1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (46+ words) The Air Wing along with two Ambulance Victoria and two Life Saving Victoria aircraft responded during the flooding The Air Wing along with two Ambulance Victoria and two Life Saving Victoria aircraft responded during the flooding Updated January 16, 2026 " 5:42pm,first published…...

6+ hour, 52+ min ago   (401+ words) January 16, 2026 " 12:39pm A former police officer took bribes in return for using his position to misuse information, influence others and commit blackmail over four years in Victoria, the state's anti-corruption watchdog has alleged. The Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission on Friday revealed…...

7+ hour, 12+ min ago   (632+ words) January 16, 2026 " 12:19pm MUSICThe Last Dinner Party "Sidney Myer Music Bowl, January 15 The stage is set with a patchwork of torn, off-white curtains, arches, a hanging bell and plenty of steps and levels for the band to pace and parade. And they…...

11+ hour, 21+ min ago   (34+ words) A man has been shot in Villawood, Sydney, shortly before 5am today. A man has been shot in Villawood, Sydney, shortly before 5am today. Updated January 16, 2026 " 8:09am,first published 8:07am...

14+ hour, 30+ min ago   (463+ words) January 16, 2026 " 5:01am I don't see this situation changing in the new year. What are my options or rights to fix the situation where I am actually significantly out of pocket? My first instinct after reading your question was that this is…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1417+ words) Updated January 15, 2026 " 10:34pm,first published 2:36pm A massive operation to help hundreds of stranded holidaymakers on the Great Ocean Road was underway Thursday evening, after flash-flooding hit several tourist areas. The raging torrents hit Lorne, Wye River, Separation Creek and Cumberland River…...

3+ day, 1+ min ago   (685+ words) January 13, 2026 " 7:30pm A fortnight ago, Nick O'Brien was uneasy. He had a beautiful bush home full of his family's memories, but no way to insure it. "I was having lunch with a mate, and I was telling him, "I feel a…...

3+ day, 1+ min ago   (823+ words) January 13, 2026 " 7:30pm The federal government is considering implementing mandatory bushfire-resilience star ratings for houses in Australia's fire-prone regions in an attempt to encourage owners to retrofit homes " and help buyers avoid increasingly unliveable areas. Following requests from state governments, the Commonwealth…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (734+ words) Raffles, donations and other fundraising efforts are underway for 80-odd businesses devastated by fire in Harcourt, from wineries to cafes, distillers to cider-makers. As the small Victorian town of Harcourt reeled from the shock of Friday's devastating fires that destroyed…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (431+ words) Staff at one of Victoria's most esteemed racing stables returned to work on Monday, vowing to rebuild the damaged Lindsay Park operation, where seven horses died in Friday's Longwood bushfire. Legendary trainer David Hayes flew back from Hong Kong as…...