Nowhere for mums, kids to go after fleeing violence
Vulnerable women and children fleeing family violence have been forgotten by the state government, with support services banding together to demand change.
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West Gate Tunnel subcontractor admits underpaying staff
Employees working for a company on the West Gate Tunnel have been missing out on thousands of dollars in allowances and wages dating back to 2018.
Government pledges up to $20b cash injection to save economy
One-off cash payments to pensioners and welfare battlers and handouts of up to $25,000 for small businesses will be the centrepieces of a $20 billion shot in the arm for the economy to try to stave off a coronavirus-led recession.
MP begs Dan Andrews to not skimp on airport rail
As a decision nears on the design of Melbourne’s long-awaited airport rail link, a Coalition MP has warned the state government that the lower-cost option is not the right solution for Victorians. This is why.
Three F1 team members ‘tested for virus’
Three Formula 1 team members are undergoing tests for coronavirus just days before the Australian Grand Prix is scheduled to begin, and as the number of virus cases in Victoria continues to rise, the Easter school holidays could be extended indefinitely.
Liberals in bid to save Menzies MP Kevin Andrews
A bitter internal battle within the Liberal Party over control of the federal seat of Menzies has boiled to the surface with a group of Victorian Liberals staging a last-minute bid to save veteran federal MP Kevin Andrews.
Treasurer calls for clarity on toxic soil solution
Treasurer Tim Pallas says has urged the consortium building the West Gate Tunnel Project to put minds at ease over the toxic soil crisis as he warns the government is losing patience.
Charges laid over alleged toxic stockpiles at Footscray fire site
After months of investigations by the Environment Protection Authority, a man who leased the site of the West Footscray warehouse fire has been hit with charges over alleged illegal stockpiling.
How tram customers can claim compensation
Track faults, trespassers, and strikes led to another bad month for public transport, with tram customers able to claim a refund as compensation for the chaos.
Crims’ sneaky tactic that could get you in trouble
It’s a sneaky tactic reserved by crims to help commit some of the most serious crimes, and you might not even know you’re a victim of this brazen scheme — until police knock on your door.
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