Leaked video reveals extent of health job cuts
Health sector workers are in the firing line as footage shows the head of Victoria’s health department “spill the budget beans” on how many staff face the sack.
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How caravans could help ease state’s housing crisis
Mobile homes could be used to alleviate Victoria’s housing crisis, with a peak caravan industry body saying it’s time to think “out of the box”. It comes amid increasing demand for camping sites.
SRL’s multi-billion funding black hole concern
Experts worry not enough money will be raised from levies and taxes as hoped to pay for the first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop.
Push to get Airport Rail Link back on track
The opposition wants cash redirected from the Suburban Rail Loop to the Airport Rail Link because it will “genuinely benefit every Victorian – not just those in one part of Melbourne”.
Labor MP’s employee on board of footy club awarded SRL grant
An $80,000 grant was given to a footy club while its secretary was working for an MP, raising questions about whether the proper process was followed.
More budget trouble for West Gate Tunnel
The tunnel has been thrown into chaos amid a new budget blowout on the project that is already more than $4bn over budget and almost three years late.
State snubs $1.8b disaster funding share
Flood-ravaged communities are reeling after the state government failed to ask for any advance disaster relief payments offered by the Commonwealth.
‘Greedy’ taxi rip-off sparks government crackdown
The Andrews government is proposing major restrictions on taxi fares to avoid the farcical scenes where Australian Open and Australian Grand Prix passengers were ripped off.
More price pain for shivering Victorians
Victorians have been warned of a “cold and expensive” winter as hundreds of thousands of households are set to be hit with massive price increases on their power bills.
High-ranking public servants score 4 per cent pay rise
Department heads and commissioners can now be paid up to $775,000 after the remuneration tribunal agreed to lift the salaries of high-ranking public servants by 4 per cent.
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