‘The hardest days’: new plea to Victorians
Dan Andrews has opened up and given a raw message about the difficulty of leading Victoria during this unprecedented time.
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Photo exposes our biggest shame
A confronting picture taken this week typifies a problem that puts the whole nation to shame. Those on the inside say it’s “sad and shocking”.
PM and Andrews in text message debacle
A bitter blame game has erupted between the Federal and State governments over Victoria’s outbreak, with officials labelling it a “sh*tshow.”
Residents ‘dying from neglect, not virus’
An emotional relative has spoken of how his mother-in-law went 10 days without a shower and basic care inside a virus-stricken nursing home.
‘Ridiculous’ border change angers locals
Hundreds of border residents have been put out of work, forced to change doctors and generally left in limbo after restrictions were tightened.
Premier’s serve to checkpoint jumper
Daniel Andrews has issued a message to the conspiracy theorist who said she “regrets nothing” after she breached a COVID-19 police roadblock in Victoria.
Abattoir bungled outbreak, worker claims
A Melbourne abattoir is under fire over claims it waited a week to make testing mandatory after its first positive case of coronavirus was found.
‘Won’t’: Anti-maskers’ act of defiance
Crusaders against Melbourne’s new mandatory mask rules have made their displeasure known in a very public way.
Andrews under pressure as cases rise
Skyrocketing cases, a growing death toll and a collapse in voter support – Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is under huge pressure.
‘Every case’ could be linked to hotel bungle
A $3 million inquiry launched today will examine the possibility that every coronavirus case in Victoria is linked to the bungled hotel quarantine program.
‘Get a bit of perspective’: PM
Scott Morrison has asked Australians to “get a bit of perspective” when it comes to ongoing lockdowns, noting even in an outbreak, Australia is doing better than Florida.
‘Straightforward’ question Premier dodged
Premier Daniel Andrews refused to answer a “straightforward question” at this morning’s press conference twice. The answer is coming soon.
$534m boost for Victorian businesses
Struggling Victorian businesses entering a second round of lockdown restrictions have been given a $534 million boost by the State Government.
‘Serious failings’: Calls for towers inquiry
There are calls for an inquiry into the Victorian Government’s management of its hard lockdown in the Melbourne’s housing commission towers.
Health department’s bizarre tower tweets
The Victorian Department of Health has issued a bizarre set of tweets begging for help communicating with residents in locked-down public towers.
3000 tested in ‘prison-like detention’
Coronavirus testing for 3000 residents locked down in nine public housing towers has finally finished. So what will be the Government’s next move?
‘Resign’: Pressure mounts on Andrews
Daniel Andrews blamed the “complacency” of Melburnians for the second wave of COVID-19. Many say it’s his fault – and he should quit.
‘Worse than prison’: Inside tower ‘mayhem’
A resident inside one of the locked-down towers says conditions are “worse than prison”, and he can’t get medication for his sick mother.
Calls to defer Victorian council elections
Mayors and councillors across the Melbourne’s locked-down municipalities want council elections deferred, saying it would be “impossible” to run campaigns.
Melbourne plunges back into lockdown
After massive spikes in daily coronavirus infections, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a six-week Melbourne-wide lockdown.
Who is eligible for border permit
From midnight on Tuesday, only those with a permit will be able to cross the border between Victoria and NSW. Are you eligible?
Army called in to police Vic-NSW border
The border between NSW and Victoria will close from Tuesday night, with the army asked to help guard the 55 points of entry between the states.
Virus ‘detention’ document slammed
A five-page booklet with “detention directions” is the only information residents stranded in nine public housing towers have received, according to a Victorian MP.
Thousands raised for trapped Victorians
More than $110,000 has been raised in hours to help support locked down Victorians after they were told they could no longer leave their homes.
How suburb lockdowns are decided
More suburb lockdowns loom for Melbourne as the Victorian Government spends the weekend analysing crucial virus data.
‘Heads must roll’: Minister under fire
The Victorian Government is facing the heat over its “botched” quarantine hotels program with calls for the Health Minister to be sacked.
Victoria cases rise as suburbs lock down
Coronavirus cases in Victoria continue to soar as police patrol Melbourne’s hot spots.
Unions in legal fight against Labor Party
Solicitors representing some of the state’s biggest unions are preparing to launch legal action against the ALP’s federal intervention into the Victorian branch-stacking scandal, saying the move is “undemocratic”.
Sacked minister’s threat to enemies
Former Victorian Labor minister Adem Somyurek has finally spoken out, threatening legal action against the people who brought him down.
Albo’s mystery catch-up with disgraced MP
When secret tapes engulfed the career of Adem Somyurek, Labor leader Anthony Albanese declared he “barely met the bloke”. That’s not the case.
‘I’ll build a wall’: Border war escalates
The South Australia Premier has escalated the border war with Victoria, suggesting he’ll build a wall and send their neighbours the bill.
Albo won’t demote under-fire MP
Anthony Albanese has called text messages from under-fire Labor MP Anthony Byrne “unacceptable”, but has refused to demote him.
‘Ridiculous’: Dan slams name change
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has slammed a call to change the state’s name over its links to the country’s colonial past, calling the idea “ridiculous”.
‘Want his head cut off’: Texts leaked
Text messages leaked by sacked Labor MP Adem Somyurek have revealed the dark goings on in the Victorian Labor party.
Ex-pollie’s bombshell Labor revelations
A former senior Victorian Labor figure has revealed in a stark interview the numerous problems within the party and why nothing has changed.
Mystery man in ALP scandal resurfaces
The Labor MP whose office was the scene of an elaborate TV surveillance operation has come out of the woodwork with a cryptic statement.
SA’s spectacular comeback to border sledge
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews insulted South Australians this morning. Their own Premier Steven Marshall has hit back in spectacular fashion.
Push to rename state: ‘Why wouldn’t we?’
Victoria could be renamed because of its links to Australia’s colonial past. The state’s first Indigenous female MP wants a conversation.
Shock admission in Premier’s leaked letter
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has handed power of the state’s ALP to the Federal party in an extraordinary letter sent today.
NSW Labor offers amnesty on fake records
NSW Labor will offer members a “get out of jail free card” if they confess to faking branch records in the wake of a Victorian party scandal.
Two words Albo forgot to mention
Despite the Victorian ALP being in tatters, federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese left two words unspoken in a meeting of the ALP caucus: Adem Somyurek.
Third MP resigns over secret tapes scandal
A third Victorian government minister has stepped down after being caught in secret audio recordings amid a branch-stacking scandal.
Sales grills Albo over secret tapes scandal
Labor leader Anthony Albanese faced 7.30 after a tumultuous day in Victorian politics including a Leigh Sales grilling on “rot” in the party.
Sacked Victorian minister’s tainted past
Daniel Andrews must have experienced deja vu when announcing Adem Somyurek had been sacked – five years after delivering the same news.
Daniel Andrews’ government in chaos
A second minister of the Victorian Labor Government has quit over the corruption scandal – and more heads could roll.
Big question about secret Labor sting
A federal Labor figure has been drawn into the explosive saga involving a secretly recorded Victorian MP, in a political hit job that has rocked the ALP.
‘He should go to jail’: Hanson slams MP
Pauline Hanson has lashed out over explosive corruption allegations against a Victorian Labor MP, saying he should have the book thrown at him.
Labor MP’s shocking insults at colleagues
A senior Victorian government minister has been accused of branch-stacking amid accusations he called the Minister for Women a “b*tch”.
State’s secretive China deal slammed
Victoria’s controversial deal with China is raising concerns with critics saying Premier Daniel Andrews is a “bloody idiot” to sign up.
Thousands of memes mock Premier
More than 8000 people have joined in on a viral internet Facebook trend dedicated to poking fun at Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
US downplays threat to Australia
A threat that the US may “simply disconnect” from Australia over a Belt and Road deal with China has been quickly walked back.
‘Incredibly cruel’: Premier slammed
A Liberal MP has labelled Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews “incredibly cruel” for keeping strict lockdown restrictions in place on Mother’s Day.
Yassmin reacts to ‘Cook or virus’ debate
Yassmin Abdel-Magied has warned against history repeating as Victoria’s deputy chief health officer faces calls to resign over a controversial tweet.
Australia’s most ‘disgraceful’ virus ban
A new day, a new limit on what Aussies can and can’t do. But one state took the mantle this week for imposing the most ridiculous virus measure.
Lobster meal that lost Libs an election
A bizarre “lobster with a mobster” dinner between a high ranking Liberal and a man accused of being involved in organised crime may have lost an entire state election.
Addicted MP explains ‘gargantuan mistake’
The Victorian Labor MP who smashed up a hotel room in a fit of rage has explained what happened but won’t answer one question.
Key change to birth certificates passed
Victoria has become the fifth Australian state or territory to allow this key change on birth certificate.
Archbishop won’t report sex abuse
Melbourne’s most senior Catholic figure would risk jail time rather than report child abuse revealed in confession, he says.
‘Alarming’: Council gives in to China
An Aussie council had planned to mark the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. But then it received a demand from the Chinese.
$27b public transport boost for Victoria
Billions have been pledged to build a new train line, finish the North East link and remove 25 more level crossings in the Victorian Budget.
Property owners hit hard in budget
Victorian property owners will face millions of dollars in increased property taxes in this year’s state budget, handed down today.
100,000 people shut down Melbourne
An enormous crowd of people have shut down several major streets for hours as they marched through the Melbourne CBD today.
Fast rail gets $2b budget boost
A high-speed train could soon be a reality — and serve as an example for other regions — after the Budget gave $2b to the project.
Doyle facing investigation on new complaints
Former Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle is facing allegations from six women after an inquiry upheld sexual misconduct allegations last year.
Wife stands by disgraced ‘sugar daddy’
Rachael Broad is playing the good wife and appeared publicly with her disgraced husband after he announced he would leave politics.
Liberal leader quits after disastrous loss
Matthew Guy has resigned as Opposition Leader after Saturday’s thumping election defeat for the Liberals in Victoria.
Vic MP ‘loses his job’ on live TV
Despite potentially losing his seat, John Pesutto has won the support from those online after he graciously accepted defeat while on live TV.
Next few months ‘incredibly tough’
Labor’s stunning election landslide in Victoria on Saturday foreshadows an “incredibly tough” few months leading to the NSW election.
Victoria a warning sign for ScoMo
ANALYSIS: Labor’s Victorian election victory was based on state issues, but those issues tended to overlap with federal matters and priorities.
Teen who could create history
He’s only just old enough to vote but this fresh-faced teen could create electoral history. And he spent just $1750 on his six-week campaign.
Your guide to the Victorian election
It’s election day in Victoria and Labor is hoping to gain a second term. Here is a guide to the major issues, party policies and how to vote.
‘Recipe for revolution’: Australia divided
OPINION: We know what happens when countries split: Trump happens. Brexit happens. Peter Dutton almost happens. So what’s next?
Military camp for Aussie teens
The Victorian opposition has announced a promise to send teen thugs to a 12-week military style bootcamp under a “tough love” program.
Plan to ban extremists from CBD
Suspected terrorists could be banned from Melbourne’s CBD under a new counter-terrorism plan following Friday’s deadly Bourke Street terror attack.
Secret China deal sparks uproar
THE Victorian Premier has sparked fury after signing a secret deal with China without the Federal Government’s knowledge.
Bad Gals: Career ending Facebook post
A GREENS candidate has abruptly resigned after a series of embarrassing Facebook posts made years ago came back to haunt her.
Change Australia needs to make
WE TRIED a “cheap fix” for this problem but it’s not working and one expert has warned of the “waste of human potential”.
Pledge for mental health royal commission
THERE will be a royal commission into mental health if the Victorian Labor government is re-elected on November 24.
How Victorians can make $1000
JUST by switching out their old water system for solar, Victorians could get a $1000 rebate under a new program.
‘Lie’ about men infuriates woman
SYDNEY Watson claims Australia’s men are being “demonised” — and she is planning to do something radical about it.
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