Victoria

'Trash the brand': Comm Games chief takes on ex-premier

Australia's Commonwealth Games chief has taken a swipe at former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews over his move to stop the state hosting the 2026 event.

Holly Hales • 1hr ago

The fallout continues from Victoria's decision to axe hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Tobacco store arson 'ring leader' makes bid for freedom

Majid Alibadi, 25, has applied for bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court after being charged with fresh arson offences.

Tara Cosoleto

The Kazrizma restaurant, owned by members of the Haddara family, had two arson attacks in November. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Mideast protesters' tensions flare at university campus

Jewish community members opposite a Pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Melbourne. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Tensions between protesters have escalated at the University of Melbourne's pro-Palestine encampment after supporters of Israel arrived at the site.

Holly Hales

'Trash the brand': Comm Games chief takes on ex-premier

Australia's Commonwealth Games chief has taken a swipe at former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews over his move to stop the state hosting the 2026 event.

Holly Hales • 1hr ago

Mideast protesters' tensions flare at university campus

Tensions between protesters have escalated at the University of Melbourne's pro-Palestine encampment after supporters of Israel arrived at the site.

Holly Hales

Tobacco store arson 'ring leader' makes bid for freedom

Majid Alibadi, 25, has applied for bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court after being charged with fresh arson offences.

Tara Cosoleto

Family stranded after visa glitch

Department of Home Affairs office, Jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied

They 'followed all the rules' but were flagged as unlawful.

Anna Houlahan

No 'sugar-coating' Victorian budget, treasurer says

Victorian families won't be asked to shoulder an "inordinate burden" in the state budget so the government can balance its books, Treasurer Tim Pallas says.

Callum Godde