Tag: VIC
Jail for lawyer who stole to feed gambling habit
A former Melbourne lawyer who stole $64,000 from her law firm to feed a gambling addiction has been jailed. [MORE]
All go for Victory's Ricardinho
Training ground sensation Ricardinho will be elevated to the starting line-up as Melbourne Victory search for elusive A-League goals against the competition's most stingy defence on Sunday.[MORE]
Five arrested, $1m in drugs seized
Five people have been arrested after police seized a large quantity of the drug ice in raids across Melbourne.[MORE]
Police open probe into Fev complaint
Police have begun an investigation into an alleged indecent act by Brisbane Lions star Brendan Fevola.[MORE]
Skaife, Lowndes confident for enduro
It has been a decade since they have driven together but V8 Supercar icons Mark Skaife and Craig Lowndes are adamant they will be competitive at this weekend's Phillip Island enduro.[MORE]
Terra, Worm won't face Mariners
Niggling injuries continue to dog A-League newcomers Melbourne Heart, who have lost two key players for Friday night's clash with Central Coast Mariners in Gosford.[MORE]
Crunch time for Saints' Baker
Steven Baker looms as "a massive decision" for coach Ross Lyon and the rest of the St Kilda match committee ahead of the club's AFL preliminary final.[MORE]
Curb freedoms to stop bushfire tragedies: Kirby
Former High Court justice Michael Kirby has criticised Australian freedoms for allowing people affected by Victoria's Black Saturday bushfires to live in dangerous areas. [MORE]
Wangaratta levee could burst at any time
Authorities say a damaged levee at risk of breaking in Wangaratta, north-east Victoria, is posing a serious threat to nearby properties.[MORE]
Disgraced cop's bid for freedom rejected
The Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by disgraced former drug squad detective David Miechel to overturn his conviction for drug trafficking. [MORE]
Hawks players cleared of wrongdoing
Hawthorn's Mad Monday celebrations included a clash outside a restaurant and Victoria Police has cleared the Hawks of any wrongdoing, the AFL club says.[MORE]
Rape trial won't be delayed for AFL season
A Victorian judge has slapped down a request for the rape trial of former Saints star Andrew Lovett to be delayed until after next year's AFL season.[MORE]
Shepparton council opens relief centres
The City of Greater Shepparton has opened emergency relief centres at Undera and Tallygaroopna. [MORE]
Residents left in the lurch as levee awaits repairs
It could be some time before officials decide it is safe for people to live near the Wilson Road levee in Wangaratta.[MORE]
More rain forecast for central and north-east Vic
The weather bureau is forecasting 20 to 30 millimetres of rain across central and north-east Victoria over the next two days. [MORE]
Concerns shift as floodwater moves
The flood concern in the Goulburn Murray region is shifting to Yarrawonga, Mulwala, Cobram, Bundalong and Barmah. [MORE]
Flooding prompts contaminated water fears
Goulburn-Murray Water is warning rural landholders in northern Victoria to treat all water sourced from channels and rivers. [MORE]
Call for calm in Fevola scandal
The AFL Players' Association says Brendan Fevola needs to be given the chance to prove his innocence over allegations of another off-field scandal. [MORE]
Flood victims face battles with insurance agencies
Many flood-affected residents are now facing a battle with their insurance companies.[MORE]
SES issue Quambatook flood warning
There is a major flood warning for the Avoca river at Quambatook.[MORE]
Detectives conduct interviews over break-ins
Detectives have searched five houses and are interviewing about six people over break-ins at two Mildura houses in the past week.[MORE]
Mildura teacher killed in UAE road accident
A Mildura teacher has been killed in a road crash in the United Arab Emirates.[MORE]
Damaged Wangaratta levee poses flood risk
It has been revealed the levee that led to the evacuation of homes at Wangaratta, in Victoria's north-east, has significant structural damage.[MORE]
Four questioned over train station bashing
Four people have been questioned by police after a man was bashed at the Malvern railway station, in Melbourne's south-east last Thursday.[MORE]
Flooded Victorians not out of the woods yet
Floodwaters are receding around Shepparton in northern Victoria but residents are being warned more rain is forecast tomorrow.[MORE]
