Sparkies to ‘shut down’ major projects if duck hunting banned
The boss of Victoria’s powerful electrical trades union has vowed to bring work on Big Build projects to an immediate halt if the Andrews government bans duck hunting.
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Dan denies Lawyer X Royal Commission a waste of money
Premier Dan Andrews said he stands by his decision not to give special investigator Geoffrey Nettle the powers to place his own charges, saying “investigators don’t make good prosecutors”.
Dan failing in bid to get trucks off roads
Shifting more freight to Victoria’s rail network has been a key focus of the state for eight years, but new figures reveal little change has been achieved.
Family of Labor ‘icon’ pays tribute after his shock death
The family of former federal Labor leader Simon Crean has described him as “humble, charismatic and loved by so many”, after his sudden death in Germany at the age of 74.
Councils being ‘screwed big time’ by Dan
Councils have lashed the Victorian government for passing on the cost of projects and services they say aren’t their responsibility, and resulting in ratepayers footing the bills.
Myki fares rise in cost of living hit
Daily Myki fares will jump to $10 in a major increase, while motorists will also be stung as car rego costs go up.
Nervous wait as Andrews govt finalises mass job cuts
Redundancies are looming for thousands of workers in Victoria’s public service as senior leaders work through the details this week.
Gobbo planned to plead guilty, give evidence against police
Barrister turned supergrass Nicola Gobbo was planning to plead guilty and give evidence against police under a deal orchestrated by the Lawyer X special investigator, it can be revealed.
Crackdown after Andrews government’s free fridge bungle
The government’s energy-saving scheme is set for an overhaul after being rorted by installers who dumped dozens of fridges to claim carbon credits.
‘No closure’: Victims’ loved ones devastated by Denyer bill defeat
Loved ones of Paul Denyer’s victims say they are devastated after Labor, the Greens and Legalise Cannabis MPs joined forces to block a move to keep the sadistic killer behind bars for life.
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