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”.
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.
Libs to fast-track public transport promise
The Victorian opposition says it will roll out its $2 public transport pledge sooner if Matthew Guy is elected.
Guy manages to disarm Andrews with a smile
Daniel Andrews may be a seasoned political brawler, but Matt Guy more than held his own in the only debate of the state election campaign.
Controversial Libs candidate says she’s ‘no agent of church’
Liberal candidate Renee Heath has denied supporting extreme church practices and still hopes to work with Matthew Guy despite his promise to boot her.
‘Bulls**t artist’: Hinch slams election fixer’s leaked tape
Australia’s corporate watchdog has been called in after Glenn Druery was caught on tape boasting about selling bank shares using insider knowledge.
Candidate facing rape charge dies days before election
A Nationals candidate, who unexpectedly died five days before the state election, was facing charges for rape and sexual assault.
‘Very complex’: Dan defends candidate’s Indigenous claim
Daniel Andrews has defended a Labor candidate’s decision to identify as an Indigenous Australian, despite her own family rejecting her ancestry claims.
Fireys urge voters to ditch Labor and vote Greens
UFU boss Peter Marshall said the firefighters’ messaging could “seriously undermine” the Andrews government’s hopes for victory.
Guy’s first major moves if he wins
Liberal leader Matthew Guy is increasingly confident he will oust Dan Andrews, revealing his first priorities if he wins the election.
New photos show massive delays in West Gate Tunnel project
The project was scheduled to open before the state election, but new aerial photos show how the West Gate Tunnel project is far from completion. SEE THE PICS.
Liberal MP putting her $1400 foot forward
Spring St fashionista Louise Staley has hit back at criticism that she wore expensive Louboutin sneakers while on the campaign trail.
Libs’ issues deeper than women, Kennett ghost
The Victorian Liberal Party has won just one election in the past 23 years and been through seven leadership changes. So, what are its problems?
Dan Andrews takes a hit as brand becomes toxic
The Premier is battling an unprecedented image problem one week out from the state election, party polling shows.
Billionaires and property barons behind Dan’s rise
A small circle of Melbourne businessmen “have the ear” of the Premier after years spent forging alliances over fine wine, scotch and golf.
The key seats Labor is ‘really nervous’ about losing
Election fixer Glenn Druery dishes the dirt on the seats Labor insiders fear they’ll lose in the party’s heartland. See the list.
Who really holds the power in Dan’s inner circle
A handful of unelected advisers in Dan Andrews’ private office have “more power than ministers”, giving him unprecedented control in the party.
Dan’s chief of staff met with election fixer
Daniel Andrews’ chief of staff has had direct contact with the election fixer who was caught boasting about rorting Victoria’s elections.
Election fixer’s secret plan to dupe Clive Palmer
After previously working with Clive Palmer, election fixer Glenn Druery had a secret plan to derail the UAP at Victoria’s upcoming poll.
Shock footage reveals ‘unsafe’ Sunshine school
Footage shows the dire state of an “unsafe” Sunshine school, with students pleading for the caved-in roof and black mould to be fixed.
Plot to install a CFMEU member in parliament
Election fixer Glenn Druery says he did a deal with the CFMEU over lunch to get a member of the militant union into Spring St.
Premier under fire for jacket stunt
By turning himself into a walking billboard for his plans to revive the State Electricity Commission, Dan Andrews has found himself in hot water.
Libs unveil plan for ‘Victorian Made’ branding
Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has pledged to boost local manufacturing with “Victorian Made” branding and logos.
Greens’ demands revealed for deal with Labor
Dan Andrews has repeatedly ruled out making deals with the Greens but the minor party says it stands ready to work with a Labor minority.
The bitter battle for Dan’s seat in Mulgrave
The Premier is facing a battle for his own seat with a Kim Jong-un impersonator, a duck and the man at the centre of “slug gate”.
Dan’s secret statement in ditching North Face jacket
Dan Andrews has thrown out his wardrobe staple jacket and replaced it with one that’s shamelessly spruiking a key policy.
Big issues swaying voters ahead of state election
Voters have revealed the key issues influencing their decision as they prepare to head to the polls later this month.
Voters left in the dark on corruption findings
With polls open and four corruption investigations on foot involving Dan Andrews and his government, many Victorians don’t really know what they’re voting for.
Dan’s ‘mischievous’ gas plan lashed
The state’s largest supplier of gas heaters has accused the state government of running a “scare campaign” over the future of gas.
Defiant Dan staring down possible minority government
Pollsters say Labor’s vote is showing signs of decline, but the Premier insists he won’t be making deals with the Greens or independents to form a minority government.
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