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Ambulance Victoria to lose 'dozens' of admin jobs

That's according to a leaked internal document.

Ambulance Victoria to lose 'dozens' of admin jobs

That's according to a leaked internal document.

02:08

26 Jul 24

Premier weighs in on Ambulance Victoria allegations

She's described the behaviour as "unacceptable"

Premier weighs in on Ambulance Victoria allegations

She's described the behaviour as "unacceptable"

02:07

25 Jul 24

Jobs could be lost at Ambulance Victoria

It's reportedly undertaking a major restructure at headquarters.

Jobs could be lost at Ambulance Victoria

It's reportedly undertaking a major restructure at headquarters.

02:08

25 Jul 24

Bird flu recovery will take time

That's according to Victoria's chief vet, Dr Graeme Cooke

Bird flu recovery will take time

That's according to Victoria's chief vet, Dr Graeme Cooke

02:08

25 Jul 24

Victoria's tutoring program 'hasn't boosted outcomes'

That claim comes form the Centre for Independent Studies.

Victoria's tutoring program 'hasn't boosted outcomes'

That claim comes form the Centre for Independent Studies.

02:08

24 Jul 24

Embezzlement allegations at Ambulance Victoria

The matter has been referred to IBAC.

Embezzlement allegations at Ambulance Victoria

The matter has been referred to IBAC.

02:08

24 Jul 24

Calls for more farmers to be trained in first aid

It follows a nationwide rise in farming fatalities.

Calls for more farmers to be trained in first aid

It follows a nationwide rise in farming fatalities.

02:08

24 Jul 24

TAFE teachers to stop work today

It's in response to a pay dispute with the Victorian government.

TAFE teachers to stop work today

It's in response to a pay dispute with the Victorian government.

02:08

23 Jul 24

Victoria sees jump in electricity prices

It's due to higher demand and low output from wind and hydro sources.

Victoria sees jump in electricity prices

It's due to higher demand and low output from wind and hydro sources.

02:08

23 Jul 24

eScooters to become legal in Victoria

The announcement comes during a 12-month trial in Bendigo.

eScooters to become legal in Victoria

The announcement comes during a 12-month trial in Bendigo.

02:07

23 Jul 24

New rental listings drop in Regional Victoria

They're down 13% on June last year.

New rental listings drop in Regional Victoria

They're down 13% on June last year.

02:08

22 Jul 24

Premier brushes off public inquiry into CFMEU

It comes following a push from the state opposition.

Premier brushes off public inquiry into CFMEU

It comes following a push from the state opposition.

02:08

22 Jul 24

Concerns remain around water buybacks

Nationals MP Tim McCurdy is worried about "willing sellers".

Concerns remain around water buybacks

Nationals MP Tim McCurdy is worried about "willing sellers".

02:07

22 Jul 24

Victoria Police 'struggling' with bail laws

It comes after the laws were eased back in March.

Victoria Police 'struggling' with bail laws

It comes after the laws were eased back in March.

02:08

21 Jul 24

V/Line called upon to invest in new technologies

That plea comes from the Rail Futures Institute.

V/Line called upon to invest in new technologies

That plea comes from the Rail Futures Institute.

02:09

21 Jul 24

State opposition pushing for Royal Commission into CFMEU

Deputy Liberal Leader David Southwick is leading the call.

State opposition pushing for Royal Commission into CFMEU

Deputy Liberal Leader David Southwick is leading the call.

02:07

19 Jul 24

Victoria worst in nation for violent retail crimes

The state has recorded nearly 7000 more incidents than NSW in the past year.

Victoria worst in nation for violent retail crimes

The state has recorded nearly 7000 more incidents than NSW in the past year.

02:08

18 Jul 24

Calls for minimum service guarantees for mobile phones

It follows several major outages in regional Australia this year.

Calls for minimum service guarantees for mobile phones

It follows several major outages in regional Australia this year.

02:07

18 Jul 24

Coroner left waiting for Mildura Hospital response

It was submitted recently, over two years after it was due.

Coroner left waiting for Mildura Hospital response

It was submitted recently, over two years after it was due.

02:08

17 Jul 24

Taskforce cracking down on illegal firewood

It's in response to a rise in timber thefts from Victorian forests.

Taskforce cracking down on illegal firewood

It's in response to a rise in timber thefts from Victorian forests.

02:08

17 Jul 24

Number of new homes in Victoria drops

The figure is down nearly 5% on the same time last year.

Number of new homes in Victoria drops

The figure is down nearly 5% on the same time last year.

02:07

17 Jul 24

Fresh contract secured at Thales

It'll see another 15 Bushmasters built in Bendigo.

Fresh contract secured at Thales

It'll see another 15 Bushmasters built in Bendigo.

02:07

17 Jul 24

Murray-Darling Water Buybacks in the spotlight again

The first round of tenders has been launched this week.

Murray-Darling Water Buybacks in the spotlight again

The first round of tenders has been launched this week.

02:08

16 Jul 24

Concerns raised about assaults on paramedics

Over 100 Victorian ambos have been injured in the past year.

Concerns raised about assaults on paramedics

Over 100 Victorian ambos have been injured in the past year.

02:07

16 Jul 24

VicPol looking into CFMEU allegations

Officers will prepare a report on the issue.

VicPol looking into CFMEU allegations

Officers will prepare a report on the issue.

02:08

16 Jul 24

Home listings remain healthy in regional Victoria

That's despite a 0.8% drop in June.

Home listings remain healthy in regional Victoria

That's despite a 0.8% drop in June.

02:08

15 Jul 24

Premier breaks silence on CFMEU reports

She's referred the allegations to police and IBAC.

Premier breaks silence on CFMEU reports

She's referred the allegations to police and IBAC.

02:08

15 Jul 24

CFMEU's Vic branch placed into administration

The Union's National Office will assume all Executive Powers.

CFMEU's Vic branch placed into administration

The Union's National Office will assume all Executive Powers.

02:09

15 Jul 24

Call to lift social housing targets in Victoria

The number of public homes is currently set to rise by 10%.

Call to lift social housing targets in Victoria

The number of public homes is currently set to rise by 10%.

02:08

14 Jul 24

Construction union could be de-registered

It follows allegations of criminal conduct.

Construction union could be de-registered

It follows allegations of criminal conduct.

02:09

14 Jul 24

Road resurfacing investment drops around Regional Victoria

That's despite gnarly conditions on local roads.

Road resurfacing investment drops around Regional Victoria

That's despite gnarly conditions on local roads.

02:07

11 Jul 24

Regional road network in strife around Victoria

Local MPs say more needs to be done. 

Regional road network in strife around Victoria

Local MPs say more needs to be done. 

02:08

11 Jul 24

Spring Street to fast track ankle monitoring of young repeat offenders by the end of this year

It follows a string of crisis meetings, led by the Attorney General.

Spring Street to fast track ankle monitoring of young repeat offenders by the end of this year

It follows a string of crisis meetings, led by the Attorney General.

02:09

10 Jul 24

Tourism booms for Bendigo and Mildura

The Victorian school holidays wrap up this week. 

Tourism booms for Bendigo and Mildura

The Victorian school holidays wrap up this week. 

02:09

10 Jul 24

Opposition says we need more early childhood educators in the regions

Shadow Early Education Minister Jess Wilson says its exacerbating the cost of living crisis.

Opposition says we need more early childhood educators in the regions

Shadow Early Education Minister Jess Wilson says its exacerbating the cost of living crisis.

02:09

9 Jul 24

Bendigo crowned state's meth trafficking capital

The number of offences has reached a ten year high. 

Bendigo crowned state's meth trafficking capital

The number of offences has reached a ten year high. 

02:07

9 Jul 24

Some hope for Bendigo and Mildura renters

The vacancy rate has lifted. 

Some hope for Bendigo and Mildura renters

The vacancy rate has lifted. 

02:06

8 Jul 24

165 offences detected in Western Victoria police blitz

Its cracking down on high risk behaviour.

165 offences detected in Western Victoria police blitz

Its cracking down on high risk behaviour.

02:09

7 Jul 24

Police blitz targets Victoria's West

165 offences were detected in the past month. 

Police blitz targets Victoria's West

165 offences were detected in the past month. 

02:05

7 Jul 24

Trouble brewing in Canberra

Fatima Payman has left Labour, and Parliament house deals with two security breaches. 

Trouble brewing in Canberra

Fatima Payman has left Labour, and Parliament house deals with two security breaches. 

02:07

4 Jul 24

Fatima Payman likely to quit Labor

The WA senator was suspended from the caucus after crossing the floor.

Fatima Payman likely to quit Labor

The WA senator was suspended from the caucus after crossing the floor.

02:07

3 Jul 24

Fears for the future of Victoria's and New South Wale's housing markets

Its looking like the state's won't meet promised housing targets. 

Fears for the future of Victoria's and New South Wale's housing markets

Its looking like the state's won't meet promised housing targets. 

02:10

3 Jul 24

Manhunt continues over deadly Burwood crash

Four boys remain on the run, two 15-year-old girls were arrested at the scene 

Manhunt continues over deadly Burwood crash

Four boys remain on the run, two 15-year-old girls were arrested at the scene 

02:10

3 Jul 24

High Country Killer attacked in jail

Faeces and urine hurled at Greg Lynn 

High Country Killer attacked in jail

Faeces and urine hurled at Greg Lynn 

02:10

3 Jul 24

Rumours of an early election shot down by the Treasurer

That's after the PM decided to skip the upcoming NATO Summit. 

Rumours of an early election shot down by the Treasurer

That's after the PM decided to skip the upcoming NATO Summit. 

02:10

3 Jul 24

Trump's criminal conduct sentencing postponed

It follows a request from the former president to argue his immunity from prosecution. 

Trump's criminal conduct sentencing postponed

It follows a request from the former president to argue his immunity from prosecution. 

02:05

2 Jul 24

Less and less Aussies signing up to be tradies

The number of people starting apprenticeships has fallen by 22 per cent in the year since Labor came to power.

Less and less Aussies signing up to be tradies

The number of people starting apprenticeships has fallen by 22 per cent in the year since Labor came to power.

02:06

2 Jul 24

Melbourne's about to shiver through its coldest night in 40 years

It hasn't fallen to 0 in the city since 1984

Melbourne's about to shiver through its coldest night in 40 years

It hasn't fallen to 0 in the city since 1984

01:38

2 Jul 24

Bill Shorten's Question Time sex toy shock

NDIS Minister withdrew his X-rated remark 

Bill Shorten's Question Time sex toy shock

NDIS Minister withdrew his X-rated remark 

02:11

2 Jul 24

Melbourne has a new Lord Mayor

Nicholas Reece replaces Sally Capp 

Melbourne has a new Lord Mayor

Nicholas Reece replaces Sally Capp 

02:11

2 Jul 24

Former Home and Away star to be sentenced for assault

31-year-old Orpheus Pledger has admitted to stomping on a woman's head and dragging her by the hair

Former Home and Away star to be sentenced for assault

31-year-old Orpheus Pledger has admitted to stomping on a woman's head and dragging her by the hair

02:10

1 Jul 24

Wet start to Victorian School Holidays expected

Cooler-than-average temperatures have also been forecast.

Wet start to Victorian School Holidays expected

Cooler-than-average temperatures have also been forecast.

02:08

28 Jun 24

VicPol launch crackdown on motorcyclists

It's in response to the rising number of rider deaths.

VicPol launch crackdown on motorcyclists

It's in response to the rising number of rider deaths.

02:08

27 Jun 24

Water bills set to rise in regional Victoria

They'll be going up by an average of $50.

Water bills set to rise in regional Victoria

They'll be going up by an average of $50.

02:08

27 Jun 24

Premier responds to claims hospital cuts will cost Victorian lives

Jacinta Allan says budgets haven't been finalised yet

Premier responds to claims hospital cuts will cost Victorian lives

Jacinta Allan says budgets haven't been finalised yet

01:38

27 Jun 24

Melbourne water bills are about to go up

The Essential Services Commission has approved an average three per cent increase - that's around $33 more a year

Melbourne water bills are about to go up

The Essential Services Commission has approved an average three per cent increase - that's around $33 more a year

02:10

27 Jun 24

Vic Health Minister welcomes pay rise for nurses

The new agreement was approved yesterday.

Vic Health Minister welcomes pay rise for nurses

The new agreement was approved yesterday.

02:08

27 Jun 24

No jobs lost at Dhurrungile Prison

Staff will be deployed elsewhere when the prison facility in September.

No jobs lost at Dhurrungile Prison

Staff will be deployed elsewhere when the prison facility in September.

02:08

26 Jun 24

Victorian nurses agree to new pay deal

Their wages will rise 28% over the next four years.

Victorian nurses agree to new pay deal

Their wages will rise 28% over the next four years.

02:08

26 Jun 24

Victorians urged to practise water safety

Data shows 20% of drownings last year occurred during winter.

Victorians urged to practise water safety

Data shows 20% of drownings last year occurred during winter.

02:08

26 Jun 24

Qantas to update regional fleet

14 new aircraft will service QantasLink routes by the end of 2024.

Qantas to update regional fleet

14 new aircraft will service QantasLink routes by the end of 2024.

02:07

25 Jun 24

Victorian nurses to vote on new pay offer

If approved, wages will rise 28.4% over four years.

Victorian nurses to vote on new pay offer

If approved, wages will rise 28.4% over four years.

02:09

25 Jun 24

GUILTY: Jury finds Greg Lynn murdered Carol Clay but not guilty for the death of Russell Hill

It took the jury six and a half days to reach its unanimous verdict 

GUILTY: Jury finds Greg Lynn murdered Carol Clay but not guilty for the death of Russell Hill

It took the jury six and a half days to reach its unanimous verdict 

02:11

25 Jun 24

Two dead following Calder Highway crash

It occurred at Carwarp, in Victoria's North-West, earlier this morning.

Two dead following Calder Highway crash

It occurred at Carwarp, in Victoria's North-West, earlier this morning.

02:08

25 Jun 24

Income divide grows at Victorian schools

The Top 20 richest schools are worth $7.5 billion combined.

Income divide grows at Victorian schools

The Top 20 richest schools are worth $7.5 billion combined.

02:09

24 Jun 24

Victoria to introduce pill-testing trial

It's expected to begin in Summer.

Victoria to introduce pill-testing trial

It's expected to begin in Summer.

02:07

24 Jun 24

BREAKING: Canberra set to walk back vaping ban

Reports prescriptions won't be needed to buy e-cigarettes from pharmacies.

BREAKING: Canberra set to walk back vaping ban

Reports prescriptions won't be needed to buy e-cigarettes from pharmacies.

02:11

24 Jun 24

Supermarket pricing gouging report to be handed down today

Canberra will be backing fines. 

Supermarket pricing gouging report to be handed down today

Canberra will be backing fines. 

02:08

23 Jun 24

Regional Victoria keen for a nuclear reactor

6/10 Latrobe Valley residents say they are fine with having one in their backyard. 

Regional Victoria keen for a nuclear reactor

6/10 Latrobe Valley residents say they are fine with having one in their backyard. 

02:10

23 Jun 24

Cut out the binge drinking says Cancer Council Victoria

They're warning excessive alcohol consumption among young women in-particular is on the rise

Cut out the binge drinking says Cancer Council Victoria

They're warning excessive alcohol consumption among young women in-particular is on the rise

02:08

20 Jun 24

Victoria Police making a family violence arrest every 18 minutes

That's just one of the startling figures revealed in yesterday's crime stats

Victoria Police making a family violence arrest every 18 minutes

That's just one of the startling figures revealed in yesterday's crime stats

02:07

20 Jun 24

Auditor General slams tutoring program assisting with Pandemic-affected learning

A report's found students who've received tutoring actually learnt less than those who didn't

Auditor General slams tutoring program assisting with Pandemic-affected learning

A report's found students who've received tutoring actually learnt less than those who didn't

02:08

19 Jun 24

Good and bad news when it comes to the regional property market

Domain's been crunching the numbers

Good and bad news when it comes to the regional property market

Domain's been crunching the numbers

02:07

19 Jun 24

Murray-Darling Basin experts gather in Albury today

They'll be discussing water management and the Basin Plan Review Early Insights paper

Murray-Darling Basin experts gather in Albury today

They'll be discussing water management and the Basin Plan Review Early Insights paper

02:08

18 Jun 24

Frosty mornings set to ease as rain moves in across the state

Extra cloud's expected throughout the day

Frosty mornings set to ease as rain moves in across the state

Extra cloud's expected throughout the day

02:07

18 Jun 24

Spring Street cracking down on knife violence

Police will soon get expanded powers. 

Spring Street cracking down on knife violence

Police will soon get expanded powers. 

02:10

17 Jun 24

Bendigo Bank predicts rates will remain the same

There may be a fall eventually. 

Bendigo Bank predicts rates will remain the same

There may be a fall eventually. 

02:06

17 Jun 24

Jacinta Allan backs pill testing trial

A proposal will be put to cabinet today. 

Jacinta Allan backs pill testing trial

A proposal will be put to cabinet today. 

02:07

17 Jun 24

Thousands of new homes on the way for Bendigo and Mildura

Spring Street has some big plans. 

Thousands of new homes on the way for Bendigo and Mildura

Spring Street has some big plans. 

02:08

16 Jun 24

Former premier fights supreme court order over phone records

Daniel Andrews' lawyer is on the case. 

Former premier fights supreme court order over phone records

Daniel Andrews' lawyer is on the case. 

02:07

16 Jun 24

Concern over high rate of migrant drownings

Community meetings are being held in Melbourne today regarding the issue.

Concern over high rate of migrant drownings

Community meetings are being held in Melbourne today regarding the issue.

02:08

14 Jun 24

Regional Cities Victoria meets to discuss challenges

Greater Bendigo, and Mildura Rural City Council both attended.

Regional Cities Victoria meets to discuss challenges

Greater Bendigo, and Mildura Rural City Council both attended.

02:08

13 Jun 24

'Model budgets' placed on Victorian hospitals

The directive was reportedly made on Wednesday.

'Model budgets' placed on Victorian hospitals

The directive was reportedly made on Wednesday.

02:08

13 Jun 24

New bushfire management strategy launched

The next step for authorities is getting communities on-board.

New bushfire management strategy launched

The next step for authorities is getting communities on-board.

02:08

13 Jun 24

Man pleads guilty to murder of Bendigo woman

James Pualic entered the plea at a court hearing yesterday.

Man pleads guilty to murder of Bendigo woman

James Pualic entered the plea at a court hearing yesterday.

02:08

12 Jun 24

Farmer confidence down in Victoria

That's according to Rabobank's latest survey.

Farmer confidence down in Victoria

That's according to Rabobank's latest survey.

02:08

12 Jun 24

Bonza staff still waiting on unpaid wages

They're also unable to access redundancy payments.

Bonza staff still waiting on unpaid wages

They're also unable to access redundancy payments.

02:08

12 Jun 24

Victoria's TAFE teachers to stop work today

It comes as pay talks with the state government break down.

Victoria's TAFE teachers to stop work today

It comes as pay talks with the state government break down.

02:08

11 Jun 24

Speeding drivers nabbed over long weekend

They accounted for 40% of all infringement notices by Victoria Police.

Speeding drivers nabbed over long weekend

They accounted for 40% of all infringement notices by Victoria Police.

02:08

11 Jun 24

Regional shires facing financial pressures

That warning comes from Rural Councils Victoria.

Regional shires facing financial pressures

That warning comes from Rural Councils Victoria.

02:08

11 Jun 24

Alarm at number of teaching vacancies in Victoria

1500 positions are currently unfilled.

Alarm at number of teaching vacancies in Victoria

1500 positions are currently unfilled.

02:08

10 Jun 24

Hazardous weather expected today

Victoria is set for wet and windy conditions.

Hazardous weather expected today

Victoria is set for wet and windy conditions.

02:08

10 Jun 24

Concerns that Police Station opening hours could be slashed

That's amid negotiations on a new rostering system 

Concerns that Police Station opening hours could be slashed

That's amid negotiations on a new rostering system 

02:08

9 Jun 24

Regional Victorians named in the King's Birthday Honours list

Residents far and wide serving their community

Regional Victorians named in the King's Birthday Honours list

Residents far and wide serving their community

02:07

9 Jun 24

The Long Weekend forecast is in for Regional Victoria

Hear what the Bureau's forecasting

The Long Weekend forecast is in for Regional Victoria

Hear what the Bureau's forecasting

02:07

6 Jun 24

Mixed views as the Victorian Duck Hunting season winds down

Claims numbers are well down on recent years

Mixed views as the Victorian Duck Hunting season winds down

Claims numbers are well down on recent years

02:07

6 Jun 24

Vacancy rate on the up across Bendigo and Mildura

Fresh data from PropTrack is out. 

Vacancy rate on the up across Bendigo and Mildura

Fresh data from PropTrack is out. 

02:09

5 Jun 24

Operation Regal to start at midnight across Bendigo and Mildura

Police are looking to reduce road trauma. 

Operation Regal to start at midnight across Bendigo and Mildura

Police are looking to reduce road trauma. 

02:05

5 Jun 24

Winter warning from police for the long weekend

They'll be out in force this weekend, conducting road tests. 

Winter warning from police for the long weekend

They'll be out in force this weekend, conducting road tests. 

02:05

5 Jun 24

Paramedics ramping up industrial action across the state

They weren't impressed with the latest pay deal. 

Paramedics ramping up industrial action across the state

They weren't impressed with the latest pay deal. 

02:08

4 Jun 24

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