Off-Duty Police Officer and Bystanders Stop Alleged Attack on 63-Year-Old Man in Melbourne
A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly attacking a 63-year-old stranger outside a shopping centre in Williamstown. An off-duty...
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Food Delivery Rider Fatally Stabbed Near Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market
A 47-year-old food delivery rider has died following a stabbing in Melbourne's CBD. Police have arrested a 51-year-old man, while another delivery rider...
Five AI-Powered Bushfire Cameras Planned for Gippsland
Five artificial intelligence-powered cameras are expected to be installed across Gippsland ahead of the 2027 fire season, helping emergency services det...
New Victorian Suburb Planned to House 13,000 Residents
A proposed new suburb around 100 kilometres from Melbourne is expected to accommodate up to 13,000 people, as Victoria continues planning for future hou...
David Jones Faces Financial Uncertainty as Lender Reassures Suppliers
Australia's iconic department store retailer David Jones is facing renewed financial scrutiny amid concerns about its business outlook, while its lender...
Glenn Maxwell Announces Retirement from International Cricket
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell ends his international career after representing Australia in 286 matches, but will continue playing franchise T20...
Eight Arrested Over Alleged Assault of Off-Duty Police Officer in Melbourne
Victorian Police have arrested eight people following an alleged group assault involving an off-duty police officer, prompting a criminal investigation.
Melbourne Cup field changes as horse Defiantly ruled out after vet inspection
The Melbourne Cup field has changed again after international challenger Defiantly failed a veterinary inspection on Derby Day.
Australian Energy Market Operator Workers Take Industrial Action Amid Blackout Warnings
A pay dispute involving specialist electricity-market workers has escalated, with Australia's energy operator warning that industrial action could creat...
Cooling Property Market Deals $5 Billion Blow to Victoria's State Budget
Falling property activity and weaker stamp duty and land tax collections are expected to reduce Victoria's projected revenue by around $5 billion over t...
Melbourne Police Officer Completes Historic Blood Donation Challenge Across All 85 Australian Centres
Trevor Bergman has completed an extraordinary national challenge by donating blood or plasma at all 85 Lifeblood donation centres across Australia, maki...
Police Seize 64 Firearms in Major Ballarat Weapons Crackdown
Victoria Police have seized 64 firearms in Ballarat as part of a nationwide operation targeting illegal weapons, with five people arrested and charged a...
Erin Patterson Loses Murder Conviction Appeal as Court Imposes Life Sentence Without Parole
Victoria's highest court has rejected Erin Patterson's appeal and increased her sentence, ruling that she must spend the rest of her life in prison with...
Geelong’s 167-Year-Old Ginkgo Tree Wins Victorian Tree of the Year
A historic ginkgo in Geelong Botanic Gardens has won the public vote, drawing attention to the value of protecting significant trees for future generati...
Man Shot Dead in Suspected Targeted Attack in Melbourne
Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 55-year-old man in Reservoir, with a burnt-out vehicle discovered in nearby Thomastown.
Police Investigate Suspected Arson at Melbourne Medical Centre and Brighton Home
A medical clinic in Moonee Ponds was extensively damaged by fire, while two cars were destroyed in a separate suspected targeted arson attack in Brighton.
Man Charged After Alleged Assault Over Election Campaign Signs in Victoria
A 59-year-old man has been charged after an alleged confrontation involving the husband of a Liberal election candidate in Melbourne's northern suburbs...
Bullet Inscribed With ‘RAT’ Found on Victorian Minister’s Car as Police Investigate Threat
Emergency Services Minister Paul Edbrooke reports a threatening discovery in Frankston, prompting a police investigation amid growing concerns about thr...
Helen Haines Condition Improves After Alleged Attack Outside Her Office
The Victorian independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition after suffering life-changing injuries in an alleged vehicle attack in Wangaratta.
Australian Gamers Find a Stronger Community Through Final Fantasy XIV
The launch of dedicated Oceania servers has helped Australian players of the popular online role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV connect more easily, bui...