The Latest Breaking News from Jacinta Allan

Victorian government could lose $10m it invested in collapsed scrap metal recycler

State’s investment in Pacific Metal Group in October 2022 was described by treasurer Tim Pallas as a ‘win for everyone’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2024

Taxpayer-funded MP trips in spotlight after $500k bill

Victorian MPs have been quizzed over the value of their taxpayer-funded travel after racking up a bill of almost $500,000 last financial year.

AAP · Feb 7, 2024

PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings

The prime minister has hit the hustings ahead of a by-election triggered by the death of Peta Murphy, opening a medical imaging suite in the Labor MP's name.

AAP · Feb 3, 2024

Melbourne council considers permanent removal of Captain Cook memorial after vandalism

The stone memorial at Edinburgh Gardens, in Fitzroy North, was toppled and spray-painted with the words ‘cook the colony’ on Sunday

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2024

Mayor issues flood warning – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2024

Victorian government under fire from animal rights advocates over rejection of duck hunting ban

Ban on recreational duck hunting recommended by Labor-led inquiry shot down after Jacinta Allan met with ministers

The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2024

Reflection, protests and tennis for Vic Australia Day

Victorians have marked Australia Day in a myriad of ways, from celebrations of the nation's progress to mourning the impact of colonialism, and the tennis.

AAP · Jan 26, 2024

Australian-first inquiry into women’s pain launched as Victoria seeks to tackle ‘shame and stigma’

Premier Jacinta Allan says ‘there is a gendered pain gap’, as survey of women finds two in five suffer from chronic pain

The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2024

Gender pain gap inquiry to look into women's suffering

Women affected by health issues like periods, pregnancy, birth and postnatal care often feel overlooked, prompting an inquiry into the gender pain gap.

AAP · Jan 21, 2024

Dear Jacinta Allan, ‘just say no’ glosses over reality. If it helps, think of drug checking like seatbelts

People are more than the things they ingest or do for fun on the weekend. I expect a higher level of leadership than ‘just say no’ from our new premier

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2024