The Latest Breaking News from Daniel Andrews

Barry Humphries state funeral to be hosted by three governments

Barry Humphries is set be honoured with a joint state funeral to be hosted by the Victorian, New South Wales and Commonwealth governments.

The New Daily · May 3, 2023

Victorian duck hunters urge parliament not to bow to ‘political correctness’

Submissions to inquiry described hunting as generational tradition, while animal activists displayed dead ducks outside parliament building

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023

Albanese government to raise tobacco tax by 5% a year to make smoking ‘more unattractive’

Health minister announces new tax measures shortly after revealing sweeping reforms to crack down on vaping

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023

Victorians to celebrate life of Father Bob Maguire at state funeral

Father Bob Maguire will be remembered at a state funeral, arranged by his family and the Father Bob Maguire Foundation, in Victoria.

The New Daily · Apr 25, 2023

The only Australian with a role in King Charles’ coronation is from Wangaratta – where most people don’t know him

Simon Abney-Hastings, the 15th Earl of Loudon, will be the bearer of the great golden spurs on 6 May. But that doesn’t cut much ice in the town where Nick Cave grew up

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023

‘Treasured Australian icon’: Barry Humphries remembered as a ‘comic genius’ and ‘legend’

Tributes have flowed across Australia, with both politicians and entertainers sharing messages praising the late comedian

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023

Influence, Ibac and violence in hospitals: the many problems uncovered by the investigation into a Victorian union contract

‘We don’t want politics. We want the political leadership to support solutions,’ doctor says, citing escalating violence against health workers

The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2023

Billionaire boys’ club: trucking magnate Lindsay Fox celebrates birthday with men-only knees up

High profile male politicians, sports stars and businessmen attended Scottish-themed lunch at National Gallery of Victoria – but not their female counterparts

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2023

Afternoon Update: Lowe responds to RBA shake-up; rare solar eclipse in images; and K-pop star dies at 25

RBA governor welcomes review of central bank as treasurer announces all 51 recommendations will be implemented

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2023

Victoria unveils $15m rescue package for Porter Davis customers after builder’s collapse

Daniel Andrews says about 560 families lost deposits due to the company’s failure to take out insurance on their behalf

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2023