Labor retains Mulgrave in Victorian by-election Labor is on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it. AAP · Nov 17, 2023
Data casts doubt on Victoria's bold housing targets Victoria's public housing stock has lifted by 394 since 2018 and more than two thirds of homes earmarked under a $5.3 billion program are unbuilt or incomplete. AAP · Nov 15, 2023
Crossbenchers set to sink Labor’s bid to enshrine State Electricity Commission in Victoria’s constitution Four upper house MPs refuse to back bill that would also force revived agency to solely invest in renewables The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023
Albanese and Labor slump to worst position in Newspoll since 2022 election A national Newspoll, conducted October 30 to November 3 from a sample of 1,220 people, gave Labor a 52–48% lead over the Coalition, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the final Newspoll before the October 14 Voice referendum. This is Labor’s narrowest lead in Newspoll since the 2022 federal… The Conversation · Nov 5, 2023
Lobbying regime to be beefed up after corruption probe The Victorian government has committed to updating lobbying rules and codes of conduct in response to a $1.2 million contract scandal. AAP · Oct 31, 2023
In the face of grim polling, can Annastacia Palaszczuk and Queensland Labor retain the state? Daniel Andrews went out on top but in Queensland the premier fights on, even as the LNP gears up to go all-in on regional seats The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2023
Australia’s Boyfriend Daniel Ricciardo Stuns F1 Fans W/ Mexico Grand Prix Qualifying Result Siri, play "Vroom Vroom" by Charli XCX. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 29, 2023
Victorian Liberal tensions after by-election pick Tensions have emerged in the Victorian Liberal Party following a preselection battle ahead of a by-election in the seat of the former premier. AAP · Oct 25, 2023
Victorian MP Will Fowles arrested and released without charge by sex crime squad detectives Labor MP who quit the party room in August strenuously denies the assault allegation The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023
Race begins to take over former premier's seat The Victorian Electoral Commission is urging political hopefuls to act quickly to be in the race for former premier Daniel Andrews' seat of Mulgrave. AAP · Oct 23, 2023
Liberals to run a candidate in Victorian by-election Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has confirmed his party will run a candidate in Daniel Andrews' old seat of Mulgrave. AAP · Oct 19, 2023
By-election date set for Daniel Andrews' old seat The Victorian Liberals are weighing up whether to make a by-election tilt at former Labor premier Daniel Andrews' Melbourne seat of Mulgrave. AAP · Oct 18, 2023
Gold Coast unveils bold bid to salvage 2026 Comm Games Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has revealed a bold bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, three months after Victoria stunned organisers by pulling out. AAP · Oct 16, 2023
Comm Games promo $600k price tag money 'well spent' Victoria's canning of the 2026 Commonwealth Games has increased interest in people coming to the state, the head of the government's tourism company insists. AAP · Oct 13, 2023
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Andrews spotted in Big Apple for post-retirement break Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has been spotted entering the United States on his first international trip since leaving politics.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023 Melbourne’s $12bn Metro Tunnel to open in September 2024, builder lets slip The head of construction giant John Holland reveals the new, early completion date at a Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry event
AAP · Oct 10, 2023 Premier stands by silence on 'unacceptable' Games costs Victoria's premier has defended not publicly flagging potential cost pressures on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the lead-up to the event being canned.
AAP · Oct 9, 2023 Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games Victoria's government was told months before it cancelled the Commonwealth Games the event would cost almost $2 billion more than expected.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2023 Labor gets a taste of life after Daniel Andrews in Jacinta Allan’s chaotic first week as premier From a bungled tax announcement to muddled performances from ministers, the best laid plans for a smooth handover quickly went awry
AAP · Oct 5, 2023 Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost The Victorian government was warned of skyrocketing cost pressures on delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games five months before it officially pulled the plug.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023 Jacinta Allan warned about rising cost of Commonwealth Games months before it was cancelled Parliamentary inquiry hears organising committee wrote to the then games minister in April about additional funding and reducing costs
AAP · Oct 4, 2023 Lawyers hired weeks before 2026 Comm Games cancellation The Victorian government hired lawyers to seek advice on withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games four weeks before its cancellation decision.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023 Victorian government hired lawyers weeks before Commonwealth Games cancellation Law firm was engaged well before cabinet decision to cancel 2026 event, but Jacinta Allan says it came amid rising cost estimates
AAP · Oct 3, 2023 Allan tested in first question time as Vic premier New Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Opposition Leader John Pesutto squared off in her first parliamentary sitting day after taking the top job.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023 Victoria to expand vacant residential land tax across state in bid to increase housing supply The surprise announcement came on the first day of parliament since Jacinta Allan became premier