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”.
Election issue that could give Libs a fighting chance
A new poll reveals that Liberal leader Matthew Guy’s focus on this key election issue may offer him his best hope of winning.
Sign voters are seeing through government spin
A Coalition win come November 26 is an unlikely possibility, but worryingly for Labor, Matthew Guy’s messaging is cutting through.
Liberal Party move that could change the election
Matthew Guy’s Liberal Party will ask Victorians to rank Greens and even far-right or left fringe party candidates ahead of Labor.
The Alfred’s mega $2.4bn makeover plans revealed
The Coalition will make the biggest health pledge of the state election campaign to revamp the “key pillar” of Victoria’s hospital system.
Another code orange alarm for paramedics
Ambulance Victoria has declared a code orange for the second time this week, as the state battles its ongoing health crisis.
$500m added to Victoria’s staggering budget deficit
A budget update has delivered bad news for families battling with the rising cost of living and revealed another budget deficit blowout.
The suburbs being bombarded by Labor, Libs ahead of election
New figures paint a picture of where Labor and the Liberal Party are focusing on in the lead-up to the election and what strategies they are using on key voters.
Greens preference deal revealed ahead of election
The Victorian Greens leader has blasted the “transphobic and homophobic campaigns” of other parties as she announces where her party will direct preferences.
Fireys target ‘very arrogant’ Andrews government
Firefighters will target the “very arrogant” Labor government in its most vulnerable seats, claiming they can generate a swing up to five per cent.
What you must know about the state election
With the Victorian state election fast approaching, here’s a guide on what you need to know ahead of voting.
Dan’s friend knew of $10m Labor poll pledge months ago
A friend of Dan Andrews is alleged to have told members of the Indian community about millions in funding months before it was announced.
Somyurek returns to politics to ‘hold Dan to account’
Rebel ex-Labor MP Adem Somyurek is making a last-minute return to politics, saying he is “the only person” who can hold Dan Andrews to account.
Andrews slams Greens’ ‘curious’ plan to close Vic jails
Dan Andrews has asked “where would prisoners go” as he blasted a Greens’ proposal to shut two prisons to redirect money to prevent crime.
Struggling charities plead for state government help
Victorian charities fear they may have to cut vital services or shut down without urgent state government intervention.
Polls look bleak for big name Liberal hopefuls
He’s their great hope for the future but polling spies say John Pesutto is among the big name Liberals facing an election fight.
Dan set to face 50 challengers in his seat
The Premier is facing a mass challenge in Mulgrave, with one wealthy Melburnian offering to bankroll 50 independent candidates to run against him.
Andrews and Guy to face off in people’s forum
The Premier and Opposition Leader have agreed to debate in front of 100 undecided voters at the Sky News/Herald Sun people’s forum.
Nurses fear ‘bottleneck’ after state election
Nursing groups have raised concerns with Victoria’s two major political parties over election promises that could create a crisis.
Labor plots risky preference deal with Greens
There is turmoil within Labor as the party weighs up a deal with the Greens, which could risk election losses for upper house MPs and crossbenchers.
‘Danmobile’ ambulance stunt backfires
The Liberal Party could find itself in hot water over a vintage ambulance it rolled out on day one of the state election campaign.
Gay conversion laws targeted in election pledge
Victoria’s gay conversion laws would be wound back under a state election promise.
Boost to public servants’ four-day week push
A four-day working week for Victoria’s public servants may be a step closer, with the Greens to stump up $60m in taxpayer funds to get a trial underway.
When Victorians could be allowed to grow weed at home
Reason Party leader Fiona Patten wants to end “the War on Drugs” and allow Victorians to grow weed at home under a radical policy shake up.
‘We’re f***ed’: Union’s brutal election warning
The construction union has stepped up its campaign to get Labor re-elected, telling members “if the Libs get in, we’re f—ed”.
Seven issues that’ll decide your state election vote
From the cost of living woes to our broken health system — these big issues will influence your vote at the polls next month.
Dan’s ‘betrayal’ of fireys sparks powerful campaign
Firefighters are ramping up their war against Dan Andrews before the election after their “reasonable”, “sensible” demands were ignored.
Budget adds fuel to heated rail loop debate
The clash over the most expensive rail project ever planned in Victoria is set to dominate a frantic final month of state election campaigning.
IBAC chief raises fears over Dan’s private office
IBAC chief Robert Redlich has warned the centralisation of power around Daniel Andrews’ private office makes it ripe for “soft corruption”.
Menopause, sex change leave on Vic Greens’ agenda
Public sector workers with menopause symptoms and men getting vasectomies would be among those to get more paid leave under a Greens’ plan.
Public housing operator on brink of collapse
An agency that is propped up with cash from the Andrews government’s Big Housing Build is facing financial ruin.
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