Tag: VIC
Victoria on flood watch as storms approach
The weather bureau is warning that approaching storms could be the most significant weather event in Victoria for the past 15 years.[MORE]
Baker out as Saints, Cats make changes
St Kilda tagger Steven Baker will have to wait for his return from a long AFL suspension after becoming a late withdrawal from Friday night's qualifying final against Geelong.[MORE]
Omitted Yarran backs Blues attack
Carlton's mission at the start of the season boiled down to two challenges - scoring goals consistently without Brendan Fevola and then winning in the finals.[MORE]
Luck deserts Cups fancy for second time
Shamoline Warrior, a leading prospect for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, has gone amiss and is out of the spring carnival.[MORE]
Aloisi ready for Heart debut
Former Socceroo John Aloisi is set to make his first appearance for the Melbourne Heart, but the club has decided against risking Michael Beauchamp in its A-League clash with North Queensland at AAMI Park on Saturday.[MORE]
Lucas to help Bombers pick new coach
Essendon has drafted club stalwart Scott Lucas onto a panel to select a replacement for dumped head coach Matthew Knights.[MORE]
Bendigo secures world-first wedding exhibit
The regional Victorian city of Bendigo will host a world premiere exhibition of wedding dresses from London's Victoria and Albert Museum in 2011.[MORE]
Legionnaires' risk for travellers to Bali
The WA Health Department is warning travellers returning from Bali to look out for symptoms of Legionnaires' disease. [MORE]
Trout season to open in treacherous conditions
The State Emergency Service is warning people to be careful around swollen rivers and streams this weekend as the trout fishing season opens.[MORE]
Construction site vandals cause $100k in damage
Maryborough police in central Victoria are investigating an estimated $100,000 vandalism attack at a construction site this week.[MORE]
Riverboat paddles back into action
The Shire of Campaspe is holding celebrations today to welcome the paddlesteamer Pevensey back into commercial operation.[MORE]
Mildura MP reaffirms opposition to casino
Nationals' Mildura MP Peter Crisp says he is backing his party's decision not to support the proposed casino in the city.[MORE]
Council fined over accepting contaminated waste
The Horsham Rural City Council has been fined for accepting contaminated waste at the Dooen landfill earlier this year. [MORE]
Allenby hunting Tiger's gold jacket
Hometown star Robert Allenby has agreed to head the challenge to defending champion Tiger Woods at the Australian Masters.[MORE]
No September excuses, says Swan
Brownlow Medal favourite Dane Swan is back to full fitness and has set himself for a big finals campaign.[MORE]
Frenchmen accused of assaulting schoolgirls
Two French men will face court next month accused of indecently assaulting five Victorian schoolgirls during an excursion to Sydney this week.[MORE]
Organic farmers to get locust chemical bailout
The Victorian Government has promised to release some of its organic certified chemical stocks to treat locusts if there is a market shortage.[MORE]
Police investigate online tax scam
Victorian police are investigating a possible online taxation scam.[MORE]
North-east Vic braces for flooding
The State Emergency Service (SES) is gathering resources from around Victoria to prepare for moderate to major flooding in the state's north-east.[MORE]
Police concern for missing Melbourne woman
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing woman last seen at her home in the Melbourne suburb of Burwood East early yesterday morning.[MORE]
Mixed news for jumps racing in Victoria
Racing Victoria (RVL) will allow racing over hurdles to continue for another three years as long as there are not more than three horse deaths a season.[MORE]
Horse bite severs man's artery
A man is in a serious condition after being bitten by a horse at Seymour in central Victoria on Thursday afternoon.[MORE]
Bulldogs lock in Griffen
The Western Bulldogs have re-signed midfield star Ryan Griffen for the next two seasons, ending the hopes of rival AFL clubs seeking to lure him.[MORE]
Gallop meets with Storm players
NRL chief executive David Gallop has described his meeting with Melbourne Storm players for the first time since their hefty salary cap penalties as a "worthwhile exercise".[MORE]
Gibbs ready to face Goodes
Carlton's Bryce Gibbs would relish the job of quelling Sydney star Adam Goodes, whose form he credits with driving the Swans' late-season resurgence.[MORE]
