The Latest Breaking News from Harriet Shing

Jacinta Allan allies to quit politics after Labor coup

Two key Victorian Labor frontbenchers have announced they will retire from politics at the next election after Jacinta Allan was deposed as premier.

AAP · Jul 30

Victorian minister regrets character references for taxi driver who assaulted women, DV accused men and Iran regime supporter

Labor’s Luba Grigorovitch wrote 33 character references but says she regrets providing them for six individuals and will never write another

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2

Premier stands by minister after 'dodgy' references

A state minister won't lose her job over writing character references for domestic violence and sexual assault offenders.

AAP · Jun 2

Mass relocation as public housing faces wrecking ball

Residents have been put on notice to move out as public housing advocates fight a plan to reduce city towers to rubble.

AAP · Jan 30

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out

Tenants fear being given inadequate alternatives as move date looms ahead of mass redevelopment

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2025

‘I come to save the system’: why Melbourne tower residents fear for the future of public housing

Victorian government plan to redevelop 44 estates described as ‘foolish’ and ‘insulting’ by locals at first hearing of parliamentary inquiry

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2025

Wrecking ball for housing towers after court tosses bid

A court has rejected a legal bid to prevent the demolition of dozens of public housing towers, but residents are considering an appeal to save their homes.

AAP · Apr 4, 2025

'Exit strategy' call amid doubt over rail loop benefits

Infrastructure Australia has questioned the cost of the Suburban Rail Loop and urged an "exit strategy" be prepared in case the project can't be delivered.

AAP · Mar 22, 2025

Hunt for machete killers amid calls for immediate ban

The slaying of a young man in a targeted attack has heaped pressure on a state government to move quicker with its proposed machete ban.

AAP · Mar 16, 2025

Dodgy builder 'nightmares' spark protections shake-up

Victims of dodgy builders have been promised easier access to a state-operated insurance scheme to fix shoddy work under a consumer law shake-up.

AAP · Mar 4, 2025