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Melbourne motorists rescue council budget

Motorists’ parking fees save Melbourne City Council budget amid overspend Melbourne motorists have unintentionally rescued the City of Melbourne’s budget, with a $5.1 million windfall in parking meter fees covering a multimillion-dollar overspend on consultants and software. According to the latest Quarterly…

24 February, 2026

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Victoria’s $100M Speed Camera Sting: Calls grow to cut limits to 30km/h

Drivers in Victoria are paying a high price for speeding in 40km/h zones, with just five key safety cameras generating over $85 million in fines from June 2024 to June 2025. The top earner, a camera at the intersection of Flinders Street…

29 June, 2025

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Mike Bush sworn in as Victoria Police Chief Commissioner amid crisis of confidence

Mike Bush has officially taken the reins as Victoria Police’s new Chief Commissioner, stepping into the top role during one of the force’s most turbulent periods. The New Zealand police veteran, who served as the Commissioner of the NZ Police from 2014…

27 June, 2025

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Victoria pushes bold policing reform: Remote CCTV access plan could save $200m a year

A groundbreaking new proposal is being advanced in Victoria that could allow police to remotely access home and business security camera footage – a move expected to save more than a million policing hours and up to $200 million annually. The initiative,…

25 June, 2025

POLITICS·VICTORIA

‘Disturbing’ changes to spending oversight spark backlash against Victorian government

The Allan government in Victoria is facing mounting criticism over proposed changes to financial accountability rules, with the state opposition warning the reforms dangerously undermine transparency in government spending. The changes come at a time when Victoria’s public debt is projected to…

25 June, 2025

OPINION·VICTORIA

When Police refuse to warn – Who protects the vulnerable?

In a state where family violence continues to rise, it is profoundly unsettling that Victoria Police has chosen to reject a recommendation that could save lives. The proposal, put forward by State Coroner John Cain, is simple yet vital: warn victims of…

19 June, 2025

OPINION·VICTORIA

Victoria needs a long-term commitment to Social Housing as essential infrastructure

A new report from the Victorian Housing Peaks Alliance has brought renewed focus to the state’s ongoing social housing crisis. According to the “Growing Social Housing” report, Victoria will need 80,000 additional social housing dwellings over the next decade just to reach…

14 May, 2025

COMMUNITY·VICTORIA

Labor pledges $400,000 for landmark Hellenic Museum Exhibition

The Hellenic Museum of Melbourne has secured a $400,000 funding commitment from a re-elected Labor Government to support the upcoming world-class exhibition, Rituals: Gifts for the Gods. The announcement was made yesterday (Tuesday) at the Hellenic Museum by Victorian Senator Jana Stewart…

1 May, 2025

OPINION·VICTORIA

Victoria Is Putting Offenders’ Rights Before Children’s Safety

Victoria’s justice system has reached a disturbing new low: convicted sex offenders are being freed from lifelong reporting obligations, leaving children exposed and communities blind to the risks around them. Despite fierce objections from police, courts have approved applications from multiple offenders…

30 April, 2025

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Airport Rail Project Could Limit Services in Melbourne’s West

The operation of Melbourne’s new Airport Rail line is expected to impact services on existing western suburban rail lines through the $15 billion Metro Tunnel, newly released track diagrams reveal. The $10 billion Airport Rail will connect Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Station,…

29 April, 2025

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Melbourne renters squeezed as rents rise and supply shrinks

Melbourne renters face rising costs and limited options as rental prices rise and the city’s affordability crisis deepens. According to the latest PropTrack data, the average advertised rent across Melbourne increased by $15 per week in the March 2025 quarter – the…

23 April, 2025

COMMUNITY·VICTORIA

Yarraville Greek restaurant targeted by arson again

Eleni’s Kitchen and Bar, a Yarraville Greek restaurant targeted by Arson again, in Melbourne’s inner west, was severely damaged in a suspected arson attack early Monday morning, marking the second such incident in less than a year. Around 4:30 AM, offenders drove…

21 April, 2025

OPINION·VICTORIA

Metro Tunnel delays show why Victoria needs more than just big promises

By any measure, Melbourne’s $15 billion Metro Tunnel is a monumental piece of infrastructure. Five new underground stations, untangling key rail corridors, and the promise of “turn-up-and-go” services sounded like a game-changer for commuters. But now, as leaked documents reveal widespread service…

16 April, 2025

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VICTORIA- Page 20

Melbourne motorists rescue council budget

Victoria’s $100M Speed Camera Sting: Calls grow to cut limits to 30km/h

Mike Bush sworn in as Victoria Police Chief Commissioner amid crisis of confidence

Victoria pushes bold policing reform: Remote CCTV access plan could save $200m a year

‘Disturbing’ changes to spending oversight spark backlash against Victorian government

When Police refuse to warn – Who protects the vulnerable?

Victoria needs a long-term commitment to Social Housing as essential infrastructure

Labor pledges $400,000 for landmark Hellenic Museum Exhibition

Victoria Is Putting Offenders’ Rights Before Children’s Safety

Airport Rail Project Could Limit Services in Melbourne’s West

Melbourne renters squeezed as rents rise and supply shrinks

Yarraville Greek restaurant targeted by arson again

Metro Tunnel delays show why Victoria needs more than just big promises

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