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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

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

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Coalition secures CFMEU’s placement under administration

The CFMEU is set to be placed into administration following an agreement between the Coalition and the federal government on new legislation targeting the controversial construction union. The Coalition has pledged to support the bill, which will enforce a three-year administration period…

20 August, 2024

OPINION·VICTORIA

Victoria’s fiscal missteps: A call for sensible governance

Victoria’s Treasurer Tim Pallas has recently hinted at the possibility of new or increased taxes to cover a $1.5 billion top-up for the state’s hospitals, despite already taxing businesses and households to their limits. This stance not only reveals a concerning lack…

20 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Victoria to restrict “silencing of victims” in workplace sexual harassment cases

Victoria is set to implement ground-breaking restrictions on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace sexual harassment. Announced by the Allan government on Monday, this initiative represents a significant step toward addressing the misuse of NDAs, which have been…

12 August, 2024

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Melbourne: Australia’s most expensive city for travel

Melbourne has become the most expensive city in Australia for transportation, with average annual costs for households reaching $29,546. This surge is driven by rising insurance and fuel prices, straining family budgets. The Australian Automobile Association’s latest report shows that transport costs…

9 August, 2024

OPINION·VICTORIA

Victoria’s Youth Justice Reforms: Balancing Act or Political Maneuver?

Victoria’s handling of youth crime has reached a crucial juncture, and the recent legislative maneuverings reflect a government grappling with mounting public concern and political pressure. The Allan government’s decision to block Shadow Attorney-General Michael O’Brien’s attempt to reinstate stricter bail conditions…

7 August, 2024

VICTORIA

Victoria residents urged to register for upcoming local municipal elections

Eligible residents and those who pay municipal rates are urged to check that they are registered to vote in the upcoming local municipal election by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 7. In anticipation of the registration deadline,the Electoral Commissioner, Sven Bluemmel, has…

24 July, 2024

COMMUNITY·VICTORIA

Melbourne Council demands an end to meat consumption signaling the end of the Souvlaki

The Yarra City Council in Melbourne has rolled out a radical initiative urging residents to embrace a vegetarian lifestyle as part of its strategy to combat the imminent climate crisis. Melbourne Council demands an end to meat consumption signaling “the end of…

12 July, 2024

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VICTORIA- Page 5

Labor pledges $400,000 for landmark Hellenic Museum Exhibition

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

Coalition secures CFMEU’s placement under administration

Victoria’s fiscal missteps: A call for sensible governance

Victoria to restrict “silencing of victims” in workplace sexual harassment cases

Melbourne: Australia’s most expensive city for travel

Victoria’s Youth Justice Reforms: Balancing Act or Political Maneuver?

Victoria residents urged to register for upcoming local municipal elections

Melbourne Council demands an end to meat consumption signaling the end of the Souvlaki

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