Victoria

Report finds Covid recession hit women harder than men – as it happened
Elizabeth Broderick says parliament’s culture ‘not necessarily built on dignity and respect’. This blog is now closed
Calla Wahlquist (now) and Matilda Boseley
08, Mar, 2021 @7:14 AM

Employers must report sexual harassment under proposed new Victorian rules
State government forms ministerial taskforce to develop strategies on sexual harassment in workplaces
Melissa Davey
08, Mar, 2021 @4:44 AM

Queensland to hand out 15,000 travel vouchers to help rescue far north's Covid-hit tourism industry
The vouchers, worth $200 each, will be available to Queensland residents and allocated by ballot
Christopher Knaus
07, Mar, 2021 @4:29 AM

Scott Morrison says Howard Springs quarantine facility to be expanded – as it happened
Australian sex discrimination commissioner to lead review of parliament culture; Italy blocks 250,000 doses of Covid vaccine. This blog is now closed
Mostafa Rachwani and Nino Bucci (earlier)
05, Mar, 2021 @7:10 AM

Parents of woman who made accusation against minister support inquiry – as it happened
Pressure mounts on the government for an inquiry into the historical rape allegation. This blog has now closed
Michael McGowan and Matilda Boseley (earlier)
04, Mar, 2021 @7:59 AM

Australia news live: Christian Porter says he is entirely innocent of historical rape allegation
The attorney general makes a statement in Perth saying he will not step down. This blog is now closed
Michael McGowan, Amy Remeikis and Matilda Boseley (earlier)
03, Mar, 2021 @8:32 AM

Victoria's mental health royal commission finds system in 'crisis mode'
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews says ‘suffering just isn’t being taken seriously enough’
Melissa Davey
02, Mar, 2021 @2:59 AM

Monet, Renoir and Degas paintings to travel to Melbourne for NGV impressionist exhibition
More than 100 French artworks – on loan from Museum of Fine Arts in Boston – to appear alongside paintings by Australian impressionists
Stephanie Convery
01, Mar, 2021 @12:00 AM

Fears late cancer diagnoses in Victoria because of Covid could cause fatal spike
Cancer Council says there was 30% drop in certain diagnostic procedures and an 18% drop in treatments during pandemic
Matilda Boseley
28, Feb, 2021 @4:30 PM

‘It’s a funeral march’: French artist JR’s powerful eulogy for Australia's Murray-Darling
Exclusive: The street artist’s latest work saw 60 people parade through Lake Cawndilla in NSW, holding aloft enormous portraits of local farmers and leaders as they fight to save Australia’s vital river system
Walter Marsh
28, Feb, 2021 @12:03 AM

Last of the large trees: a day at the Errinundra forest blockade
Many people are dedicated to protecting the forests of Victoria, spending days and nights sleeping under tarps and banners. Photographer Rachel Mounsey asks them why they keep returning
27, Feb, 2021 @7:00 PM

Victoria bans single-use plastics by 2023 to slash amount going to landfill
Environment minister Lily D’Ambrosio says single-use plastics such as straws and plastic cups make up a third of the state’s litter
Melissa Davey
27, Feb, 2021 @3:35 AM
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