‘Grubs’ slammed as Medibank hack worsens
Treasurer Jim Chalmers blasts Medibank hack criminals, as they release a new trove of data.
Victoria Politics
Liberals dump controversial candidate
The Liberals have dumped a candidate over her ties to a controversial church with allegedly extreme views on homosexuality.
‘Anti-Dan’ sentiment sees rise in protest vote
The Labor Party are fearing Daniel Andrews’ slide in popularity could tarnish voter’s support when they head to the polls on election day.
Guy shows reform hand as Andrews attacks extremists
With Victoria’s campaign in its last week, Opposition Leader Matthew Guy outlines first reforms, Labor Premier Daniel Andrews complains Liberal preferences favour some extremists, and an independent MP calls the Premier a ‘red mist’ target.
Victoria decides, Xi talks and Trump fights on
Dan Andrews will get the votes simply because he’s left, not right.
‘He’s got a problem with women. They’ve turned on him’
From free tampons to kindergarten, Victoria’s head-kicking street fighter is in wild pursuit of the women’s vote. But it’s the underlying political story that matters here.
Andrews splashes on last-ditch ambulance fix
A week out from the state election, Daniel Andrews has unveiled a last-ditch package to neutralise the state’s ambulance crisis.
Labor stokes fear in cash plea for Andrews
Queensland true believers are being asked to dig deep for Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ election campaign – or risk a nationwide conservative revolution.
Dan’s $26m sweetener for ‘best in Australia’
The Victorian Labor leader has announced a huge new funding project to support the state’s most essential industry.
Worrying portrait of a dysfunctional democracy
We all thought that political indoctrination was something for Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, but Victoria has its own brand of autocracy.
Guy referred to IBAC, as Andrews faces grilling
As Matthew Guy faced a referral to IBAC over a donations scandal involving his chief of staff, Daniel Andrews was grilled on ‘preference whisperer’ Glenn Druery.
Labor MPs plotted against me: punted Khan
Dumped Labor candidate Nurul Khan claims he is the victim of a conspiracy involving Labor MPs to destroy his career.
Would-be premier has ‘done nothing wrong’
Victoria’s Opposition Leader has hit back at claims he’s a liar after an investigation was referred to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog.
Victoria, it’s time to end the cult of Andrews
The commentariat says Premier Daniel Andrews is unassailable, but the political ground is shifting underneath him … and fast.
Ex-top cop: I’ve never seen a government as corrupt
Many prominent Victorians have revealed the secrets behind Premier Daniel Andrews’ powerful reign in a government that is riddled with corruption.
’Fed up’: Greens’ election wishlist revealed
The Greens’ wishlist for the upcoming Victorian state election has been revealed as the party hopes to build on momentum at federal level.
Bonanza: Andrews’ $10.7bn punting tax windfall
The Andrews government is set to make a massive tax windfall on the back of gambling, sparking calls for more support for the addicted and a cashless pokies card system.
Liberal leader hits back in soft porn saga
Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy has played down a party frontbencher’s very risqué social media movements.
Pollies using Tinder to target voters
One political party’s candidates are using apps such as Tinder, Grindr and Bumble to make their pitch to voters ahead of an upcoming state election.
Andrews’ rule by fear
Ten days out from the state election, a former cabinet minister has spoken out about how she says Daniel Andrews gets his way in Caucus.
’Peace of mind’: Dan’s $71m election pitch
Countless Victorian women could soon access many of their healthcare needs in one place under an ambitious election promise.
Guy vows to exploit Victoria’s vast gas reserves
If Victorians want cheaper energy, they will vote for Liberal leader Matthew Guy, who has promised to supply them with the ‘unmentionable’ – the state’s vast reserves of natural gas.
Libs ‘can balance books’ despite cash splash
Matthew Guy has promised Victorians that he can deliver his big spending election promises and restore the state budget, with the details of his plan to be revealed next week.
Can Victoria take another four years of Dan Andrews?
Daniel Andrews has big plans — and with them comes tremendous risk for Victorians around energy prices and the cost of living.
Why Premier must go: Daniel Andrews’ hometown challenger
The man at the centre of the ‘slug gate’ scandal, Ian Cook, has met with early voters on the first day of pre-polling in his bid to unseat the Victorian leader.
Dan cops brutal TV grilling
Daniel Andrews copped a major grilling from the morning TV show hosts.
More hot air than energy in Victorian election race
The major parties must offer better value for taxpayers’ money.
Leaders power up with cash handouts
Daniel Andrews and Matthew Guy have put cost of living at the centre of their campaign launches, each announcing handouts aimed at easing the pain of rising bills.
Dreaded C-word is missing in action
Daniel Andrews’ campaign launch on Sunday was a C-word-free zone. Covid, that is.
Guy takes the fight to Andrews
Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has told supporters Daniel Andrews and the Labor government should not be allowed to get away with a ‘culture of corruption and cover-up’.
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