High-rise blitz looms as Andrews govt sidelines councils
Councils will be stripped of decision-making powers in multiple Melbourne suburbs, paving the way for new high-rise precincts based around transport hubs.
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Victoria may let cannabis users drive in Australia-first
Victorians taking medicinal cannabis could soon legally get behind the wheel under an Australia-first trial being considered by the Andrews government.
New tourism tax may be charged on Vic short stays
The Andrews government is considering introducing a charge on short term rental and hotel stays, in a move that would inject tens of millions of dollars into its coffers.
Still no Vic roadside test for cocaine
Victoria Police is still unable to test for cocaine at the roadside, despite the fact other states are now doing so.
Sure sign of light at end of Metro Tunnel project
Builders have handed control of the Metro Tunnel’s underground track to Melbourne’s rail operator, signalling test trains will run through shortly.
Dan gags Games officials over event axing chat
The Andrews government has gagged Commonwealth Games officials from publicly discussing the axing, as Scotland has emerged as a likely host for the 2026 event.
Andrews govt rethinks plan to axe public servants
The Andrews government has backed down on part of a plan to sack thousands of public servants, in a move seen as a major win for the public sector union.
Labor’s blame game turns heat on ‘Fyre Festival Minister’
Infighting over the Commonwealth Games has led to a series of attacks on Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan from her own colleagues.
Secret Comm Games meeting exposes Dan’s spin
Daniel Andrews said Victoria only took on hosting duties after Commonwealth Games chiefs “needed a host city to step in at the last minute” but an extraordinary delegation casts doubt on that claim.
The blunder games: Fury follows Victoria’s last-minute Comm Games move
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ bombshell decision to scrap the state’s hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been slammed as “embarrassing” and jeopardised Australia’s international reputation.
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