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Brad Battin to follow Jacinta Allan’s lead on major China trade mission

Victoria’s Opposition Leader, Brad Battin, is set to follow in the footsteps of Premier Jacinta Allan by embarking on an eight-day trade mission to China next week, marking a significant strategic pivot for the Liberal Party as it seeks to broaden its…

24 October, 2025

VICTORIA

Victoria may bid again for weapons expo despite protests

Treasurer Tim Pallas has indicated that Victoria might submit a bid to host the controversial weapons systems expo once again, despite recent protests that led to chaotic and costly disruptions. On the final day of the event, anti-war and anti-Israel demonstrators escalated…

17 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

69-year-old man died after waiting 4 hours for an ambulance

A 69-year-old man in Melbourne’s east has died after waiting four hours for an ambulance due to severe shortages at Ambulance Victoria. The delays were caused by 50 ambulances being out of service due to a spate of sick leave, which the…

16 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Gas stoves can remain

Victorians can keep using gas stoves in their kitchens for as long as they want because the Allan government has removed them from the net zero plan. New laws will be proposed to state parliament to promote offshore gas storage projects. This…

9 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

St Bede’s College placed in lockdown after threatening social media post

St Bede’s College in Mentone, was placed on lockdown at 8:25 a.m. this morning following a threatening social media post. The post, which surfaced on Tuesday night, featured a photo with the caption “I’m unloading mags on my teacher.” Parents shared concerns…

4 September, 2024

HEALTH·VICTORIA

Clinicians telling women their pain is ‘psychological’, Victorian inquiry hears

Women ‘not being listened to’ are not receiving proper diagnosis in both public and private systems, health minister says Women are being told by health professionals that their pain is a psychological or personality issue. That’s according to Victoria’s health minister, who…

4 September, 2024

VICTORIA

Airbnb hits out at Victorian government over ‘damaging’ new short-term rental levy

Airbnb has hit out against the Victorian government’s recently introduced tax on short-term rental accommodation providers. Treasurer Tim Pallas pushed forward with the levy last week, which imposes an additional 7.5 per cent charge on trips booked via Airbnb and Stayz from…

3 September, 2024

VICTORIA

Melbourne median house price decreases further

Melbourne’s housing market has experienced a continued downturn, with median house values dropping for the fifth consecutive month. As of the latest PropTrack Home Price Index, the median house value in the city stands at $914,000, which is $16,000 lower than a…

2 September, 2024

VICTORIA

Millions to repair or demolish …

The $40 million building purchased by the state government to establish a CBD injecting room is now in a state of disrepair and uninhabitable. The Herald Sun has learned that the former Yooralla building, acquired in 2021 for $40.3 million, requires extensive…

2 September, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Lawyers examining the Suburban Rail Loop project

Lawyers are currently evaluating the financial implications of altering contracts related to the Suburban Rail Loop project, according to government sources. The Allan government has engaged legal experts to weigh the pros and cons of continuing with the $30-34.5 billion project versus…

29 August, 2024

SPORTS·VICTORIA

Victoria is vying to host the 2030 Gay Games

Melbourne has been shortlisted as one of seven cities vying to host the 2030 Gay Games, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ sports and culture event. This follows the state’s controversial exit from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which Premier Daniel Andrews abandoned last July…

28 August, 2024

OPINION·VICTORIA

Victoria’s Fiscal Quandary: A call for transparency and strategic reassessment

The Allan government in Victoria is grappling with a complex and contentious issue: the intersection of secret financial assessments and the future of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) project. Recent revelations have shed light on a secret credit assessment commissioned by Treasurer Tim…

28 August, 2024

VICTORIA

Traders on Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street are opting not to work after dark due to growing safety concerns

Traders on Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street are increasingly refusing to work after dark due to safety concerns amid a surge in crime. Retail and fast-food workers report that ongoing theft, assault, and anti-social behaviour are making the area too dangerous for evening shifts.…

27 August, 2024

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VICTORIA- Page 14

Brad Battin to follow Jacinta Allan’s lead on major China trade mission

Victoria may bid again for weapons expo despite protests

69-year-old man died after waiting 4 hours for an ambulance

Gas stoves can remain

St Bede’s College placed in lockdown after threatening social media post

Clinicians telling women their pain is ‘psychological’, Victorian inquiry hears

Airbnb hits out at Victorian government over ‘damaging’ new short-term rental levy

Melbourne median house price decreases further

Millions to repair or demolish …

Lawyers examining the Suburban Rail Loop project

Victoria is vying to host the 2030 Gay Games

Victoria’s Fiscal Quandary: A call for transparency and strategic reassessment

Traders on Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street are opting not to work after dark due to growing safety concerns

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