For the first time in 36 years Victorian nurses' union members will vote on a new branch secretary after a failed pay deal led to the resignation of the former boss.
Calls for private sector help in a housing crisis 'too big for government'
A former Victorian property developer turns his hand towards creating housing for the homeless, warning the crisis is stifling productivity and services.
Victorian government accused of 'sleight of hand' over renewable energy cost
An energy expert says the $7.9 billion Victorian Transmission Plan could cost three times as much as the government is saying.
Varroa mite bee parasite spreads to south-east Victoria
The devastating varroa mite has been detected in Gippsland bee hives.
Victorian government cuts 350 jobs in environment department restructure
A Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action restructure is expected to affect 350 jobs in agriculture, solar, bushfire and forest services.
Dystopian George Orwell classic 1984 finds new audience on stage
A critically acclaimed Australian stage adaptation of George Orwell's novel 1984 attracts full houses as it tours across the nation.
Cheerleading skills translate to judging sheep for versatile teen
Tiffany Maestrale, 17, combines competitive cheerleading with a love of sheep judging.
V/Line commuters fed up after two months without trains to east Gippsland
More services will be added to the Gippsland line later this year, but commuters' patience is running short after battling disruptions since 2018, when upgrades began.
Nationals push for Senate inquiry into decision to resume US beef imports
The National Party wants an inquiry into the decision to lift biosecurity controls on US beef imports, claiming the federal government ignored its own scientific advice.
Ambulances can cause sensory overload, but a new toolkit could help
Ambulance Victoria releases a toolkit to teach paramedics how to make adjustments at work to help staff and patients who are neurodiverse.
Curlews return to fox-free Phillip Island, 40 years after last sighting
Decades after the bush stone-curlew went extinct on Phillip Island, scientists reintroduce the species and hope the eradication of foxes will enable the flock to grow in the wild again.
Christmas gifts for foster kids ruined in charity store ram-raid
A car has been driven into a charity store in Gippsland, destroying Christmas gifts meant for foster kids.
Pilot escapes injury after crash landing at regional airport
An experienced pilot has escaped injury after a landing gear malfunction forced him to make an emergency landing at a Gippsland airport.
40-year friendship endures amid love, loss and service
Wendy Pope and Esme Rash, both in their 90s, have remained firm friends for more than four decades.
Topic:Feel Good
Meet the photographers capturing the 'pure emotions' of funerals
Funeral photography is about capturing a family's story and emotions while farewelling a loved one.
Grape grower cuts out the chemicals to stand out in tight market
A Victorian wine producer has cut his chemical usage after growing grapes resistant to disease.
Jail for Snapchatting driver who killed young dad, gave 6yo brain damage
Victorian man Peter Agius sent and received more than 80 Snapchat messages in the lead-up to the 2023 crash that killed Adam Sutton, who had just picked his son up from his first day of school.
Community-led wetlands revival goes to heart of climate fight
The once-degraded Heart Morass wetland in eastern Victoria is now thriving as research shows restoring wetlands could be a powerful tool in fighting carbon emissions and guarding against floods and drought.
More Victorian courts to shut on non-sitting days
Courts across Victoria are closing to the public on days without scheduled hearings, prompting concerns about access to justice in regional communities.
Developer abandons $10 billion offshore windfarm in Gippsland
A policy expert questions whether Australia can still meet its renewable energy targets, as Blue Float Energy withdraws from a major Victorian renewables project, and from offshore wind internationally.
Energy giant drops offshore wind project amid global 'headwinds'
International energy companies are reconsidering their investments in Australian offshore wind projects as the Trump administration's disruption of the industry causes global uncertainty.