Election pledges home to roost
IF the first few months of Ted Baillieu’s new government were the “honeymoon period”, then this past four weeks has been when reality hit.
Milanda Rout
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Carers suspended for mistreatment
STAFF of Victoria’s Department of Human Services have been stood down after a disabled man was mistreated.
Minister faces snooping claim
THE Victorian opposition has asked the soon-to-be abolished Office of Police Integrity to investigate a government minister.
Police chief warns against Brotherhood
VICTORIA’S chief of police and the state’s top watchdog have expressed “deep concerns” about a secret group called The Brotherhood.
Ombudsman warns on secret society
VICTORIA’s top watchdog has expressed concern about the existence of a secret group called The Brotherhood in Melbourne.
Former minister disputes desal costs
ONE of the ministers responsible for Victoria’s $24bn desalination plant says the state will be grateful for the project when the next drought comes.
Baillieu lets schools manage BER projects
THE Baillieu government is giving the final 11 schools yet to secure BER contracts the choice of self-managing their projects
Principal’s victory in battle of the gym
Henry Grosseck has spent much of the past two years in arguments with state and federal governments
Desal a $20bn drain on taxpayers
THE cost of Victoria’s desalination plant has been revealed, with new figures showing householders will pay nearly $20bn over the next three decades.
Victoria cries foul over GST carve-up
VICTORIA has called for the Commonwealth Grants Commission to be put under the spotlight, saying it will urge a rethink of funding formulas.
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