Alarm over Greens’ new tax plan to ‘revive’ shopping strips
Melbourne property owners would be hit with another tax under a radical push from the Greens to “revive” bustling shopping strips such as Chapel St and Smith St.
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Footy legend Anthony Koutoufides is set to announce his candidacy in the upcoming federal election, after his failed bid to become the Lord Mayor of Melbourne.
Battin urges Allan govt to step in over Puffing Billy Australia Day snub
Opposition Leader Brad Battin has said the Allan government could force Puffing Billy Railway to reverse its “offensive” decision to scrap Australia Day celebrations with one phone call.
‘Keep the date’: Aussies throw their support behind Australia Day
Almost nine in 10 Aussies think Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26 according to a new poll, with most respondents saying they’re less likely to support businesses that boycott the national day.
Housing fail as Allan and Andrews criticised for delays
Tenants’ and homeless services groups, as well as some Labor figures, have expressed their dismay at the Andrews and Allan governments’ major delay to a housing review.
Federal govt stalls signing off on $2.2bn in SRL funding
The federal government has refused to commit to a date for releasing critical funding for Victoria’s troubled Suburban Rail Loop.
‘Disgusting’: Australia Day protest to target AO men’s final
Australia Day protesters have been slammed for vowing to target the Australian Open men’s singles final in a move Jacinta Allan says would “break the patience of the public”.
Battin poaches Channel 10 reporter in media team shake-up
Opposition Leader Brad Battin has brought in a Melbourne TV reporter to help drive his media strategy and build relationships with political journalists.
Vegan activists dump dead piglets outside Jacinta Allan’s office
Dozens of dead piglets have been left outside the offices of Premier Jacinta Allan by an animal welfare advocacy group protesting what they say are “shocking” conditions at pig farms across the state.
Everything you need to know about Vic’s 24-hour petrol price ‘freeze’
Petrol stations are set to be mandated to lock their prices in every day in Victoria under a newly announced cost-of-living scheme. But will the price freeze really save you money at the bowser?
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