Victorian Greens MP succumbs to cancer battle Victorian Greens state MP Tim Read has died following a battle with metastatic cancer that began with a melanoma diagnosis. AAP · Sep 19
Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire A state government is expected to introduce new laws to give its anti-corruption commission increased powers, but it may not allow retrospective probes. AAP · Sep 8
The Victorian Greens are taking a page from Mamdani’s policy playbook. Can they combat rising rightwing populism? State leader Ellen Sandell says party offers a ‘hopeful and bold’ alternative, but sceptics doubt whether message is resonating with voters The Guardian - AU · Jun 28
Victorian politics still exposed to ‘dark money’ and foreign donations as MPs struggle to agree on urgent reforms Exclusive: state is now without caps on political donations or disclosure requirements, months out from November election The Guardian - AU · May 11
Rightwing provocateur’s plan to register ‘Free Palestine party’ renews concern over Victoria’s voting system Labor under pressure to scrap group voting tickets as Avi Yemini details plan to funnel votes to conservative parties at state election The Guardian - AU · Apr 29
Rise of sovereign citizen movement a challenge to Australia’s world-leading gun control Pseudo legal conspiracy theories that deny the authority of the state are an increasing issue in firearm disputes The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2025
Victoria’s ‘dump day’ is finally headed for the scrap heap. Will it be a win for democracy? Controversial practice that allows governments to escape scrutiny looks set to end as Greens’ amendment passes upper house The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025
Invincible no more: by-election puts Labor on notice With a state by-election result hanging on a knife edge, voters have fired a "warning shot" at Labor ahead of the upcoming federal election. AAP · Feb 9, 2025
Peter Dutton Said He Won’t Speak In Front Of The Aboriginal Flag If Elected & People Are Pissed Peter Dutton declared that he won’t speak in front of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flags if he becomes Prime Minister. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 10, 2024
Labor to sit out Prahran byelection as ex-Greens MP Sam Hibbins departs amid controversy Exclusive: Victorian Greens confident of retaining inner Melbourne seat as former MP ‘absolutely disputes’ claims by intern The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2024
Ex-Greens MP quits, claims parliament office vandalised Former Greens MP Sam Hibbins is quitting politics, alleging personal items including photos of his children were vandalised inside his parliamentary office. AAP · Nov 23, 2024
Another parliament steeped in scandal as MP quits party A Victorian Greens MP is the latest member of the political party to be embroiled in controversy after resigning from the party over an affair with a staffer. AAP · Nov 1, 2024
Greens MP 'never welcome back' after staffer affair A state Greens leader has expressed frustration at having to deal with more poor behaviour from men after one of her MPs resigned over an affair with a staffer. AAP · Nov 1, 2024
Victorian Greens leader says MP will ‘never be welcomed back’ after relationship with staffer that breached party rules Sam Hibbins resigns from the Greens after admitting to ‘consensual relationship’ with a staff member The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2024
AAP · Sep 9, 2024 Future of gas hot water systems and heaters unclear Victoria's premier wouldn't be drawn on future of gas hot water systems and heaters in existing homes, as she clarified cooktops won't be phased out.
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024 Fire management in Victoria amounts to de facto native logging industry, conservationists say Campaigners accuse Forest Fire Management Victoria of ‘knowingly’ killing endangered wildlife after greater glider found dead
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024 Victorian parliament deems keffiyeh ‘political’ as it bans MPs from wearing it Ban comes after Greens MPs wore the scarf that’s long been a symbol for the struggle for a Palestinian state
AAP · Apr 23, 2024 'First millennial leader' takes charge of state Greens The new leader of the Victorian Greens is promising to "shake things up" after the party's previous chief announced plans to nab a federal seat.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024 Afternoon Update: Children allegedly cable-tied in Broome driveway; West Gate protesters jailed; and UN report describes abuse of Palestinians Video shows members of the public urging the man to release the children, who one witness alleged were ‘crying and shaking’
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Raw deal for hybrid drivers in EV tax scheme 'shambles' Drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are being unfairly punished by a scheme designed to level the playing field in Victoria, the ombudsman suggests.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023 Flemington racecourse flood wall the focus as Coalition and Greens unite to force inquiry Opposition set to move for an investigation into how prepared Victoria was for last year’s flooding crisis
ABC News · Feb 7, 2023 Greens push for new inquiry into Maribyrnong floods as Melbourne Water's review hits a snag Melbourne Water's review into last year's Maribyrnong floods is under scrutiny after the inquiry's head stood down over a perceived conflict of interest.
AAP · Feb 7, 2023 'Perceived' conflict forced out flood review chief Melbourne Water will appoint a new independent lead for the Maribyrnong flood review after Nick Wimbush stood down from the role.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2022 Samantha Ratnam, the march of the Greens and the unfulfilled promise of the ‘most progressive government’ ever The Victorian Greens are in a stronger position than they were four years ago, with a leader used to being in political battles
The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2022 Victoria Greens spruik family ties in election pitch as ageing millennials defy drift to conservatism Reproductive rights and parenting become hot topics in state election as parties on the left court women and young families