The man had accused Nationals MP Anne Webster and her husband of corruption and paedophilia, which a magistrate described as "conspiracy theory allegations".

A community in Victoria's north-west has rallied to raise $2.6 million to help fund a new medical imaging machine for its local hospital.

From 2027, old gas hot water systems will be replaced with electric ones in homes under new reforms aimed at tackling emissions and gas shortages.

The government says tens of thousands of businesses will pay less tax under changes being introduced next month.

Hank the Tank is believed to have spent 30 days lost in chilly, dense Victorian bushland before making his way back home.

In a bid to conserve water, authorities across the state have been forced to move to very unusual winter restrictions.

Red wine varieties like shiraz decline in popularity while consumers opt for low-alcohol and sweeter wines like moscato.