Firefighters' crisis: Premier moves to sack CFA board

Richard Willingham Victoria's government has been rocked by the resignation of a second minister and the sacking of the CFA board, as the crisis over the bitter CFA pay dispute intensifies.

CFA crisis: Senior minister Natalie Hutchins forced to beat a retreat

Richard Willingham and Josh Gordon The Andrews government is set to push through its controversial firefighting deal, following assurances from the president of the Fair Work Commission that "there is no veto" powers for the militant...

Dying with dignity: Parliamentary report recommends euthanasia laws

Rania Spooner and Richard Willingham Victoria could become the first state to legalise assisted suicide, after a parliamentary committee recommends giving doctors the legal right to assist the deaths of terminally ill patients.

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CFA crisis: What is driving Jane Garrett?

Richard Willingham, State Political Correspondent Once a rising star in the Andrews ministry, Jane Garrett could be sitting on the backbench next week if she chooses to quit over a government deal with the militant firefighters union that continues...

Fears CFA board could be sacked over union dispute

Richard Willingham, Josh Gordon There are fears that the under-fire CFA board will be sacked by the Andrews government, despite efforts to break the bitter impasse over the 1160-day old pay dispute with the union.

Country Fire Authority board won't sign 'unlawful' pay deal

Richard Willingham Pressure on Premier Daniel Andrews grows after fire authority board declares that it cannot sign the proposed pay and work deal he pushed through.

CFA crisis: Embattled Minister holds firm, political chaos continues

Richard Willingham Embattled Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett remains at her post following negotiations with aggrieved parties in the protracted CFA dispute, which continues to dog Premier Daniel Andrews.

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Victorian firefighter union pay deal to cost $160 million: Treasury

Richard Willingham and Josh Gordon A government deal with the militant firefighters union to end a protracted industrial dispute will cost the Victorian budget up to $160 million, according to new analysis.

Cash rolling in for Menzies Mayne man

Richard Willingham, State Political Correspondent More than $20,000 in donations, many from Liberal voters, has rolled into serial candidate Stephen Mayne's bold bid to unseat veteran Liberal backbencher Kevin Andrews at the election.

Firefighters' union close to victory on CFA pay deal

Richard Willingham and Benjamin Preiss Pressure is mounting on Premier Daniel Andrews to come clean on what deal has been struck with the firefighters union, amid burning anger from CFA volunteers who fear a union takeover.

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Premier Daniel Andrews faces revolt over firefighters' deal

Richard Willingham, State Political Correspondent Premier Daniel Andrews faces a revolt from tens of thousands of CFA volunteers in key regional seats if his government gives in to demands of the Firefighters Union, amid tensions in his own cabinet.

Traditional owners make native title claim on land in Grampians National Park

Richard Willingham, State Political Correspondent Traditional land owners in western Victoria would be able to hunt for kangaroos and emus, camp, fish and care for the popular Gariwerd, the Grampians, National Park (also known as Gariwerd) if a...

'Parasitic': Online bookmaker under fire over club cash-back deal

Richard Willingham, State Political Correspondent Local sporting clubs are being offered cash back from an online bookmaker if club members sign up and punt on their website, in a move that has been labelled "parasitic" by gambling reformers.

Greens candidate pulls out of anti-racism protest over violence fears

Richard Willingham, State Political Correspondent The Greens candidate in the inner city seat of Wills has pulled out of an anti-racism rally in Coburg this weekend because of police fears of violence.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says sorry for fat joke

Benjamin Preiss, Richard Willingham, Josh Gordon Premier Daniel Andrews has apologised for making disparaging remarks in parliament about a Liberal MP's weight.

'I couldn't find enjoyment in anything': trauma took its toll on Minister Wade Noonan

Richard Willingham, State Political Correspondent All the goodness in former Police Minister Wade Noonan's life had been drained; he could no longer find enjoyment in anything.

Lisa Neville is new Police Minister after cabinet reshuffle

Richard Willingham With law and order emerging as a major political issue, Lisa Neville has been named as Police Minister, following a state government reshuffle.

Victorian building workers set to win hefty pay rises in 'groundbreaking' deal

Nick Toscano, Richard Willingham Tens of thousands of construction workers will receive above-inflation pay rises under an imminent wage deal with Victorian builders and contractors.

8000 Victorian pokies punters push the button on precommitment

Richard Willingham, State Political Correspondent A $197 million program to help problem gamblers track their poker machine losses and stop playing has seen just 8000 people register in its first six months.