VIC News Today — local news from Victoria

It is funny that Gia and I are back together. We worked for three years on trying to be the most flexible player in the competition, being able to play a number of different roles.

North Melbourne has announced Jaymie Graham as its new senior coach, succeeding Alastair Clarkson. Graham joins from Fremantle where he has been an assistant coach for five seasons.

The AFL trade period has kicked off with several high-profile players on the move, including Zak Butters, Zach Merrett, and Ben King. A proposed deal involving Butters, Todd Marshall, and the Port Adelaide Power has been shut down by the AFL.

Emergency services are racing against time to rescue a person trapped in a grain silo in Dunolly, central Victoria. Multiple units have responded to the scene, with paramedics and an air ambulance deployed to assist.

A woman was seriously injured in a random stabbing attack on a Melbourne tram on Tuesday. The 51-year-old victim was travelling on the route 1 tram on Eastern Road in South Melbourne when a man allegedly lunged at her with a kitchen knife.

A former teacher at a Melbourne girls' private school has been charged with sexual assaulting a child under their care. The teacher, Kam Kenny-Jones, was employed at Methodist Ladies' College until his termination this year.

Australian comedian Judith Lucy has announced her breast cancer diagnosis and upcoming double mastectomy on social media. Lucy, who recently released a book on wellness, says she's 'in shock, but OK' following her diagnosis.

Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason on what it's like growing up in a musical family and why classical music remains relevant for young people today. Kanneh-Mason is set to perform in Australia as part of her upcoming tour.

Alister Smart, a veteran actor and presenter, has died at the age of 90. He was a beloved figure in Australian entertainment, best known for his 27-year stint on Play School.