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Victorian discount on vehicle registration

20% discount on vehicle registration in Victoria to ease cost-of-living pressures

The Victorian Government has announced new financial relief for motorists, offering a 20% discount on vehicle registration fees in an effort to address rising cost-of-living pressures. From 1 June, eligible vehicle owners will be able to apply for a rebate through the…

30 April, 2026

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Victoria set to revolutionise public transport fares

Victoria is preparing for one of the most significant public transport reforms in decades, as the Allan government takes full control of the state’s multi-billion-dollar fare collection system. The move, described by senior transport officials as transformative, could pave the way for…

17 November, 2025

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Victoria to introduce tougher knife crime enalties as weapon seizures hit record levels

The Allan government is preparing to introduce tough new stand-alone penalties for knife-related crime, as police in Victoria report the highest number of seized edged weapons ever recorded. The Herald Sun understands that the government plans to amend the Crimes Act by…

17 November, 2025

POLITICS·VICTORIA

Albanese distances himself from Victoria’s “Adult Time for Violent Crime” youth justice overhaul

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has avoided directly endorsing Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s controversial plan to impose dramatically harsher penalties on young offenders, including the possibility of life sentences for children as young as 14. The two leaders appeared together today in Melbourne…

17 November, 2025

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Fears Victoria’s Youth Justice System could collapse under new offender crackdown

Serious concerns have emerged about whether Victoria’s youth justice system can withstand the state government’s sweeping crackdown on youth crime, as new data reveals a severe shortage of detention beds and an alarming cohort of repeat young offenders driving violent incidents. The…

16 November, 2025

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Chaos at Federation Square: Amyl and the Sniffers concert cancelled after crowd breaches

A free Amyl and the Sniffers concert at Melbourne’s Federation Square descended into chaos on Friday night, forcing the performance to be cancelled after crowds breached security barriers and stormed the venue. Police, event organisers and the Allan Government are now awaiting…

15 November, 2025

HEALTH·VICTORIA

New crisis looms at Ambulance Victoria as corporate staff prepare to strike

Ambulance Victoria is facing a fresh industrial crisis, with almost 900 corporate and backroom staff preparing to walk off the job after more than six months of stalled wage negotiations with the Allan government. The planned stoppages threaten to disrupt the administrative…

14 November, 2025

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Victoria Police hunt eight anarchist protesters after violent CBD rally

Victoria Police have released images of eight alleged anarchist protesters wanted for questioning after violent clashes in Melbourne’s CBD last month, where officers were attacked with rocks, glass bottles, and other projectiles. The violence unfolded during an October 19 rally where drone…

13 November, 2025

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Brad Battin blasts Allan government over unfinished crime bill: “An absolute joke”

Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin has unleashed a fierce attack on Premier Jacinta Allan and her government, accusing Labor of misleading Victorians over its promised “Adult Time for Violent Crime” reforms, which he claimed were not even fully written. Speaking earlier today,…

12 November, 2025

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Former CFMEU leader John Setka arrested and charged amid ongoing corruption probe

Former CFMEU boss John Setka has been arrested and charged as part of a wide-ranging police investigation into alleged threats and harassment linked to the troubled construction union. Detectives from Victoria Police’s Taskforce Hawk, which is examining criminal conduct within the construction…

12 November, 2025

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Allan government unveils “Adult Time for Violent Crime” reform

In a sweeping overhaul of Victoria’s justice system, the Allan government has announced a tough new reform that will see violent youth offenders as young as 14 face adult court trials and potentially life sentences. The policy, titled “Adult Time for Violent…

12 November, 2025

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Melbourne prepares for Remembrance Day 2025 with tight security amid anti-social behaviour concerns

Victoria Police have pledged a strong and visible presence for this year’s Remembrance Day service, in response to concerns about potential anti-social behaviour following disruptions during this year’s Anzac Day commemorations. Extensive operational planning has been carried out ahead of the official…

10 November, 2025

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Cyclist sues former Premier Daniel Andrews over decade-old crash

The long-running controversy surrounding former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has resurfaced, with cyclist Ryan Meuleman filing a lawsuit in the Federal Court against Andrews and his wife Catherine over a collision that occurred more than a decade ago. The incident, known as…

10 November, 2025

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