The reimagined St Kilda pier and the Sunbury community arts and cultural precinct were among the top winners at the 2026 Australian Institute of Architects’ Victorian awards. The pier project, a $53m government initiative, won the Victorian architecture medal, while the Sunbury precinct, a transformation of a former asylum, secured heritage and interior architecture awards.
A UK man, Timothy Loosemore (62), has been found guilty of manslaughter over the death of his farmstay host, Maree Vermont (60), in central Victoria. The jury acquitted him of murder but convicted him of manslaughter after a trial concerning the August 2023 death, which occurred after a house fire.
A UK man, Timothy Loosemore, 62, was found guilty of manslaughter over the death of his farmstay host, Maree Vermont, 60, in central Victoria. The jury acquitted him of murder. Vermont's remains were found after a house fire in August 2023. Loosemore will face a plea hearing in September.
Victoria's Phillip Island will host the FIM Superbike World Championships for the last time in 2027 before the event moves to The Bend, South Australia, in 2028. This marks the second major international motoring event lost by Victoria to South Australia in six months, following the MotoGP's relocation.
La selección de Canadá goleó 6-0 a Qatar en el Mundial, pero la victoria se vio empañada por la grave lesión del mediocentro Ismael Koné, quien podría tener una fractura en la pierna izquierda. El jugador fue consolado por compañeros y rivales, y su sustituto dedicó un gol a Koné.
Victorian teachers have voted against their union's advice, rejecting a proposed pay rise of up to 32% over four years. The Australian Education Union (AEU) will now renegotiate with the state government, with further strikes not ruled out.
Victorian state school teachers have rejected a pay rise offer of 28-32% despite their union reaching an in-principle agreement with the government. Teachers sought a 35% rise over three years, citing lower pay than in other states. The union will now renegotiate with the government.
A proposed two-kilometre buffer zone for renewable energy projects in Victoria could risk billions of dollars in investment and tens of thousands of jobs, according to new analysis. The Clean Energy Council warns the policy, if enacted by the Coalition, would significantly reduce available land for development and impact investor confidence.
The sacred Lal Lal Falls in Victoria, Australia, have reportedly run dry due to upstream dams owned by Chinese property owner Tianyu Wool. Indigenous groups and environmental advocates claim the dams, which have allegedly expanded significantly, are hoarding water, impacting the cultural significance of the falls and the local ecosystem. Water authorities are investigating, but locals report a lack of discretionary water releases.
A proposal to create the Great Southern Forest National Park in NSW, merging 1.2 million hectares of bushland. The plan aims to protect wildlife, water catchments, and threatened habitats, potentially generating significant carbon credits but impacting the native forest logging industry.
A Victorian Auditor-General's Office report found fire authorities failed to complete planned burns and strategic fuel breaks before the devastating 2024 Grampians National Park bushfires, which destroyed 51 properties. The report highlights data gaps in assessing burn effectiveness and incomplete fuel break construction, posing future risks.
Suiza domina a Bosnia y Herzegovina en un partido clave para el pase a dieciseisavos del Mundial 2026. Los helvéticos, con un 75% de posesión, crean constantes ocasiones, pero no logran concretar ante una defensa bosnia que busca dormir el encuentro.
Suiza se impuso por 1-0 a Bosnia y Herzegovina con un golazo de Johan Manzambi en el minuto 74. El partido, disputado en Los Ángeles, fue crucial para el grupo B del Mundial 2026, donde Suiza da un paso importante hacia los dieciseisavos de final.
Alexander Zverev ganó su noveno partido consecutivo, superando a Yannik Hanfmann en Halle. Logró su victoria 122 en un ATP 500, récord absoluto, superando a Rafael Nadal. Busca su primer título sobre hierba.
Donald Trump firma un memorando de entendimiento con Irán para cesar hostilidades por 60 días, sentando bases para negociar paz definitiva. El acuerdo, criticado por congresistas y aliados, incluye levantamiento de sanciones y posible reconstrucción de Irán, pero EE.UU. no se compromete a financiarla.
España, conocida por su dominio de balón, enfrenta dudas sobre la efectividad de su estilo. Partidos recientes y datos del Mundial sugieren que la posesión no siempre se traduce en goles ni victorias, mientras equipos con menos control logran triunfar.
Brooklyn Beckham's new DoorDash ad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has ignited online debate, with many interpreting it as a nod to his ongoing family rift. The campaign features Brooklyn hinting at personal issues, drawing criticism and speculation about his relationship with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham.
Ayetoro, Nigeria's historic "Happy City," is vanishing as the Atlantic Ocean erodes its coastline. Residents like Arowo Victoria and Lawrence Lemanu have lost homes and businesses to tidal surges, which have intensified over the past decade, swallowing over half the community. Fishing is now dangerous, and vital institutions like schools and health centers are under threat, highlighting Nigeria's climate vulnerability.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced expanded capital gains tax (CGT) exemptions for small businesses, including startups and testamentary trusts. The government increased the turnover threshold to $10 million, making the exemption "substantially broader and significantly more generous" in response to industry criticism.
The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL), a digital archive of natural world literature, has made over 64 million pages freely available. Despite its crucial role in scientific research and understanding biodiversity crises, BHL faces funding cuts and may cease operations by 2027.
Police are investigating an incident in Malmsbury, central Victoria, where a car allegedly deliberately mowed down a flock of geese. Four geese died at the scene, with two injured birds rescued by locals. The incident has reignited a debate in the town about the geese's presence.
Victoria recorded its first crime rate decrease in four years, with a 0.2% drop in total offences and a 6% fall in youth offending. However, theft, particularly from retail stores and e-bikes, surged, mirroring trends in New South Wales. Adult crime rose 10%, driven by breaches of bail, retail theft, and family violence orders.
A 22-year-old man, Aiden Nancarrow, from Tocumwal has been arrested and charged with child grooming and possessing child abuse material. NSW detectives assumed the online identity of a child during an investigation that led to his arrest.
Three pet dogs died suddenly in Echuca, Victoria, after allegedly being baited at a popular walking spot near the Echuca Harness Racing Club. The RSPCA is investigating the incident, which has left the owners devastated and prompted the club to cordon off the area.
