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Doubt cast over plan to convert CBD offices into homes

The cost of retrofitting under-used Melbourne CBD offices into residential apartments is proving an obstacle to a key housing policy getting off the ground.

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Indigenous homelessness centre to open in Melbourne CBD

An Indigenous homelessness service centre is opening in Melbourne's CBD, as private rentals become increasingly unaffordable for many Victorians.

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Afternoon Update: Matt Kean to head federal climate body; fresh unrest in New Caledonia; and governor general gets pay rise

Albanese government announces former NSW Liberal will head the Climate Change Authority

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'I am sorry': Indigenous homelessness heat on minister

Response by government to tackle Indigenous homelessness and housing disadvantage has been inadequate, a housing minister says.

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Proposed $40,000 payment to landowners over towers

Consultation is underway regarding a one-off payment of up to $40,000 to landowners with transmission towers near their properties in Victoria.

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Indigenous people left high and dry from state snaffle

Victoria's Indigenous population has not received a drop of money directly from the state despite a $83 billion in water revenue over a 13-year period.

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NSW contemplates mandatory coronial reporting of homelessness deaths as part of policy rethink

Exclusive: NSW housing minister Rose Jackson indicates potential shift following Guardian Australia’s investigation of homelessness deaths

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Australia’s first pet census reveals the number – and names – of the beasts

Pet census reveals the most popular types of animal companions – and the names we like to call them

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Top water executive honoured before exit amid probe

Melbourne Water has identified concerns after investigating a former manager, whose wife worked at a company awarded millions in government contracts.

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'Not credible': minister in dark on Comm Games axing

Senior Victorian government minister Harriet Shing has claimed she only learned the 2026 Commonwealth Games could be axed a week after lawyers were hired.

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Victorian government puts hold on Murray-Darling Basin Plan projects

Projects set to deliver the bulk of Victoria's alternative to Murray-Darling water buybacks have been put on hold as the state government pushes for a deadline extension.

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Former Ibac head could face integrity committee after making allegations against Victorian MPs

Robert Redlich claimed members of Andrews government told consultants to ‘dig up dirt’ on anti-corruption body

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Reason Party leader Fiona Patten on finding her place after two terms as a politician

Since conceding defeat in December, the former member of the Victorian Legislative Council has finished chemotherapy and is looking for the next opportunity to advocate for change.

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Victoria’s major parties back overhaul of drug-driving laws for medicinal cannabis users

The government and opposition are backing Legalise Cannabis effort to change ‘unfair’ road safety laws

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Water ministers fail to agree on way forward as Murray-Darling Basin Plan deadline looms

Water ministers have failed to reach agreement about how hundreds of gigalitres of water promised for the environment will be recovered across the Murray-Darling Basin.

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Federal government restarts water buybacks to meet Murray-Darling Basin Plan target

The federal government has announced it will start a new round of water buybacks to help it achieve a key target under the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

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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

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Traralgon's J-curve greyhound racetrack under scrutiny after injuries, calls to suspend use

An animal welfare group is calling for the suspension of greyhound racing at Traralgon's specially designed J-curve track after hundreds of injuries during its first year of operation.

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MP comes out in maiden speech, blasts identity politics

A Liberal MP used his inaugural speech to reveal he is gay in what is believed to be a first for Victoria's parliament, declaring he hates identity politics.

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Pride march baths Melbourne streets in rainbow colours

Melburnians wearing colourful costumes and waving rainbow flags have marched through the streets in a show of support for gender and sexual diversity.

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Victoria’s 208 LGBTQ+ suicides to be outlined for the first time in new report

Exclusive: Coroner suspects ‘undercount’ as a decade of suicide data is released to the public

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Water ministers leave door open on extension to water-saving deadline in Murray-Darling Basin Plan

Australia's water minister has hinted major water-savings deadlines in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan could be extended beyond 2024, as New South Wales claims it has won a commitment for "greater flexibility" to deliver one of the country's biggest environmental reforms.

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Murray-Darling Basin plan: Victoria will struggle to meet water delivery obligations by deadline

Water minister says state will only consider additional 450GL efficiency projects if they do not negatively affect farmers or towns

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The heat is on

Climate experts have warned that net zero emissions goals could do more harm than good if unchecked, and stalling Medicare rebates have pushed some GPs to stop bulk-billing.

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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

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