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”.
Pollies hold back after warning on police numbers
THE police union is warning of an officer shortfall in Manningham but neither the State Government or Opposition is committing to a boost in numbers.
Call to grill candidates on transport
ACCESS Denied campaigners are calling on the community to attend a public forum to grill state election candidates on how they will tackle transport issues.
Strathmore students could be back in the zone
PARENTS have welcomed the news that Labor will reinstate the Strathmore Secondary College school zone if it wins office.
Vandals smear dog poo on election hopeful’s car
VANDALS are targeting Eltham state Liberal election candidate and Banyule councillor Steven Briffa’s car, even smearing dog poo on the tow ball.
Leader campaign reaps rich rewards for Cranbourne Secondary College
CRANBOURNE Secondary College arts, science and technology students are celebrating the news their school is about to get an extensive refit after both major parties committed to them.
Labor promises to remove third Mitcham level crossing
LABOR’S pre-election pledge to remove level crossings across Melbourne now extends to Heatherdale Rd, Mitcham.‘
Labor promises to remove another crossing of ‘chaos’
TRANSPORT is emerging as a key issue in Bentleigh, with Labor announcing the planned removal of another level crossing, this time at Centre Rd.
Student enters state election race
GEORGINA Oxley is proving young people do have a political voice, as she stands for Mordialloc in the upcoming state election.
$100,000 bill if councillors win state seats
YARRA Ranges ratepayers will pay at least $100,000 for two by-elections if two councillors running as candidates in the state election are successful.
Better basketball and netball facilities needed
RESIDENTS are calling for better sporting facilities in Frankston, as they back the council’s state election advocacy campaign.
‘Transport on the peninsula a disgrace’
PUBLIC transport on the peninsula is a disgrace and makes life tough for the elderly, says Frankston independent candidate Mervyn Vogt.
Extra station gate pledged for Prahran
PRAHRAN train station will receive a second entrance and two extra ticket readers if Labor wins the November state election.
School crowding ‘a vote decider’ for the seat of Albert Park
PORT Phillip parents have voiced anger and frustration over years of inaction on the need for more public schools.
Lobbying intensifies for gymnastics centre upgrade
WAVERLEY Gymnastics Club is using the lead-up to the state election as leverage to extract funding promises from politicians for a building upgrade.
Hawthorn candidate joins hustings
LIBERAL candidate John Pesutto — about to stand for the safe seat of Hawthorn — says there is no such thing as an easy election win.
Transport cemented as key election issue
TRANSPORT has cemented itself as the key state election issue in Yarra after an at-times fiery public forum this week.
Labor pledges $5m for bus interchange upgrade
THE bus interchange at Huntingdale Railway Station used by thousands of university students a day will get a $5m upgrade if Labor is elected in November.
Valuation of community market land stays secret
THE value of the land occupied by the Oakleigh Rotary Sunday market won’t be revealed until after community consultation on the site’s future.
Mayor’s anger at MP ‘endorsement’
AN INNER-CITY mayor will order a Liberal MP to remove an endorsement off his campaign website because he didn’t give permission for it to be used.
Labor will go back to the drawing board on Fishermans Bend
ALBERT Park Labor MP Martin Foley has vowed to tear up the Fishermans Bend strategic plan if his party wins the election.
Rivals jockey for Hawthorn poll position
UPDATE: WOOLDRIDGE a non-starter as replacement for Baillieu in safe state Liberal seat of Hawthorn.
Labor promises new ICU at Angliss Hospital
THE State Opposition has announced a $20m plan to build a 12-bed intensive care unit at Angliss Hospital if it wins the November election.
Many questions on land after promise to preserve it
SOME have welcomed the State Government’s promise to preserve Healesville Freeway Reserve but other are questioning whether it goes far enough
Interchange to get moving, Labor promises
LABOR has pledged to create an advisory group to discuss the future of the Box Hill Transport Interchange if it wins the State Election.
State election hopefuls pressured on transport
EAST West Link was on the nose at Moonee Valley’s Metropolitan Transport Forum last night, when a crowd of about 150 pressured state election hopefuls.
Frankston deserves better: councillors
FRANKSTON Council has launched a campaign to voice concerns for the region and to win vital funding for the municipality.
Hated Glen Iris crossing on its way out
THE removal of Melbourne’s most hated level crossing — at Burke Rd and Wills St — has been brought forward a year.
Labor pledges to restore route 303 bus service
THE bus timetabling changes that have infuriated commuters have become an election issue, with Labor pledging to restore route 303.
Candidates head-to-head at transport forum
LIBERAL MP Clem Newton-Brown asked attendees at last night’s Stonnington Metropolitan Transport Forum to judge the Coalition Government “on our record” on public transport.
Bentleigh MP defends forum no-show
BENTLEIGH state Liberal MP Elizabeth Miller has been accused of hiding from the public after refusing to attend a pre-election candidates forum.
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