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Palestinian supporters gather in Coburg North

Tears of hope as crowd gathers to celebrate ceasefire

A crowd gathered in Coburg North to acknowledge the “survival, resilience and the strength” of Palestinians. In the CBD, protesters vowed to continue their weekly rallies.

  • Rachel Eddie

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The toddlers at the centre of the state contest for Prahran

Federal and state Greens, Liberals and independent candidates banded together on Wednesday to fight to save a beloved daycare in Melbourne’s inner east facing eviction. The Victorian government snubbed the event.

  • Carla Jaeger
Regulations around inflatable pools are confusing for many people.

Blow-up over ‘confusing’ safety rules for inflatable pools

Many pools sold at major retailers, including blow-up ones that cost as little as $25, require a safety barrier under Victorian laws.

  • Caroline Schelle
Liberal candidate for Werribee Steve Murphy.

Liberals unveil Werribee candidate ahead of crucial byelection

A real estate agent and former policeman and army trooper has been named as the Liberal candidate for the key seat in Melbourne’s west.

  • Henrietta Cook
Victorian opposition leader Brad Battin at Parliament House on Wednesday.

Who’s a conservative? Battin opens up on abortion, tax and past votes on key issues

The self-styled “bogan from Berwick” relied on his party’s right faction for support but says that doesn’t mean he’s from the party’s more conservative wing.

  • Broede Carmody
Opposition Leader Brad Battin announces his shadow cabinet on Tuesday.

Battin unveils new frontbench, with Deeming allies rewarded

Opposition Leader Brad Battin has defended John Pesutto’s shift to the backbench, insisting it was the former leader’s decision.

  • Broede Carmody
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New Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin.

Battin expected to bridge factional divide in new-look frontbench

The newly minted opposition leader is likely to unveil a reshuffled shadow cabinet on Tuesday.

  • Broede Carmody
An artist’s impression of the Ormond station proposed development.

Ormond ‘Sky Tower’ plans have been revived – again – but with some key differences

For eight years, a vacant concrete platform at Ormond station has served as a reminder of the unrealised plan to build a tower above the Frankston line tracks.

  • Adam Carey
Victorians will save up to $50 a week under a pitch by the Victorian Greens to trial 50¢ daily fares

Greens pitch 50¢ fares to Prahran voters

The Victorian Greens will pitch a 50¢ flat public transport fare to locals in the inner-city seat of Prahran in a bid to fend off the Liberals.

  • Carla Jaeger
Independent Schools Victoria chief executive Rachel Holthouse.

Private schools call for national funding boost to offset new state tax

Victoria’s private schools argue the state payroll tax has caused a hit to their bottom lines and is making the cost of educating students more expensive.

  • Bridie Smith

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