Victoria's Voting System Faces Overhaul
Victoria remains Australia's last state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system criticised for undemocratic outcomes. Could 2026 bring change?
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Peacock's Poem Exposes 19th Century Class Hypocrisy
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's satirical poem Rich or Poor, a sharp critique of Victorian class inequality and religious hypocrisy that remains strikingly relevant to modern Britain.
Medieval Skin Disease Outbreak in UK Schools
Multiple Devon schools report scabies outbreaks as parents receive warnings. Learn about symptoms, treatment and why this Victorian-era disease is spreading.
Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Opens After Years of Work
Melbourne's long-awaited Metro Tunnel finally opens, promising to transform the city's transport network. Discover the new stations, service changes, and what it means for your commute.
Cricket Willow: Australia's bat-making heritage preserved
Discover Cricket Willow, where Victorian cricket history meets Swiss-Italian heritage through bat-making. Explore this unique museum and oval preserving Australia's sporting legacy.
Which Old British Christmas Traditions Should Return?
Discover the forgotten Christmas traditions Brits want to revive this festive season. From wassailing to parlour games, explore which customs are making a comeback.
British Library Strike: Support Grows for Workers
As British Library staff strike over pay, voices like Zadie Smith's demand we value library workers and restore well-stocked libraries, vital to UK culture and education. Join the conversation.
Jess Wilson becomes first female Victorian Liberal leader
Jess Wilson has been elected leader of the Victorian Liberals, becoming the first woman to hold the position. The party's third leader in 12 months replaces Brad Battin after a party room vote.
Jess Wilson Elected Victorian Liberal Opposition Leader
Jess Wilson becomes Victorian Liberal Party's new opposition leader after Matthew Guy's resignation. Discover what this means for Labor and Victoria's political future.
News Corp Apologises to MP Sam Groth Over False Claims
News Corp issues formal apology to Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth and wife over false relationship allegations. Read the full statement details.
Jess Wilson becomes Victorian Liberal's first female leader
First-term MP Jess Wilson defeats Brad Battin in leadership spill, making history as Victorian Liberal Party's first female leader. Read the full story.
Victoria Liberal leader faces leadership spill vote
Victoria's opposition leader Brad Battin faces a leadership challenge as Liberal MPs lose confidence. A vote could happen Tuesday morning. Read the latest developments.
Melbourne Skyscraper Falcon Chicks Take First Flight
Watch the heartwarming moment three peregrine falcon chicks take their inaugural flight from a 35-storey Melbourne skyscraper, captured on a popular livestream. Follow their journey as they learn to soar.
Police use 'stinger' grenade at Melbourne protest
Shocking footage shows Victorian police detonating a 'stinger' grenade, a crowd-control weapon linked to serious injuries, at a Melbourne protest. Explore the growing concerns.
London's Hidden Pirate Caves & Tunnels Explored
Discover the truth behind London's legendary cave network stretching to Brighton. Once used by smugglers, these hidden tunnels hold centuries of secrets. Explore the history now!
Amy Levy: Cambridge unseals queer Jewish writer's archive
Cambridge University unveils Amy Levy's personal archive, revealing the pioneering Victorian writer's explorations of feminism, LGBTQ+ identity and Jewish heritage that resonate today.
No contempt charges for media in Patterson trial
Victorian prosecutors will not press contempt charges against Kyle and Jackie O and Mamamia for comments made during the Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial. Discover the full story.
Victoria's 'Adult Time' Plan for Youth Offenders
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announces a controversial plan to try children as young as 14 as adults for serious violent crimes, facing potential life sentences.
London's Secret Underground: 2000 Hidden Tunnels
Discover the hidden network of forgotten Tube tunnels, secret government bunkers, and disused stations that form a parallel underground world beneath London's streets.
Century-old shipwreck mystery unearthed on beach
Maritime archaeologists are investigating a mysterious wooden shipwreck that emerged from the sands of a Victorian beach, potentially revealing secrets from over a century ago.
Oxford's Historic Department Store Becomes Luxury Hotel
Discover how Oxford's historic Boswells department store has been transformed into a stunning boutique hotel, blending Victorian grandeur with modern luxury in the heart of the city.
Why London's postboxes turned from green to red
Discover the fascinating Victorian-era story of why London's postboxes transformed from inconspicuous green to the vibrant red we know today, and the public outrage that forced the change.
Victoria climbers defy Indigenous site ban
Rock climbing communities across Victoria are mobilising against controversial new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, setting up a dramatic confrontation between heritage protection and recreational access.
Victorian Asylum's Luxury Flat Transformation
Discover how a former Victorian asylum in Carshalton is being transformed into luxury apartments, blending historic architecture with modern living in this peaceful London suburb.
London's stunning hidden station you've probably missed
Discover one of London's best-kept transport secrets - a beautiful Victorian station that's been hiding in plain sight, offering breathtaking architecture and fascinating history.
Greg Lynn Appeals Murder Conviction in Campers Case
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn fights to overturn his murder conviction in the high-profile Victorian High Country campers case, with his legal team alleging multiple trial errors.
Australian students studied wrong Caesar for exam
Thousands of Australian Year 12 students discovered they'd been studying the wrong historical figure for their final exams, raising serious questions about education oversight.
Ancient music manuscript exposed as Victorian forgery
Groundbreaking research exposes a supposedly rare medieval music manuscript as an elaborate 19th-century fake, shaking the foundations of musical scholarship.
Historic North London Pub Reopens After £1M Makeover
The Tally Ho in North London unveils spectacular renovation, blending Victorian charm with modern luxury after extensive million-pound makeover.
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