Politics
Victoria
Daughter of ex-Labor minister aims to win back Northcote from Greens
The daughter of former Labor state government minister Theo Theophanous is planning to launch her own political career
- by Benjamin Preiss
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Education
Private training providers fear they'll be penalised under TAFE boost
The premier has pledged to revitalise Victoria’s TAFE system but a private education leader has hit back, saying it will penalise independent providers.
- by Benjamin Preiss & Melissa Cunningham
Opinion
ALP
It's a grand vision, but will Andrews' TAFE promise deliver?
The morning after a blockbuster budget splashing billions of dollars is no time for false modesty in a premier.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Victorian budget
Victorian workers told to budget for higher wages
Good time for workers are on the way, says state Treasury but the Reserve Bank is not so sure.
- by Noel Towell
Victorian budget
Victoria state budget 2018-19: A five minute guide
Here is what the state budget means for what matters to you.
Victorian budget
Victorian state budget 2018-19: Victorians to pay $785 million in fines
Victorians are set to cough up $785 million in fines to bolster the state government’s coffers.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Victorian budget
Victorian state budget 2018-19: State to reap more than $7 billion in stamp duty
Stamp duty is continuing to rise as the government payroll soars past $25 billion.
- by Noel Towell
George Pell
George Pell's committal to trial makes front-page news around world
'Many applauded' magistrates' decision: international media have flocked to report on Pell case.
- by Carolyn Webb
Analysis
Victorian budget
Victorian state budget 2018-19: Pallas tests the limits
Trapped in a straightjacket of his own making, Tim Pallas is doing what he can to keep up with Victoria's extraordinary population growth.
- by Peter Martin
Courts
No push says McGowan but she tells court Mirabella 'impeded' minister
Cathy McGowan has broken her silence about the ‘‘altercation’’ which occurred when she and Sophie Mirabella were both at a Benalla nursing home event in 2016.
- by Shana Morgan
Victorian budget
Victorian state budget 2018-19: Winners and losers
The winners and losers from this year's state budget, as selected by The Age's state and specialist reporters.
- by Staff reporters