‘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.
Politics
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.
‘Tasers should be available in Kmart’
WOMEN around Australia are divided over whether they should be allowed to carry pepper spray and other non-lethal weapons after the death of Eurydice Dixon.
Questions you’re too afraid to ask
FOR a very long time, Australians have been too scared to ask these questions in public. Now they are no longer off limits.
Residents’ fury at bizarre place council planted tree
EVERYONE likes a suburban street shaded by trees, but these residents were left scratching their heads when council planted a new specimen.
Mum’s heartbreaking plea for son
A SINGLE mum from Brisbane has made a final desperate plea not to be torn away from her young son as she faces deportation today.
‘Miserable’: Legal cannabis on the cards
VICTORIA will explore legalising cannabis as part of wide-ranging drug reforms recommended in a lengthy report released on Tuesday.
Labor’s $338k election rort revealed
BREAKING: The Victorian Labor Party has been found guilty of cheating taxpayers out of more than $338,000 in a stunning Ombudsman’s report.
Greens crusade to topple Labor
THE Greens want voters to send Bill Shorten a message today as polls open for the marginal seat of Batman by-election.
Councillor ‘fearful’ of coming forward
A CITY councillor has revealed the reason she didn’t speak up about the harassment she suffered from one of Melbourne’s most powerful men.
Greens candidate accused of bullying
A 101-PAGE document accuses a Greens candidate for the Batman by-election in inner Melbourne of bullying party volunteers.
Adani’s real jobs figure released
DOUBTS are growing over a $16.5 billion project in Queensland as politicians question if Aussies have been promised “fake jobs”.
Could this be the next Melbourne mayor?
THIS glamorous and well-connected woman is tipped to run for the city’s lord mayor after the job was vacated in a sexual harassment scandal.
Doyle accuser’s tearful admission
THE woman who claims former Melbourne lord mayor repeatedly grabbed her thigh has broken her silence over the sexual harassment scandal.
Melbourne mayor battles fresh allegations
NEW allegations of sexual harassment have been lodged against Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle — prompting a second investigation ordered by the state’s health minister.
Seven called out over ‘racist’ interview
CHANNEL 7 News is in the midst of what some are calling a “Nazi PR disaster” after they aired a very questionable interview with a far-right leader.
Mayor ‘tried to kiss me’
A SECOND councillor has made new allegations of sexual harassment against Melbourne’s Lord Mayor, saying he tried to kiss her while they were in his office.
Mayor ‘grabbed colleague’s breast’
THE Melbourne Lord Mayor has vowed to clear his name after a young councillor sensationally accused him of groping her breast and sexually harassing her.
‘Cruel’ puppy farming banned
VICTORIA has banned the controversial practice, limiting the number of dogs that breeders are allowed to keep.
Why is euthanasia debate taking so long?
APPROVAL for a controversial bill which legalises euthanasia is looming after another epic debate in Victoria’s Parliament. But why is it taking them so long?
Nation offended with five words
AN MP has issued an apology after her remarks about people with Irish accents offended a whole country.
Assisted dying laws pass
AN EPIC debate in the Victorian Parliament has resulted in the controversial euthanasia bill being a step closer to reality.
Pollies reject Oz Day pressure
A COUNCIL under pressure to scrap Australia Day for “Survival Day” has ignored the push and the decision is being called a “slap in the face”.
Problem Australia just wants to ignore
LIVES ruined, families torn apart and staggering sums of money lost. But is this really an urgent problem, or just light entertainment?
This horror movie is unwatchable
THIS may be the most unwatchable horror flick ever, with some only able to endure 15 seconds of the film. WARNING: Graphic
Wife outs husband over child porn
A VICTORIAN MP has revealed her husband’s secret child porn addiction in a remarkable speech to parliament today.
Fresh drama for ‘No’ campaigner
A PASTOR who appears in an anti same-sex marriage TV ad is facing further fury on social media after a bizarre ad in the newspaper where her husband works.
Council punished for Aus Day cancellation
A MELBOURNE council has had its right to hold citizenship ceremonies taken away from it after it cancelled Australia Day.
Turnbull: ‘It divides Australians’
A MELBOURNE council is copping a hammering over its decision to cancel Australia Day celebrations, with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull saying it divided Australians.
Embarrassing map that proves road tolls don’t work
TOLL a road and watch the money come in, right? Maybe not, with a new map proving whacking a charge on commuters hasn’t worked.
‘Lobster with a mobster’ investigation
THE fallout from the ‘lobster with a mobster’ scandal will continue after claiming its first Liberal Party scalp and attracting a federal investigation.
Minister now regrets lobster dinner
WHEN he went to the Lobster Cave for a slap-up meal, Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy had no idea it would cause this much fuss.
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