Victorian Liberals pledge to mandate weekly general rubbish collections and cap waste charges if elected in November, opposing the fortnightly systems adopted by 33 councils.
Victoria's opposition has pledged to deploy 70 armed Protective Services Officers across seven major hospitals in a two-year pilot to curb violent incidents and protect staff and patients.
Senior managers Konstantin Kontis and Vicky Kos testify at Melbourne’s coroner’s court regarding the 2020 Covid-19 outbreak at St Basil’s aged care home, where nearly a quarter of residents died.
Prosecutors are seeking a jail term for former AFL great Nicky Winmar after he was found guilty of assaulting a woman in Cohuna. Winmar's defense argued for a community corrections order, citing his mental health and past trauma.
The Victorian anti-corruption commission (Ibac) has released its long-awaited 'Operation Richmond' report, finding a corrosive culture of abuse of power under former premier Daniel Andrews, but no findings of corrupt conduct or criminal offences.
Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews defended his government's actions after an IBAC report found senior officials engaged in 'serious and concerning' conduct during negotiations with the firefighters' union, though no corrupt conduct was found.
Australian authorities are investigating an anti-weapons protest and vandalism at Melbourne's Lovitt Technologies as a potential terrorist act linked to far-left extremists, with suspects facing possible life imprisonment.
New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has sworn in a significantly restructured cabinet, abolishing key portfolios like transport infrastructure and cost of living, and trimming the cabinet size to signal efficiency and a new direction focused on working people and cost-of-living pressures.
Ben Carroll unveiled a new Victorian cabinet after taking Labor leadership, adding an AI ministry led by Anthony Carbines and reshuffling roles among ministers.
A Victorian farmer has sent a $40,000 invoice to the state government after losing over 160 livestock to wild dogs, following the March 2024 ban on lethal dingo control in north-west Victoria.
Victorian public schools are phasing out Montessori programs, impacting students like Leah with complex medical needs, due to a state government mandate for explicit instruction by 2028. This policy shift, supported by the contentious Australian Education Research Organisation (Aero), is criticized by educators, while a damning independent report on Aero remains hidden by the federal government.
One Nation announced army veteran Warren Pickering as its Victorian state election leader and Pakenham candidate, aiming to govern independently. The party plans to reveal policies within a month, focusing on farmers, crime, and corruption, while denying access to some media outlets.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation announced its first Victorian state election candidates while banning ABC and Guardian reporters from its press conference, citing past exclusions. The party, which has seen a surge in polls, will field candidates in every seat and release policies soon.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation announced eight candidates for the Victorian state election, including former Liberal members and an animator. Hanson notably denied access to ABC and Guardian reporters at the press conference, citing "spin" and "gotcha moments," preferring Rebel News.
Nhill resident Gary Driscoll is selling his 2009 Toyota LandCruiser after it clocked 999,999km, averaging over 180km daily across western Victoria. The vehicle, serviced nearly 100 times, is up for online auction, with its value uncertain due to its high mileage.
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll plans to fill only one of three cabinet vacancies when caucus meets Monday, following recent resignations from former Premier Jacinta Allan, Harriet Shing, and Lily D'Ambrosio. This decision leaves two positions open in the Socialist Left faction, which is reportedly in "tatters" after a chaotic leadership transition.
Residents of Clarkefield, Victoria, are opposing a $700 million, 2,500-home development by APD Projects, citing misleading plans, high density, and inadequate infrastructure. The project bypasses local council via a controversial state program, sparking calls for an independent review.
Três funcionários da fábrica da Bombril em São Bernardo do Campo, SP, foram mortos a facadas por um colega terceirizado, Claudio Henrique da Silva, que posteriormente morreu na carceragem da polícia. Os velórios das vítimas ocorrem neste domingo (2), enquanto as investigações sobre a motivação e a morte do suspeito continuam.
Três funcionários terceirizados foram mortos a facadas na fábrica da Bombril em São Bernardo do Campo. O autor do ataque, Claudio Henrique da Silva, também terceirizado, foi preso em flagrante e morreu horas depois na carceragem, em um caso tratado como suicídio. A polícia investiga a motivação e as circunstâncias do ocorrido.
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll expressed willingness to appear before a royal commission into construction sector corruption, an inquiry he announced. However, he dismissed the opposition's proposed terms of reference and witness list as a "stunt," stating he's working with the chief commissioner.
Despite drug kingpin Kazem Hamad receiving a life sentence in Iraq, his 313 syndicate's violent black market operations persist in Australia, expanding beyond tobacco. Police continue to make arrests in Victoria, but the cartel's lieutenants and new enforcers maintain its activities, posing ongoing challenges for law enforcement.
Daniel Andrews supports new Victorian Premier Ben Carroll, citing his ability to win the November election. Carroll's first act includes introducing legislation to abolish group voting tickets (GVTs) and announcing a royal commission into the construction sector amid corruption allegations.
The Liberal Party in Victoria faces governance and potential fraud concerns after registering an ineligible deceased member and two ex-members as preselectors in the key electorate of Ripon ahead of the state election.
Ben Carroll emerges as Victoria's 50th premier after 48 hours of intense leadership battle, defeating initial resistance from outgoing premier Allan and a surprise nomination from Sonya Kilkenny, with a pledge to chart a new course for Labor.
