Local fatal overdoses are on a downward trend despite Victoria reaching a decade-high in deaths from overdose, according to a new report.
The Coroners Court of Victoria released a report looking into Victorian overdose deaths from 2015-2024.
Statewide, fatal overdoses reached a 10-year high with 584 Victorians dying from overdose last year, compared to 547 in 2023 and 552 in 2022.
Despite the Victor...
