5 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

9 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

10 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

10 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

11 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

13 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

13 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

14 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

29 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

30 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

30 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

33 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

34 h. ago Train drivers stranded in Metro Tunnel for five hours during testing glitch

Metro Trains did not disclose the cause of the fault but said it had investigated and instituted “mitigations” to ensure the issue does not occur when the tunnel opens to passengers.

Politics

37 h. ago Doctor furious after being kicked out of Virgin airport lounge for pumping breast milk

A GP who specialises in women’s health says she was asked to leave the business lounge while using a breast pump.

Politics

39 h. ago Victoria’s renewables push suffers major blow as developers bail

The timeline for offshore wind has been delayed at least a year after uncertainty over financial support caused developers to pull out of a planned auction process.

Politics

44 h. ago ‘It’s definitely exhausting’: The western suburbs students going the distance in more ways than one

Many families in Melbourne’s west place a high premium on their children’s education. For some students, that can mean a daily trek to the other side of town.

Politics

53 h. ago Victoria’s push for Chinese students puts state on a collision course with Canberra

Premier Jacinta Allan has declared boosting international education the top priority of her China strategy unveiled on a trip to Beijing.

Politics