Melbourne

A Melbourne’s west community is mourning the death of Sunshine grocery store owner Van Viet Truong, 60, who died days after he was allegedly assaulted while coming to the aid of another retail worker during an attempted robbery.Victoria Police...

Rising fuel costs following the end of the Federal Government’s fuel excise discount are driving more Australians to explore affordable electric vehicles, with new data revealing EV models now dominate searches from motorists looking for their next car.RACV Car...

Thousands of young Victorians will take Scouting beyond traditional halls and into public spaces this Saturday as ScoutFest celebrates a growing youth movement and 80 years of Venturer Scouts.Parks, shopping strips, football grounds, regional main streets and parts of...

Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, has re-emerged as a powerful figure in the media industry after backing former Seven West Media executive Bruce McWilliam’s growing stake in Southern Cross Media.Companies linked to Rinehart revealed on Wednesday that she entered...

Victoria’s former deputy police commissioner, Wendy Steendam, has been appointed to lead the state’s new childcare watchdog as the government moves to restore confidence in the sector following a series of abuse allegations and regulatory failures.Steendam will head the...

An unsolicited email campaign linked to 2eziclub.com.au, advising recipients have been approved for a “FAST CASH” payment loan, has drawn attention.Critics question whether the company’s tactics blur the line between aggressive marketing and potential non-compliance with Australia’s...

Victorian households will be offered up to three hours of free daytime electricity from October under a state government plan aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and reshaping energy use patterns.The scheme is expected to deliver savings of up to...

Newly released freedom of information documents show the Allan Government allocated substantial taxpayer funds to cultural events throughout 2025, with the Premier's Multicultural Gala Dinner accounting for $438,063 alone.The gala's itemised expenses included $340,110 on event production and entertainment,...

Australians are already struggling to fill up their cars as petrol prices surge due to the war in Iran, and there are fears the cost of filling a prescription could spike next.Logistical issues and supply shortages could see the...

Victoria’s escalating crackdown on illicit tobacco is set to intensify, with the Victorian Government preparing new powers that would allow authorities to shut down businesses caught selling illegal cigarettes, as millions of dollars’ worth of products continue to be...