Major change for motorists becomes law
New rules have come in for motorists as they go past tow trucks and roadside crews.
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Three biggest election issues revealed
Voters in some of Victoria’s key battleground seats have shared their biggest concerns for this election. Find out the three most common issues.
Woman punches man in ugly election clash
A white supremacist has crashed a candidates forum in one of the richest electorates in the country, leading to a confrontation with the audience.
Secret Covid emails will enrage Melburnians
An explosive secret email has exposed what really went on behind the scenes when Daniel Andrews locked down millions of Victorians during the pandemic.
Liberal candidate’s shock confession
A Liberal Party candidate who has campaigned on being a renter has now admitted to owning two investment properties.
‘Champion’ former MP dies aged 77
A former MP who worked in politics for more than 30 years has died weeks out from the 2025 election, with tributes describing him as a “champion and inspiration”.
Liberal’s savage response to sign scandal
A Teal MP has been dealt a savage response after her husband was filmed running down the street with her Liberal rival’s campaign sign.
Major school uniform ban for one state
A major policy change for one Aussie state will see a ban on some common uniform items.
Dutton makes huge $6.5b election pledge
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made a huge new $6.5bn infrastructure call, but there’s a catch to the spend.
Teal sign furore erupts on social media
The husband of a federal Teal politician has been filmed pulling down a rival candidate’s poster and the furore is trending on social media.
MPs’ all-nighter for ‘toughest laws in world’
A major state has approved a landmark overhaul as part of a crackdown on crime, with MPs debating well past midnight.
‘However long it takes’: Vow to MPs
One state’s top lawyer says MPs will debate “for however long it takes” to get new, tougher bail laws through.
Dutton’s $35m vow to firebombed synagogue
Peter Dutton has vowed to restore Melbourne’s firebombed Adass synagogue, labelling the move a “symbolic response” to people with “hate in their hearts”.
‘Smash it’: Threat to end CFMEU ‘mafia’
The Coalition has called for a federal police taskforce to investigate allegations of corruption and crime made against the scandal-ridden union.
State’s crackdown vow on ‘dodgy’ auction tactic
One state government is cracking down on an illegal auction act, handing out almost $2m in fines to real-estate agents.
‘Too late’: Bec Judd’s call on bail reform
Outspoken influencer Rebecca Judd has lashed the Victorian government for failing to act earlier as the state vows to bring in the “toughest bail laws” in the country.
‘Infected’: MP’s big call on human rights body
An MP has delivered a sharp attack on Australia’s $43m human rights body, suggesting it should be folded up for failing to defend Jewish Aussies.
State’s huge plan to slash speed limits
Speed limits in residential streets could be slashed to a crawling 30km/h under sweeping new proposals suggested by the state’s infrastructure advisory body.
Update after iconic beach ripped up
The local council has stepped in after “unauthorised” construction began on one of Australia’s most iconic beaches, tearing up native vegetation in the process.
Major win for medicinal cannabis users
A state has passed new cannabis rules meaning drivers will no longer automatically lose their license if they fail a mobile drug test.
‘Bloodbath’: Aussie state goes full DOGE
A state government has been smashed for “pretending to care” as whispers over a plan to cut thousands of jobs spread like wildfire.
‘Bulls–t’: Residents erupt at councillors
Police were called to a local council meeting after hundreds of angry ratepayers heckled councillors following a tense debate.
Neo-Nazis pump iron at popular beach
Neo-Nazis and their supporters have worked out together with a white supremacist flag in an electorate with one of Australia’s biggest Jewish populations.
‘Humbling’ lessons for Albo in election hit
The prime minister could be booted from government at the upcoming election if Labor’s disastrous showing at the Werribee by-election is repeated.
Call for alcohol delivery curfew
Following the death of a 30-year-old from alcohol poisoning, a coroner is calling for curfews for booze home delivery.
‘Nothing for granted’: Labor reacts to Vic votes
Federal Labor is taking “nothing for granted” after their Victorian state level colleagues took a hit in by-elections over the weekend.
‘Critical’: Warning to Albo after Victoria votes
A former political strategist has warned Labor MPs in formerly safe seats should be preparing for “retirement” after the Victorian by-elections.
Razor thin margin in by-election battle
Early results in Victoria’s double by-elections indicate a neck-and-neck race to decide who wins each seat.
Fears as ankle monitoring company goes bust
An urgent review has commenced after a private firm that offers GPS tracking services for offenders on bail went bust, leaving authorities scrambling to locate the alleged offenders on bail.
112m turbine collapses on wind farm
A 112m wind turbine has collapsed after severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc in one state, prompting this call.
‘Unsettling’: Dutton’s call on ‘terror’ caravan
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called for an independent assessment of a communications breakdown involving the PM over a failed Sydney terror plot.
Popular festivals to roll out pill testing
Several popular Aussie music festivals – including one where a person died and another where multiple overdoses occurred – will both have pill testing in place.
16 charged as ‘Neo-Nazis’ crash protest
A man has been charged with displaying a Nazi symbol as alleged neo-Nazis gathered just a few blocks from an anti-Australia Day rally in Adelaide.
‘Deserve more’: Protesters’ distressing stunt
Animal activists have left dead piglets on the steps of a state government building in an effort to seek immediate change to pig welfare.
State’s push for fuel price cap
One Aussie state is pushing for a major shakeup to pricing at the bowser – including 24-hour caps on fuel prices and mandatory reporting from retailers.
Frustrated cops’ unique way to crash presser
Police in one state have pulled out all stops to crash a press conference and highlight their plight as a pay dispute intensifies.
‘The truth’: Inside plan to wipe out Teals
A Liberal senator says the Coalition will seek to capitalise on “buyer’s remorse” to beat the Teals at this year’s federal election.
Dutton ally dodges key nuclear question
Asked if he would support Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal, a new Liberal leader shifted his attention elsewhere.
Dutton outlines plans as election looms
Peter Dutton has made a major election pitch to voters, staking the Coalition’s return to government on housing, migration and economy.
‘Not acceptable’: Major event axing slammed
The cancellation of an international sporting event has sent ‘unnecessary alarm’ through one of Australia’s most maligned communities, a minister says.
‘Clinging’: Dutton’s brutal call on elections
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has compared the PM’s proposal for longer terms for government to the Voice referendum, appearing to backflip on previous comments.
New blow for dumped Liberal leader
Former Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has been left out of the newly announced shadow cabinet by the man who rolled him from the top job.
Major event axed over anti-Israel concerns
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of an Israeli team.
‘Clear the deck’: Wild call on Australia Day
Controversy continues to dog the contested date of Australia Day, and two Aussie historians say there’s only one real solution.
‘Respect my wife’: Ugly Dutton storm erupts
A nasty row has erupted over a picture of Peter Dutton and his wife — forcing the PM to step in and the opposition leader to hit back.
Pill testing rolled out in Victorian first
Victoria’s pill testing laws are receiving their first road test at the four-day Beyond the Valley Festival.
MP ‘shell shocked’ by political scandal twist
A Victorian Liberal MP says she is “shell shocked” after a major development in a long-running scandal plaguing the state’s opposition party.
Shock call sparks leadership challenge
A surprise phone call on Boxing Day has paved the way for a showdown over the Liberal Party leadership in one Australian state.
Opposition leader’s last-ditch move as coup looms
Negotiations on what the Liberals’ new shadow cabinet could look like have broken down as opposition leader John Pesutto makes an 11th-hour manoeuvre.
Update after neo-Nazi protest in Melbourne
The update comes after a group fully covered in black clothing held up anti-Semitic signs on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House.
‘Conviction’: Long-serving MP farewelled
Mourners are gathering to say their final goodbyes to former Liberal MP Kevin Andrews, who died at the age of 69 following a year-long battle with cancer.
Opposition Leader faces leadership spill
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto is set to face a leadership challenge this Friday.
Council slammed for Australia Day move
A council has been accused of “bribery” for offering a one-off payment to staff who agree to sign an agreement that could see big changes to Australia Day.
Exiled MP booted from party room
An MP who won a defamation suit against her former party leader has had attempts to rejoin the party squashed by the same leader she defeated in court.
Major backflip on defamed MP’s job
Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto has backtracked after stating exiled MP Moira Deeming won’t get a second chance in his party room.
Nazis ran off after ‘disgusting’ sign: cops
A group of 20 masked men “ran away” after they were confronted holding an anti-Semitic sign by the community and police.
Latham calls for details of MP’s sex life
A lawyer for controversial MP Mark Latham has called for an openly gay Sydney MP to reveal details of his sex life after a crushing defamation loss.
‘Rotten culture’: Big move against crooks
An Australian state will overhaul its labour hire practices in an effort to stamp out crime and the “rotten culture” in the construction industry.
Shock find on state’s voluntary dying scheme
A coroner has made an extraordinary intervention in one state’s voluntary assisted dying scheme after finding eight people took their own lives when they were refused access to the regime.
State’s astonishing move after protest chaos
Masks, balaclavas, ropes, chains, locks and even glue would all be banned from public demonstrations in one state as part of an astonishing crackdown.
’Tried my best’: Treasurer calls it quits
A state treasurer has announced his resignation days after revealing a dire budget update, stepping down from his role after 25 years in politics.
JK Rowling throws support behind Aussie
One Australian woman’s defamation win in court this week has gone viral, with Harry Potter author JK Rowling praising the victory to her 14.2m followers.
Vic Liberal leader’s vow after $300k loss
Victoria’s opposition leader John Pesutto has denied there is any challenge to his leadership after a scathing defamation judgment in favour of ousted MP Moira Deeming.
Council backs down after Aus Day backlash
A large regional council is reconsidering a decision to not celebrate Australia Day on January 26, after further consultation with the community.
Albo’s synagogue vow before chaotic scenes
The Prime Minister has visited the Melbourne synagogue firebombed in an “evil crime” authorities are investigating as a likely terrorist attack.
State’s huge move on NYE festival
A major New Year’s music festival will be the first event in one state to offer pill testing, after 46 overdose deaths statewide in 2022.
Huge update in Woolies strike drama
Supermarket giant Woolworths has delivered a huge update in the ongoing strike drama that left customers facing empty shelves.
PM visits synagogue in closed-off meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met privately with Jewish members at a Perth synagogue one day after the firebombing of Adass Israel.
‘PM, how did you let it get to this?’
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Indigenous trailblazer Nova Peris have posed a brutal question to the prime minister after Friday’s synagogue attack.
Multicultural makeover for iconic Aussie event
An iconic sporting event will look and feel like the true modern Australia, with festivities receiving investment from one state government.
‘Contempt’: Katter unleashes on new bank fee
Maverick MP Bob Katter has joined the chorus of criticism against CommBank for imposing a $3 fee to withdraw cash from some accounts.
‘Stay home’: Covid hits ahead of Christmas
Aussies are facing a sharp rise in Covid infections just ahead of Christmas, leading to a warning from health authorities.
‘Deserved better’: MP’s fury at man’s release
A federal politician has expressed outrage after the man accused of helping hide Isla Bell’s body was released into the community.
State’s massive $280m cost-of-living move
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies are due to share in $280m worth of cost-of-living relief, including hundreds of dollars being allocated for each schoolchild.
State’s crackdown on ‘dodgy’ builders
One Aussie state has made a huge move to crack down on unregistered tradies ripping off homeowners – urging people to “dob” them into an anonymous tip off line.
Response to letter will terrify Aussies
A premier who insists her state leads Australia in preventing domestic violence has “ignored” the desperate plea of one victim who’s at breaking point.
State with highest unemployment rate again
One state has for the seventh consecutive month recorded the country’s highest unemployment rate, as the likelihood of a rate cut this year fades.
State on edge as cops walk off the job
Hundreds of furious police officers have walked off the job in an escalating pay dispute, warning the strike could roll on into the future.
AFL great fails in tilt for Lord Mayor
An AFL legend who played nearly 300 games with Carlton has just failed in his bid to be Lord Mayor of one of Australia’s biggest cities.
Dark sign in one state’s housing stress
A key housing indicator suggests more and more Australians in one big state are falling into dire financial stress.
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