Victorian industries are set to gain access to more locally produced and affordable gas following approval of a major new offshore development. The Victorian and Federal Government have approved the production licence for Amplitude Energy's Annie Gas Field Project in the Otway Basin, paving the way for new gas supplies to enter the Victorian market.
The Victorian Government has secured a 10 million litre diesel reserve to strengthen fuel security for the state's agricultural sector. The strategic reserve is designed to ensure farmers can access fuel during times of major disruption, giving regional communities greater certainty ahead of the winter growing season.
The Victorian Government has stepped in to ensure Socceroos World Cup matches will be shown live on the big screen at Fed Square this year. The move comes after Melbourne Arts Precinct decided not to host public screenings of the matches - a decision the Government has now reversed.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – A woman was critically injured off a popular Sydney beach on Saturday in the latest in a spate of shark attacks in Australia. The woman, believed to be in her 30s, suffered serious leg and arm injuries in the attack at 11:15 a.m. off Coogee Beach, a police statement said.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump marks turning 80 on Sunday with a birthday celebration that once would have seemed unfathomable: a cage-fighting show on the storied South Lawn of the White House. This week, the hard realities of the office have threatened to overshadow the ostentatious UFC mixed martial arts extravaganza.
Victoria's sentencing laws will undergo a full review and rewrite under a Labor Government plan aimed at bringing penalties more closely into line with community expectations. The Sentencing Act, which underpins how courts determine penalties, has not been comprehensively reviewed since 1991.
The Victorian Government is stepping up efforts to tackle graffiti and improve safety across the state's rail network as part of the Victorian Budget 2026/27. The Allan Labor Government will invest $4.5 million in new initiatives aimed at cleaning up vandalism hotspots and strengthening station security
The Allan Labor Government says the major redevelopment of Ballarat Base Hospital is another step closer to delivering faster, better healthcare for families across western Victoria. The Government's $655 million investment in the Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment will expand services and boost capacity for patients throughout the region.
Australia won the first heavyweight clash of the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup after routing South Africa for 107 in Manchester on Saturday. Going for a seventh title in the 10th World Cup, Australia battled to put up 172-8 then won by 65 runs at Old Trafford.
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