Greater accountability proposed for councils

Young Aboriginal voices lead the way with new podcast

General | 20 March 2026

Parliament House was filled with community spirit this week for the launch of the Youth Yarning with Mob podcast series.

Funding squeeze undermines oversight work: Ombudsman

General | 13 March 2026

The Victorian Ombudsman has told an inquiry that persistent funding shortfalls and an increasingly complex referrals pipeline are constraining her office’s ability to investigate systemic unfairness in government services.

Women shaping the future of community sport

General | 5 March 2026

An event to coincide with International Women’s Day has highlighted how women are not only participating in community sport in record numbers but shaping its future.

Giant leap of learning as civics meets space

General | 2 March 2026

A Victorian initiative combining civics and science is set to take off as interest in space grows.

Connecting with regional community leaders

General | 11 September 2025

Participants in the Fairley Leadership Program have experienced parliament during a sitting week as part of their ongoing leadership learning.

Parliament Prize winners celebrated

General | 31 August 2025

Nine students who made outstanding video statements on issues they care about have been rewarded at a ceremony held at Parliament House.

Pop-up garden celebrates industry grounded in community

General | 29 August 2025

The Victorian horticulture industry came together to transform Queen’s Hall at Parliament House into a spectacular garden.

Tribute in blue to fallen police officers

General | 28 August 2025

Parliament has honoured two Victoria Police officers whose lives were tragically taken in the line of duty on 26 August 2025.

Wartime response remembered

General | 15 August 2025

The Parliamentary Library has published two research papers to commemorate the 80th anniversary of World War II's end.

Finding a voice through art

General | 4 August 2025

An exhibition held at Parliament House has showcased the power of art to help break down the stigma associated with mental ill health.

Diverse topics covered in record-breaking competition

General | 28 July 2025

The winners of the 2025 Parliament Prize have been announced after a record number of entries from students across Victoria.

Students explore leadership and advocacy

General | 23 July 2025

New civics initiatives offered at parliament are providing Victorian students with opportunities to engage with a range of concepts important to their future.

Digging deep, reporting with purpose

General | 18 July 2025

While the media landscape is changing, the parliamentary press gallery maintains its significant role in political reporting.

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