Pubs to stay open all night for Socceroos clash Drinking holes across the country will be allowed to operate around-the-clock for Australia's upcoming win-or-go-home World Cup match against Egypt. AAP · Jul 2
Only a royal commission can get to the bottom of mounting claims of misconduct on Victoria’s Big Build Premier Jacinta Allan blames inflation, not corruption, for the rising cost and says existing agencies have the matter in hand. But do they? The Guardian - AU · Jun 30
'Fear for the future': rushed laws risk corruption As reports of ongoing CFMEU corruption in Victoria continue to surface, business groups warn new federal laws could spread cronyism across the nation. AAP · Jun 29
Moira Deeming misunderstood meaning of ‘headlock’ but won’t apologise to Matthew Guy for assault allegation The Victorian Liberal MP says the interaction with her colleague left her fearful and confused The Guardian - AU · Jun 29
Victorian premier accused of ‘nonsense’ for blaming inflation amid gangland allegations over cost blowouts Jacinta Allan resists calls for royal commission into state’s $100bn Big Build infrastructure project as pressure mounts following new reports The Guardian - AU · Jun 29
Corruption claims mount as premier rejects inquiry call A state premier is facing mounting pressure to call a royal commission into claims of corruption, nepotism and organised crime links on government projects. AAP · Jun 29
Questions raised over $1.5 billion logging transition An investigation into a $1.5 billion package to support an end to native logging has sparked debate about funding transparency and regulatory loopholes. AAP · Jun 23
Why the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state election A 12-year-old government with a premier under siege. An untried opposition that has weathered multiple scandals and leadership changes. And a right-wing populist party on the march among disaffected voters. With all this in play, Victoria’s November state election is shaping up to be one of the most significant in… The Conversation · Jun 21
VIC:Labor dismisses doomed no-confidence vote in premier A state opposition has been accused of wasting parliament's time with a doomed debate and vote of no confidence in Premier Jacinta Allan. AAP · Jun 18
VIC:No-confidence vote awaits under-pressure Labor premier A state opposition is pulling the trigger on a parliamentary move to oust Jacinta Allan as Victorian premier after a Labor leadership challenge collapsed. AAP · Jun 17
Labor dismisses doomed no-confidence vote in premier A state opposition has been accused of wasting parliament's time with a doomed debate and vote of no confidence in Premier Jacinta Allan. AAP · Jun 17
Latest polls still have One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining Since the May 12 federal budget, every poll has had One Nation gaining when measured against the last issue of that poll. While they’re still leading on primary votes in the YouGov and Morgan polls, One Nation was down one point in YouGov and steady in Morgan. The Conversation · Jun 16
VIC:Unity call as Labor leadership coup runs out of steam A leadership challenge against the Victorian premier has failed to materialise after tanking poll numbers sparked weeks of speculation. AAP · Jun 16
AAP · Jun 16 VIC:Leadership rumblings fall flat as premier survives Despite weeks of speculation, tanking poll numbers and rising crime, a rumoured leadership challenge against the Victorian premier has failed to materialise.
AAP · Jun 16 Unity call as Labor leadership coup runs out of steam A leadership challenge against the Victorian premier has failed to materialise after tanking poll numbers sparked weeks of speculation.