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Victorian Liberal leader defends impromptu press conference at scene of fatal stabbing

Labor calls on Brad Battin to apologise after appearance at active crime scene before victim’s next of kin were notified

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Mammoth impressionist exhibition returning to Australia

After an initial run was derailed by COVID lockdowns, one of the biggest ever French impressionist exhibitions to visit Australia is set to return to Melbourne.

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Man dead after ambulance wait amid crew shortage

The boss of Victoria's Ambulance Union has concerns about a man who died after waiting four hours for help while the state was down 50 paramedic crews.

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Warnings against 'knee-jerk' response to youth crime

The Victorian government must not let community fears of a crime crisis trigger backward steps on justice reforms, youth groups say.

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Metro Tunnel on fast track to 2024 opening

One of the builders behind Melbourne's $12.6 billion Metro Tunnel project has suggested it will open to train passengers next year instead of 2025.

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Melbourne’s $12bn Metro Tunnel to open in September 2024, builder lets slip

The head of construction giant John Holland reveals the new, early completion date at a Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry event

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Jacinta Allan’s cabinet reshuffle proves she’s not just going to be a carbon copy of Daniel Andrews

But that ‘has to be coupled with a more collaborative approach to cabinet from the new premier,’ one right-aligned Labor MP says

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New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.

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Victorian tax reforms to pass with Greens' support

Tax reforms unveiled in the Victorian budget are set to pass parliament with the Greens' support, in exchange for the government considering renter safeguards.

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Australian-first affordable rental scheme a ‘massive relief’ for Victorians faced with housing crisis

Exclusive: About 2,400 homes will be available for low- to middle-income renters under ‘big housing build’

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No campaign accused of misrepresenting First Nations commentators in youth-targeted advertisements

Quotes from prominent First Nations activists, writers, academics and politicians who have critiqued the notion of a Voice to Parliament have appeared in new No campaign social media ads. But some are not willing participants.

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Victoria to improve and expand Aboriginal housing help

Victoria's government has announced a $5.4 million boost for Aboriginal housing services to expand its rental assistance program into four new areas.

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Nazis not welcome in Victoria, premier says after clash

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has condemned neo-Nazis who sparked ugly scenes outside state parliament, declaring the group gathered to spread hate.

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Uncle Jack Charles, 'king of theatre', farewelled in Melbourne state funeral

The nation farewells legendary Aboriginal actor Uncle Jack Charles, with mourners paying tribute to the late 79-year-old's strength, wisdom and cheeky sense of humour.

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CEO of Warrnambool aged care home takes leave following bullying, intimidation claims

Doreen Power has taken voluntary leave from Warrnambool’s Lyndoch Living after staff and residents levelled the claims against her. The organisation has confirmed it is actively recruiting for an interim CEO.

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Victoria's transformed frontbench sworn in after Labor's major pre-election shake-up

New ministers Steve Dimopoulos and Harriet Shing are part of the cohort that will flank Premier Daniel Andrews as he vies for a third term in government later this year.

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Vic govt ministry sworn in after reshuffle

Victorian Governor Linda Dessau has sworn in the latest Andrews Labor government ministry, including four new frontbenchers.

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Andrews sells 'depth' in new Vic cabinet

Stepping out with his incoming health minister, Premier Daniel Andrews has spruiked the "depth" of Labor's replacements for a raft of retiring frontbenchers.

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