The Allan government is being called on to waive its controversial Airbnb tax in the Grampians region to help communities rebuild their economies after missing crucial tourism weeks throughout summer.
The cost of solar, wind, batteries, hydro and gas assets will be about 30 per cent more expensive than the current system, new research suggests. See why.
A bombshell report has warned there will be blackouts across the state during colder months while Victorians will be stung with Australia’s most expensive power bills.
Residents of the fire-threatened town of Halls Gap are urging visitors to return to the area when it re-opens tomorrow, as they fight to revive the economy after missing its crucial summer trade.
The biggest overhaul of Victoria Police fees in more than a decade will result in the force trying to claw back more money from event operators.
Hundreds of people have rallied at the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club to call on the Allan government to “act now” after years of planning and consultation.
Victorians are being warned to brace for one of the biggest alcohol price rises in years as the cash-for-container scheme fee increase and the higher alcohol excise hit at the same time.
Residents in the bushfire-hit towns of Mallacoota and Marlo are pleading with the Allan government to get moving on promised construction work still not delivered since the devastating fires of 2019-20.
Baby Hannah, who was born at 12.16am at Joan Kirner’s Women and Children’s Hospital, is potentially Victoria’s first Generation Beta baby – and her proud parents couldn’t be more delighted.
Victorian households are about to be slugged with more hip-pocket pain, including price rises for transport, inner-city parking, short-stay acommodation and more. See what will cost more in 2025.
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