Victoria’s population hits 7 million on the back of migration surge

Email Population projections have revealed that Victoria has hit the seven-million milestone for the first time, with a huge number of overseas migrants moving to the state.

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AM Edition Victoria’s population hits 7 million on the back of migration surge Population projections have revealed that Victoria has hit the seven-million milestone for the first time, with a huge number of overseas migrants moving to the state. READ MORE   The suburbs where our population is booming Victoria has gained an extra million people since 2016, with parts of the state recording enormous growth. Search our interactive graphic to see how your area’s population has chan... READ MORE   ‘We’re planning to be London’: Call for transport boost to keep up with population growth Victoria’s public transport system must be urgently expanded as the population explodes, a leading expert has warned, or the state is at risk of crippling congestion and poor livea... READ MORE   Devastated relatives to sue over Daylesford pub crash ruling Charges have been dismissed against a diabetic driver who killed five people when he ploughed into a Daylesford beer garden. The victims’ grieving relatives have hit out at the dec... READ MORE   ‘This could be war’: Hezbollah’s threat as Israel strikes Lebanon Sonic booms from low-flying Israeli jets shook Beirut as Hezbollah’s chief broke his silence, saying exploding devices crossed ‘all red lines’ and could be ‘called a declaration of... READ MORE   ‘Complete failure’: Photos show reality of carbon offset market Some of Australia’s biggest corporations are using your money to pay for forest regrowth schemes to offset greenhouse gases - but satellite photos show many of these projects are n... READ MORE   McGuane: The Blueprint is there for a Power boilover The last time these two sides met, the Power won by a three-figure margin. Friday night’s clash will be much closer, writes MICK McGUANE, but the Power can prevail if they win four... READ MORE   Panahi: Big business now awake to threat of woke Albanese govt Corporate Australia is finally waking up to the threat Labor poses to the business sector, as the Albanese government, filled with radical ideologues, finds new and creative ways t... READ MORE   Kylie’s Aussie tour dates revealed Pop superstar Kylie Minogue is coming home for her first Australian tour since 2019 and says she “can’t wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans”. READ MORE   Robots, AI to enhance online grocery shopping Australia’s first hi-tech online grocery shopping processing centre has arrived in Melbourne, featuring hundreds of robots guided by an AI “air traffic control system”. WATCH THE V... READ MORE   ‘Marketing spin’: Energy giant drops offset product A home energy product used by about 400,000 Australian households - that has now been dropped - will be the focus of a landmark “greenwashing” court case over claims it helps offse... READ MORE   Cops’ pay fight threatens to affect AFL Grand Final Thousands of Victoria Police officers have voted to ramp up their industrial action, which could have ramifications for the Grand Final and parade, while they will also stop issuin... READ MORE   Former umpire stuck in two-year legal limbo Michael Pell’s lawyer says the former umpire has no interest in officiating as his legal limbo approaches two years since he was arrested over a Brownlow Medal insider scandal. READ MORE   Today's Paper   Read the edition ➔ Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by the Herald Sun, PO Box 14999, Melbourne VIC 8001, Australia.