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”.
Lib’s cricket plan for Beaumaris campus
THE Liberals have promised a public private sporting academy partnership for the Beaumaris campus of Sandringham College if they win next month’s state election.
One toilet for 50 girls who love their footy
A FOOTY club with 50 girls has one female toilet because the changerooms are stuck in the ‘70s when the sport was only for men and boys.
Liberal candidates still a mystery in Hume
THE Liberal party is remaining tight-lipped on why no candidates have been endorsed for Hume’s two major electorates less than two months out from the state election.
Cash splash for marginal seat
THE race to the November election has kicked off in earnest, with Labor promising to pump millions of dollars into Albert Park if elected to government.
Independent tip committee proposal
LABOR will set up an independent committee if elected in November to review a new application from Boral to expand its Ravenhall tip.
School funding pledge a ‘wonderful surprise’
TEACHERS at Parktone Primary School have been “cartwheeling down the hallways” after news of a $3.5 million election promise.
Labor promises extra $2m for Sandringham College
THE Labor Party has announced it will chip in an extra $2 million to refurbish Sandringham College’s three campuses — if it wins the election.
Deadly crossing could be made safer
A PEDESTRIAN rail crossing that claimed the life of an elderly man in June will be given a $320,000 safety upgrade — if the Coalition Government is re-elected in November.
Labor pledges $500,000 for sports upgrade
LABOR has promised half a million dollars to upgrade Pascoe Vale South’s Morris Reserve if the party wins the November state election.
Labor promises $500,000 for Olinda Pool
THE community threw its support behind the Olinda Pool last night at a town hall style meeting where a Labor MP promised $500,000 in funding.
Pollies under pressure to show school the money
PARENTS at Yarra Junction Primary School are waiting for an answer on funding from the Liberals as the election clock ticks down.
Safety upgrade for Malvern gets green light
THE State Government has allocated $1.1 million to install lights at a zebra crossing on Tooronga Rd, near Tooronga train station.
Libs yet to name Richmond candidate
EIGHT weeks out from state election the Liberal Party is yet to field a candidate in the seat of Richmond.
Eagles get a kick out of election promise
CRANBOURNE Football Club has secured a $2 million Coalition commitment for a new ground, parking for supporters to watch from their cars, clubrooms and lighting at Casey Fields.
Labor announces support for St Kilda’s disadvantaged
WITH the State Election just eight weeks away, the two major political parties are kicking off their final bidding war for Port Phillip votes.
Coalition urged to match ALP’s $7m Lyndale Secondary pledge
LYNDALE Secondary College’s school council president has challenged the Coalition Government to match Labor’s $7 million pledge.
Labor promises Western Ring Road noise walls if elected
WESTERN Ring Road noise walls will be built to shield Glenroy and Gowanbrae residents if the Labor Party is elected.
Melbourne councillor Stephen Mayne eyes the seat of Albert Park
MELBOURNE city councillor Stephen Mayne has flagged plans to run for the marginal seat of Albert Park in punishment of Labor’s support of the controversial Crown casino deal.
Speak up on Monash transport at forum
THE travelling public get a chance to grill candidates from both major parties at next week’s Monash Metropolitan Transport Forum.
Laverton level crossing to go under Labor
LABOR Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews has promised to remove a notorious Laverton level crossing if elected in November.
East West Link rejigged gets tick
SEE THE PLANS: WEST Parkville and Royal Park will undergo significant changes as part of the East West Link as designs released today show.
Woman in the dark on smart meter political platform
AFTER spending six months in the dark, a Cheltenham woman is now trying to shine the political spotlight on smart meters.
Graley cleared as flyer content gets tick
NARRE Warren South state Labor MP Judith Graley has been cleared of wrongdoing in relation to a flyer produced with money from her electoral allowance.
Tunnel and trains hot topics at forum
THE East West Link and trains dominated discussion at Moreland’s Metropolitan Transport Forum last night.
’Offensive’ leaflet targets election candidate
YAN Yean state Labor MP Danielle Green, the target of an anonymous leaflet distributed in the marginal seat, says dirty tricks will not work in the lead up to the state election.
Sports clubs gain election promise boost
PREMIER Denis Napthine has promised $3.6 million to upgrade the Eltham North Reserve if the Liberals win the November election.
Labor promises rail extension to Mernda
LABOR has announced it will build a rail extension to Mernda in the first term of government if elected in November — a win for Access Denied campaigners.
Minister blasts Labor rail extension plan
PUBLIC Transport Minister Terry Mulder has poured cold water on the Labor Party’s Mernda rail extension announcement.
Election hopeful claims MP title in letter
A STATE Liberal candidate, Sam Ozturk, has jumped the gun, sending residents a letter already listing him as an MP.
Anti-Link political party forms
OPPOSITION to the East West Link has driven a Moonee Valley councillor to spearhead a minor state political party.
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