Greens candidate for Calwell quits to run for new party
The Greens candidate for the federal seat of Calwell has spectacularly resigned to run for a new, highly anticipated political party.
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The finish date for the long-awaited Melbourne Airport Rail Link remains unclear despite the federal government promising an extra $2 billion for the project, amid a “deadlock” with the airport over compensation.
Future Victoria: Watch PM’s keynote address
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Future Victoria: Roads repaired, airport rail hope in Labor cash splash
Crumbling suburban roads and a key part of Melbourne’s rail line to the airport will be the focus of a $1.2bn landmark partnership between the federal and state Labor governments.
CFMEU officials turned to Gatto to ‘negotiate’
A report has found that when it came to trying to settle disputes among the union, Melbourne underworld figure Mick Gatto “came with the furniture of the job”.
Melbourne woman who allegedly attacked Muslims at shopping centre faces court
A Pascoe Vale woman who allegedly targeted Muslims including a pregnant woman because they were wearing head coverings has been remanded in custody.
More Labor MPs turning to purple, but voters will still see red
More federal Labor MPs are using purple as the main colour in their promotions, in a branding change that could benefit them at the ballot box — but the pollies insist voters will still see Labor red.
What Teals, independents want from major parties for their support
Polls show both Labor and the Coalition may struggle to form a majority government at the next federal election, giving Teals and independents the chance to make demands over climate change and housing.
Penny Wong confronts Russia over Oscar Jenkins
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has raised her concerns to a top Russian official as fears grow over the welfare of an Australian man captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine.
‘Tsunami of cheap products’: Manufacturing industry issues warning
A major union has warned that more factories will be closing down in the future if greater action isn’t taken against overseas exporters.
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