One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declared Australia should be a "monocultural society" and pledged to axe SBS and overhaul the ABC if her party wins the next federal election. She also faced a protest banner and questions about her daughter's employment.
The Victorian government is introducing life jail terms for individuals who recruit children to commit serious crimes, such as firebombings and home invasions. New firearms laws will also tighten eligibility and background checks for licenses.
The Victorian government is introducing new legislation to impose life sentences on organized crime figures who recruit children for serious offenses like firebombings. The move aims to combat the increasing use of vulnerable youth by crime syndicates, with new firearms laws also proposed to restrict licenses and strengthen background checks.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has refused to provide a figure for the cost of CFMEU corruption to taxpayers, despite an investigation suggesting it could be $15 billion. The scandal and leadership speculation come as a state election approaches.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained its official interest rate at 4.35% due to a slowing economy and rising unemployment. This decision offers little relief to mortgage holders facing increased costs from previous rate hikes. Higher fuel prices are contributing to inflation.
Thousands of allied health workers in Victoria will strike for 24 hours from midnight over a pay dispute. The union seeks a 36.18% pay rise over three years, citing disrespectful offers from the government.
Victorian government ministers and opposition members participated in the second annual Parliamentary Big Freeze, taking ice baths to raise funds for Neale Daniher's FightMND charity. Organized by MP Emma Vulin, who has MND, the event aimed to raise up to $30,000 and highlighted community unity.
Victorian secondary schools will limit classroom device use to two hours per day from 2027, a national-first plan aiming to reduce screen time and encourage traditional learning methods. Primary school students will also face new screen time limits.
Una fuerte tormenta azotó la Corrida de Beneficencia en Las Ventas, convirtiendo la tarde en un desafío heroico para los toreros Alejandro Talavante, Roca Rey y Víctor Hernández. A pesar del viento huracanado y la lluvia torrencial que anegó el ruedo, los diestros demostraron valentía y habilidad ante una corrida de Victoriano del Río, logrando hazañas titánicas en condiciones extremas.
Northern Grampians Shire Council (NGSC) in west Victoria has refused community calls to install CCTV in high-crime locations like a skate park, citing human rights privacy concerns. Despite using cameras at council workplaces, NGSC claims public safety is Victoria Police's responsibility.
Chef Aktar Islam opens Oudh 1722, his first London restaurant, near Borough Market, focusing on traditional Awadhi cuisine. The establishment offers a luxurious, slow-cooked dining experience in a historic Victorian townhouse, blending ancient recipes with modern bar offerings.
Hundreds of regional Victorian firefighters rallied in Bendigo to protest the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy, citing financial pressures and unfair taxation. Concerns include the levy's cost to farmers and the perceived lack of government investment in volunteer services.
A truck-mounted billboard displaying AI-generated images of Victorian Premier Jactina Allan wearing a witch's hat with the slogan 'ditch the witch' has drawn criticism. Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell condemned the imagery as misogynistic, citing daily sexist abuse she faces as a female MP.
Victorian opposition leader Jess Wilson stated Pauline Hanson has not approached her, following Hanson's declaration to work with the Coalition to remove Labor. Wilson emphasized the preferential voting system and deferred preference discussions closer to the election.
Jemma Stapleton, 25, a 2025 Stawell Gift finalist, died in an accident while on holiday overseas. Australian athletics organisations and her community pay tribute as a fundraiser exceeds $100,000 to support her family.
One Nation's Melbourne fundraiser, featuring Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, was relocated due to planned protests, with Victoria Police noting concerns but no specific threats.
A major class action lawsuit has been filed against chemical manufacturer 3M in Victoria's Supreme Court, alleging PFAS contamination. The case, representing hundreds of businesses and organisations, could seek billions in compensation, potentially exceeding the federal government's separate litigation against 3M.
One Nation is emerging as a significant force in Victoria's upcoming election, with polling suggesting it could win a large bloc of seats and potentially form a coalition government with the Liberal-National Coalition. This rise complicates the electoral landscape for both major parties.
A Victorian court heard The Royal Daylesford Hotel lacked a valid outdoor dining permit when a vehicle crashed into patrons in November 2023, killing five. Council confirmed the permit expired in 2022 and renewal applications were made late. The council is reviewing its processes.
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry heard testimony from individuals and organizations detailing systemic issues within the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). Melita Parker described a 'dehumanising' experience with delays and alleged misrepresentation of her intentions, while the Rights Information and Advocacy Centre highlighted exacerbated problems for vulnerable groups. TAC CEO Tracey Slatter apologized for negative experiences and pledged investigations into intimidation allegations.
A Melbourne socialite, Amy Tossoun, 34, appeared in Mansfield Magistrates' Court facing charges of possessing amphetamine and introducing a drug of dependence after allegedly spiking a drink at a party in Mount Buller. The court heard CCTV footage showed Tossoun placing MDMA into a drink given to the alleged victim, who later experienced severe dizziness and tested positive for the drug.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan rejects leadership speculation and condemns sexist billboards, while One Nation's Pauline Hanson criticizes her, amid polls showing Labor's primary vote slump.
Three more teenagers (two 15-year-olds and a 17-year-old) charged with intentionally causing injury, affray, and assault with a weapon over the stabbing of a 41-year-old homeless man in Bendigo, bringing total charged to four.
Australian politicians, including Julia Gillard and Anthony Albanese, condemn a 'sexist' billboard featuring Victorian premier Jacinta Allan
