Victoria News
Science career inspired by a comet
LAWRENCE MONEY When Halley's comet made its last loop through the skies of planet earth in 1986 Sophie Lewis was four years old.
The future lies not too far ahead
Michael Dwyer VICE Music's Jamie Farkas to deliver keynote address and chair a forward-thinking panel.
'Blowtorch' threat against road-link builders
Alana Schetzer Opponents of the east-west link have pledged to move their protests to the companies short-listed to build the multibillion-dollar project.
Bouquets and brickbats for this most liveable city
Aisha Dow Melbourne's status as the world's most liveable city could be its undoing, planning expert warns.
City heads towards two-speed economy
CLAY LUCAS Melbourne could soon have a dual economy: a permanently prosperous inner city, surrounded by 'client' suburbs where jobs are hard to get to and lack security, a new study warns.
That's some Legacy: 90 years of service
Legacy, the national charity that looks after the widows, partners and children of soldiers who died or were severely disabled in war, celebrated its 90th birthday on Sunday.
MP seeks probe on police
State Liberal MP Bernie Finn wants the police to be investigated. He says they didn't do enough to stop violence when pro-choice protesters clashed with an anti-abortion march.
Push to get alpine cattle grazing back on the landscape
JOSH GORDON Both the Napthine and Abbott governments are refusing to rule out another scientific trial.
Tagging a $44m source of anxiety for farmers
JOSH GORDON Farmers could be hit with a $44 million annual bill for a new mandatory sheep tagging system.
Thousands participate in record-breaking Melbourne Marathon
Thousands of spectators filled the MCG to witness record-breaking runs at the finish of this year's Melbourne Marathon. Race records in both the men's and women's fields were broken, with the women's full marathon record being smashed by more than six minutes. The annual event also cemented its title as the largest marathon in Australia, according to competition director Tim Crosbie, with 6870 participants completing the race. ''The MCG finish is a big attraction for us and the course has proven to be the fastest in Australia,'' he said. When the men's marathon winner, Dominic Ondoro, ran into the MCG, nearly every spectator leapt to their feet. A Kenyan runner, Mr Ondoro continued a five-year tradition of African nationals winning the men's marathon. He finished with a course record time of 2 hours 10 minutes and 47 seconds. Women's marathon winner Lisa Weightman smashed the previous ra
Four arrested in Hadfield incident
Chris Hingston 12:03am Four men have been arrested after an incident in Melbourne's north on Sunday.
Australian Cyclists Party plans Senate bids in Victoria, NSW
MICHAEL O'REILLY 12:15am We've seen the Motoring Enthusiast Party and the Shooters Party. Now cyclists are gearing up for political power.
Motorcyclist dead after hitting tree
Chris Hingston 7:57pm A man had died after his motorcycle collided with a tree in Gooram.
Boy killed crossing train tracks
Chris Hingston 12:01am A teenage boy has been killed by a train in Victoria as he attempted to change platforms by crossing the tracks.
Marathon runners set records
Thomas O'Byrne 5:59pm Thousands of spectators filled the MCG on Sunday morning to witness record breaking runs and thrilling finishes at this year's Melbourne Marathon.
Police seize firearms from homes
CAROLINE ZIELINSKI 12:39pm Police have seized 14 firearms and a cross bow from people who have failed to uphold firearm storage requirements in Melbourne's inner north-west.
Hunt for train station sex attacker carrying walking stick
Caroline Zielinski 10:14am Police are hunting a man who indecently assaulted an elderly woman in broad daylight in Melbourne’s west.
Masked men escape with cash in Sunshine West robbery
Caroline Zielinski 10:04am Three armed, masked men have escaped with a substantial amount of cash after threatening staff at a Melbourne hotel.
Smoking bans extended to train stations, tram stops
9:32am Smoking will be banned on all Victorian railway station platforms and raised tram stops from early next year.
Melburnians, here are 25 people you might like to thank for your city
BRUCE GUTHRIE Our appetite for lists ranges from trendy to ridiculous. So how about a list with some heart.
Age no barrier to a run for a good cause
Laura Banks At the age of 82, George Nicholls is showing no signs of slowing down.
Fund clash splits Police Association
Cameron Houston Legal funding refused for executive member who faces assault charges.
Historical society on the march to remain in drill hall
John Elder Group anxiously awaiting word on whether or not is has a home following evaluation.
Outrage on AIDS stickers
Cameron Houston Bumper stickers with the slogan ''Gay With Aids'' prompts calls for merchant provider ban.
Tracking baby's moves may reduce stillbirths
Julie Power Mobile phone app helps mothers to be more aware of their unborn babies' movements.
Rent all that's left of shredded dream
Julie Power Report finds permanent renting is becoming a way of life for Australians of all ages.
Services the 'missing' link in city housing push
JASON DOWLING Twenty-seven development sites for medium and high density housing identified.
'Wait and see' a deadly temptation for the fire-prone
Tim Barlass Almost a third of residents living in bushfire-prone areas say they are prepared to ''wait and see'' before evacuating, meaning communities risk a high number of fatalities.
Warning system 'confusing': expert
Tim Barlass Faced with a fire warning, would you know the difference between severe, extreme or code red?
Assaults on disabled under-reported, unpunished
FARRAH TOMAZIN Many disabled Victorians are being repeatedly assaulted and exploited, experts warn.
