http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/National-Regional/Victoria Latest Victoria articles. en Fri, 25 May 2012 14:48:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Mokbel_to_agree_to_forfeit_4_million_753941.html Drug trafficker Tony Mokbel has agreed to an order requiring him to surrender more than $4 million in cash. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Mokbel_to_agree_to_forfeit_4_million_753941.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Heavy_rain_to_hit_Melbourne_753939.html Melbourne is set to receive almost one month's worth of rainfall on Friday with up to 50mm of rain forecast. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:24:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/25/Heavy_rain_to_hit_Melbourne_753939.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Man_disappears_after_jumping_off_pier_753520.html A man has gone missing after he jumped off a pier in Melbourne's south. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:49:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Man_disappears_after_jumping_off_pier_753520.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/TAFE_funds_will_go_where_needed-_Hall_753423.html Victorian tax dollars should be spent on training apprentices to fill the state's skills gap. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:06:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/TAFE_funds_will_go_where_needed-_Hall_753423.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Bail_hearing_for_woman_over_death_753482.html A 21-year-old woman accused of killing a 10-month-old baby will face a bail hearing in a Melbourne court. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:03:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Bail_hearing_for_woman_over_death_753482.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Drug_debt_crucial_in_murder_case-defence_753425.html A man accused of murdering a close friend to whom he owed $180,000, also owed a drug debt to a third party. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:05:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/24/Drug_debt_crucial_in_murder_case-defence_753425.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Plane_returns_to_Vic_after_bomb_scare_753422.html A drink can with the word 'bomb' written on it forced a Mauritius-bound airliner to return to a Vic airport. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:52:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Plane_returns_to_Vic_after_bomb_scare_753422.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Man_in_hoodie_assaulting_Melbourne_women_753272.html A man in a grey hoodie is targeting women in Melbourne's inner east, indecently assaulting them. Wed, 23 May 2012 02:27:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Man_in_hoodie_assaulting_Melbourne_women_753272.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Family_friend_slain_over_debt_-_court_753006.html A man killed Melbourne soccer identity John Kelly while owing him $180,000, a court has heard. Tue, 22 May 2012 14:44:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/23/Family_friend_slain_over_debt_-_court_753006.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Delay_led_to_more_Hep_C_infections-court_753008.html Delays by the Vic health department led more women to be infected with hep C, a court has heard. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:41:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Delay_led_to_more_Hep_C_infections-court_753008.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Vic_schoolgirl_sues_over_camp_injury_753004.html A Melbourne schoolgirl whose face was disfigured after an accident at an army cadet camp is suing the govt. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Vic_schoolgirl_sues_over_camp_injury_753004.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Workers_witness_bullying-_report_753003.html More than a third of Victoria's public sector employees witnessed bullying in the workplace last year. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Workers_witness_bullying-_report_753003.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Authorities_warn_of_house_fire_danger_752880.html Authorities are warning of house fire danger at the launch of the winter home fire safety campaign. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:58:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/22/Authorities_warn_of_house_fire_danger_752880.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Doctor_shared_patient_syringes-_court_752598.html An anaesthetist who allegedly infected 56 women with hep C tried to hide a drug addiction, a court has heard Mon, 21 May 2012 10:18:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Doctor_shared_patient_syringes-_court_752598.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Gambler_fails_to_recover_millions_752596.html A businessman has lost his bid to recover more than $20 million he lost at Melbourne's Crown Casino. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:11:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Gambler_fails_to_recover_millions_752596.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Shots_fired_at_Melbourne_armed_stand-off_752372.html A man has fired shots at police during an armed-stand off at a home in Melbourne's north west. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:36:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/21/Shots_fired_at_Melbourne_armed_stand-off_752372.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Vic_teenager_falls_from_train_752193.html A teenager who fell off the back of a train in St Kilda in Victoria is seriously ill in hospital. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:51:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/Vic_teenager_falls_from_train_752193.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/15-yo_Victorian_dies_in_absolute_tragedy_752083.html The loss of a young life in a car smash in Melbourne's outskirts has been described as an absolute tragedy. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:08:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/20/15-yo_Victorian_dies_in_absolute_tragedy_752083.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Teen_dead_after_car_hits_tree_751962.html A 15-year-old driver has died after his four-wheel-drive struck a tree and burst into flames in Melbourne. Sat, 19 May 2012 13:44:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Teen_dead_after_car_hits_tree_751962.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Driver_dead_after_car_hits_tree_751820.html A 15-year-old driver is dead after his car struck a tree and burst into flames on Melbourne's outskirts. Sat, 19 May 2012 00:48:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/19/Driver_dead_after_car_hits_tree_751820.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Vic_cop_leaked_classified_info_751681.html A senior Victoria Police detective has admitted leaking information to a man who sold him illegal drugs. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:27:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/18/Vic_cop_leaked_classified_info_751681.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Caution_urged_after_five_falls_751348.html Paramedics have urged caution after five men suffered serious falls in Melbourne. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Caution_urged_after_five_falls_751348.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Jobs_figures_out_for_regional_Victoria_751346.html Figures show unemployment in regional Victoria in April fell from a yearly high to settle at 5.16 per cent. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/17/Jobs_figures_out_for_regional_Victoria_751346.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Black_Saturday_victims_win_32_million_750891.html The victims of a Black Saturday bushfire have won a multi-million dollar compensation settlement. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:15:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Black_Saturday_victims_win_32_million_750891.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Class_action_over_hepatitis_C_scandal_750887.html Fifty women who contracted hepatitis C at a clinic have launched a class action in the Vic Supreme Court. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:13:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Class_action_over_hepatitis_C_scandal_750887.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Vic_police_order_roadblock_claim_750544.html Victoria Police are investigating claims officers ordered motorists to use their cars as a roadblock. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:14:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/16/Vic_police_order_roadblock_claim_750544.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/Vic_man_charged_for_drug_trafficking_749823.html Police have uncovered a $35,000 stash of party drugs during a routine licence check in Ballarat, Victoria. Sun, 13 May 2012 09:23:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/13/Vic_man_charged_for_drug_trafficking_749823.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Melbourne_rallies_for_same-sex_marriage_749602.html Thousands have turned out in Melbourne's CBD to rally in support of same-sex marriage. Sat, 12 May 2012 11:33:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/12/Melbourne_rallies_for_same-sex_marriage_749602.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Vic_bushfire_damages_appeal_dismissed_748572.html An electricity company has lost an appeal against damages awarded to victims of a Black Saturday bushfire . Wed, 09 May 2012 03:24:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/09/Vic_bushfire_damages_appeal_dismissed_748572.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Pair_on_trial_for_post_fraud_748304.html Two Melbourne businessmen allegedly ripped off Australia Post for millions of dollars in postal charges. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:53:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Pair_on_trial_for_post_fraud_748304.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Booze_prescription_drugs_hurt_Melbourne_748302.html Alcohol and prescription abuse caused over 14,000 ambulance call-outs in Melbourne last year, figures show. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:49:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/08/Booze_prescription_drugs_hurt_Melbourne_748302.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Construction_drivers_launch_strike_747692.html Up to 200 construction materials drivers have walked off the job pushing for better pay and conditions. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Construction_drivers_launch_strike_747692.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Vic_police_cleared_of_1976_fatal_crash_747691.html A coroner has found no evidence of police involvement in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Victoria 35 years ago. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Vic_police_cleared_of_1976_fatal_crash_747691.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Unauthorised_drivers_targeted_by_police_747690.html Unauthorised drivers will be targeted by new technology allowing police to lock down whole suburbs. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Unauthorised_drivers_targeted_by_police_747690.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Lake_searched_in_bikie_shooting_probe_747689.html Police are set to search an inner city lake in Melb as they hunt for the gunmen who shot a Bandidos member. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Lake_searched_in_bikie_shooting_probe_747689.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Mans_arm_broken_in_parking_space_spat_747688.html An elderly man had his arm broken during a dispute when he and his wife were assaulted by two men. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Mans_arm_broken_in_parking_space_spat_747688.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Clogged_airspace_putting_lives_at_risk_747687.html Melbourne's crowded airspace is leading to dozens of close calls every week, according to the Herald Sun. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:38:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/07/Clogged_airspace_putting_lives_at_risk_747687.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Hundreds_march_in_Melbourne_for_May_Day_747456.html Hundreds have rallied through Melbourne to mark international workers' day. Sun, 06 May 2012 12:07:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Hundreds_march_in_Melbourne_for_May_Day_747456.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Melbourne_man_faces_murder_charge_747433.html A 66-year-old man has been charged with murder after the discovery of a man's body at a house in Melbourne. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:53:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Melbourne_man_faces_murder_charge_747433.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Man_struck_and_killed_by_bus_in_Melb_747432.html Police want to question four males who were on a bus when a young man stepped off and was struck fatally. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:53:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Man_struck_and_killed_by_bus_in_Melb_747432.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Prisoner_mistakenly_allowed_to_go_free_747431.html Police are searching for a man allowed to go free despite still serving a juvenile sentence in Vic. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:53:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Prisoner_mistakenly_allowed_to_go_free_747431.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Man_found_dead_in_Melbourne_home_747267.html A 64-year-old man has died from unspecified injuries at a house in the northeast suburb of Croydon North. Sat, 05 May 2012 23:33:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/06/Man_found_dead_in_Melbourne_home_747267.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Vic_begins_Sydney-style_ferry_study_747103.html Melbourne has set sail towards a Sydney-style commuter ferry service for its gridlocked western suburbs. Sat, 05 May 2012 12:54:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Vic_begins_Sydney-style_ferry_study_747103.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Man_nabbed_over_30_church_burglaries_747098.html A man has been arrested over a series of 30 aggravated burglaries at churches across Melbourne. Sat, 05 May 2012 09:26:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Man_nabbed_over_30_church_burglaries_747098.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Murder_charge_after_Vic_creek_body_find_746967.html A 48-year-old woman has been charged with murder after a body was found on a creek bank in Melbourne. Sat, 05 May 2012 01:09:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Murder_charge_after_Vic_creek_body_find_746967.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Two_more_charged_over_Vic_shooting_746964.html Police in Melbourne have arrested and charged two more men over a shooting that saw a 27-year-old man. Sat, 05 May 2012 01:05:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/05/05/Two_more_charged_over_Vic_shooting_746964.html