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Time to learn from $1.2bn pandemic tutoring failure

A Victorian government tutoring program that cost taxpayers $1.2 billion did not significantly improve students' learning, an audit has found.

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Former sports minister to head up Australian Grand Prix

The Victorian government has signed off on one of its former senior figures leading the Australian Grand Prix after leaving politics.

AAP

Andrews the latest 'COVID-19' leader to call it quits

Daniel Andrews is the latest premier to resign citing some level of burnout, with just two state or territory leaders still holding office since the pandemic.

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Former deputy premier appointed to top rail loop role

James Merlino will head up the authority behind the contentious Suburban Rail Loop as a probe into the politicisation of the public sector persists.

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Feathers fly ahead of Hawks board election

Outgoing Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has fired off more headline-grabbing tweets ahead of the AFL club's December 13 board election.

AAP

Factions, new blood and Jeff Kennett: Daniel Andrews’ dilemma after losing four ministers

Analysis: Victorian premier has five months to introduce a new leadership group to voters

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Vic Labor govt picks new deputy, ministers

Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan has been unanimously elected Victoria's new deputy premier after the departure of four senior frontbenchers.

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Resignation of four senior Victorian ministers sheds light on future of state Labor Party

The shock departure of four of Victoria's most-senior ministers has resulted in a significant shake-up of the government's front bench and sheds light on the future of the state Labor Party — including who will succeed Premier Daniel Andrews.

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The Loop: Protesters interrupt Chinese ambassador, airports hit by school holiday rush, and more Aussies drafted to the NBA

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Bendigo MP Jacinta Allan to be put forward as Victoria's new deputy premier

Following the resignation of four state government colleagues, Bendigo MP Jacinta Allan will throw her hat in the ring for the role as Victoria's next deputy premier.

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Jacinta Allan tipped to be new deputy premier of Victoria after four senior ministers resign

Allan’s appointment would give Daniel Andrews’ socialist left faction control of the two most senior positions in the party

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Daniel Andrews says loss of James Merlino, Martin Foley, Lisa Neville and Martin Pakula gives 'critically important' chance to 'refresh' cabinet — as it happened

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the loss of four ministers, including Deputy Premier James Merlino, offers a "critically important" chance to "refresh and renew" cabinet.

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Victorian ministers confirm resignations from Andrews government ahead of November election

Daniel Andrews is set to lose more than four decades of experience from his cabinet with the resignation of the senior ministers.

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Two Vic ministers promoted after exodus

Deputy Premier James Merlino is among four Victorian government ministers to announce their retirement, with Labor MPs preparing to pick their replacements.

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Morning mail: Albanese to meet with Macron in relationship ‘reset’, US overturns handgun law

Friday: US supreme court ruling makes it easier for Americans to carry concealed and loaded guns in public. Plus: lingering lockdown loneliness

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Deputy premier James Merlino among senior Victorian Labor MPs set to retire

Merlino and ministers Martin Foley, Lisa Neville and Martin Pakula could announce their retirements Friday

AAP

Senior Victorian ministers 'set to retire'

The Victorian government appears set for a cabinet reshuffle, with four senior ministers reportedly to retire at the November state election.

ABC News

Health Minister Martin Foley among high-profile Victorian Labor ministers to retire before November election

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is set to lose decades of experience from his frontbench, with the mass resignation of four of his most-senior government ministers just months from the November election.

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Victoria to conduct review into coercive practices in mental health system

Announcement comes as peak advocacy group calls on government to end compulsory seclusion and restraint on wards

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Mental health funding boost in Vic schools

The Victorian government is pouring $200 million into employing dedicated mental health support staff in primary schools across the state.

ABC News

Victoria's mental health industry in dire straits as conditions worsen and workforce shortages continue

Victoria's mental health care industry is facing a crisis as workers question whether it's worth staying in an industry where they're overworked and don't feel adequately compensated.

ABC News

Victorian schools hit with staff shortages amid COVID-19 and flu outbreaks

Some Victorian schools have been forced to cancel classes for whole year levels and return to remote learning as they deal with staff shortages and student absenteeism amid COVID-19 and flu outbreaks.

AAP

Vic schools grappling with COVID closures

Victoria's education minister says nearly 300 unvaccinated staff ended their employment last month, but that has no impact on school operations.

AAP

'No plans' for F1 GP long weekend in Vic

The prospect of an annual long weekend to further lift crowds at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix has been shot down by the Victorian government.

ABC News

Victorian government vows to catch up on surgery backlog with $1.5 billion investment package

The government claims from 2023, the health sector will be running at 125 per cent of pre-pandemic capacity, delivering 40,000 additional public surgeries each year.

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