Detectives investigate Carlton death

CARLTON, VIC. — Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a person after emergency services were called to an apartment complex on Cardigan Street, Carlton, at about 1.45am today.

Man arrested following factory fire

Man charged following non-fatal shooting

Charges follow pursuit of stolen car

REGIONAL NEWS

Life saved at silo rescue

DUNOLLY, VIC. — Emergency services worked together to achieve a positive result, saving a life, after a person became trapped in a grain silo at around 3.23pm on Tuesday, October 6, on Thompson Street, Dunolly. 

Woman found critically injured

Getting Fire Ready in North East Victoria

Governor-General visits fire impacted region

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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. 

Former ICC judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

OSLO/NUREMBERG, GERMANY. — Navi Pillay, a former ICC judge who oversaw a UN report that concluded Israel committed ​genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday (US time) "for her efforts to promote peace and international law."
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The American mood is turning dark, and Republicans are likely to pay the price at the midterms

SYDNEY, NSW. — For the White House, the midterm elections are always agony. They are always a referendum on the president.

AI companies want to bypass copyright laws

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

Prime Time

NEWPORT, VIC. — A celebration of life in all its stages, Prime Time interrogates the relationship between age, power, visibility, and value. This new intergenerational work challenges our assumptions and expectations about age and ageing.

Legends of the Skies

Dune But Worse

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The Social Reckoning

Julius Caesar

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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 10, 2009: The Giant Koala at Dadswells Bridge in Victoria is renamed ‘Sam’ in honour of bushfire victim Sam the koala

DADSWELLS BRIDGE, VIC. — Sam the koala gained notoriety in February 2009 when she was rescued during backburning operations before the devastating Black Saturday bushfires in Mirboo North by a CFA firefighter.

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