Tag: VIC
SES prepares to evacuate flooded Victorians
The State Emergency Service says Victoria is in the midst of a very serious flood emergency with hundreds of homes expected to be inundated with water.[MORE]
Elderly woman assaulted in her home
Police are searching for a man who allegedly assaulted an elderly woman in her home in Melbourne's south-east.[MORE]
Dockers dump battered Hawks
Fremantle eliminated Hawthorn from the 2010 flag race with a 30-point upset before 42,719 fans at Subiaco Oval in the second elimination final on Saturday afternoon.[MORE]
Victorian man killed in NZ plane crash
The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that an 18-year-old man from Victoria is one of the people who died in a plane crash on New Zealand's South Island.[MORE]
Kim Stanley Robinson still betting on utopia
Acclaimed science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson has told the 68th World Science Fiction Convention in Melbourne that he is still optimistic about the world's future.[MORE]
Victoria braces for more flooding
Heavy rainfall across Victoria has caused landslides, flash flooding and the evacuation of homes.[MORE]
We'll get better, Saints warn
In an ominous message for other finalists, St Kilda insists it has more improvement to come after beating defending premiers Geelong.[MORE]
Storm ready to end season of misery
Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy insists it is business as usual as the Storm prepare for their final match of the season against Newcastle on Sunday.[MORE]
Victory lacking killer instinct: Merrick
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick says his A-League side is lacking a killer instinct and has urged his young strikers to be more selfish in front of goal.[MORE]
Go hard or stay home: Thompson
Geelong coach Mark Thompson has warned his men not to bother turning up for a sudden death AFL semi-final unless they are prepared to be desperate from the start.[MORE]
Homes flooded near Ballarat
Emergency crews are evacuating homes in and around Ballarat, as heavy rain falls across Victoria.[MORE]
Pyne warns of Labor 'mongoose and cobra coalition'
Liberal MP Chris Pyne warns Labor's attempt to get the three rural independents onside could lead to an unstable government.[MORE]
Man missing after boat sinks in bay
Police are searching for a man in Port Phillip Bay after reports that a boat took in water off Mount Eliza earlier this morning.[MORE]
Brumby urged to reconsider power upgrade
Victorian Premier John Brumby is being urged to reconsider the decision not to upgrade all power lines as recommended by the Bushfires Royal Commission.[MORE]
Mariners outclass Victory
Central Coast left a frustrating week behind with a convincing 2-0 A-League win over Melbourne Victory at Bluetongue Stadium on Friday night.[MORE]
Saints stun Cats in finals boilover
St Kilda moved to within one victory of its second straight grand final appearance with a gripping four-point upset of Geelong in the second qualifying final at a slippery MCG on Friday night.[MORE]
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]
