What Victoria’s 43 perfect ATAR achievers all had in common

STEM subjects were popular among Victoria’s high achievers – but there were some surprising choices, too.

Age readers take the prime minister to task over the government’s approach to climate change.

Thousands of older Victorians are avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions through a new initiative that embeds geriatricians in emergency departments, diverting patients to more suitable care.

Matthew Green’s offending was discovered as detectives were investigating alleged childcare rapist Joshua Brown.

Alan Boulton, a former deputy president of the Fair Work Commission, has admitted to possessing child abuse material after it was mistakenly displayed during a Monash University lecture.

New documents show the mushroom murderer claims a number of potential irregularities occurred during the jury’s seven-day sequestration at a popular Gippsland hotel while they were deciding her fate.

Glen Eira Mayor Simone Zmood fears plans for 3000 apartments and townhouses on a site dubbed the East Village will be slashed by up to one-third.

A 47-year-old Melbourne man who kept a vulnerable woman as a slave for nine months has been jailed for the “callous and cruel” offending.

Premier Ben Carroll has continued his clean out of the public service, with the secretary of the Department of Education vacating his position following criticism of his role in a backroom pay deal for firefighters.

The future of education and innovation will be canvassed at the upcoming Melbourne Assembly. Join the conversation.

Thursday’s early morning raid is part of a wider investigation into alleged drug trafficking on Victorian construction sites.

Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz.

A former Real Housewives of Melbourne star has had a warrant issued against her after failing to turn up to a court date.

Teachers at a Melbourne independent school were pressured to get students “over the line” into the highest disability bracket to secure lucrative federal funding.

Teachers at a Melbourne independent school were pressured to get students “over the line” into the highest disability bracket to secure lucrative federal funding.

The masterminds behind a major corruption scandal involving Victoria rail cleaning contracts have been jailed for their “corrosive” betrayal of public trust.

Readers respond to the question on how to steer boys away from toxic online material.

Shane Maguire has given evidence at public examinations into the collapse of the law firm he shared with John Adams.

The former union chief allegedly breached court orders, while documents also reveal sacked-CFMEU delegate Tyrone Bell allegedly faked qualifications to act as a safety adviser for a major construction company.

CTTV footage shows a man enveloped in flames after a Melton tobacco shop was firebombed early on Wednesday.

The AFL had a $6 million bribe, a new jumper, and a plan for Melbourne to swallow the Hawks. They didn’t count on people power.

Glen Eira mayor Simone Zmood fears plans for 3000 apartments and townhouses on a site dubbed the East Village will be slashed by up to one third.

Megalo, megalo, megalo. The next generation of a famous furniture dynasty is unlocking the doors to 466 Sydney Road to fulfil a promise to their late father.

A three-year-old, who was among two toddlers who contracted a deadly infection from a petting farm, has died following a lengthy stay in hospital.

A three-year-old was among two toddlers who contracted a deadly infection from a Victorian petting farm, and died after a lengthy stay in hospital.

A long-standing Victoria Police member is accused of sexually abusing a toddler and storing more than 8000 child abuse files.

CTTV footage shows a man enveloped in flames after a Melton tobacco shop was firebombed early on Wednesday.

CTTV footage shows a man engulfed in flames after a Melton tobacco shop was firebombed early on Wednesday.

You’re in year 12, with a lot on your plate: classes, assignments, tests. End-of-year exams are looming. You’re also considering what comes next – maybe further study at uni or TAFE next year. There’s a lot to think about.

Even while you’re focused on deciding what course you’ll study next year, plenty of people will already be asking you: “What do you want to do after uni?”