Tag: VIC
Man faces trafficking charges after drug raid
A 45-year-old man will be charged on summons after a drug raid in western Victoria.[MORE]
Woman dies after crashing car into tree
A woman has died in a single vehicle accident at Hunter, north of Bendigo in Victoria.[MORE]
Broun wins, despite crashes
Despite crashing twice, Queensland cyclist Kirsty Broun won the last race of the Jayco Bay Classic criterium series on Tuesday to secure the overall title.[MORE]
Capsized crew 'might have drowned' without life jackets
Authorities say five people were lucky to escape serious injury when their yacht overturned near Melbourne's Port Phillip Heads this morning.[MORE]
Moonee Valley Racing slashes 23 jobs
The Moonee Valley Racing Club has been forced to cut 23 jobs as part of a restructure.[MORE]
Fire damages stables at Caulfield Racecourse
Firefighters have contained a blaze that broke out in private stables at Caulfield Racecourse this afternoon.[MORE]
Car veers into group of 9 pedestrians
Two four-year-old girls have been flown to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne with leg and spinal injuries following an accident in Lorne, south-west of Melbourne.[MORE]
Prisoners left inside when bomb threat evacuated Melbourne court
The Law Institute says prisoners were kept inside when the Melbourne Magistrates Court was evacuated this morning.[MORE]
Baby given back to parents after alleged ecstasy poisoning
A baby girl has been handed back into the care of her parents, who have faced court charged with causing her grievous bodily harm.[MORE]
Police cracking down on Bendigo vandals
The Victorian Government is urging the public to report any suspicious activity at schools to police.[MORE]
Oldest hoon driver sets appalling example: Brumby
The Victorian Premier, John Brumby says an elderly man whose car was impounded under anti-hoon laws sets a terrible example for younger drivers.[MORE]
Court re-opened after security scare
The Melbourne Magistrates Court has re-opened after an anonymous bomb threat that was made by phone this morning.[MORE]
Diesel spill causes traffic delays
There are traffic delays around the Bolte Bridge after a diesel spill.[MORE]
Victory looking to snatch United's lead
Melbourne captain Kevin Muscat says a win against Adelaide United tonight will go a long way to helping his side earn an Asian Champions League berth in 2010.[MORE]
Inflows to Melbourne catchments down 43 per cent
Figures released today indicate inflows into Melbourne's water catchments are down 43 per cent over the long term average.[MORE]
Striking the right note at Melbourne's new recital hall
The new Melbourne Recital Hall at Southbank has taken delivery of six new Steinway pianos worth over $600,000.[MORE]
Vic parents face Qld court over baby drug incident
A Victorian couple appear in a Qld court charged with giving their baby ecstasy.[MORE]
Melbourne court evacuated over security scare
The Melbourne Magistrates Court in the CBD has been evacuated.[MORE]
Yacht overturns in Port Phillip Bay
Five people have been rescued from a yacht which overturned at the head of Port Phillip Bay.[MORE]
Family celebrates McDonald's Test debut
The family of Albury-Wodonga cricketer Andrew McDonald says they are proud of his debut performance in the Australian team. [MORE]
Man dead after finding bee in drink
Police believe a man found dead at a holiday resort near Albury died from a bee sting. [MORE]
Call for pre-paid smart cards to curb problem gambling
Anti-gambling campaigners are calling for the introduction of pre-paid smart cards to set a limit on how much can be lost.[MORE]
Good samaritans rescue elderly woman from fire
An elderly woman was rescued from her burning home at Black Rock last night by two passers-by.[MORE]
Cartoonist farewelled at funeral service
Cartoonist William Ellis Green, known for his famous football posters has been laid to rest in Melbourne today.[MORE]
Oldest 'hoon' has car impounded
A 78-year-old Victorian man has had his car impounded for driving 170 kilometres per hour in a 100 zone.[MORE]
