Tag: VIC
Shire fire restrictions ease
Five shires across the central Victorian region had their fire restrictions lifted this morning.[MORE]
Eyewitness recalls Moran's final words
Eyewitness tells murder trial that gangland identity Des Moran uttered a final curse after being gunned down in a Melbourne cafe. [MORE]
New passenger train finally running
A new Melbourne commuter train, which was supposed to be running in January, has finally started to pick up passengers.[MORE]
$500K to target storm repairs
The Victorian Government has provided about $500,000 in disaster relief after storms in the Mallee in December last year.[MORE]
Fed up with drunken toublemakers: Baillieu
Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu says Victorians are fed up with drunken troublemakers and wants on-the-spot fines for people who cause trouble around nightclubs.[MORE]
Easternats riots 'an absolute disgrace': promoter
The promoter of the failed Easternats event has distanced himself from the weekend riot, calling it an 'absolute disgrace'.[MORE]
Renewed call for abolition of suspended sentences
The State Opposition is renewing calls for suspended sentences to be abolished in Victoria.[MORE]
Over 30 fined in annual duck hunt
Over 30 people have been fined in the first weekend of the annual duck hunt.[MORE]
Nightclub attack leaves man with serious injuries
Police are investigating a violent attack at a Melbourne nightclub, that left a 22-year-old man with serious head injuries. [MORE]
Echuca residents campaign for new hospital
Echuca residents have funded a full-page ad in the local paper to campaign for a new hospital.[MORE]
Emissions down despite summer heat
New data on the four eastern states indicates people are becoming more conscious about how much energy they use.[MORE]
Simpson admits he must address form
Queensland captain Chris Simpson admits he must address his own damning statistics but says he still has a role to play next season.[MORE]
Skippers at odds over Shield format
Rival captains Cameron White and Chris Simpson are at odds over the best format for the Sheffield Shield final, after Victoria turned the MCG decider into a run-fest against Queensland.[MORE]
Emission-free future for Australian cars
Up to 20 per cent of Australia's cars could be emissions free by 2020, according to a key player in the global electric vehicle industry.[MORE]
Thompson injury opens door for Viduka
Melbourne Victory may be tempted into making a play for Socceroos striker Mark Viduka after their worst fears were confirmed with Archie Thompson's knee injury.[MORE]
Storm prepared to wait on Cronk
Melbourne half-back Cooper Cronk could make his return in next week's NRL clash at Penrith, but the Storm see no need to rush him back with Cameron Smith finding his feet as a makeshift number seven.[MORE]
Bushrangers wrap up big Shield win
Victoria has cemented its standing as the powerhouse of Australian domestic cricket by capping an outstanding season with back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time in three decades.[MORE]
Colosimo ready for Seoul, then Heart
With an A-League championship and man-of-the-match honours secured hours before, Sydney FC grand final hero Simon Colosimo jetted off on Sunday to make the biggest dream of his footballing life a reality.[MORE]
Bulls battle losing cause
Victoria is six wickets away from securing its second successive Sheffield Shield title against Queensland, on the final day at the MCG on Sunday.[MORE]
Crushed Thompson could be out a year
Melbourne Victory's star striker Archie Thompson is facing up to 12 months on the sidelines after a serious knee injury destroyed his, and the club's, A-League grand final.[MORE]
Blues expect Tigers to come out swinging
Carlton coach Brett Ratten has warned his team to brace for an ultra-aggressive Richmond when the two clubs clash in Thursday night's AFL season-opener at the MCG.[MORE]
Spot-on Sydney claims title
Sydney FC has denied Melbourne Victory back-to-back A-League titles, downing the home side in a penalty shootout. [MORE]
Tenacious Storm deny Knights
Melbourne made it two gutsy wins in a row on the road with a 20-14 come-from-behind victory over a wasteful Newcastle side at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Saturday night.[MORE]
All tied up in A-League grand final
Melbourne and Sydney were locked at 0-0 at half-time in the A-League grand final at Docklands stadium.[MORE]
