Police forced to ignore instincts under new laws
Passers-by may be forced to care for vulnerable drunks on Melbourne’s streets if the person refuses to be transported to a sobering-up centre by police.
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Cheers and whistling: Moment Eddie broke Dan’s news
Eddie McGuire returned to his journalism roots to break the state’s scoop of the year. Listen to the moment a crowd of heavyweights erupted at the news of Dan’s departure.
Moira Deeming’s attempt to rejoin Libs rejected at State Council
Liberal Party members have shot down Moira Deeming’s chances of returning to the party room, as the new party president warns members not to speak to journalists.
Landlords v Renters: Who holds balance of power?
Real estate experts are warning the Andrews government’s new rental reforms could drive more landlords out of the market. But some renters say the changes haven’t gone far enough.
Vic to become first state with Airbnb levy
Victoria will become the first state in Australia to introduce a statewide Airbnb levy, as Premier Daniel Andrews announced a raft of sweeping housing reforms on Wednesday.
Zero-emissions buses running late
The Andrews government is refusing to explain where multiple missing zero-emissions buses are after promising they would be rolled out in Melbourne’s west in March this year.
Bin tax rip off: How your council is slugging you by stealth
Victorian ratepayers are being hit with huge hikes in waste charges, raising concerns councils are circumventing the state’s general rate cap.
Millions ‘wasted’ on public housing tenant relocation
The Andrews government has spent millions of dollars buying and leasing privately-owned homes for public housing tenants in some of Melbourne’s most in-demand suburbs.
Taxpayers to be slugged millions due to govt’s refusal to apologise
Taxpayers will be slugged up to $5m to defend student claims Brighton Secondary College ignored “Holocaust taunts” and swastika graffiti, despite the victims just wanting an apology.
Dire warning Airbnb tax will kill Melbourne tourism
Victorian business boss Paul Guerra has warned Melbourne will become “less attractive as a tourism destination” if the Andrews government introduces a short stay rentals tax.
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