Daniel Andrews has set Victoria on a bleak course from which there will be no turning back for decades. But on budget day we are entitled to a sign – some hope – that the Allan government is serious about governing responsibly.
Between higher taxes and our failing services, there’s never been less motivation to work hard in Victoria — and we can thank the gross mismanagement of the Andrews/Allan governments.
After every event involving loss of life or damage to property, we hear our leaders say this must stop. But nothing is done to address root causes.
The leadership the SA Premier displayed over Gather Round is sorely needed in the AFL’s drugs policy, writes Jeff Kennett.
It’s not good enough that the AFL says its current drug policy is working — the league must heal itself or one day the courts will do it instead.
It’s too late for the Victorian community to let Les Twentyman know how indebted we are to him for his work with challenged youth and it’s time we honour our unsung heroes while they are alive.
For decades, Victoria’s teachers and nurses have rallied against conservative governments but never have they been so belittled and devalued than by the Andrews/Allan government.
Australians have to be prepared to pay more if we want our fruit and vegetable farmers to survive — or soon we will be at the mercy of overseas companies for the food we require as a nation.
Victorians who bought a holiday home 20 years ago and backed local jobs in coastal communities are now being forced to pay for the state government’s mismanagement of our affairs. Where is the incentive to remain in Victoria?
Victoria needs to make it clear that rising anti-Semitic sentiment is unacceptable for our Jewish community which has done so much for education, medical research and the arts in this state.
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