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Victorian councils taking part in a trial of account-based play at pokies venues say they're disappointed with the state government's handling of the scheme.

As thousands of Australian high school students sit their end-of-year exams, some have the added pressure of being homeless or living in unstable housing.

The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people in Victoria have filed a native title claim with the Federal Court, seeking recognition over country that spans much of Melbourne.

Victoria's Auditor-General has found less than one in five tram services in Melbourne are accessible, with the Department of Transport and Planning failing to set any targets or direct funding to improve the tram network.

Prosecutors have dropped all charges against current and former footballers Dion Prestia and Steven May over an alleged brawl in Sorrento on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula on Boxing Day in 2024.

The service says government funding has failed to keep pace with increased demand and overhead costs, with rates of sexually transmitted diseases at near-record levels.

Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 9:23pm In short: Quit has launched a new campaign warning young people of the health dangers posed by vaping.

Sun 14 Jun 2026 at 9:39am The Socceroos have made a brilliant start to their World Cup campaign, defeating Türkiye 2-0 and sparking scenes of celebration across Australia.

A long-term residential facility in Melbourne's inner-west will begin the process of shutting down, raising concerns about the future of dozens of vulnerable men.

Sat 18 Jul 2026 at 12:10am Edwina Dawn Horwath's top-floor apartment is filled with her framed drawings, stacked books, and glass decorations that hang in the window and reflect rays of winter sun.