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Victorian Emergency Services and Police Minister Paul Edbrooke found a bullet on his car etched with the word “rat” and his old firefighting number.

Opposition Leader Jess Wilson says the phrase will be outlawed under incitement to violence laws if her party wins government.

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The word “RAT” was etched into the gold metal casing. Even more chilling was a message on the other side.

Emergency Services Minister Paul Edbrooke, a former firefighter, found the bullet on his car on Saturday.

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has kicked off his party’s election campaign with the biggest health commitment to date.

A deluge of heavy rain and wild winds has arrived in Victoria after a week of warm weather.

Advocates say victims of crime are waiting more than a year for assistance, while footing counselling and medical bills themselves.

Melbourne’s property prices are falling, but some tree-change towns have risen by double digits in the past year.

House of Commons fast-tracked a Bill related to the prime minister’s religion

<p>Hostility from constituents is not new for the state’s politicians, including its premiers. But the alleged attack on Helen Haines has sent a chill down the collective spine</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">new political email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="h

Spacious Mosaphir Terrace home retains period details such as deep bay windows and ornate plasterwork

<p>Antiques store owner, 74, pleads guilty to 13 charges after regulator uncovers hundreds of animals at his home and shop</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">new political email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-

Dumped parliamentary hopeful Grant Hutchinson has sent a legal letter challenging his termination as the Liberal candidate for Croydon.

Internal drama within the Victorian Liberals will be an unwanted distraction for leader Jess Wilson just four weeks before early voting opens.

Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has met with officials to discuss security arrangements for the upcoming election in the wake of the alleged attack on Helen Haines.