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Little free libraries become pantries to address growing hunger, cost of food

With some regional Victorians "going whole days without food", a local charity has set up little free pantries to help families survive hard times.

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Morning Mail: Liberals search for lessons in defeat, Covid protests rock China, rural roads in ruin

In today’s newsletter: recriminations and a search for explanations as Coalition rues Victorian result, ‘Greenslide’ fails to appear, deadly fire triggers civil disobedience

The Guardian - AU

Victorian election results to be finalised as counting resumes in wake of Labor victory

Counting resumes to determine the final make-up of the state's parliament, in the wake of a Labor victory which has left the Coalition fractured and the future of the Liberal Party uncertain.

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Nationals win seats at expense of independents in regional Victoria

"We haven't got to the bottom of it yet," says a political analyst after surprise results in key regional seats favour National Party candidates.

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‘Teal wave’ turns out to be barely a ripple as number of Victorian independents goes backwards

Of four state election candidates backed by Climate 200, two remain in contention – but both trail Liberals

The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s voters ignored News Corp’s anti-Labor campaign but the controversy let Dan Andrews skate

Murdoch’s tabloids and Sky News have opened seemingly never-ending culture wars about which the average Australian knows little and cares less

The Guardian - AU

Federal Liberals say Coalition must lure back women after Victoria state election rout

Party also argues Victorian campaign finance reforms favoured Andrews government as Anthony Albanese calls out media ‘scare campaign’

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View from The Hill: Welfare recipients are potential winners from Pocock twisting Albanese's arm

Anthony Albanese is about to end the year with his industrial relations legislation through and parliament formally lambasting Scott Morrison.

The Conversation

Victoria’s Liberals need to define who they are before deciding who can lead them back from oblivion

With a primary vote sitting on 29.7% – its lowest result since 1952 – it’s clear the party’s problems run deep

The Guardian - AU

Senior Nationals member suggests Coalition changes amid poor outcome for Liberals in Victorian election

A senior Victorian National Party member pushes for his party to reconsider the Coalition agreement after the Labor's Party election victory.

ABC News

Victorian ‘Greenslide’ fails to eventuate but progressives on track for upper house balance of power

Greens’ high hopes evaporate as prepoll vote comes in; leader Samantha Ratnam turns attention to Legislative Council

The Guardian - AU

How Dan Andrews pulled off one of the most remarkable victories in modern politics

As the 2022 Victorian election campaign moved into its final days late last week, the consensus within the major parties, various community independent candidates, new little parties furious about lockdowns, and the mainstream media was that the election was a referendum on the premier, Daniel Andrews.

The Conversation

Returning Victorian premier Daniel Andrews says ugly political campaigning must end

Premier puts Labor’s electoral success down to listening to the community rather than partisan commentary

The Guardian - AU

‘Change-or-die moment’: Victorian Liberals facing worst primary vote share in 70 years

Candidate issues stark warning that party must do more to attract voters under 40 or ‘we will die in Victoria’

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Doran guides Tasmania to win over Vics

Tasmania have climbed to second on the Sheffield Shield ladder after beating Victoria by four wickets at the MCG.

Tribune News Service

Australia’s COVID-zero strongman predicted to win state election

One of the biggest advocates of Australia’s COVID-19 lockdowns is set to be reelected in the state of Victoria on Saturday, a vindication for the center-left Labor Party after a term dominated by controversy over its handling of the pandemic.

ABC News

Gold Coast schoolies 'congratulated' despite an increase in arrests

Authorities have declared week one of schoolies a success, but revellers headed to the region from Victoria and NSW have been warned a "robust" police response awaits them.

Reuters

Progressives returned for third term in Australia's Victoria state

The progressive government of Australia's Victoria state won re-election on Saturday, clearing the way for spending on infrastructure, education and healthcare.

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PM lashes anti-Andrews 'scare campaign'

Anthony Albanese says Daniel Andrews survived a scare campaign against him to win in Victoria as federal Liberals pledge to learn from their party's defeat.

The Guardian - AU

Cash claims IR law will lead to ‘chaos and confusion’ – as it happened

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History for Andrews, exit for Guy in Vic

A victorious Daniel Andrews has vowed to govern for all Victorians as his opponent Matthew Guy prepares to stand down as Liberal leader.

AAP

Regional NSW town celebrates as bank holds

Euabalong residents are hopeful crucial banks will continue to hold up against the swollen Lachlan River as NSW has marks 74 days of its flood crisis.

ABC News

Liberal leader Matthew Guy concedes defeat in Victorian election, party stalwarts lament 'disastrous result'

Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy concedes defeat in a state election result which has left the Liberal Party picking up the pieces after another crushing loss.

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews vindicated in Victorian election that became a referendum on his pandemic response

Labor’s win lets its state leader reshape his legacy, with his third term allowing him to become the party’s longest-serving premier

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Liberal party left shellshocked after another heavy election defeat

Opposition leader Matthew Guy concedes the Coalition has ‘a lot of work to do’ after losing six of past seven elections

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