Tag: VIC
Police investigate fatal car crash
Police are examining the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Melbourne's west.[MORE]
New plan 'could solve Murray-Darling water issues'
A new plan could potentially be the answer to the Murray-Darling river's ongoing water issues.[MORE]
Air-con issue behind Qantas flight cancellation
An air-conditioning problem forced the cancellation of a Qantas flight in Melbourne.[MORE]
Scientists trial oestrogen in treating women with schizophrenia
Australian scientists are taking a novel approach in treating women with schizophrenia. They have just published the findings of a clinical trial using the female hormone oestrogen.[MORE]
Eastlink collects $3m in first week of full operation
The operators of Melbourne's Eastlink tollway have collected about $3 million in tolls during the first week of full operation.[MORE]
Noise from undercarriage prompts Qantas flight cancellation
A domestic flight to Canberra had to be turned back this morning when passengers heard noises coming from the undercarriage.[MORE]
Hiring figures up as unemployment rate stays steady
New figures show sharper-than-expected increase in the number of people hired last month.[MORE]
Vic govt examining triple trucks proposal
The State Government is considering whether to allow larger trucks on more Victorian roads.[MORE]
Inspectors target unsafe work sites
WorkSafe inspectors say they have found a number of safety breaches at construction sites in the Melbourne suburb of South Yarra.[MORE]
Female hormone effective in schizophrenia treatment
Australian scientists are taking a novel approach to treating women with schizophrenia.[MORE]
Osland victory in fight for FOI documents
Heather Osland has been granted the right to go back to the Court of Appeal to find out why her petition for mercy failed.[MORE]
Mystery surrounds man in coma
Police are appealing for witnesses to try and determine how 43 year old Fuad Hassic wound up in hospital with serious head injuries.[MORE]
Vic fire fighters safe in California
Authorities says no Victorian firefighters were involved in an overnight helicopter crash in northern California.[MORE]
Traders threaten street protests over clearways
Angry traders in Richmond have taken to the streets again to protest over extended clearway times.[MORE]
Tabcorp posts $165m loss after policy change
Gaming company Tabcorp has posed a huge loss for the 2008 financial year.[MORE]
Rio Tinto Alcan moving R&D operations to Brisbane
Major aluminium producer, Rio Tinto Alcan, is moving its research and development operations to Brisbane, creating nearly 50 jobs.[MORE]
Franklin's shadow looms over Lions
Lions midfielder Justin Sherman says stopping in-form forward Lance Franklin will be a big part of his side's game plan going into Saturday's match against the Hawks.[MORE]
Victory take out pre season cup
The Melbourne Victory claimed the A-League's first piece of silverware for the season, defeating the Wellington Phoenix on penalties in last night's pre season cup final.[MORE]
Seven arrested in Vic drug raids
Drugs, cash and guns were seized in drug raids at a number of properties in Melbourne and country Victoria overnight. Seven people have been arrested.[MORE]
Vic police criticised over botched DNA case
Police are in the firing line over the review of 7,000 DNA cases after the contamination of a DNA sample in a cold case murder investigation.[MORE]
Air traffic controller expresses regret over plane crash
An air traffic controller has expressed regret over a plane crash near Benalla in 2004.[MORE]
DNA bungle puts cases in question
Victoria Police are reviewing thousands of cases involving DNA evidence, after evidence from a 24-year-old murder case was contaminated.[MORE]
Charges dropped over contaminated evidence
Police say the contamination of a DNA sample has forced them to drop murder charges against Russell John Gesah.[MORE]
Police confirm identity of missing tourist
Victoria Police have confirmed a body found in the Yarra River in Melbourne at the weekend is that of missing Irishman, Stephen King.[MORE]
