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Ex-Labor MP targets Greens in Prahran, boosting Liberal hopeful’s bid
Tony Lupton tore up his ALP membership when the party declined to run a candidate in Prahran. Labor insiders worry his campaign against the Greens could hand the Liberals the seat.
- Rachel Eddie
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Indian diaspora disappointment as Liberals back old guard in Werribee
Why did the Liberal Party choose a white, 63-year-old real estate agent and Knight of the Southern Cross to battle Labor in Werribee?
- Chip Le Grand
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- Bushfires
‘A last resort’: Fireys vote to take dozens of failing trucks off the road
The United Firefighters Union says 15 per cent of the current fleet is dangerously out of date.
- Chip Le Grand and Cassandra Morgan
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- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Tears of hope as crowd gathers to celebrate ceasefire
A crowd gathered in Coburg North to acknowledge the “survival, resilience and the strength” of Palestinians. In the CBD, protesters vowed to continue their weekly rallies.
- Rachel Eddie
The toddlers at the centre of the state contest for Prahran
Federal and state Greens, Liberals and independent candidates banded together on Wednesday to fight to save a beloved daycare in Melbourne’s inner east facing eviction. The Victorian government snubbed the event.
- Carla Jaeger
Blow-up over ‘confusing’ safety rules for inflatable pools
Many pools sold at major retailers, including blow-up ones that cost as little as $25, require a safety barrier under Victorian laws.
- Caroline Schelle
Liberals unveil Werribee candidate ahead of crucial byelection
A real estate agent and former policeman and army trooper has been named as the Liberal candidate for the key seat in Melbourne’s west.
- Henrietta Cook
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- Brad Battin
Who’s a conservative? Battin opens up on abortion, tax and past votes on key issues
The self-styled “bogan from Berwick” relied on his party’s right faction for support but says that doesn’t mean he’s from the party’s more conservative wing.
- Broede Carmody
Battin unveils new frontbench, with Deeming allies rewarded
Opposition Leader Brad Battin has defended John Pesutto’s shift to the backbench, insisting it was the former leader’s decision.
- Broede Carmody
Battin expected to bridge factional divide in new-look frontbench
The newly minted opposition leader is likely to unveil a reshuffled shadow cabinet on Tuesday.
- Broede Carmody
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