Politics
Victoria
Cutting Sunshine hub would kill Airport Rail, says Allan
The Victorian premier responded to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s announcement that he would pull federal funding from the SRL East and Sunshine rail hub if elected.
- by Rachel Eddie, Kieran Rooney and Chip Le Grand
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‘Hasty political decision’: Final report slams Commonwealth Games failures
The Victorian government’s decision to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games was flawed, inadequate and marred by a series of failures, according to a final report into the event’s cancellation.
- by Kieran Rooney
Dutton pledges to axe $2.2 billion from Suburban Rail Loop ‘hoax’
The federal opposition leader will announce on Tuesday that, if elected, he will withdraw federal funding for the rail loop, branding the project a cruel hoax.
- by Chip Le Grand, Kieran Rooney and Paul Sakkal
Victoria’s legal bill jumps $74m in months as historical abuse claims surge
A surge in historical sexual abuse claims against the state government have driven a $74 million jump in Victoria’s legal liabilities over six months.
- by Kieran Rooney and Clay Lucas
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Healthcare
Fears wording of new bill could result in fewer nurses in ICU
Three peak healthcare bodies say that the Victorian government’s draft laws would not stop hospitals from cutting up to three senior nurses per day in the state’s largest ICUs compared to current industry standards.
- by Broede Carmody and Kieran Rooney
Battin wants Pesutto to keep seat amid bankruptcy threat from Deeming’s costs
Liberal elders are running out of options on how to spare former party leader John Pesutto from bankruptcy, which would force his exit from parliament and a byelection.
- by Rachel Eddie
Court releases video of Portelli exchange with police
A court has released footage capturing the moment billionaire Adrian Portelli was pulled over by police in luxury car
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Liberal Party
Deeming’s costs could bankrupt Pesutto. This donor doesn’t care
Bankruptcy disqualifies anybody from being a member of parliament. Under this scenario, a live possibility, Pesutto would be forced out and a byelection called for his marginal seat of Hawthorn.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Victorian budget
Food banks, homeless services fear funding axe as horror Victorian budget looms
Community organisations providing relief to vulnerable Victorians have been told tough decisions will be made in the May state budget.
- by Daniella White
Yo-yos, fidget spinners, pizza: Boosting school attendance one slice at a time
This school has worked out how to get students to turn up every day of term. And, as cheesy as it sounds, the answer was right under their noses.
- by Bridie Smith
Opinion
Victorian Parliament
Bloated and out of control, Victoria’s spending puts thousands of jobs on the line
Can anyone explain what Development Victoria does differently to Developer Victoria, Economic Growth Victoria, Engage Victoria, Launch Victoria and Breakthrough Victoria? If so, you get a prize.
- by Chip Le Grand
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