Brighton takes crime fight into own hands
Melbourne Bayside residents are preparing to dip into their own wallets to fund private security to patrol the streets at night, in a radical move born out of fear and frustration as crime surges.
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Deery: What will Allan’s call to stick with Pallas cost her?
Politics is so often shaped by sliding doors moments. The decision of Jacinta Allan to keep Tim Pallas on as treasurer when she took over as Premier may very well become her own.
Hostile 18-month pay war finally over as police accept $450m deal
Victorian police have voted to accept a new $450m pay deal, bringing to an end its long-running pay dispute with the Allan government which saw members strike and former top cop Shane Patton get the boot.
Victorians reject SRL, ranking last in poll of most urgent projects
The majority of Victorians don’t support the Suburban Rail Loop, ranking it last behind airport rail, more housing and even “none of the above” in a new poll on priority infrastructure projects.
SRL Authority CEO embroiled in major corruption probe
Frankie Carroll, chief executive of the Suburban Rail Loop Authority, has been stung in a major corruption probe after a damning report was tabled in Queensland parliament.
Victims of monster pedophile invited to posthumous hearing
In a Victorian first, victims, court staff and police have been invited to a posthumous court hearing following the death of monster pedophile Gerald Ridsdale to ‘provide closure’.
Deery: Tackling a bloated public service no easy task for Allan
Victorians could be forgiven for demanding a little less conversation and a lot more action in tackling an ever-growing public service. But Jacinta Allan faces a tough balancing act in cutting fat, managing a government-worker backlash and maintaining services.
DOGE Victoria style? Thousands of public sector jobs on chopping block
Premier Jacinta Allan has announced a review into the public service, as workers at government agencies and departments brace for mass cuts, with sources claiming more than 6500 public jobs could be axed.
Victoria’s new treasurer refuses to rule out more taxes at first presser
Victoria is facing renewed calls to rein in spending, as Treasurer Jaclyn Symes refuses to rule out introducing new taxes.
Deery: Premier Allan faces her own no-confidence test
The Victorian Labor brand is facing uncertain waters, can Jacinta Allan turn the ship around or will there be a change of leadership before the 2026 election?
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