Politics
Victoria
Malcolm Turnbull lauds US trip as 'very valuable'
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared his visit to Washington DC a success after "frank and productive meetings" with US President Donald Trump, military leaders, business executives and more than 40 state governors.
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Victorian election
Andrews government accused of 'impotent approach' to logging breaches
The Andrews government has spent years investigating claims of unlawful logging against its state owned timber company without enforcing any penalties.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Apple
Why I'm still not convinced about the new Apple 'flagship' store
I suspect the decision-makers have been conned. Sadly we, the public, have been dudded.
- by Dick Roennfeldt
Opinion
Education
Why are the Liberals so terrified of our schools?
Three Victorian public school teachers believe the state Coalition is scapegoating our most disadvantaged students.
- by Anonymous
Energy
Environment watchdog could slap tougher emissions caps on power plants
Victoria’s environmental watchdog is reviewing the licences of the state’s three remaining coal-fired power plants.
- by Adam Carey
Religion
Victoria on brink of national redress scheme for sex abuse survivors
Victoria is on the brink of signing on to the Turnbull Government's national redress scheme for sex abuse survivors.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Letters
Armed teachers: It's so logical: more guns mean a safer world for all
Readers discuss Donald Trump's controversial proposal to arm teachers in American schools.
Victorian election
Labor MPs Somyurek and Eren make peace pact after ugly clash
Two Labor MPs involved in an ugly clash that allegedly involved a butter knife inside Parliament House on Wednesday have publicly made up.
- by Adam Carey & Noel Towell
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Infrastructure
Victoria shows Trump the way on infrastructure, says Pallas
Treasurer Tim Pallas will argue that Victorian firms are in the box seat to work on President Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure program.
- by Peter Martin
Letters
American shootings: The power of students to bring about change
Readers discuss the terrible shootings in a Florida high school, and the gun culture in the United States generally.
Racing Minister Martin Pakula questions past integrity standards in Victoria
As Lovani, the horse that sparked the biggest racing scandal in recent memory, prepares to return to the track for her new trainer at Rosehill on Saturday, Victorian racing minister Martin Pakula has publicly questioned Racing Victoria's integrity unit.
- by Chris Roots