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Scottish gain after Victorian taxpayers' Games pain

Scotland reaped a $426 million reward by taking on Victoria's failed Commonwealth Games project despite taxpayers providing just one per cent of the final bill.

AAP · Nov 2

In 2018, Victoria put the equivalent of 40 million discarded bottles into a freeway; 8,000 tonnes of crushed glass went into one widening project

Science news: 8,000 tonnes of recycled glass used in the 2018 Tullamarine Freeway widening project is a powerful example of how recycling can move beyond the household bin and into the built environment. The material represented roughly 40 million discarded glass bottles, yet instead of becoming a symbol of waste,…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals

Dispute between government and US-based contractor caused 18-month delay to project, report finds

The Guardian - AU · Mar 18

‘Political’ government ads should be probed by integrity agencies, Victorian opposition says

Ibac and ombudsman urged to investigate after auditor general found campaigns breached state law

The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2022

Daniel Andrews defends Victorian government advertising after audit finds campaigns ‘political’

Auditor general finds ‘Our Fair Share’ campaign and several Big Build advertisements breached laws

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2022

Tax-funded Vic ads political, audit finds

Millions of Victorian taxpayer funds were spent on advertising campaigns that featured political messages, the state's public sector watchdog has found.

AAP · Apr 6, 2022