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.
MIRPUR, Bangladesh (AP) – Bangladesh beat a depleted Australia for only the second time in one-day international cricket on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran is taking “too long to negotiate a deal” and that “now they will have to pay the price.” What that means for Tehran wasn’t clear. His latest statement came after the U.S. launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after Trump blamed Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter. Iran fired back at countries in the region.
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.
Professor Richard Scolyer, renowned pathologist and joint Australian of the Year (2024), has died at the age of 59. Scolyer captured the attention of Australians and the world when he volunteered to undergo a world-first experimental treatment for brain cancer.
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