3 d. ago Allan seeks to charm caucus as concerns mount over state Labor poll slump

Federal Labor MPs are struggling with how they should campaign in a state vital to Labor’s electoral fortunes when the state branch is so on the nose.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘The answer is no’: Albanese defends Allan’s absence from Labor campaign

“It’s a sign that the government’s in real trouble, and the wheels are falling off,” Peter Dutton said on Wednesday morning as he campaigned in the state.

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4 d. ago ‘Wheels falling off’: Dutton lashes Victorian government over crime

“It’s a sign that the government’s in real trouble, and the wheels are falling off,” Dutton said on Wednesday morning as he campaigned in the state.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Hasty political decision’: Final report slams Commonwealth Games failures

The Victorian government’s decision to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games was flawed, inadequate and marred by a series of failures, according to a final report into the event’s cancellation.

Politics

2 w. ago Blast for cost estimate for Suburban Rail Loop, as infrastructure body cites need for ‘exit strategy’

Infrastructure Australia says no more federal funding should be given to the rail project after expressing low confidence in the Victorian government’s $35 billion price tag.

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2 w. ago Victorian premier rejects 'baseless' allegations government conspired to sack top cops

Victoria's former Deputy Commissioner is calling on the corruption watchdog to investigate the Allan government over misconduct claims.

Politics

2 w. ago Hospital patients lose free family accommodation for new apartments

The Victorian government stripped free housing from breast cancer patients and parents of ICU babies months ago, with no alternative system in place.

Society

2 w. ago Labor governments pay CFMEU almost $3m in three years despite mounting scandals

The Victorian government accounted for the lion’s share of payments to the scandal-plagued union, while a smaller federal transfer was ordered by a court.

Politics

3 w. ago Victorians caught with machetes to face hefty fine and jail time

People caught carrying a machete could face up to two years in prison and a hefty fine as the Victorian government moves to outlaw dangerous weapons.

Events

3 w. ago 'Toughest bail laws in Australia' to be introduced by Victorian government

The new bail laws will see jail no longer treated as a last resort for youth offenders who commit serious crimes.

Politics

3 w. ago New Orleans Pelicans to play NBA exhibition series in Melbourne

The deal between the NBA, the NBL and the Victorian government comes as the NBL collaborates with rap mogul Ice Cube to promote his Big3 basketball league. 

Politics