36 h. ago More than 200 Victorian public schools urgently need repair. Check if yours is one of them

Records that the Victorian government fought for years to keep secret reveal that one in five of the state’s public schools is in “poor” condition and urgently needs repairs or rebuilding.

Politics

49 h. ago Frydenberg accuses Victorian government of allowing residents to be radicalised

Josh Frydenberg has accused the Victorian government of allowing Melburnians to be radicalised.

Politics

60 h. ago Victorian government warns people planning to protest in Melbourne

The Victorian Government has warned anyone who protests in Melbourne in the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack will be "dealt with by police".

Events

3 d. ago Public housing to be razed after appeals court gives final green light

Despite noting residents’ “significant grief”, the court’s ruling allows the Allan government to demolish the first three occupied towers in North Melbourne and Flemington.

Events

4 d. ago ‘We stand with Jewish Australians’: Albanese speaks in church as political recriminations mount

The Coalition accused Albanese of failing Jewish Australians while former treasurer Josh Frydenberg said Albanese must take personal responsibility for the Bondi massacre.

Politics

2 w. ago Victoria to slash 1000 public sector jobs in massive budget cut

The Victorian government will slash 1000 public sector jobs in a bit to trim down the “top heavy” workforce.

Politics

2 w. ago 1000 jobs to be axed from public sector but government shirks deeper cuts

The Allan government will strip 332 executive positions out of the Victorian Public Service, and 1000 jobs in total, but it’s about half the number recommended by a former top bureaucrat.

Politics

2 w. ago Electoral changes are the smallest steps in right direction. They don’t go far enough

The Victorian government’s changes attempt to improve our democracy, but they’re too little and very late.

Politics

2 w. ago Why NFL boss Roger Goodell could lock Wallabies out of MCG during Rugby World Cup

A clause in the deal between the Victorian government and the NFL to host games at the MCG could stop Australia playing at the iconic venue in the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Sport

2 w. ago ‘Adult time’ sentencing laws incompatible with human rights, attorney

The Victorian government’s “violent crime, adult time” reforms will become law after the Coalition voted to support the legislation that they once criticised.

Society

2 w. ago ‘Adult time’ youth sentencing laws to pass with token scrutiny

The Victorian government’s “violent crime, adult time” reforms will become law after the Coalition voted to support the legislation that they once criticised.

Politics

2 w. ago Victoria to bring in tougher adult sentences for serious child criminals

Victorian government to introduce 'Adult Time for Violent Crime' reforms into parliament today.

Events

4 w. ago Russell Street bomber attempting to launch class action against Victorian government

Craig Minogue, the self-proclaimed jailhouse lawyer, has teamed up with some of Victoria’s most dangerous criminals to accuse the state government of human rights abuses.

Politics