V/Line is blaming infrastructure, train faults, vandalism and trespassers for the disruptions. 

Nearly 97 thousand new vehicles were delivered to Australia last month. 

Strong sale growth for Victorian car sales

That's because its an Upper House inquiry. 

Premier unlikely to face a Parliamentary grilling over the Commonwealth Games cancellation

Opposition leader slams the Premier over Commonwealth Games cancellation

Opposition Leader John Pesutto says its a turning point for the government. 

Commonwealth Games cancellation probe to go ahead

Close to 300 regional train services didn't run last month

Cold fronts and windy gusts are on the way. 

Severe weather warning issued for parts of Victoria

Truck roll-over near Seymour causing mayhem

The Opposition is currently wooing the greens. 

Support ramps up for a parliamentary inquiry into the scrapped Commonwealth Games

More than 2 million customers are affected. 

Electricity prices set to rise for Victorian households

Around 14 000 workers recovered lost entitlements. 

A million bucks reclaimed by Victorian workers

The CEO reckons its not too late to pitch. 

Hopes still alive for an Aussie Commonwealth Games

Gas on the way out as many switch to electric

Comm Games CEO Craig Phillips says they could still go anywhere in the world. 

Hopes aren't lost for an Aussie Comm Games

John Pesutto wants to know how much the backflip has cost

State Opposition continues government pursuit over Commonwealth Games

UHF CB Channel 24 to launch for truckies needing a chat

Hopes of breaking the mental health stigma for truckies

The RACV says there are ways to lower the risk.

Tool thefts cost Victorian tradies $20 million a year

Federal government changes would introduce a new test on how casual workers are defined.

Concerns proposed changes to casual work will hurt Victorian businesses

Victoria's recorded its deadliest six months in more than 10 years.

Experts say road trauma data doesn't tell the full story

The Regional Australia Institute reckons more people living in regional Victoria would mean huge things for the economy.

The bold plan for regional Victoria

Find out where the state government's just spent $140,000 on a training program.

Regional Victorian women are being encouraged to work in aviation

Regional Victorian home owners wait to hear if they're in for a 13th rate hike

The Regional Australia Institute says more than 90,000 jobs are on offer outside the big cities.

Australia's biggest ever recruitment drive is right here in the regions

Yes campaign events have been held across the country.

Regional Victorian communities turn out in support of Voice

Hear why the former head of the Australian Medical Association is worried.

Fears for the Victorian health system as we head further into winter

The federal government's dished out almost $2 billion to New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland and WA.

Victoria didn't ask for advanced disaster recovery payments after last year's floods

Jacinta Allen has been added to a list of those not allowed in under Moscow sanctions

Victoria's Deputy Premier has been banned from Russia

Manhunt continues for south-east Melbourne carjackers

Most of the 400 positions to go will be in Geelong and Broadmeadows

Victoria bears the brunt of Ford job cuts

Melbourne climbs to third on the list of the world's most livable cities 

It's official - Marvelous Melbourne is Australia's best place to live

Barry Cable abused his victim in Perth during the 60s and 70s from when she was 12

Judge finds AFL Hall of Famer abused young girl

Reforms to the system will see business hit by a 42 per cent premium spike

Victorian businesses brace for huge work place premium increase

Today's driver has escaped with minor injuries

A truck has crashed near the scene of Tuesday's school bus crash near Melton

The union says more and more Western Victorian communities are being left without access to financial services. 

Finance Sector Union putting pressure on Canberra about regional bank closures

Police plead with people to be safe on roads amid a climbing road toll

It comes as National Road Safety Week wraps up. 

Police aiming for zero bookings for speeding tomorrow

Sonja Hood has criticised the length of time the Hawthorn racism probe is taking 

"It's really sad" North Melbourne president opens up about Al Clarkson stepping away from football

North Melbourne coach takes an indefinite break from the game

"He couldn't take it anymore" Al Clarkson steps down to focus on physical and emotional wellbeing

They won't be transporting discharge patients from hospital to home

Paramedics north of the border striking today

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hoping for some relief in the state budget. 

Recruitment issues continue to plague regional Victoria

Season decider to remain in 2.30pm timeslot - for now.

Truck driver bailed over school bus crash. AFL locks in Grand Final start time

49-year-old due to face court in Melbourne Wednesday afternoon 

Truck driver charged over school bus crash

They're after 'please explains' from nearly 300 000 people. 

VEC cracking down on non-voters

Millions to be paid back over unpaid marking

A win for La Trobe University's casual staff

Mixed news for renters across regional Victoria

They say the Commonwealth Games may push renters out of their homes. 

Housing groups concerned about the future of regional renting

More people ditching the steak according to the latest data

More beef from our region expected to be sold offshore this year

41 people have died from a fall in the last five years.

Worksafe cracking down on fall risks in Victorian workplaces

The state's road toll sits at 116, 28 more than last year. 

Road toll continues to climb across Victoria

More than 72% of deadly blazes are starting in bedrooms and living areas according to new data

Warnings over having a working smoke alarm

Road Trauma Families Victoria says local communities are hurting, particularly this year. 

The impacts of our regional road trauma being felt far and wide

They're facing extra payments amid a big biosecurity push by the Federal Government 

Farmers concerned new costs for them could hit your wallet

They're targeting middle income earners across Bendigo and Mildura.

The Opposition will deliver its budget reply today

Hear what he had to say after the regional Victorian event got nothing in Tuesday's federal budget.

Daniel Andrews responds to Comm Games funding issues

The Victorian Council of Social Services reckons the extra spend falls way too short. 

Boost to jobseeker isn't enough, according to advocacy groups

Thats what Regional Capitals Australia wants to see in tonight's federal budget. 

Calls for better roads, infrastructure and aviation across regions

Health and roads funding are some of the biggest demands.

Regional advocacy groups have their final say ahead of the budget

Parents will be eligible for government payments for an extra six years.

Bendigo and Mildura single parents will be one of the big budget winners

While Commonwealth Games money could be off the cards in tomorrow night's budget.

Eleventh hour plea for telehealth funding

Bendigo and Mildura residents were among the almost 10 million Aussies who had their personal data compromised.

Medibank facing another class action over data hack

It comes after record breaking commuter numbers in the first month of cheaper fares.

More V/Line services coming

8 people were fatally crushed last year in Victoria.

Worksafe calling on employers to address crush risk

Monash researchers have uncovered some concerning trends.

Young girls confining their own future, researchers say

New stats are out for Mildura and Bendigo.

Ambulance response times are getting quicker

Its hoping to get temporary hospital beds set up within a year to plug the gaps. 

Better Border Health working behind the scenes to get hospital upgrades off the ground

This is despite efforts to shorten wait lists. 

Surgery waitlist blown out to four years across Victoria

It took ambos more than 15 minutes to respond to a third of high priority code one incidents between January and March this year. 

New data reveals long ambulance wait time

New data reveals it took ambos more than 15 minutes to respond to a third of high priority code-one incidents between January and March this year. 

Inappropriate call outs affecting Ambulance response wait times

Five of Victoria's eight universities will join in.

Uni staff to take stike action

We've slipped to equal fifth place in CommSec's State of the States report.

Opposition slams government over new economic data

Hear what the CEO of the Murray Primary Health network has to say about the controversial changes.

Local health boss defends changes to the PBS

New data shows grocery prices are up 8 per cent. 

More Central Victorian families living in 'Food Poverty'

Regional doctors aren't getting the opportunity for molecular testing. 

Oncology professor says Western Victorian cancer patients are at a disadvantage to their city counterparts

ARC Justice's Dr Rebecca Edwards say's Australia is not in line with the rest of the world. 

Legal aid groups wants to see the criminal age of responsibility raised to 14 now

Western Victorian pharmacists unimpressed with PBS change

Haven Home Safe say things have only gotten worse since the pandemic. 

Calls for more housing across the regions

We paid an average of more than $5000 to both levels of government. 

Victorian's paying more in tax than any other state

If you receive a notice and don't reply within 28 days, you'll be fined.

VEC cracks down on non-voters across Western Victoria

The AEU reckons 11 000 more teachers are needed over the next decade to keep up with demand. 

More staff needed in Western Victorian kindergatens

They say it leads to a lack of available kindy spots. 

Education union concerned about kindy staff shortages across Western Victoria

Many people woke up early to pay their respects. 

ANZAC Day services drawing in crowds across Western Victoria

The Bendigo Mayor has been busy today at services in Woodvale and Elmore. 

ANZAC Day services continue across Western Victoria

Thousands have braved the chilly morning to attend a Dawn Service. 

Western Victorians up around the region marking ANZAC Day

Many have been pushed to resign or take leave. 

New poll shows educators under extreme stress

The shadow transport minister says the delays aren't good enough. 

The State Government forced to defend its timing of V/Line upgrades.

A man has been charged with five counts of dangerous driving causing death following a horror crash that killed five. 

Road toll across the state continues to climb

A poll from Roy Morgan has found 52% of Victorian's say yes to the Voice. 

More than half of Victorians say they support the Voice to Parliament

Three people died yesterday in Strathmerton north-east of Echuca 

Police launch Operation Tribute as tragedy strikes already

Police will be targeting speeding and drink and drug driving. 

Operation Tribute to get underway tomorrow morning

Operation Tribute will be in effect from tomorrow, focusing on reducing road trauma 

Police will be out in force this weekend

They want workplaces to make things safer for everyone

Worksafe addressing gendered workplace violence

The Government is accepting public objections until this Friday

Local growers calling for action against the EU's Prosecco push

The company has partly sold to Nostra Property Group, who will take over close to 400 unfinished builds. 

Porter Davis customers thrown a lifeline

National Centre for Farmer Health and LYSN providing the Farmer Online Assist Program 

New Mental Health supports for our farmers

New data showing a small increase between the time a rental is listed to when it's leased. 

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