Politics
Victoria
Liberals 'terminally on the nose' as Guy warns of federal wipeout
MPs, candidates and top-ranking party officials are airing their grievances about the Liberals' humiliating election defeat.
- by Benjamin Preiss, Samantha Hutchinson & Sumeyya Ilanbey
Latest
Victoria Votes
'Obvious Guy was unelectable': Liberal slams party's campaign
Former opposition leader Matthew Guy was "unelectable", according to an angry email about the Coalition's campaign fired off on Thursday by Liberal candidate for Albert Park Andrew Bond.
- by Benjamin Preiss & Sumeyya Ilanbey
Victoria Votes
First-time MP given high stakes public transport portfolio
Daniel Andrews has unveiled his new cabinet, presenting a brand new MP with the massive task of responsibility for public transport.
- by Benjamin Preiss & Clay Lucas
Victoria Votes
Sydney Road bike lanes top priority, Greens candidate Tim Read says
Greens candidate for Brunswick Tim Read's vision for a cycling-focussed network and removing car parks from Sydney Road is stronger than ever, which he argues is the key to improving public health.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Local council
Robert Doyle says council lacked authority to investigate allegation
Former lord mayor Robert Doyle lodges Supreme Court writ attempting to stop second report's release by Melbourne City Council.
- by Clay Lucas & Miki Perkins
Updated
Victoria Votes
Matthew Guy steps down as Liberal leader after crushing defeat
Matthew Guy has stepped down as Liberal leader, four days after the Coalition's disastrous election loss.
- by Adam Carey & Benjamin Preiss
Analysis
Victoria Votes
Victoria state election: Why Guy had to say goodbye
The opposition seemed out of step with public sentiment at almost every turn as Matthew Guy led them through the campaign.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Victoria Votes
The surprising places that recorded swings against Labor
When former obstetrician Dr Joe Garra put his hand up to run as an independent for the state seat of Werribee, his pitch was obvious: I can deliver.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Victoria Votes
Footy Show paedophile worked at primary school on election day
The decision by the Victorian Election Commission to allow convicted child sex offender Jeremy Kewley to work at a school polling station has been slammed.
- by Anthony Bunn
'Tsunami' of rail projects to create chronic skills shortage
The crisis risks huge cost blowouts and delays over the next decade, the country's main rail group has warned.
- by Timna Jacks
Victoria Votes
Victorian election: The eight undecided seats
There are some big-name MPs in danger and safe seats that remain up for grabs following Saturday's state election.
- by Anthony Colangelo