Former patients welcome surgeon's referral to police Former patients of a renowned gynaecologist accused of performing unnecessary surgeries have spoken out after allegations against him were referred to police. AAP · Feb 24
Claims of bikies, strippers and drugs in the CFMEU threaten to end Jacinta Allan’s premiership. Can she survive? A report alleging the Victorian branch of the union had turned into a ‘crime syndicate’ has sparked a war between the state government and a corruption fighter The Guardian - AU · Feb 20
Here’s how to investigate corruption in Victoria’s construction industry - and it’s not a royal commission The Victorian government is facing growing calls for a royal commission to investigate allegations of corruption in the construction sector. The Conversation · Feb 20
SA Newspoll shows Liberal wipeout likely; Victorian Morgan poll puts One Nation first on primaries A South Australian Newspoll has given the Liberals just 14% of the primary vote, four weeks before the state election. The Conversation · Feb 20
War of words heats up amid union scandal A political spat has erupted over calls for a royal commission after a damning report exposed alleged corruption in the construction union. AAP · Feb 19
Adelaide bids to host MotoGP’s first-ever street race after Phillip Island exit MotoGP looks set to head to Adelaide for a first-ever street race once its deal with Phillip Island concludes Motorsport · Feb 18
Healthcare pay offer lauded as $1.5b hospital launched A significant new pay offer has been presented to healthcare workers undertaking industrial action, as a $1.5 billion public hospital is unveiled. AAP · Feb 18
'Florid ramblings': minister takes aim at CFMEU report A minister has launched an extraordinary attack on the work of a top barrister probing CFMEU corruption as pressure builds on his party's leader. AAP · Feb 17
Mass strike hangs over $1.5b hospital's grand opening A state government's push to politically capitalise on the opening of a major public hospital is set to be undermined by thousands of striking health workers. AAP · Feb 17
Scandal deepens as premier denies 'hoax' CFMEU referral A former corruption watchdog boss has called out a state premier after his old agency rejected her formal request to probe CFMEU misconduct. AAP · Feb 17
The CFMEU has cost Victorian taxpayers $15bn, a corruption fighter claims. How did he reach that figure and what happens next? Premier Jacinta Allan labelled report’s allegations ‘sickening’ and now faces calls for a royal commission The Guardian - AU · Feb 16
The Coalition leads in Victorian DemosAU poll, with One Nation posting 21% support One Nation is just two points behind Labor in a Victorian state DemosAU poll, with the election in November. A federal Resolve poll has One Nation and the Coalition tied at 23% each with Labor well ahead. The Conversation · Feb 15
Official probe into CFMEU links rejected by premier A state premier has defended her government's response to CFMEU corruption, saying it cracked down on the union as soon as it became aware of misconduct claims. AAP · Feb 11
'Third world': cable derails train line's 'Big Switch' Passengers have been offered an apology and compensation after widespread disruptions soured a major rail line's move to full services. AAP · Feb 4
The Guardian - AU · Feb 2 Victorian opposition leader pulls out of event headlined by Barnaby Joyce after premier accuses her of ‘cosying up’ to One Nation Exclusive: Jess Wilson will no longer speak at Across Victoria Alliance conference in Horsham due to ‘unavoidable scheduling conflict’
AAP · Feb 1 'Equality is non-negotiable': pride on show in streets Thousands have taken part in the Midsumma Pride March, celebrating LGBTQI arts and culture as a premier pledges to stand with the queer community.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20 One Nation believes ‘tide is turning’ in its favour as Jacinta Allan faces backlash over Victoria’s bushfires Minor party seeking to convert regional rage to electoral success as Labor faces relentless criticism
AAP · Jan 20 Enraged health workers bring strike to premier's door A protracted pay fight with health workers has created a throbbing election-year headache for a state premier.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20 Albanese condemns ‘antisemitic hate incident’ in which Jewish boys ‘ran for their lives’ in Melbourne Police investigate after Nazi slogans allegedly yelled at schoolboys in St Kilda East on Monday night
The Guardian - AU · Jan 13 Minns says bridge used in Bondi attack should be torn down – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jan 13 Bushfire losses mount as premier defends fleeing mob Volunteer firefighters are "blaming themselves" for being unable to lessen the devastation wrought by an ongoing bushfire crisis, a fire chief says.
AAP · Jan 13 Premier evades angry mob amid backdrop of charred hills As bushfires continue to burn, angry locals have gathered outside a health service where the Victorian premier held a news conference.
AAP · Jan 12 Nursing home exodus 'last resort' as fire cause probed A truck trailer sparking along a major road is being probed as the possible cause of a devastating bushfire as cash is set aside to facilitate the clean up.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 12 Three arrested after alleged racially motivated attack on Muslim religious leader in Victoria Police allege a 47-year-old imam was assaulted after he and his wife were forced off the road by three people in Melbourne’s south-east
The Guardian - AU · Jan 12 Homes of volunteer firefighters among 350 structures lost so far in ‘heartbreaking’ Victorian bushfires Victorian premier Jacinta Allan announces appeal to support those affected, as authorities warn fire risk could spike again later in month