Victoria
Vic scientists to lead million-mum cancer study
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Victorian scientists are preparing to lead the world's biggest study into the causes of childhood cancer.
Former deputy PM Frank Crean dies
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Former federal treasurer and deputy prime minister Frank Crean has died.
Motion to save Melbourne music academy withdrawn
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The Federal Arts Minister says he is confident he has allayed the concerns of staff and students at Melbourne's Academy of Music.
Police appeal for witnesses to 'frenzied' stabbing
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Victoria Police are appealing for witnesses to what they say was a frenzied and malicious stabbing in Melbourne at the weekend.
Exclusive Brethren 'guilty of genocide, slavery'
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The Exclusive Brethren have been accused of genocide and slavery in a Melbourne court.
Mourners farewell mother of underworld killer
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The mother of gangland murderer Carl Williams has been farewelled at a Melbourne funeral.
Building workers down tools to axe commission
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Thousands of construction workers have walked off the job in Melbourne demanding the abolition of the the Building and Construction Commission.
Expanded housing zones for Vic's growing population
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The Victorian Government has given approval for the construction of another 600,000 homes to cope with the population boom.
Corrupt cop behind Vic Police leak: Overland
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Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Simon Overland says the leak of confidential information to crime bosses was came from a corrupt cop.
Nurse practitioners are undervalued: report
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A new study has found nurse practitioners are an under-estimated addition to emergency care.
More Bendigo jobs gone
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About 50 jobs will be slashed at a Defence engineering plant in Bendigo.
Resident dies trying to retrieve possessions from fire
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The MFB says an elderly man died after going back into his burning house to try and retrieve his possessions.
Vic Police info leaked to crime bosses
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Victoria's OPI called in after police files are leaked to crime bosses and alleged killers.
Great Ocean Road reopens after fatal smash
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A stretch of the Great Ocean Road that was the scene of a fatal accident early this morning has reopened.
Group welcomes gay couple register, urges more changes
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A leading same sex advocacy group has welcomed the creation of a relationship register for same sex couples in Victoria, but says discrimination will not end until the Federal Government formally recognises gay marriage.
Brumby tells forest protesters to round up cattle
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Victorian Premier John Brumby is urging graziers to remove their cattle from the Barmah state forest.
Leaders endorse Doyle's election as Melbourne Lord Mayor
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Victoria's political leaders have welcomed the election of Robert Doyle as Melbourne's new Lord Mayor.
Mackinnon admits career could be over
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Melbourne Tigers star Sam Mackinnon has confronted the sobering thought his basketball career could be over because of a recurrence of blood clots on his lungs.
GMC goes into receivership
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Melbourne-based power tool firm Global Machinery Company (GMC) has gone into receivership after a fall in turnover.
Govt set to reject water bill amendments
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The Federal Government will reject most of the amendments the Senate made to a water bill last week.
Demons choose youth over Cousins
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Melbourne has confirmed it will take a youngster in the AFL preseason draft, closing another door on Ben Cousins's attempted comeback.
Cyclist French wins defamation payout
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Olympic cyclist Mark French has won a damages payout from a radio station that wrongly implied he was a drug cheat.
Street Socceroos seize chance to change lives
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Hundreds of people have turned out in Melbourne to cheer on the competitors taking part in this year's Homeless World Cup of soccer.
Water campaign aimed at rain shortfall
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The Victorian Government is urging Melbourne residents to cut their water consumption to 155 litres per person per day.
Doctor escapes jail over sex assault on transsexual
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A doctor from Melbourne's western suburbs has been given a suspended sentence for an indecent act on a mentally ill transsexual patient.
