3 h. ago On the environment, failure to act does not protect the future

Age readers respond to this week’s report on the effects of climate change on Australia.

Politics

3 h. ago Premier schmoozes in Shanghai as Victoria launches drive to double Chinese visitors

The state has launched a $43 million advertising campaign as it targets an annual 800,000 Chinese tourists by 2029.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Trusting my instincts’: The one shot that told Labuschagne his Ashes fight was on

One crisp cover drive on a clear Wednesday morning told Marnus Labuschagne he was on the brink of returning to his best form. 

Politics

4 h. ago A $100m fund to improve West Melbourne streets has paid for tram stops and streetscapes kilometres away

Residents say money intended to improve liveability when the new West Gate Tunnel opens has instead been spent on dangerous traffic changes and upgrades in other areas.

Politics

4 h. ago Mushroom killer facing more time in jail as sentence appeal looms

Mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson could be facing more time behind bars as Victoria's top prosecutors weigh up whether to appeal her sentence.

Events

4 h. ago The museum where visitors are invited to touch the priceless artefacts

Ever wanted to play a theremin? At the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio you can (as long as the thing turns on).

Politics

6 h. ago Two charged after allegedly crossing border with 14m worth of drugs

Two men will face court after allegedly crossing the NSW border into Victoria with 40 kilograms of cocaine.

Politics

8 h. ago Catholic primary schools have seen huge jumps in NAPLAN maths results

A change in the way Catholic primary school children are taught has boosted their numeracy scores, and it’s the same system Victoria’s public schools will follow.

Politics

8 h. ago Three men charged over firebombing in building sector corruption probe

Police have charged three men over a firebombing linked to the construction industry in Melbourne’s west.

Events

9 h. ago Conman allegedly posing as police officer in Porepunkah shooting scam

Police are investigating after receiving a report of a scam targeting residents and businesses in the Alpine and Wangaratta regions.

Events

11 h. ago ‘Ecosystem being torn apart’: Starving wallabies will be sedated and moved after mass deaths

One option suggested for dealing with the starving animals on the Mornington Peninsula was to euthanise them, but the council ultimately voted to relocate them.

Events

11 h. ago Starving wallabies will be sedated and moved after mass deaths

One option suggested for dealing with the starving animals on the Mornington Peninsula was to euthanise them, but the council ultimately voted to relocate them.

Events

11 h. ago The moment a Russian drone slammed into a Ukrainian university

Moscow launched a wave of daylight attacks across Ukraine, striking a university and railways stations, while missiles were also heard landing close to a nuclear power plant.

Events

12 h. ago Brisbane 2032 master plan contract awarded, despite stadium uncertainty

The firm awarded the contract to deliver the Brisbane 2032 master plan for Victoria Park will start work without knowing where the Olympic stadium will be built.

Events

26 h. ago Woman charged over fatal house fire that killed two children

Three young children were pulled from the burning home in Melbourne’s north-west last year.

Events

28 h. ago Cranbourne under siege from a furry menace stalking gardens and pushing farmers to the brink

The sandy soils south of Cranbourne are an ideal landscape for rabbits, with the area in the grips of a destructive plague.

Politics

28 h. ago Victoria’s balancing act between abolishing preference harvesting and getting things done

The state government is increasingly likely to overhaul the way Victorians vote in the upper house – if they can balance their own reliance on crossbench MPs.

Politics

29 h. ago Hidden talent: Doyle to put promising colt to test at Canterbury

Trainer Nathan Doyle will give talented three-year-old Hidden Motive a ‘soft launch’ at today’s meeting to gauge his ability to step up to stakes class.

Politics

30 h. ago Teaching Mandarin in Victorian schools, student exchange top of China strategy

Premier Jacinta Allan secured a personal meeting with China’s Minister for Education as she promised more opportunities for Victorian teachers and students to learn about Chinese culture.

Society

32 h. ago Nick Solomos speaks about overcoming trauma to build his business

The Derrimut 24:7 Gym founder on his drive for success.

Events