News In Victoria: Latest Stories

City Hall

No rules, considerable consequences: the difficult issue of council pay and diversity in public office

By Shannon Waters
September 7, 2022

Voting for higher salaries puts councils in an awkward position while low wages can be a barrier to diverse representation

Indigenous

West Coast Trail guardians keep the cultural history of the iconic trek alive

By Jolene Rudisuela
September 7, 2022

The guardians play an essential role in maintaining the world-renowned trail, and in keeping the Indigenous history of the land at the forefront

Mental Health

Family calls for overhaul of Royal Jubilee’s psychiatric emergency services and Mental Health Act

By Martin Bauman
September 3, 2022

Glen Fawkes’s family wants answers from Island Health and the province following his suicide within weeks of receiving care

Sports

‘Babes On and Off Boards’ is creating an inclusive skateboard culture in Victoria

By Emily Vance
September 2, 2022

The biweekly, female-led group is open to anyone regardless of gender or ability

City Hall

Missing Middle public hearing comes to a close after 11 hours

By Shannon Waters
September 2, 2022

Council candidates were out in force to stake their stances on the controversial housing policy

Addiction

Victorians rally for safe supply, detox beds after two-week spike in toxic drug deaths

By Brishti Basu
September 1, 2022

Five people in Victoria died in the week of Aug. 14, joining over 10,000 who have lost their lives to the drug poisoning crisis since 2016.

City Hall

Victoria’s Missing Middle Housing Initiative heads to second public hearing session

By Shannon Waters
September 1, 2022

A national newspaper came out in support of the policy this week while two opponents have launched council bids since last month’s hearing

Environment

Cruise ships are back—so is their waste

By Tim Ford
August 31, 2022

This year the federal government implemented regulations around waste dumping, but it's unclear if these measures are being followed. Victoria industry groups are silent on the local implications