Top scientist to drive state’s clean energy push
The Victorian government has revealed its expert panel appointed to resurrect the state electricity commission months after the election.
State Election
Liberals win last seat in Victorian election
The Liberal Party has finally claimed the electorate of Narracan two months after the state election, bringing the Coalition to one more seat than it held after 2018.
Dan’s big admission on election result
Dan Andrews admitted his party can do more in Melbourne’s north and west, where safe Labor seats saw massive swings against them at the recent state election.
Greens blamed for Melbourne’s housing crisis
Environmental protesters and Green-tinged councils are “denying young Victorians a chance to buy their first home”, a new Victorian Liberal MP says.
Dan keeps ‘open mind’ on weed driving change
Premier Daniel Andrews says he is open to a proposed reform that would allow medicinal cannabis users to get behind the wheel.
Ousted Fiona Patten open to working with Dan
Ousted Victorian politician Fiona Patten has revealed she wouldn’t rule out taking a job with Daniel Andrews if offered in the future.
New Vic Libs leader John Pesutto aims to revive party
Newly elected Victorian Liberal Party leader John Pesutto has said he wants to rebuild the party and thinks he can win the 2026 election.
Cannabis party to work with Dan on law change
After the high of their strong state election result, a new weed-friendly political party has revealed what’s on the “top of their agenda” for Victoria.
Old guard v religious right in Libs’ leadership showdown
John Pesutto and Brad Battin are set to face off in a bid to lead the Victoria Liberal Party in what’s been described as a “fight for the soul of the party”.
Liberal Party candidate exposes chaos behind campaign
A Victorian Liberal candidate has lifted the lid on the chaos behind the party’s election campaign and revealed how confident they were of a win.
Winners and losers of Dan’s cabinet shake-up
Changes to the Andrews government’s ministry have been revealed, with one MP forced out and two promoted as part of a “stability deal”.
Adem Somyurek tipped to rule the roost again
Election experts predict Adem Somyurek will make a barnstorming return to parliament, but it could cause a high-profile casualty.
Minister brushes off ‘unusual’ security sweep
A senior Labor MP has backed the government’s call to order a security sweep of all ministerial cars after it was described as “highly unusual”.
Liberal figure resigns amid claims of using false identity
An influential Liberal who tried to shut down reporting of Renee Heath’s ties to a controversial church has resigned from the party.
Pesutto wins back Hawthorn in tight race
John Pesutto has claimed victory in the ultra-marginal seat of Hawthorn, cementing his chances of taking over leadership of the Liberals.
Claim mum assaulted by cannabis candidate
A woman was allegedly verbally assaulted by a Legalise Cannabis candidate while voting in Pakenham. And that wasn’t the only upset at polling booths.
Libs hope wildcard candidate can offer ‘fresh start’
Matt Bach has emerged as a wildcard option to be a “fresh start” for the Liberals, with broad support among both progressives and conservatives within the party.
What Dan’s election win means for you
These are the promises an Andrews government will deliver after victory in Saturday’s election. What does it mean for you?
Hits and misses of an unimaginative campaign
There were more campaign misses than hits as Daniel Andrews and Matthew Guy battled it out for the keys to Spring St.
The Liberal MPs set to battle it out for party’s leadership
Four contenders are in the mix after Matt Guy announced he would resign as the Liberals’ leader following a second crushing election loss.
How the election was won and lost
Despite internal fears of a substantial swing away against Labor, it is now the Liberals left to lament what caused the voter backlash against their party.
‘Our polling was sh*t’: Libs’ blame game begins
As the Liberals gathered at a bowling club bar, the big question was how could the party have been so blindsided by the result for the second time in four years?
Dan plays man of mystery as supporters get on the beers
Chants of “four more years” rang out among the Labor faithful as their man was back, by popular demand, but was it a case of disappearing Dan?
Questions raised over image of Dan’s family voting
Former premier Jeff Kennett has questioned if Dan Andrews’ social media team doctored an image of him voting with his family.
Final pitches and promises for your vote
Daniel Andrews and Matthew Guy have their final say on why you should vote for them and the key promises that could sway your decision.
Cup coup for Dan’s golf course
Dan Andrews’ home golf course Kingston Heath has scored the lucrative and prestigious 2028 Presidents Cup tournament.
Libs promise boost for regional tourism
Matthew Guy has made a funding pledge to regional local councils to boost Victorian tourism if he is elected as Premier.
Builders told to pause rail works because of election
Level crossing removal workers were spurred to delay works until after the election, despite the potential extra cost to taxpayers.
How eight years of Labor have changed Victoria
Over eight years Dan Andrews has made some significant reforms that have changed Victoria. But is it still the place to be?
Path to victory mapped out for Andrews, Guy
The election result is set to go down to the wire as the Liberals target one group of voters who are “going to decide the election one way or another”.
Clive calls his own candidate a Nazi
United Australia Party chairman Clive Palmer has accidentally described his own candidate as a “Nazi” as he weighed in on the Victorian election at a bizarre press conference.
The best state election cartoons from Mark Knight
The wild ride from Covid to campaigning to the ballot box is captured by Australia’s best cartoonist Mark Knight.
Dan’s rule on a knife edge as Labor support slides
Shocking new polling reveals Labor is on track to lose the seats needed to form a government in its own right.
Biggest BS claims of the Victorian election
Victoria’s race to the polls has generated a steady stream of blatant hogwash. Here are some of the biggest furphies.
Feds to forecast Rail Loop cost after fears flagged
The Suburban Rail Loop will be costed by the federal Parliamentary Budget Office after Dan Andrews refused to give an estimate for the project.
Secret police notes released on Andrews’ crash
Secret documents reveal why police failed to breath test Catherine Andrews at the scene of the crash that almost killed a teen cyclist.
Sign Dan could lose Mulgrave seat in shock upset
A snapsot of early voters in Mulgrave shows the Victorian Premier is at risk of losing the seat he has held since 2002.
Fiery exchange over Labor candidate’s fundraiser
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has denied in parliament that he did a fundraiser for a candidate at the Victorian state election, despite a flyer for the event describing it as one.
Code orange called as leaders spar over health system
As Dan Andrews and Matthew Guy went head-to-head over the state’s embattled health system, Ambulance Victoria had to call a code orange.
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