After a decade of Labor government, will voters be convinced by Jacinta Allan’s ‘new’ cabinet? With a new treasurer and a cabinet reset, Victoria’s premier has taken Tim Pallas’ advice to ‘renew’ The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2024
No cap, but rental reviews to factor severity of hikes The size alone of a rental increase will be able to be challenged by tenants for the first time under proposed reforms. AAP · Nov 27, 2024
Ban on landlords evicting tenants for no good reason Tenants would no longer be evicted without a valid reason and face softer penalties for breaking leases in reforms aimed at making life easier for renters. AAP · Oct 30, 2024
Construction workers plan protests over takeover move Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration. AAP · Aug 26, 2024
Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid A $6.8 billion, nine-year contract to run Melbourne's tram network has been awarded to a rival bidder instead of its current operator. AAP · Jun 28, 2024
Minister insists myki overhaul contract won't blow out A long-awaited overhaul to the myki public transport ticket system is set to be delivered on budget, according to the state's public transport minister. AAP · Jun 6, 2024
Route to independence: Ben identifies his Melbourne tram by sound – but a new app means he won’t have to Exclusive: Navilens will change how vision-impaired people ride the city’s trams, using large text and audio to provide tram location, live arrival information and next stops The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2024
Crackdown to hit dodgy landlords with giant fines Dodgy Victorian landlords and real estate agents are set to be targeted by a new government taskforce that can issue fines of up to $57,000. AAP · Mar 21, 2024
Victoria quietly made deal with Israel defence ministry An agreement between the Victorian government and Israel's defence ministry has been publicly confirmed, more than a year after it was first signed. AAP · Jan 24, 2024
Vic commuters hit with second fare hike in six months Public transport fares in Victoria will rise by up to 60 cents a day but the state government insists the hike is modest and needed to keep pace with inflation. AAP · Dec 22, 2023
Dodgy real estate agents fined, warned for underquoting Dozens of real estate agents have been fined or given an official warning for underquoting property sale prices during a crack down on the practice. AAP · Dec 18, 2023
E-scooters to stay in Melbourne for another six months The Victorian government has extended the e-scooter trial in Melbourne because it needs more data before making a decision on their permanency. AAP · Oct 5, 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 Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2023
Eastern Maar people recognised in native title decision The first Victorian native title decision in a decade will recognise the land rights of the traditional owners in a southwest Victorian region. AAP · Mar 28, 2023
ABC News · Mar 2, 2023 Mother shares story of daughters' eating disorder battles as support services seek urgent funding A regional Victorian mother who struggled to find help for two daughters with eating disorders backs calls for further funding and an expansion of support services.
The Conversation · Jan 26, 2023 Bookseller, black belt, 'neon-bright' talent: the unfathomable loss of acclaimed Australian YA author Gabrielle Williams This week, the Australian literary community was devastated to learn of the untimely death of Gabrielle Williams, acclaimed author of books for young adults.
ABC News · Aug 12, 2022 One in four young people have a parent or guardian with a mental illness. Not all get the support they need Young people are struggling to access mental health resources, a problem made even worse for those caring for a parent or guardian experiencing mental ill-health. Building community is seen as key to turning the tide.
AAP · Jul 3, 2022 Vic truth-telling inquiry seeks extension Tasked with creating a public record of Indigenous experiences since colonisation, Victoria's truth-telling inquiry has formally asked for a two-year extension.
AAP · Jun 6, 2022 Authority set to oversee Vic treaty talks A landmark bill has been introduced in Victorian parliament to set up an independent authority to oversee the state's treaty negotiations.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2022 ‘Decolonisation in action’: Victorian treaty negotiations to be overseen by independent authority State government struck an agreement with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria to establish body with legal powers
AAP · May 6, 2022 Call for faith in truth-telling inquiry Victoria's Aboriginal affairs minister says while past inquiries have disappointed, communities can be assured they will be listened to in a new commission.
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022 Victorian upper house MP’s post about abortion described as ‘deplorable’ Bernie Finn’s Facebook post came after the leak of draft decision suggesting US supreme court may overturn Roe v Wade