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Premier backs white privilege course for justice staff

Victoria's premier has bristled at criticism of state justice department staff being offered the opportunity to learn about the concept of white privilege.

AAP · Oct 15, 2024

State apologises to stolen generation in quiet ceremony

Premier Jacinta Allan has personally apologised on behalf of the state government to Indigenous members of Victoria's stolen generation behind closed doors.

AAP · Oct 11, 2024

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Staring down a possible leadership coup, John Pesutto has steered the Victorian coalition to its best poll result in seven years as support for Labor plummets.

AAP · Oct 9, 2024

Liberal civil war on show as defamation trial nears end

Deep-seated fractures in the Victorian Liberal Party have been laid bare for all to see as expelled MP Moira Deeming sues state leader John Pesutto.

AAP · Oct 4, 2024

'Overdoses will grow': calls for more injecting rooms

Drug safety advocates are calling for more medically supervised drug injection services and other measures to reduce overdose deaths.

AAP · Oct 3, 2024

As Daniel Andrews gets immortalised in bronze a year after retiring, will obsessed critics ever get over him?

Confirmation that the former Victorian premier will have a statue in his honour has sparked another series of headlines

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2024

Bronze statue of divisive ex-Victorian premier in works

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews will be honoured with a bronze statue, after qualifying for one under rules introduced by Liberals.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

Melbourne adopts Sydney Metro's tunnel boring machines

Tunnel boring machines used to build Sydney's metro will be used to build Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop, as questions remain over the project's funding.

AAP · Sep 23, 2024

Save lives: plea to NSW premier after overdose deaths

A Greens MP has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to fast track drug testing laws after two people died from accidental heroin overdoses at a house party.

AAP · Sep 14, 2024

Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform

The Property Council argues stamp duty is a major barrier for downsizers, while Victoria's premier did not rule out a one-off exemption to free up family homes.

AAP · Sep 12, 2024