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Premier stands by silence on 'unacceptable' Games costs

Victoria's premier has defended not publicly flagging potential cost pressures on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the lead-up to the event being canned.

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Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games

Victoria's government was told months before it cancelled the Commonwealth Games the event would cost almost $2 billion more than expected.

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Afternoon Update: Australia urges restraint in Israel-Palestine; Services Australia staff strike; and China’s shift away from the west

The Australian government has urged for civilian lives to be protected during Israel-Palestine conflict

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$7bn cost estimate used to axe Commonwealth Games based on worst-case scenario, inquiry reveals

Commonwealth Games Australia had described the figure as a ‘gross exaggeration’, with the source of the estimate not previously known

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Labor gets a taste of life after Daniel Andrews in Jacinta Allan’s chaotic first week as premier

From a bungled tax announcement to muddled performances from ministers, the best laid plans for a smooth handover quickly went awry

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Youth crime wave fears blamed for bail law delay

The Victorian government has eased its push for high-profile law reforms, delaying the presumption of bail for children to avoid community backlash.

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Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

The Victorian government was warned of skyrocketing cost pressures on delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games five months before it officially pulled the plug.

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Jacinta Allan warned about rising cost of Commonwealth Games months before it was cancelled

Parliamentary inquiry hears organising committee wrote to the then games minister in April about additional funding and reducing costs

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Lawyers hired weeks before 2026 Comm Games cancellation

The Victorian government hired lawyers to seek advice on withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games four weeks before its cancellation decision.

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Victorian treasurer admits sparking tax firestorm

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas concedes he created a "firestorm of interest" when he announced tax reforms directly to the development industry.

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Victorian government hired lawyers weeks before Commonwealth Games cancellation

Law firm was engaged well before cabinet decision to cancel 2026 event, but Jacinta Allan says it came amid rising cost estimates

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Central Land Council makes yes plea at Uluru – as it happened

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Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing

A little-known tax will be broadened to push Victorian landowners to build on or sell empty blocks as the government seeks to boost housing supply.

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Allan tested in first question time as Vic premier

New Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Opposition Leader John Pesutto squared off in her first parliamentary sitting day after taking the top job.

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Victoria to expand vacant residential land tax across state in bid to increase housing supply

The surprise announcement came on the first day of parliament since Jacinta Allan became premier

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Voice support up in Essential poll, but it is still behind

The referendum on the Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held on October 14. A national Essential poll, conducted September 27 to October 1 from a sample of 1,125, gave “no” to the Voice a 49–43 lead, a narrowing from a 51–41 “no” lead a fortnight ago.

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Jacinta Allan’s cabinet reshuffle proves she’s not just going to be a carbon copy of Daniel Andrews

But that ‘has to be coupled with a more collaborative approach to cabinet from the new premier,’ one right-aligned Labor MP says

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Afternoon Update: Australia records driest September; AFL pips NRL in grand final ratings; and Tom Hanks calls out fake AI video

The national average rainfall in September was just 4.83mm, while the mean temperature was also 2.43C above average

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New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.

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The Daniel Andrews era is over. Where to now for Victoria with Jacinta Allan as premier?

The housing crisis and other social issues may be among the new leader’s initial priorities but the state’s debt could hamper her broader plans

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Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan met with the prime minister hours after a minister confirmed she was picked for the job after a "robust" meeting.

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AFR’s power list goes deep fake with the likes of Sam Kerr and Margot Robbie to make a point

The AFR’s AI images seem to have missed the mark, this week, while Sky News might just be seeing the light when it comes to climate change

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Basketballer and gardener: Allan introduces herself

New Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is a career politician but says she's in touch with everyday working families and listening to their concerns.

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Cabinet refresh as new premier continues Andrews agenda

Jacinta Allan will unveil her new-look ministry before parliament returns next week and push ahead with the agenda set by former premier Daniel Andrews.

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Victoria's new premier surprised by Andrews departure

Victoria's new premier Jacinta Allan says she was shocked when her friend and predecessor Daniel Andrews called her to let her know he was resigning.

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