The Latest Breaking News from Harriet Shing

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.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2023

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

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023

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.

ABC News · Mar 12, 2023

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.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2023

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.

AAP · Feb 9, 2023

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.

AAP · Feb 5, 2023

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

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2022

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.

ABC News · Oct 12, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2022