Inquiry into 'vile' historical sexual abuse at school Allegations of historical sexual abuse at a school in Melbourne's southeast will be investigated by a newly unveiled special board of inquiry. AAP · Jun 28, 2023
This is what our Australian and state politicians earn each year Australia's politicians are some of the highest paid in the world, and Victoria's political leaders have just been handed another pay rise. The New Daily · Jun 23, 2023
Afternoon Update: ‘Cause for hope’ in Titanic sub search; KFC hikes prices by up to 25%; and Taylor Swift tour info US media reports cite government memos saying aircraft detected banging sound at 30-minute intervals The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2023
Lawyer X special investigator wants own office abolished over DPP’s refusal to lay charges Geoffrey Nettle says Victoria’s director of public prosecutions rejected his call for several key figures to face criminal action The Guardian - AU · Jun 21, 2023
No freeze on Vic MPs' pay amid cost-of-living crunch Unions have reacted with bemusement at Victorian MPs receiving a 3.5 per cent pay increase as Premier Daniel Andrews rules out a NSW-style wages freeze. AAP · Jun 20, 2023
Daniel Andrews refuses to apologise for calling Liberal MP Cindy McLeish a ‘halfwit grub’ Victorian premier says his comment in parliament was in defence of Labor MP Kat Theophanous The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
Victorian premier refuses to apologise for ‘halfwit’ jibe Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says he will not apologise for calling Liberal MP Cindy McLeish a "halfwit grub" in parliament. The New Daily · Jun 20, 2023
Vic premier refuses to apologise for 'halfwit' jibe Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says he was defending a colleague when he called Liberal MP Cindy McLeish a "halfwit grub" in parliament. AAP · Jun 20, 2023
Daniel Andrews flags tighter rules for killers seeking parole after apologising to victims’ families Victorian premier says families of those killed by Paul Denyer should have been treated better when he sought parole The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
Killers set for Vic parole limits after Denyer denial Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has apologised for the handling of serial killer Paul Denyer's parole application, with his government mulling law changes. AAP · Jun 20, 2023
Push for legal personal marijuana use in NSW, Vic, WA The Legalise Cannabis Party is poised to introduce bills to decriminalise the drug for personal use in NSW, Victoria and Western Australian parliaments. AAP · Jun 19, 2023
Couple breaks silence on wedding bus crash tragedy 'Our primary focus at this time is processing this tragedy, and supporting our family and friends.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2023
Bus tragedy leaves footy club in 'unfathomable sadness' Players from the football club devastated by the loss of members in the Hunter Valley bus crash are leaning on each other after the "unspeakable" tragedy. AAP · Jun 19, 2023
Push to redirect Vic COVID-19 debt taxes, future fund The Victorian Greens will move changes to tax legislation to convert controversial COVID-19 debt levies and a $7.9 billion fund to address poverty and housing. AAP · Jun 18, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2023 Anthony Albanese and Daniel Andrews urge Labor faithful to campaign for Indigenous voice to parliament Victorian premier calls referendum a ‘juncture in our history that calls on us to stand together’
The New Daily · Jun 17, 2023 Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews basks in achievements amid retirement rumours Daniel Andrews has addressed Victorian Labor faithful at the state party conference as speculation swirls about his political future.
AAP · Jun 16, 2023 Labor faithful urged to hit voice referendum hustings Rank-and-file Victorian Labor members have been urged to throw their support behind the voice to parliament during speeches by their state and federal leaders.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023 Factions, power and Daniel Andrews: Victorian Labor prepares for its first state conference in more than three years They used to be the setting of some of the party’s most dramatic spats. But the biggest realignment of factional power has occurred behind close doors
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2023 Victorian Greens threaten to block planning changes unless housing demands met Leader Samantha Ratnam says half of all dwellings in new projects should be public or affordable housing
The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2023 Police and crime researchers fear social media’s effect on crime in NSW and Victoria Data released in both states suggest online posts may have contributed to a rise in certain types of crime
AAP · Jun 14, 2023 Support for Vic coalition drops to new low, poll shows A new Resolve Strategic poll shows the Victorian Liberal and National parties trailing behind the Labor government.
Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2023 Australia bus driver told passengers ‘if you think that was fast, watch this’ before fatal crash, court hears Brett Andrew Button has been released on bail in New South Wales
Newcastle Herald · Jun 13, 2023 Seatbelt laws back in spotlight after deadly crash NSW Premier Chris Minns said his government is open to legislative changes.
The New Daily · Jun 13, 2023 Calls for justice after damning mental health report A special report has found mistreated mental health patients in Victoria should be given an apology and compensation as part of calls for restorative justice.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2023 ‘Decades of neglect’: calls for social housing quota on new Victorian developments as homelessness rises Proposal from the Council to Homeless Persons comes as analysis shows huge increases in homelessness levels in some regions, with one rising 465%