Anti-AFL Pride leaflets at Libs fundraiser
LEAFLETS opposing the AFL’s first Pride match have been distributed at a fundraising dinner attended by former prime minister Tony Abbott.
Politics
Turnbull to help fund major rail project
THE Federal Government will give money to Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel after the state treasurer claimed the PM “forgot” where Victoria was.
Public transport pains here to stay
THERE were billions splashed about for public transport in Melbourne, but nothing to fix the three things that drive commuters crazy.
Victorian Budget: What’s in it for you
WITH big dollars splashed out for public transport, roads and students, these are the big winners from today’s Victorian Budget.
$10.9bn plan to ‘transform’ city
MELBURNIANS have had a massive win, with the government backing a mammoth project that will change commuters’ lives.
Student protesters target Turnbull
POLICE fought off protesters with capsicum spray after they broke a glass door and hurled abuse at the PM as he entered a Melbourne function.
The secret plan to rename Victoria
IT’S the bizarre proposal to rename our second most populous state. But is it a “fitting tribute” or a “billion dollar brain fart”?
Parents call for primary-age Safe Schools
MUMS and dads of transgender children are calling for the divisive anti-bullying program to be compulsory for under-12s.
Are leaders using Brussels to look strong?
THE Victorian Premier is falling over himself to announce extra security measures in the wake of Brussels. But is it about our safety or his image?
Uber attacks ‘deplorable’ taxis
RULES for Uber differ in nearly every state but the ride-sharing service is continuing its battle in Victoria in the hope a ban will be lifted.
Major new road to slash morning traffic
A MAJOR new road to take 6000 trucks off Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge has been announced.
Wyndham councillors ‘out of control’
THE bullying between Wyndham councillors behind closed doors has become so bad that one MP has called on the government to sack the lot of them.
Ex-PM mobbed after ‘shirtfront’ mention
FORMER PM Tony Abbott was mobbed by Ukrainian community supporters today after he recalled his famous “shirtfront” comment against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
City building mosques anyway
AS VIOLENT anti-Islam and anti-mosque protests tear through Australia, one community has made a stand to end the hatred.
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