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Matt JohnstonMajor Projects Editor

Matt Johnston is major projects editor at the Herald Sun. He is a former state political editor who has covered local, state and federal politics since 2008. He is a three-time Quill award winner and a Walkley Awards finalist.

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Upgrade for pedestrian danger hotspot.   Corner of Spencer and Bourke streets. Picture: Jay Town

Why Budget spend-a-thon is no surprise

LABOR has been able to embark on its spend-a-thon because it has had the luck to be in government while the economic sun has been shining — but only time will tell if voters are grateful, writes Matt Johnston.

VIC News
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas holds a press conference in the lead up to the 2018/19 Victorian budget in Melbourne, Monday, April 30, 2018. Mr. Pallas will release the budget for Victoria Tuesday morning. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING

What we know about the Budget so far

THIS year’s Victorian Budget would spread “good news” with no new taxes, but Treasurer Tim Pallas has remained coy about whether it would feature any tax cuts. Here’s what we know so far.

VIC News
Delays on Hume freeway after truck with chicken nuggets rolls and blocks outbound lanes on Hume freeway from Western Ring Road to Cooper street, inbound traffic is clogged by rubbernecks, Lalor.  Traffic. Picture: Nicole Garmston

Victoria set for a cash splash

A MASSIVE $40 billion will be poured into infrastructure projects as the state government splurges on plans to tackle increasing population pressures. Here’s what to expect in tomorrow’s budget.

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Why your commute time is about to be slashed

CLOGGED suburban roads will be the target of a $2.2 billion State Budget spending splurge, with 13 arterial routes to be fixed in seats that will be targeted heavily ahead of this year’s state election. SEE WHERE UPGRADES WILL OCCUR

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