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‘Just wrong’: State government seeks to draft public servants into WFH campaign
Public law expert William Partlett likens the Allan government’s latest WFH ploy to the behaviour of a party cartel.
- Chip Le Grand
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Victoria keeps its AA credit rating despite warnings over project costs
The state has a stable outlook, according to S&P Global, but Suburban Rail Loop costs could blow out.
- Kieran Rooney
What former Greens leader Adam Bandt did next
Bandt has kept himself busy since losing his seat of Melbourne in the May federal election.
- Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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- Crime
‘Zombie killers’ and the ‘lost boys’ of Melbourne’s warring youth gangs
Youth crime waves aren’t new, but experts warn street violence has been gamified. And it’s escalating, with more teens from middle-class backgrounds involved.
- Sherryn Groch
Bots to help fill Victoria’s budget hole: State hopes AI can slash costs
Treasurer Jaclyn Symes says AI and automation will help the government find $3.3 billion in savings.
- Daniella White
Premier concedes soaring costs a risk to Suburban Rail Loop
Since 2021 Australia had recorded a 22 per cent increase in the cost of construction.
- Kieran Rooney and Daniella White
Farmers to be spared fire tax increase after months of backlash
Treasurer Jaclyn Symes says capping the levy for primary producers would help farmers stay focused on their drought response and recovery.
- Kieran Rooney and Benjamin Preiss
Victoria pockets another $1 billion from the TAC
The state government will receive a $1.13 billion dividend from the Transport Accident Commission, its second billion-dollar payment in as many years.
- Kieran Rooney
Tax relief and home ownership at heart of opposition budget pitch, but savings lacking
Jacinta Allan “wants to be the premier who got millennials into homes”, but shadow treasurer James Newbury says taxes are killing the Australian dream.
- Chip Le Grand and Kieran Rooney
Trump’s tariffs cast $1.25 billion shadow over Victoria’s budget
An analysis has highlighted potential impacts of the US trade wars on Victoria’s bottom line.
- Kieran Rooney