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End of native logging in Victoria ‘a monumental win for forests’, say conservationists

The shutting down of the industry six years earlier than scheduled comes after decades of conflict

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

Victoria state budget winners and losers: free kinder, new taxes on businesses and the end to native timber logging

Families with young children and hospitals to benefit, while big businesses and property investors hit with new taxes

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

The great Victorian budget mystery: who will repay its massive ‘Covid debt’?

For once the Andrews government has largely avoided major announcements ahead of Tuesday’s state budget

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023

Victoria to limit WorkCover compensation for some mental health injuries, sparking criticism

Daniel Andrews announces changes to scheme that will see support cut for those suffering stress

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2023

Victorian premier's plan to repay 'COVID credit card'

Premier Daniel Andrews plans to tackle rising government debt in the upcoming Victorian budget, saying it is time to pay back the state's COVID-19 credit card.

AAP · May 19, 2023

Businesses to pay higher premiums, mental health claims restricted in Victorian WorkCover overhaul

Businesses will be slugged with higher premiums and criteria around mental health claims tightened as the state government grapples with a "broken" WorkCover system.

ABC News · May 19, 2023

Vic WorkCover shake-up falls flat for business, unions

Premiums paid by organisations will increase to an average of 1.8 per cent of remuneration as the Victorian government overhauls its WorkCover scheme.

AAP · May 19, 2023

Eynesbury community raises thousands for Exford Primary School children caught in 'terrifying' bus crash

The Eynesbury community rallies around the children and family caught up in the horror Exford Primary School bus crash, raising thousands of dollars to help children with serious injuries return to classrooms.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

Victoria considers mandates on school bus seatbelts after crash leaves children severely injured

Daniel Andrews says it is important to see if rules around wearing of restraints need to change

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023

Seatbelt mandate flagged after horror bus crash

Victoria could look at mandating seat belts on all buses in response to a crash in Melbourne's west that left several children with traumatic injuries.

The New Daily · May 18, 2023