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Latest news: Victoria

Boomers hungry for Paris after sour World Cup showing

Boomers hungry for Paris after sour World Cup showing

Australia's Boomers will play China twice in Melbourne next week as they ramp up preparations for the Olympics, with young gun Josh Giddey leading the way.

Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Stiff Bontempelli 'optimistic' about tackling Kangaroos

Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli appears set to line up against North Melbourne despite a training mishap, while Aaron Naughton returns from injury.

Fix gap in drunkenness laws for safety: police union

Fix gap in drunkenness laws for safety: police union

Fix gap in drunkenness laws for safety: police union

Fix gap in drunkenness laws for safety: police union

More lives are at risk if the Victorian government doesn't reform its public drunkenness laws, the police union says, after the death of a man hit by a car.

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Consistency key as Suns seek to shake unwanted tag

Consistency key as Suns seek to shake unwanted tag

Gold Coast are desperately searching for consistency as they prepare for a huge AFL test against reigning premiers Collingwood.

Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid

Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid

A $6.8 billion, nine-year contract to run Melbourne's tram network has been awarded to a rival bidder instead of its current operator.

'Got what he deserved': boyfriend guilty of murder

'Got what he deserved': boyfriend guilty of murder

The family of Maryam Hamka say they are relieved a Supreme Court jury found Toby Loughnane guilty of her murder.

Six fire extinguishers could not save off-road racers

Six fire extinguishers could not save off-road racers

Competitors in an off-road race did their best to save two men trapped in a buggy as they tried to escape, a coroner has been told.

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Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Footy great to fight historical child sex abuse charges

Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee Carl Ditterich will contest historical child sex abuse charges during a two-day hearing in Melbourne.

Homeless man found not guilty of woman's murder

Homeless man found not guilty of woman's murder

Homeless man found not guilty of woman's murder

Homeless man found not guilty of woman's murder

Homeless man Scott Kennedy will walk from court a free man after a Supreme Court jury acquitted him of the murder of Narelle Emerson.

Huge spike in motorbike fatalities six months into 2024

Huge spike in motorbike fatalities six months into 2024

Huge spike in motorbike fatalities six months into 2024

Huge spike in motorbike fatalities six months into 2024

Victoria Police are warning motorcyclists to be careful on the road after a 75 per cent spike in rider fatalities this year compared to the same period in 2023.

Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary

Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary

Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary

Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary

Carlton coach Michael Voss has hit out at "ridiculous" commentary after Sam Walsh was on the end of a dangerous tackle from Patrick Dangerfield.

Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season

Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season

Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season

Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season

A series of short breaks between matches will force Richmond coach Adem Yze to manage some of his senior stars, including Dustin Martin, during the run home.

Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning

Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning

Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning

Magpies set to take flight with flag stars returning

Jordan De Goey, Brody Mihocek, Scott Pendlebury and Oleg Markov are all back from injuries to bolster Collingwood's line-up for the AFL clash with Gold Coast.

Airport rail mediator backs above ground station

Airport rail mediator backs above ground station

Airport rail mediator backs above ground station

Airport rail mediator backs above ground station

Attempts to have an underground train station at Melbourne Airport have taken another blow with a federal government-appointed mediator recommending against it.

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Ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon sentenced over postie attack

Former AFL player manager Ricky Nixon has given the middle finger to media outside of court before being sentenced over an attack on a postman.

Driver charged over minibus double-fatality gets bail

A man accused of driving a bus that crashed and killed two people has been bailed, while another five passengers remain in hospital.

Students face expulsion over uni Palestine encampments

Up to 20 students at the University of Melbourne say they are facing expulsion months after taking part in pro-Palestine protests.

Former councillor spared jail for vote tampering

A man who tampered with 23 postal ballots to help elect himself to a local council seat has been fined $20,000 and avoided prison for the crime.

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Whale entangled in fishing rope lost off southern coast

A humpback whale has disappeared off Australia's southern coast after becoming entangled in fishing rope and buoys with the public warned not to try to free it.

Death and taxes: Victoria considers probate fee hike

The cost of finalising a dead loved one's estate in Victoria could rise by up to 580 per cent under the state government's preferred changes to probate fees.

Experience, youth on Aussie Olympic table tennis team

Australia's table tennis team for the Paris Olympics features four Games debutants.

‘Beast mode’: Mitchell to weave more magic in Brisbane

Latrell Mitchell wants to lead NSW to State of Origin glory, vowing to bring his best to the game three decider in Brisbane.

'I owe Storm': Papenhuyzen keen to make up for absences

Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed why he was so keen to get back to NRL action and insists there is a lot of improvement in his game to come.

Tabuai-Fidow injury compounds Maroons' Origin woes

Queensland will sweat on news of the extent of centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's shoulder injury after the 38-18 loss to NSW in the second State of Origin match.

NSW demolish Queensland in 38-18 Origin II win

Mitchell Moses has helped salvage NSW's State of Origin campaign, leading the Blues to a 38-18 thrashing of Queensland in Melbourne.

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