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”.
Why Dan hasn’t read damning Covid report
Daniel Andrews has taken a subtle swipe at a “bunch of academics” whose review revealed shocking mistakes in the pandemic response.
Andrews tells The Alfred to ‘wait and see’ on funding
Dan Andrews has deflected questions on funding The Alfred while splitting hairs with the doctor who saved his life over calls for an upgrade.
Libs to wind back controversial religious discrimination law
Matthew Guy says if he wins the state election he will change a “discriminatory” law that forces religious schools to hire staff they don’t want.
Teal strategist quits ahead of state election
The teal movement has lost one of its key figures in Melbourne after a major disagreement just weeks out from the election.
Bullying claims against Dan’s office not taken seriously: MP
A former Labor MP says WorkSafe’s failure to properly probe bullying claims against Dan Andrews’ office raises issues of “political meddling”.
Massive taxpayer-funded salary for ‘social inclusion’ recruit
The Andrews government is offering up to $170,000 per year for someone to manage the Suburban Rail Loop’s “social procurement and inclusion targets”.
RATs and rate rises reshape Victoria’s economy
The Andrews government’s latest budget report reveals lower spending on Covid tests has helped the bottom line but there are grave fears about soaring interest rates.
Dan drops hint on tax plan ahead of election
The opposition has criticised Daniel Andrews’ “weasel words” after the Premier was quizzed on tax policies.
Party insiders worried Dan’s move will cost key seats
Feuding within Labor has sparked uproar among some party strategists, with sources saying fears are growing over a string of seats.
Labor MP calls out ‘racist’ and ‘sexist’ graffiti
Northcote MP Kat Theophanous has described vandalism of her election billboards as “beyond despicable” and “a direct attack on our democracy”.
Rogue Frankston MP returns to lead political party
Former Liberal MP Geoff Shaw is making a political comeback because he is “fed up with Dan Andrews”.
Shock resignation threatens to derail Libs’ election campaign
A key figure in the Victorian Liberal Party has sensationally resigned, claiming party leadership turned a blind eye to alleged criminal behaviour.
Savage move that could derail Dan’s campaign
The Andrews government is putting lives at risk, ignoring key issues and “trashing” laws, according to a campaign orchestrated by a former friend.
Bold plan to legalise cannabis in Victoria
An audacious new policy has been announced that would allow adults in Victoria to legally buy and smoke cannabis.
Cancer can’t keep Patten from campaign trail
Fiona Patten isn’t walking away from politics just yet— instead she’s found a way to help others after her cancer scare.
Hit, spat on, threatened: Hospital attacks double
Assaults on Victoria’s hospital staff have doubled in just three years, with new calls for urgent action to protect them.
Guy backs PSO hospital plan despite fears of ‘bullets flying’
Matthew Guy is holding firm on his plan to station PSOs at major hospitals, despite Australia’s peak body for emergency medicine flagging safety fears.
Massive blow to Dan’s re-election campaign
A movement led by a former union friend of Daniel Andrews has landed a devastating blow on his party’s re-election campaign.
The worst video of the 2022 state election
We’re calling it early but this TikTok is the worst video of this year’s state election – and the writs haven’t even been issued yet.
Guy adamant Libs’ campaign is on track
Opposition Leader Matthew Guy says the Liberal Party is “here to win” despite shedding a string of staff in a bloodletting ahead of November’s poll.
Dan’s election calls under fire from Labor candidate
Labor’s candidate for Richmond has not held back on her opinions of some of Daniel Andrews’ key election issues.
Guy’s election pitch to tackle Labor’s debt
Opposition leader Matthew Guy is promising no new taxes or cuts to help control to balance the sheet but is instead pledging to end “wasteful spending”.
Labor MP denies plans for four-day work week
An Andrews government minister says there are no plans to change the Victorian working week after a draft plan was emailed to members.
The party tipped to gain from Andrews backlash
Labor sources say multiple seats are in jeopardy, with many angry voters expected to turn to a party that has just been officially registered.
Labor gift card poll ‘scam’ triggers probe
Labor is being looked at over an advertising ploy offering $5 gift cards to fill out a survey spruiking Daniel Andrews.
Corruption fears over state election donations
Victorian political parties are on notice as new political laws aimed at increasing transparency are put to the test.
Fury at state government’s 12 Apostles plan
A deal to compulsorily acquire land opposite the famous tourist attraction has been slammed as “Daniel Andrews wanting another photo in a hard hat”.
Anger at Andrews govt’s injecting room ‘excuses’
The Andrews government is under fire from city traders for further delaying a controversial report on the CBD injecting room.
Dan’s rail loop doesn’t stack up, report shows
The Andrews government’s Suburban Rail Loop has been savaged as overhyped and overpriced by the state’s official auditor.
Melbourne Airport whacks rail plans
Airport chiefs were blindsided by the state government’s elevated station plan, saying they hadn’t agreed to it.
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