They’re the hard core, ultra-violent detainees that have been running riot in youth justice centres, attacking and even “scalping” guards. Now the state government’s planning a supermax unit in a bid to control them.
Victoria’s police association has called on the Andrews Government to consider moving the supervised injecting room from Richmond, as officers report an increase in crime and drug use since the opening of the facility.
A UK “educational and environmental charity” has been chosen to transform a former Anglesea coal mine site into a $150 million “eco-tourism” attraction to teach visitors about fire, water, earth and air. Here’s what will be on offer.
Three children are among at least 26 Victorians killed by the flu this year and the state’s chief health officer warns the shocking death toll is just a small representation of the total number likely killed by the virus.
Premier Daniel Andrews has declared “so be it” if his decision to reject $4 billion in federal funding for the East West Link is not popular with Victorians despite a powerful alliance urging him to build it.
Drugs should be handed to addicts in a bid to address Richmond’s heroin crisis, a City of Yarra councillor says. It comes after disturbing images emerged of addicts shooting up and having sex in the streets — but Cr Stephen Jolly says they depict “another day in the office” for locals.
A towering $500 million refurbishment, including a “premium” shopping complex and massive tower, is a step closer for Doncaster. Here’s when shoppers will get a taste.
This Minecraft city took six months to create, with Federation Square, the Arts Centre and other iconic Melbourne places to explore. And kids will be asked to do exactly that — at school.
A beloved elderly woman who was found dead at her Gippsland home has been remembered as a “lovely and kind” lady while homicide detectives continue to probe the circumstances of her death.
Unlimited booze for as little as $30 might sound great, but the trend in some of Melbourne’s top brunch spots has regulators worried. Is this the end of your boozy Sunday brunch?
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