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Victorian opposition unveils quarantine hospital plan, government labels it 'not clinically safe'

Victoria's ailing health system is the focus of another day of pre-election announcements, with the government dismissing an opposition plan to move patients to Melbourne's nearly-empty quarantine facility.

ABC News

Battle lines drawn as Vic election nears

Fewer than 100 days out from the state election, the major players are gearing up for a campaign fought on health, transport and integrity.

AAP

Daniel Andrews won’t confirm $125bn cost estimate for Victoria’s Suburban Rail Loop

Parliamentary Budget Office analysis estimates a $125bn cost for first two stages of the project

The Guardian - AU

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Independent analysis puts the cost of building and running Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop at $200 billion

Victoria's Parliamentary Budget Office says the first two stages of the Suburban Rail Loop will cost $200 billion to build and operate by 2084-85. The government put total construction costs for the project at $50 billion.

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Explainer: how much money would shelving the suburban rail loop save Victoria?

$34.5bn railway – labelled the biggest public transport project in state’s history – set to feature heavily in election campaign

The Guardian - AU

Matthew Guy pledges to shelve $34.5bn rail project to invest in healthcare

Victorian election battle takes shape as opposition leader says fixing the ‘broken health system’ must be prioritised

The Guardian - AU

Vic Libs earmark rail loop cash for health

Victoria's opposition would shelve Melbourne's suburban rail loop in favour of putting the money into the health system if it wins the November election.

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Victorian hospital exclusion-zone push

In the wake of anti-vaccine protests, the Victorian government is considering the introduction of hospital exclusion zones to protect staff and patients.

AAP

Labor doubles down on domestic manufacturing

The prime minister has made claims Australia must be more self-reliant.

The Canberra Times

Unit two men escaped from at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre 'closed permanently', Victorian Department of Justice says

The closure comes as workers complain of "severe anxiety" and "extra pressure" to keep units settled while understaffed, with one describing how they have experienced difficulty sleeping since the escape.

ABC News

With a state election looming, a crisis has left Victoria's opposition with no choice but to regroup

Months out from a state election, a leaked email, a "disastrous" interview and staff departures have rocked Victoria's opposition.

ABC News

OK boomer: the generational change that could shake up Victorian politics

Analysis: with Millennials and Gen Z outnumbering baby boomers, attention turns to the ‘youth vote’

The Guardian - AU

Ex-top cop steps down from Vic board roles

The Victorian government is searching for new heads of its public ambulance and mental health boards after the resignation of ex-Victoria Police boss Ken Lay.

AAP

Dame Olivia Newton-John to receive state memorial service in Australia

The premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, announced the news on Twitter.

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Angry Victorians join a rush of new micro-parties eyeing a seat in the state’s parliament

Victorian Electoral Commission announces it has received five new applications by parties for upcoming state election

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What’s behind the Victorian anti-corruption body’s complaints about leaking?

Explainer: A parliamentary committee has been accused of leaking confidential correspondence and compromising investigations

AAP

IBAC voices 'grave' Vic inquiry concerns

A Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the state's anti-corruption agencies has been lambasted for an alleged departure from procedural fairness.

ABC News

Olivia Newton-John's family indicates it would accept state memorial for Grease star

The family of Australian icon Olivia Newton-John is still in talks with the Victorian government about how the state will honour the late singer.

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Newton-John family to accept state funeral

Olivia Newton-John's niece says a state funeral is needed, although a formal offer by the Victorian government is yet to be made.

The Independent UK

Judith Durham: The Seekers singer to be given Australian state funeral following her death aged 79

Ceremony will ‘honour the life and contribution of a true icon of Australian music’

ABC News

The Seekers singer Judith Durham will receive a state funeral in Victoria

The Seekers lead singer Judith Durham will be honoured at a state funeral, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews confirms. Durham died on Friday, aged 79.

AAP

'Anti-protest' Vic forest bill set to pass

New laws to crack down on protests at Victorian logging sites are all but assured to pass state parliament despite a 11th hour push from unions.

The Guardian - AU

Unions call for Victoria’s proposed laws targeting environmental protesters to be scrapped

Bill would see protesters who illegally disrupt forestry workers in logging zones face up to 12 months’ jail

AAP

Petition artwork a reminder of DV victims

A "petition" artwork on display in Victorian parliament with the names of dead women and children calls on governments to do more to prevent domestic violence.

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Victorian MPs pay tribute to Labor’s Jane Garrett

Single yellow rose placed on former minister’s seat in upper house while family look on

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