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”.
No Labor moves to court key area
LABOR drops the ball with Stonnington left out of an ALP promise to build 64 netball courts in inner-Melbourne.
Greens picked to falter in state election
THE Greens won’t pinch the state seat of Brunswick and even a “broken mobile phone” would win Pascoe Vale for Labor, says a politics expert.
Line of broken promises for Frankston transport hub
FRANKSTON’S transport hub is still waiting for an overhaul — 39 years after the first detailed promise.
Politicians slammed for inaction on key issues
ADVOCATES for a revamped Frankston Train Station precinct held a low key protest today to mark the 40th year of inaction on the issue.
Labor announces truck curfew on Rosanna Road
A TRUCK curfew will be imposed along Rosanna Rd if Labor wins this month’s State Election.
Pamphlet accuses Smith of being ‘Minister for Extinction’
WARRANDYTE MP Ryan Smith’s environmental record has been called into question by a pamphlet accusing him of being “Minister for Extinction”.
$15m Coalition education splurge in Boroondara
COALITION promises $15 million to Camberwell and Kew schools as an election sweetener.
Mill Park voters to face state election candidates
MILL Park voters have the chance to face their state election candidates at a meet and greet session this weekend.
Liberals promise to plug school’s drainage problems
DRAINAGE problems that have plagued Rangeview Primary School in Mitcham will be fixed if the Coalition is elected to another term.
Anger over Rowville rail delays spills on to roads
A KNOX advocacy group is pushing for extra road lanes and buses to improve public transport connections to the poorly serviced suburb.
Parents welcome pledge for new school
PARENTS in Melton’s east are celebrating news a government senior school campus could be headed their way.
Labor promises 11 new schools
TREASURER Michael O’Brien has slammed Labor’s pledge to build 11 new schools in Victoria.
Napthine pledges Thompsons Rd upgrade
A NOTORIOUS traffic hotspot in Melbourne’s south east will be upgraded no matter which party wins the November poll.
Win for Frankston boating projects
FRANKSTON has scored $75,000 for recreational boating projects.
Libs promise more commuter parking
AN EXTRA 110 parking spaces will be built on the western side of Ferntree Gully railway station under a Liberal pre-election promise.
Parties splash cash to win votes
THE Greens have blasted Liberal’s and Labor’s campaign tactics as they fight for Mordialloc’s marginal seat in the lead-up to the state election.
McKinnon Rd the next level crossing to go
LABOR has promised to remove the McKinnon Rd level crossing if it takes power after the November state election.
Jobs and transport key issues for peninsula
JOBS and transport have been cited as the key issues for the six candidates across the seats of Mornington, Hastings and Nepean.
Both sides on board for crossing
A PEDESTRIAN crossing for Milleara Rd looks certain to proceed after both the Liberal and Labor parties committed to the project if elected.
Heavy duty transport options
GETTING trucks off suburban streets is shaping to be a key issue at the polls for Footscray electorate voters at the November 29 state election.
Whittlesea respite care looms as hot election topic
A WHITTLESEA disability advocate says the issue of respite care for people with disabilities may decide who wins the state’s most marginal seat this election.
Men’s Shed promised cash boost for expansion
GREENSBOROUGH Men’s Shed will be able to cater for growing numbers under a cash boost if the Liberal Government is elected.
Independent candidate ramps up traffic issue
INDEPENDENT candidate Thomas Di Palma will make the need for O’Herns Rd-Hume Freeway access ramps the linchpin of his election campaign
Labor calls for review of land acquisition overlays on Punt Rd
LAND acquisition overlays that have applied to 140 Punt Rd properties for the past 50 years will be reviewed by an independent panel if Labor wins the state election.
Greens back basketball courts for Collingwood
A NEW three-court indoor sports centre would be built at Collingwood College — for club and community use — under a $10-12 million plan from the Collingwood Basketball Association.
Greens drink container deposit scheme rejection
VICTORIANS would receive cash for every drink container they recycle under a proposal from the Greens but the Coalition and the ALP say a national approach is needed.
Labor pledges $1.9m to upgrade two CFA stations
LABOR has promised $1.9 million to upgrade Plenty and Wattle Glen’s CFA stations if it wins the November election.
Labor will ‘rigorously scrutinise’ golf club plans
THE Labor party has weighed into the row over the future of Dingley’s Kingswood Golf Course, promising to probe any future plans for the site.
Libs neglect northern suburbs, says MP
AN MP from Melbourne’s northern suburbs has called on federal Treasurer Joe Hockey to visit the area amid unemployment rates of up to 26 per cent.
$5m pledge for school performing arts centre
BOX Hill High School is set to receive $5 million for a new performing arts centre and other upgrades if the Coalition Government is re-elected in November.
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