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The Labor right is back in power in Victoria. Where will its new ‘Kmart Keating’ premier take the state?

Ben Carroll’s ascendance marks the first time the conservative faction has led the party since the Bracks – Brumby era

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement

Former leader shows support for new Victorian premier while paying tribute to Jacinta Allan

The Guardian - AU

Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet

Australia's newest premier has revisited his past life and refused to rule out reviewing a signature transport project on his first full day in top job.

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From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise

Victoria's new premier rose from humble beginnings as a retail worker to become a lawyer, adviser and Labor player.

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The Victorian Labor government had many successes. But it has also had its failures – and these have lost the voters

The Labor Party in Victoria is going through its most difficult period in the 21st century.

The Conversation

The embattled Laborpremier and an opposition leader struggling to establish her identity need to define their vision for Victoria

The Guardian - AU

Kim Williams, former News Corp CEO, to replace Ita Buttose as ABC chair

Prime minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement follows union members’ vote of no confidence in managing director David Anderson

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Daniel Andrews resignation: Anthony Albanese ‘surprised’ by announcement

Prime minister says timing of Victorian premier’s departure was unexpected as political leaders react to news

The Guardian - AU

Timor-Leste's election counting continues, with independence hero Xanana Gusmao in prime position

Former guerilla fighter and independence hero Xanana Gusmao is in prime position to win Timor-Leste's parliamentary election, with more than half of the votes counted after Sunday's poll.

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Here We Fkn Go: All The Best Reactions To Labor’s Vic Election Win, From Gags To Meltdowns

Live, laugh, meltdown on live TV.

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Daniel Andrews's legacy could be immortalised in bronze, but there's a tightening Victorian election to win first

Victoria's Labor premier is fighting for a third term in office after an extraordinary four years that saw him become one of the most recognisable — and controversial — faces in Australia. Will he be able to pull it off?

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'A political force of nature': despite scandals and a polarising style, can 'Dan' do it again in Victoria?

Dan, they call him. The headlines in Victoria’s tabloid Herald Sun have ceased referring to the state’s premier by his second name: Dan is sufficient. It’s symbolic of how much Daniel Andrews bestrides the state political scene.

The Conversation

Former premier Bracks appointed gas envoy

Steve Bracks has been named Australia's special representative for the Greater Sunrise gas project in the Timor Sea.

AAP

Compo 'overdue' for Vic care abuse victims

Victoria's push to set up a redress scheme and formally apologise to institutional care abuse victims is long overdue, Premier Daniel Andrews admits.

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‘Million megawatt smile’: Friends pay tribute to Victorian MP Jane Garrett at state memorial service

Former Labor minister described as one of the state’s ‘most respected daughters’

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Jane Garrett remembered as generous and straight-talking at memorial service for Victorian MP

Former Victorian emergency services minister Jane Garrett has been remembered as a "generous" and "straight-talking" colleague at a memorial service for the Labor MP, who died in July.

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Jane Garrett's 'courage and love' remembered at Victorian state memorial — as it happened

Victorians gather to pay tribute to Jane Garrett, who spent more than two decades working to advance social justice as a lawyer, councillor and government minister.

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John Curtin hotel’s survival hopes buoyed by Victorian heritage win

Pub with links to Bob Hawke recommended for heritage register in ‘vital step’ towards saving it from redevelopment

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Unions to announce green ban in bid to protect Melbourne’s John Curtin hotel

Group of unions step up campaign to protect historic pub popular with leaders of Australia’s labour movement

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