Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie wants a Labor MP whose seat remains in the balance to retract claims she booed voters at early polling stations in the seat of Bendigo.

A publican's push to wrest the seat of Bendigo from Labor is in full swing, but despite an apparent "tidal wave" of cash and blanket advertising, he has his work cut out for him.

The Old Castlemaine Gaol in Central Victoria has been purchased by an alternative education provider and will become a secondary school.

Thomas Towle has faced a litany of new driving charges almost 20 years after killing six teenagers in a fatal crash near Mildura.

Brian Barnes faces court over an alleged assault while in custody, with prosecutors applying for access to body-worn camera and CCTV footage.

Nationals candidate Andrew Lethlean could face thousands of dollars in fines after selling alcohol at his Bendigo bar while its licence was suspended.

Nationals MP Dr Anne Webster has retained the seat of Mallee at the 2025 federal election.

Police in NSW and Victoria have arrested 29 people while targeting organised crime and outlaw motorcycle gangs.