This Month
PM won’t rule out more Suburban Rail Loop funding despite warnings
Anthony Albanese says he believes it’s a viable project – “When you have an infrastructure project, quite often in the early stages, there’s some criticism of it.”
More prison officers needed to manage stricter bail laws: Allan
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has passed tougher bail laws, saying the state needs a “jolt to the system” amid an escalating crime problem.
Could offshore wind blow Alex Dyson off course?
The independent launched his political career with a dance backing renewable energy by impersonating a windmill. Today, he’s dancing to a different tune. Voters say that won’t work.
Cost, time warning after PM vows Melbourne Airport rail a ‘done deal’
A three-way feud delaying Melbourne’s airport rail has been put to bed after the airport, state and federal governments signed a memorandum of understanding.
Allan denies she colluded to oust Victoria’s top cops
Victoria’s former deputy police chief lodged a complaint with the state anti-corruption body that the premier plotted to remove him and his boss last month.
Victoria’s energy challenge explained (in 7 charts)
The state has been powered by vast reserves of cheap oil, gas and brown coal. But it faces blackouts in coming years – here’s how that happened.
Victoria police reject Allan’s claim about CFMEU crackdown advice
Jacinta Allan said it was the acting police commissioner’s fault that she said a nine-month-old operation against thuggery in the construction industry was new.
How to undo the damage Victoria’s COVID response did to public trust
Federal and state governments should adopt a uniform code for pandemic management mandating medical advice be signed and published for any restrictive measures.
February
Melbourne’s ‘biggest eyesore’ could be targeted in housing blitz
Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny says a disused former Cancer Council building in the heart of Melbourne could be cleared for development into new homes.
PM heaps praise on SRL East but promises money elsewhere
Anthony Albanese has called the controversial Suburban Rail Loop Melbourne’s “missing link” amid tensions between the state and federal governments over the project.
Victoria must give up ‘ideological attachment’ to apartments: Metricon
Victoria will continue to miss housing targets until it realises Millennials and migrants want detached homes, not inner-city apartments, Metricon chief executive Brad Duggan says.
Kendrick Lamar and Japanese punk: Meet Victoria’s new chief justice
Richard Niall, KC, was welcomed to his new role this week, and was provided with some advice by the current head of the Federal Court.
Business backs Victoria plan to slash 3000 public service jobs
Premier Jacinta Allan and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes say “several billions of dollars” in savings will be found after announcing a review into the public sector.
Vic Labor acting like it’s ‘above reproach’ after $12b blowout
Victoria’s former integrity watchdog has slammed Labor’s attack on the state auditor-general after it detailed nearly $12 billion in major project cost blowouts over the past year.
Allan denies making police chief the scapegoat for rising crime
The Victoria premier says her government had no choice but to move on Chief Commissioner Shane Patton after 87 per cent of union members voted against him.
Allan told to get SRL money into Melbourne’s west, or else
The controversial $100 billion Suburban Rail Loop was thrust back into the spotlight after Labor’s primary vote collapsed in the Werribee byelection.
Ryan Stokes declares Victoria in ‘recession’ as investment flees
Ryan Stokes has SGH’s profit margins humming, even despite Victoria’s stalled economy and unending housing supply drought.
Allan government on SRL collision course with federal Labor
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has vowed to plough on with construction of the controversial $100 billion rail project despite reports of unease in Labor’s ranks about its future.
Meet the car salesman Werribee voters turned to instead of Labor
Paul Hopper, the independent candidate at the Werribee byelection, says the Allan government must divert funds to improve services in Melbourne’s west.
Victoria’s byelection shows we need two-party system more than ever
Minor parties and independents lack the experience and ability to govern when it comes to serious policy issues facing Australia.