Another day and another car fire

HAMPTON PARK, VIC. — Police are investigating a car fire on Horizon Boulevard, Hampton Park, when a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home was engulfed in flames at 4.09am.

Sparks fly from stolen vehicle

Detectives investigate non-fatal shooting

Teen charged following pursuit

Arrests follow kidnapping and aggravated burglary

REGIONAL NEWS

Governor-General visits fire impacted region

SHEPPARTON, VIC. — The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, met with CFA captains from fire-affected communities in north-east Victoria on Wednesday, October 7. 

Rider dies after truck and motorcycle collide

Get Fire Ready in the South East

Ovens Valley Group exercise at Mt Buffalo

Getting Fire Ready in south west Victoria

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Sixth Victorian man charged with violent extremist material offences

ROXBURGH PARK, VIC. — A sixth Melbourne man has been charged by the AFP’s National Security Investigations (NSI) team as part of an ongoing investigation into a group of Australian men accessing and distributing ISIS propaganda online. 

AI companies want to bypass copyright laws

SYDNEY, NSW. — America's largest artificial intelligence companies have been upfront about their desire to use Australian creative content for the training of models without having to abide by copyright rules. 

Macca’s hit with class action alleging AI menu price fixing

WASHINGTON DC, USA. — McDonald's - commonly known as "Macca's" in Australia -  has been sued in federal court in Chicago in ​a proposed nationwide class action alleging the fast-food company illegally ‌coordinates menu prices across its franchises and company-owned restaurants through an AI-powered pricing system.

AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council

Is your property fire ready?

BROADFORD, VIC. — Mitchell Shire Council is encouraging residents to start cleaning up their properties now, before the fire danger period begins.

Women of Wit bring a night of stand-up comedy

SOUTH MORANG, VIC. — Four of the country’s sharpest comedians will take to the stage at Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre (PRACC) on Saturday, October 31, as Women of Wit take over the venue.

Victorian state election timeline

VICTORIA. — With the Victorian state election fast approaching, these are all the important dates and why politicians are now making announcements on social media, TV, radio and in newspapers around the clock as the state election looms large.

AI companies want to bypass copyright laws

SYDNEY, NSW. — America's largest artificial intelligence companies have been upfront about their desire to use Australian creative content for the training of models without having to abide by copyright rules. 

Victoria Police officer probed over alleged cover-up of schoolboy assault

GEELONG, VIC. — A former cop who revealed he lied when he claimed under oath that the reason he choked an 11-year-old neurodivergent schoolboy was that he had “snapped” now stands accused of corruption.

Two CMFEU officials charged

ST ALBANS PARK, VIC. — Detectives from Taskforce Hawk charged two CFMEU officials yesterday as part of an investigation into a report of a data breach involving a former CFMEU member and the subsequent sharing of personal information and photographs.

Setka bailed again

Cop charged with trafficking firearms

Secret recording in Sydney Swans Pullman Hotel scandal

SYDNEY, NSW. — A new secret recording has emerged in the Sydney Swans Pullman scandal, VicNews can now reveal.

Heidelberg history breakers earn fifth-straight flag

PRESTON CITY OVAL, VIC. — Heidelberg has continued its Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) Division 1 dynasty with a 32-point win over Greensborough in the grand final at Preston City Oval yesterday.

NFNL Division 1 – Grand Final Preview

NFNL Division 1 – Preliminary Final Review

Hotsy-Totsy

MELBOURNE, VIC. — After years spent in the trenches of children’s birthday parties, these sock-puppeteering harlots demanded a kinder audience.

Barbie The Movie: In Concert

Newspaper Mama

The Heart Beats In Counts of Eight

Zoe’s Killer Instinct

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OPINION

Science & Technology

AI companies want to bypass copyright laws

SYDNEY, NSW. — America's largest artificial intelligence companies have been upfront about their desire to use Australian creative content for the training of models without having to abide by copyright rules. 

AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council

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MEDIA MATTERS

MEAA calls for stronger worker consideration as Nine’s ‘Future News’ continues rollout

SYDNEY, NSW. — The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) has called on Nine Entertainment to manage the increasing concerns from journalists, camera operators, editors and production staff regarding pay, workloads, and workplace conditions, as the network goes ahead with its Future News initiative.

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Interest rates hit 15-year high

CANBERRA, ACT. — The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board, in a unanimous decision, lifted the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, raising interest rates by 25 basis points to the highest level since 2011, as it wrapped up its two-day meeting this afternoon.

Nillumbik’s Great Business Connect is back

NILLUMBIK SHIRE, VIC. — Connect with purpose to like-minded businesses, expand your network and build valuable relationships that support long-term success at this free business networking event.

Optus in government’s sights

New play area for Kinglake Pub

COOKERWATCH

Monica Smit being investigated by ScamWatch

MELBOURNE, VIC. — On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, journalist and editor of VicNews, Ashley Geelan, purchased a ticket to Monica Smit's 'Reignite Democracy Australia's 'Bye Bye GVT' event using a credit card ending in 6499.

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One Nation migration plans slammed

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October 9, 1803: Lieutenant-Governor Collins arrives in Port Phillip Bay

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Long before John Batman made his treaty with the Aborigines to lease land at Port Phillip for a new settlement, the British Government instructed Lieutenant-Governor David Collins to establish a settlement on the southern coast.

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