MP puts new debt laws to the test
New laws to improve transparency and crack down on dodgy expenses are being tested by an MP who refuses to say much money he owes or to whom.
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VFF seeks bigger penalties for farm invaders
Farmers and animal rights activists are about to fight a turf war before a Victorian parliamentary inquiry, with the Victorian Farmers Federation seeking more legal protections against farm invaders.
Should booze be allowed at Melbourne play centre?
It’s described as a “haven” for parents with St Ali coffee and top burgers on offer. But a bid to add a glass of pinot to the list was knocked back by regulators, who fear parents would get too drunk.
Tough laws put the brakes on drink drivers
Under the nation’s toughest drink-driving laws, an average of four Victorian drivers a day between May to December last year had their licences suspended after recording a blood alcohol reading of between 0.05 and 0.069.
Richmond injecting room busier than Kings Cross
Victoria’s supervised injecting room has managed more than 1130 overdoses since it first opened last year — scores more overdoses than Sydney’s Kings Cross facility after its opening in 2001.
West Gate Tunnel builder may cop fine for foreign steel
Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan has said fines are being considered for the builder of the West Gate Tunnel, who broke the state government’s guarantee to use 92 per cent local steel on the project.
Authorities warned of power shortage before outages
Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio was “confident” Victoria had enough power on January 25, less than two hours before the lights at 200,000 homes and businesses went out. Reports now show warnings predicted a critical supply shortage.
Family facing deportation fights to stay
An Irish couple whose family application for permanent residency was rejected because their Australia-born son, Darragh, is considered a “burden” to the healthcare system will be allowed to stay in Australia until their fate is decided.
State ‘bungle’ could force taxpayers to pick up bill
A legal storm is brewing between Victoria’s magistrates and the Department of Justice over a potential fringe benefits tax “bungle”. And now taxpayers could be forced to pay the bill.
Calls for a free ride for Melbourne commuters
A Melbourne official is proposing making public transport free across the city, but could waving goodbye to Myki top-ups forever become a reality for Melbourne commuters?
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