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Armaguard Officers Charged Over Alleged $500,000 Theft During Cash Runs
Two Melbourne Armaguard employees have been charged after police allege almost $500,000 was stolen while they were carrying out suburban cash collections.
Teen Charged Over Alleged Extortion Notes Linked to Melbourne Tobacconist Firebombings
A 17-year-old boy has been charged as police investigate threatening notes and a series of alleged arson attacks targeting tobacconists across Melbourne.
Victoria Orders Poultry Lockdown After Additional H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Confirmed
The Victorian Government has introduced stronger biosecurity measures after more H5N1 bird flu cases were detected, requiring poultry owners across the...
Melbourne’s West Reaches Half-Million Tree Planting Milestone
Major urban greening program celebrates planting 500,000 trees across Melbourne’s western suburbs.
Melbourne Shop Owner Dies After Helping During Robbery Incident
Sunshine business owner remembered as a hero after suffering fatal injuries while trying to help a fellow worker.
Melbourne International Film Festival Opens Tonight
The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) officially opens today, marking the start of one of Australia's largest and longest-running film festivals. Running from 5 to 23...
Australian Drone Manufacturer Opens New Melbourne Facility
Freespace Operations has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in Melbourne's Tullamarine industrial precinct. The company said the expansion will increase its ability...
Victoria Government Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffle Under New Premier
New ministries created as Victorian Government changes leadership structure and priorities
Bird Flu Threat Raises Concerns for Melbourne’s St Kilda Little Penguins
Experts warn wildlife protection efforts face challenges as avian influenza spreads
Victorian Doctors Announce Statewide Strike Over Pay Dispute
Melbourne hospitals prepare for industrial action as doctors seek improved workplace conditions
Melbourne Star set to light up again after five years in darkness
The iconic Melbourne Star observation wheel at Docklands is preparing to return to operation after being closed for several years, bringing a major tour...
Worker killed in explosion at Melbourne boat yard
A worker has died following an explosion at a boat yard in Melbourne, with emergency services and investigators attending the scene.
Victorian Government pushes major change to work-from-home rules
Victoria's proposed workplace reforms would give eligible employees a legal right to work from home for up to two days a week, while the new Premier con...
Victorian teachers announce third statewide strike over pay and school conditions
Victorian teachers are preparing for another 24-hour strike after negotiations with the government over pay, class sizes and workplace conditions failed...
Victoria welcomes new Premier Ben Carroll as Melbourne faces major policy changes
Melbourne and Victoria enter a new political period after Ben Carroll becomes Premier, with the government preparing changes to infrastructure prioritie...
Worker, 49, dies after boat yard explosion in West Melbourne
A 49-year-old man has died after an explosion at a West Melbourne boat yard while he was reportedly welding on a vessel, with workplace safety authoriti...
Two children escape Melbourne kindergarten to watch cartoons at home
Two young children left a Melbourne kindergarten unnoticed and walked to a nearby home, where they were found watching cartoons before staff realised th...
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan Steps Down Ahead of Labor Leadership Vote
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced her resignation as leader of the Victorian Parliamentary Labor Party and as Premier, ending months of growing political pressure an...
Storm coach responds after Mulligan takes heavy facial knock during NRL clash
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says the club will closely monitor forward Joe Mulligan after he suffered a heavy blow to the mouth during the team'...