Poultry fanciers’ show dreams fail to hatch after bird flu scare

Alf Woods has been showing chickens at the Melbourne Royal Show since 1939, but this year’s bird flu outbreak means he’ll have to keep his chooks at home.

How a society treats its homeless is a measure of that society. How then should Victoria be seen?

Readers say Donald Trump’s actions trickle down to slam Australian mortgage holders.

Homelessness services have welcomed a plan to develop a profile of every person sleeping rough in Victoria but say it must be backed with adequate services to support them.

Victorians requiring emergency procedures at the new hospital are waiting days for treatment amid staffing and funding shortages that doctors warn have left operating theatres closed and a diagnostic scanner sitting idle.

Victorians requiring emergency procedures at the new hospital are waiting days for treatment amid staffing and funding shortages that doctors warn have left operating theatres closed and a diagnostic scanner sitting idle.

Tones and I’s rejection to appear at the NRL grand final has become a boon for one Victorian regional pub, with the star announcing a surprise pop-up gig.

The complexities of choosing childcare have only increased, with centres closing and smaller operators being squeezed out amid increased costs and lower birthrates.

The court heard a “holistic offer” to resolve all matters would be put to the prosecution between now and November which would encompass a “raft” of similar charges currently before the County Court.

Victoria will work to develop a profile for every homeless person and an active plan to get them off the streets and into housing.

Darebin council has acknowledged its graffiti policy could do with a review, as a meeting heard not all complaints are getting to staff.

Darebin council has acknowledged its graffiti policy could do with a review, as a meeting heard not all complaints are getting to staff.

Over the weekend Nine and its former columnist Joe Aston agreed to call off a commercial deal, but the company is still helping him with legal support. 

Victoria will work to develop a profile for every homeless person and an active plan to get them off the streets and into housing.

Readers say AI development, including the construction of massive data centres, have consequences for nearby communities who need to be consulted on their placement.

A teenage girl and two others died in the pile-up after a learner driver hit a truck before veering onto the wrong side of the road.

In the first day of an inquest into the 58-year-old’s death, footage showed officers carrying Makai’s limp body into a holding cell.

In the first day of an inquest into the 58-year-old’s death, footage showed officers carrying Makai’s limp body into a holding cell.

A University of Melbourne building designed by a renowned architect is not receiving Heritage Victoria’s backing for protection and is a step closer to demolition.

The National Gallery of Victoria’s former head of IT is accused of issuing hundreds of fake invoices over a number of years to steal $8 million from the institution.

Designed as short-term accommodation, rooming houses are increasingly becoming a “mainstream” living option. But there are concerns about the risks these privately owned services pose.

Designed as short-term accommodation, rooming houses are increasingly becoming a “mainstream” living option. But there are concerns about the risks these privately owned services pose.

A teenage girl and two others died in the pile up after a learner driver hit a truck before veering onto the wrong side of the road.

Police said two people were killed after a car with L plates collided with a truck and then hit another car, near the Grampians.

Police said two people were killed after a car with L plates collided with a truck and then hit another car, near the Grampians.

Though welcomed by the sector, questions remain about whether additional expert-trained staff and resources will be provided as part of the new protocol.

Readers argue that the AI threat to humanity is real but suing its owners might reduce the dangers currently posed.

He lost Kooyong to a Teal in 2022. Now, Frydenberg is stepping back onto the national stage.

The secrets behind Minogue’s sensational grand final performance can now be revealed – but one mystery remains.

As the cost of living continues to bite, more families are reporting that energy, water and gas services are failing to offer support or solutions.