Victorians have tens of millions of dollars sitting unclaimed on the state government’s books. Some eye-watering sums have been revealed, as the state government combs through the Victorian Unclaimed Money Register ahead of the state budget next month. Treasurer Tim Pallas said everyone should check the State Revenue Office registerContinue Reading
Forget the golden sands of the Sunshine Coast or the wine trails that call Adelaide home — because Aussies and international visitors alike all appear to have one city on their bucket list. It’s home to the best coffee Down Under, and spruiks the best shopping across the country —Continue Reading
Australians are being warned about mosquito-borne diseases as recent conditions create the perfect breeding environment for the bugs. The warning comes after Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia were hit with heavy rain and wild weather. Residents in flood-impacted areas have been asked to be on high alert as poolingContinue Reading
A child has died, while another clings to life after a head on collision on a busy highway on Wednesday night. Emergency services were called to the Hamilton Highway in Stonehaven near Geelong, west of Melbourne at about 9pm. One child died at the scene with three other occupants ofContinue Reading
Residents of a small Victorian community are being urged to use baby wipes to stay clean after a Christmas Day breakdown at the town’s water treatment plant knocked out safe drinking water. Health authorities issued an urgent warning to the residents of Elmore, about 175km north of Melbourne, about healthContinue Reading
Today, following a lengthy investigation conducted by news.com.au and the Herald Sun, Australia has learned the horrific story of Kaye Maher – a 60 year old woman who has been fighting for justice since age 14. Her case powerfully highlights both the failings of the criminal justice system, and theContinue Reading
Paul Thijssen went to great lengths to plan the murder of his former girlfriend Lilie James, whose killing rocked Australia last week, an inside source revealed exclusively to The Daily Telegraph. The beloved 21-year-old water polo instructor was found dead in the gym bathroom at elite St Andrew’s School inContinue Reading
A man accused of murdering a central Victorian mother has been named in court. James Pualic, 44, appeared before the Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, keeping his eyes down as he appeared remotely on a video link. The Junortoun man wore a light green jumper and blue track pants asContinue Reading
A woman has been found dead at a Bendigo home, with two school aged children still inside the house when police arrived. Emergency services were called to a High Street home in Kangaroo Flat just before midnight on Sunday following reports a woman was injured. Police attended and found theContinue Reading
Victoria’s newest premier Jacinta Allan has unveiled her fresh cabinet days after her predecessor Dan Andrews suddenly stood down nine years into the top job. Ms Allan was sworn in as 49th premier of Victoria on Wednesday after a tense caucus battle with Ben Carroll, who also put his handContinue Reading