Stamp duty could be scrapped in Victoria
An inquiry will look at suitable alternatives to stamp duty in a bid to ditch the “massive hurdle for people who want to get into the housing market”.
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Push for ‘adult’ discussion on new injecting room site
Injecting room advocates are calling on the Andrews government to sit down with CBD traders before selecting a location for a new facility.
Parliament in chaos as Andrews dismisses claims of IBAC attacks
The Andrews government has quashed an opposition move to suspend parliamentary business as MPs erupted over explosive claims it had launched revenge attacks on IBAC. Read the bombshell letter.
Rate rise rings alarm bells over Victoria’s debt burden
Shadow treasurer Brad Rowswell has warned the latest interest rate rise will add another $400m to Victoria’s ballooning debt bill.
Baby Lucky released from hospital after lifesaving treatment
The mother of a miracle baby, who was only given 50 per cent chance of survival after flying from Bali to Melbourne for lifesaving treatment revealed her “special girl” is finally on the mend.
Public servants to be paid out to rein in state budget
Generous “early retirement” packages are set to be offered to older public servants in a desperate bid by the Andrews government to reduce staff costs.
How Melbourne can reset its ‘brand’ post-Covid
Experts say the city needs a “unified message” to boost its global reputation beyond the famous coffee culture.
First tunnel excavated on troubled West Gate project
A boring machine has finally broken ground at the troubled West Gate Tunnel project, which is already three years behind schedule.
Cost of Pallas’ global junket revealed
Tim Pallas and his staff flew business class during a three-week global junket last year — now the cost of the taxpayer funded trip has been revealed.
What Dan’s statue may look like
A famous sculptor is offering to come out of retirement to make a bronze statue of Daniel Andrews, who on Monday marks his 3000th day as Premier.
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