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”.
Cash splash for Frankston transit precinct
THE cash splash for the crucial seat of Frankston has finally begun with both major parties throwing money at the troubled Frankston transit precinct.
Banyule Mayor nominates in state election
BANYULE Mayor Craig Langdon has nominated as an independent in this month’s state election, taking on former protege and Labor MP Anthony Carbines.
Major party candidates fail to show at public forum
THE behaviour of Labor and Liberal’s Pascoe Vale candidates is being called into question in the lead up to the state election.
Labor pledges $1.5m to Catholic primary school
ST MARTIN of Tours Primary School art teacher Yvonne Torrico won’t have to push her supply trolley to each classroom if the Labor Party wins the election.
Review will focus on planning
LABOR will review residential zones if it wins the state election, but has stopped short of rubberstamping Moonee Valley Council’s plan to restrict development.
Bypass construction could begin in 2016
THE $200 million first stage of the Mordialloc Bypass will be constructed if the Coalition is re-elected later this month.
Libs promise $8.2 million for Elwood College
ELWOOD College parents can breathe a sigh of relief: a multi-million dollar revamp of the school’s ageing campus now has bipartisan support.
Minister slams ALP police plan for watch houses
USING private security to manage police station cell prisoners worked earlier this year but the Coalition says it is no long-term solution.
Tex Perkins nominates for Albert Park
ST KILDA rock star Tex Perkins has made his nomination for the seat of Albert Park official, putting the major parties on notice ahead of the November 29 election.
Sports pavilion centre of battle for votes
A PROMISE of $500,000 to upgrade the pavilion at Scammell Reserve puts the spotlight on Monash Council to come to the party.
Gymnastics club promised $2m for redevelopment
THE 1500 members and 500 on the waiting list at Waverley Gymnastics Centre have two million reasons to vote Liberal at the state election.
Labor candidate’s tram push derailed at last minute
THE Labor candidate for Bulleen’s push for a tram to Doncaster Hill has veered off track after he ditched a photo opportunity at the last minute.
Swastikas used to deface candidate’s signs
SWASTIKAS, four-letter words and more have been used to deface a state election candidate’s signs and attack the right to free speech.
Mentone level crossing could go
LABOR has pledged to remove Mentone’s most infuriating intersection, the Balcombe Rd level crossing, if it forms government.
New women’s and children’s hospital for the west
LABOR has announced it will spend $200 million building the Western Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Sunshine if elected.
Cash splash on marginal Carrum seat
MORE than half a billion dollars has been promised or spent in the seat of Carrum by the Liberals and Labor in the state election campaign so far.
New CFA station promised for Scoresby
THE 60 brigade members of Scoresby CFA have been promised a new $2.5m station if the Coalition is re-elected into office.
No cash for Albert Park: Libs
EDUCATION Minister Martin Dixon’s pre-election gravy train fails to stop in Albert Park.
Cash pledge for Darebin netball
NETBALL players are set to benefit with Labor and Greens pledging to put their weight behind more facilities.
Cleary to run for Upper House
FORMER Federal MP and social justice campaigner Phil Cleary will run for the Northern Metropolitan Region Upper House seat in this month’s state election.
Speak Up campaign takes off
THE Speak Up for Frankston advocacy campaign has reached a staggering 35,000 people via social media.
Liberals to build Whittlesea respite centre if elected
THE Liberal Party will build a respite centre in the city of Whittlesea if it wins the state election.
Truck ramp plans in doubt
A LABOR pledge to build the West Gate truck ramps by 2018 is in doubt, with environmental experts warning the site could take years to decontaminate.
Pledge for boost to medical protection covering fireys
A CAMPAIGN involving hundreds of firefighters, including local CFA volunteers, has led to the promise of a better deal for medical protection.
East West works crackdown
LEAD developer for the controversial East West Link has been put on notice to comply with new strict State Government construction industry guidelines.
Extra bus services become key priority for MP
ROWVILLE Rail may be off politicians’ radars this election but Scoresby MP Kim Wells has moved on to the next best thing, improving buses.
Netball plan courts criticism
LABOR’S promise to build more than 60 new netball courts in the inner north gets a once over by Greens and Liberals.
Northern Hospital to enjoy $98m boost under Liberal pledge
THE Northern Hospital will receive a $98 million cash injection if the Liberal Party win the state election.
Net fishing bans if Libs re-elected
HOBSONS Bay anglers have welcomed the Government’s promise it will end commercial fishing in Port Phillip Bay if re-elected.
No cash for Yarra Junction Primary School classrooms
YARRA Junction Primary School is feeling like the poor cousin in this election campaign as parents, students and teachers wait for a funding promise.
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