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Carly Douglas is a reporter at the Herald Sun, covering courts, state politics, breaking and general news. She was previously a News Corp cadet journalist. Prior to starting at News Corp she worked at The Australian Jewish News.

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Victoria

Union boss John Setka slams Dan’s ‘nanny state’

CFMEU boss John Setka says Victoria has become an absurd “nanny state” as unions pledge to draw a line in the sand by walking off Big Build jobs if duck hunting is banned.

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LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Australia ‘very confident’ of hosting men’s soccer World Cup

Football Australia is set to formally throw its hat in the ring for the 2034 tournament after the success of “the biggest and best ever Women’s World Cup”.

VideoVictoria

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Fans at Federation Square react after Australia scorers as they watch the Matildas FIFA World Cup Semi Final Game, on August 16, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Fed Square scrapped as live site after chaotic scenes

Matildas fans won’t get the chance to gather at Federation Square for Saturday’s third-place playoff against Sweden after Wednesday night’s “disappointing behaviour”.

Victoria

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos MAY 03 2022, The Premier, Daniel Andrews, and the Minister for Health, Martin Foley, at a press conference at the ANMF Victorian Branch in MelbournePicture: NCA NewsWire /Brendan Beckett

Dan’s ‘jobs for mates’ culture slammed

A former key minister and ally of Daniel Andrews has landed his second high-paying government gig, with the move criticised as a continuation of Victoria’s “jobs for mates” culture.

ExclusiveVictoria

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Dan’s housing swipe at ‘populist’ Greens

Daniel Andrews says the Greens are “playing political games” with their housing policy, while giving the strongest indication yet that rent caps are not on the table.

Victoria

Andrews govt staffers’ laptops and phones hacked

Cybercriminals have breached 90 per cent of Victorian government departments and agencies resulting in major disruptions, a report reveals.

UpdatedVictoria

Deputy Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan being grilled about the Commonwealth Games cancelation. Picture: David Caird

Deputy Premier dismisses talk of factional war in Labor Party

Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan has dismissed reports that factional tensions are building in the Labor Party after bombshell branch-stacking allegations were made against Lily D’Ambrosio.

Victoria

Journalist and co-author of The Voice to parliament Handbook Kerry O’Brien appeared to have almost fallen asleep during a controversial pro-Voice event in Queenscliff on Sunday after council paid $1000 for him to be flown in. Picture: Supplied.

Kerry O’Brien appears to doze off at pro-Voice event

Queenscliff ratepayers are demanding a refund after being slugged $1300 to fly a high-profile, and apparently sleepy, former ABC journalist to speak at a pro-Voice event.

Education

RendezView. Group of college students in the university amphitheatre, they are sitting and doing an exam. (Pic: iStock)

Jewish students reveal shocking antisemitism at Victorian unis

More than half of all Jewish students are hiding their faith or avoiding classes altogether to avoid antisemitism on campus, a damning report has found.

Victoria

Australia win after a very tense penalty shootout during the FIFA WomenÃs World Cup quarter final between Australia and France at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Pics Adam Head

Victorians could miss out on Matildas public holiday

Victorians may yet miss out on a proposed public holiday should the Matildas win the World Cup, with the Andrews government still undecided on whether to back the proposal.

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