knife-related crime, as police in Victoria report the highest number of seized edged weapons ever recorded. The Herald Sun understands that the government plans to amend the Crimes Act by…