A 16-year-old prisoner remanded in the Barwon maximum security adult jail was taken to hospital with a fractured vertebrae after being assaulted by fellow inmates, sparking fresh calls from the teen's lawyers for the Andrews' government to remove young offenders from the facility.
'Emotionally overwhelmed' barista who works near Bourke Street floral shrine says its removal will help him move on.
Many MPs say they are supportive of the principle of assisted dying, as long as there are stringent safeguards.
Seven teens are on the run and 50 terrified staff were in lockdown for four hours after the latest riot at a youth detention facility near Castlemaine.
ANALYSIS Youth justice in Victoria is out of control and is a big political and policy challenge for Premier Daniel Andrews.
A new 'night court' will be set up for magistrates to hear bail requests, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced in the wake of Friday's rampage
Premier Daniel Andrews has stopped short of announcing changes to bail laws in the wake of the Bourke Street tragedy but promised to make changes where needed, with resources and cost not an issue.
Australia's national leaders have joined the sombre memorial for victims of the Bourke St rampage, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull declaring all Australians stood in solidarity with mourners.
The mid-term future of Alcoa's Portland aluminium smelter has been secured after a deal was struck with energy provider AGL and funding from state and federal governments.
The multibillion Melbourne Metro rail project will boost the Australian economy the nation's top infrastructure advisers have declared, placing pressure on the Turnbull government to boost funding to Victorian major projects.
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