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Is the use of Emergency Funds for transport projects justified?

The Victorian government’s use of emergency contingency funds to finance major infrastructure projects, including the $34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop (SRL), has raised concerns about transparency and fiscal responsibility. A recent revelation that over $5 billion was spent through a government “credit…

20 November, 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

VICTORIA

Attorney general places CFMEU into administration

The attorney general, Mark Dreyfus, has released a statement confirming the construction and general division of the CFMEU and all of its branches – including the Western Australian and ACT branches – would be placed into administration. Dreyfus said he “decided it…

23 August, 2024

VICTORIA

Severe weather warning for strong winds north of Melbourne

A severe weather warning for damaging wings has been issued for parts of Victoria from this evening, with a trough forecast to cross Victoria tomorrow morning. Locations which may be affected include Mt Dandenong, Apollo Bay, Yarra Glen, Bacchus Marsh, Dargo, Gelantipy,…

23 August, 2024

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Is the use of Emergency Funds for transport projects justified?

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

Attorney general places CFMEU into administration

Severe weather warning for strong winds north of Melbourne

TA NEA – 11 September 2024

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