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Cost of big races revealed right at the finish line

Revelations about the price of events such as major motor races are among the dozens of reports released on a parliament's final sitting day.

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Would-be F1 track invaders face $17,000 fines

The Australian Grand Prix has prohibited spectators from entering the track due to safety issues in response to spectators trespassing in 2023.

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Former sports minister to head up Australian Grand Prix

The Victorian government has signed off on one of its former senior figures leading the Australian Grand Prix after leaving politics.

AAP

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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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Resignation of four senior Victorian ministers sheds light on future of state Labor Party

The shock departure of four of Victoria's most-senior ministers has resulted in a significant shake-up of the government's front bench and sheds light on the future of the state Labor Party — including who will succeed Premier Daniel Andrews.

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The Loop: Protesters interrupt Chinese ambassador, airports hit by school holiday rush, and more Aussies drafted to the NBA

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Bendigo MP Jacinta Allan to be put forward as Victoria's new deputy premier

Following the resignation of four state government colleagues, Bendigo MP Jacinta Allan will throw her hat in the ring for the role as Victoria's next deputy premier.

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Jacinta Allan tipped to be new deputy premier of Victoria after four senior ministers resign

Allan’s appointment would give Daniel Andrews’ socialist left faction control of the two most senior positions in the party

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Daniel Andrews says loss of James Merlino, Martin Foley, Lisa Neville and Martin Pakula gives 'critically important' chance to 'refresh' cabinet — as it happened

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the loss of four ministers, including Deputy Premier James Merlino, offers a "critically important" chance to "refresh and renew" cabinet.

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Victorian ministers confirm resignations from Andrews government ahead of November election

Daniel Andrews is set to lose more than four decades of experience from his cabinet with the resignation of the senior ministers.

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Two Vic ministers promoted after exodus

Deputy Premier James Merlino is among four Victorian government ministers to announce their retirement, with Labor MPs preparing to pick their replacements.

AAP

Deputy premier James Merlino among senior Victorian Labor MPs set to retire

Merlino and ministers Martin Foley, Lisa Neville and Martin Pakula could announce their retirements Friday

The Guardian - AU

Senior Victorian ministers 'set to retire'

The Victorian government appears set for a cabinet reshuffle, with four senior ministers reportedly to retire at the November state election.

AAP

Kings of Leon to play one-off regional gig in Mildura for up to 15,000 people

It will be the Grammy Award-winning band's only performance in a regional city during their tour of Australia.

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Brazil and Argentina to play at MCG on June 11, Victorian government says

Victorian Sports Minister Martin Pakula says "players like Messi and Neymar" are fully expected to play in the game.

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Three Victorian party leaders in isolation

Greens leader Samantha Ratnam has become the latest Victorian politician infected with COVID-19, joining the premier and a minister in contracting the virus.

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Labor’s Katy Gallagher says ‘mean girls’ label ‘diminishes women’; 11 virus deaths – as it happened

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