Victoria’s new treasurer refuses to rule out more taxes at first presser
Victoria is facing renewed calls to rein in spending, as Treasurer Jaclyn Symes refuses to rule out introducing new taxes.
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Bid to up Vic car rego fees, to fund wildlife warriors
Victorian motorists would be slugged more for car registrations under a wild proposal aimed at raising funds for emergency animal care.
Allan’s hate speech laws hit fresh snag despite big amendments
The Coalition has been called “gutless” for refusing to support the government’s newly amended hate speech laws, as Jewish leaders plead with all MPs to back the Bill.
Allan govt rejects call to retrofit homes at risk of flooding
More than two years on from the devastating 2022 flood events, the government says it won’t introduce a taxpayer-funded program to protect homes in flood-prone areas.
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Melbourne will host 43 cruise ships this year. Next year just 13
Tourism bosses and Australia’s largest cruising operator are sounding the alarm over a sharp drop off in cruise ships using Melbourne as a home port — and they are pointing the finger at one particular tax.
‘I wouldn’t pay 25c for Dutton’s company at a fundraising dinner’
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Students’ political knowledge fail blamed on ‘woke’ curriculum
Experts are warning of a crisis in political and civics education as the proportion of students meeting standards has plunged to 20-year lows.
Ruby Rose’s shocking ‘dog meat’ claims against Victorian business
The Hollywood star has made a mercy dash to Melbourne to save her late father’s horses from a stud farm that allegedly kills and sells animals for ‘dog meat’.
Gippsland community saddened after sudden closure of Toora pub
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