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Former Labor member for Prahran Tony Lupton, running as an independent in the February 8 byelection.

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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Liberal Party candidate for Werribee Steve Murphy has served as his wife’s campaign manager in four previous elections.

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
The firefighters’ union estimates that 42 per cent of the Fire Rescue Victoria fleet is past its 15-year replacement date.

‘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The United Firefighters Union says 15 per cent of the current fleet is dangerously out of date.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
Palestinian supporters gather in Coburg North

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
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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
Regulations around inflatable pools are confusing for many people.

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
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Liberal candidate for Werribee Steve Murphy.

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
Victorian opposition leader Brad Battin at Parliament House on Wednesday.

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
Opposition Leader Brad Battin announces his shadow cabinet on Tuesday.

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
New Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin.

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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