Man dies following hit and run

DANDENONG, VIC. — Police are investigating after a man was allegedly struck by a white Toyota Yaris on McCrae Street, Dandenong, before driving off at about 9.30pm yesterday.

Firefighters battle suspicious factory fire

Getaway car set alight

Man slashed during road rage incident

Charges following series of armed robberies

REGIONAL NEWS

Delight for green thumbs

BACCHUS MARSH, VIC. — Spring will be in full bloom when the annual Bacchus Marsh Flower and Garden Show returns to the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall on October 24 and 25.

Pedestrian dies after collision

Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall

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Sixth Victorian man charged with violent extremist material offences

ROXBURGH PARK, VIC. — A sixth Melbourne man has been charged by the AFP’s National Security Investigations (NSI) team as part of an ongoing investigation into a group of Australian men accessing and distributing ISIS propaganda online. 

AI oligarchs race to transform the world before their money runs out

LONDON, UK. (Reuters). — Never has so much cash flowed into a new technology as is pouring into AI, eclipsing the sums splurged on railways or the internet when those technological revolutions sucked in capital.

Public fears of AI grow as Trump digs in on voluntary safeguards

WASHINGTON, DC, USA. (Reuters) — US President Donald Trump spent Tuesday showcasing his administration’s approach to AI — touting the US government’s new AI chatbot, dining with tech titans at the White House, and announcing a voluntary agreement with those ​executives that he said would address growing fears about the technology's safety. 

Is the Flydubai story false?

Trump‑XI summit aims to head off an AI arms race

Women of Wit bring a night of stand-up comedy

SOUTH MORANG, VIC. — Four of the country’s sharpest comedians will take to the stage at Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre (PRACC) on Saturday, October 31, as Women of Wit take over the venue.

Have your say on the Preston Market Development Plan

PRESTON, VIC. — The release of the developer’s proposed Preston Market Development Plan is an important milestone and an opportunity for residents, traders and visitors to help shape the future of one of Darebin's most valued community spaces. 

Victorian fire season to officially begin

Have your say on the Preston Market Development Plan

PRESTON, VIC. — The release of the developer’s proposed Preston Market Development Plan is an important milestone and an opportunity for residents, traders and visitors to help shape the future of one of Darebin's most valued community spaces. 

AI oligarchs race to transform the world before their money runs out

LONDON, UK. (Reuters). — Never has so much cash flowed into a new technology as is pouring into AI, eclipsing the sums splurged on railways or the internet when those technological revolutions sucked in capital.

Victoria Police officer probed over alleged cover-up of schoolboy assault

GEELONG, VIC. — A former cop who revealed he lied when he claimed under oath that the reason he choked an 11-year-old neurodivergent schoolboy was that he had “snapped” now stands accused of corruption.

Two CMFEU officials charged

ST ALBANS PARK, VIC. — Detectives from Taskforce Hawk charged two CFMEU officials yesterday as part of an investigation into a report of a data breach involving a former CFMEU member and the subsequent sharing of personal information and photographs.

Setka bailed again

Cop charged with trafficking firearms

Secret recording in Sydney Swans Pullman Hotel scandal

SYDNEY, NSW. — A new secret recording has emerged in the Sydney Swans Pullman scandal, VicNews can now reveal.

Heidelberg history breakers earn fifth-straight flag

PRESTON CITY OVAL, VIC. — Heidelberg has continued its Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) Division 1 dynasty with a 32-point win over Greensborough in the grand final at Preston City Oval yesterday.

NFNL Division 1 – Grand Final Preview

NFNL Division 1 – Preliminary Final Review

Circus The Show

MELBOURNE, VIC. — Roll up! Roll up! Prepare to enter a world of whimsy, wonder and amazement where your imagination will soar like never before in this completely reimagined family circus spectacular that families across the globe are raving about!

Ode To A Grape

Opening Night

Nosebleeds

Women of Wit bring a night of stand-up comedy

SPOTLIGHT

OPINION

Science & Technology

AI oligarchs race to transform the world before their money runs out

LONDON, UK. (Reuters). — Never has so much cash flowed into a new technology as is pouring into AI, eclipsing the sums splurged on railways or the internet when those technological revolutions sucked in capital.

MEDIA MATTERS

MS NOW, CNN and Politico journalists denied access to White House

NEW YORK, USA. (AP). — Reporters from three major news organisations — CNN, MS NOW and Politico — were denied access to the White House on Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump said he was barring them because of reporting he found to be “fake news.”

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Interest rates hit 15-year high

CANBERRA, ACT. — The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board, in a unanimous decision, lifted the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, raising interest rates by 25 basis points to the highest level since 2011, as it wrapped up its two-day meeting this afternoon.

Nillumbik’s Great Business Connect is back

NILLUMBIK SHIRE, VIC. — Connect with purpose to like-minded businesses, expand your network and build valuable relationships that support long-term success at this free business networking event.

Optus in government’s sights

New play area for Kinglake Pub

COOKERWATCH

Monica Smit being investigated by ScamWatch

MELBOURNE, VIC. — On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, journalist and editor of VicNews, Ashley Geelan, purchased a ticket to Monica Smit's 'Reignite Democracy Australia's 'Bye Bye GVT' event using a credit card ending in 6499.

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One Nation migration plans slammed

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October 5, 1789: Australia’s first ferry service begins operation

SYDNEY, NSW. — Australia was colonised by the English in January 1788, and the colony of Sydney (Port Jackson) quickly grew. Although remote and isolated from the rest of the world, life in New South Wales promised new opportunities for people who had lost employment in England’s Industrial Revolution.

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