Politics
Victoria
Victoria to stick with conservative approach to border rules: Premier
Premier Daniel Andrews says Victoria will continue to take a more conservative approach to state borders, but flagged an easing of restrictions for Greater Brisbane and parts of Sydney.
- by Michael Fowler, Tom Rabe and David Estcourt
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Melbourne Airport asks for powers to stop development underneath flight paths
The airport wants the right to block developments in areas affected by flight noise, in a bid to prevent a future Sydney Airport-style curfew.
- by Clay Lucas
Suburban Rail Loop set to thwart decades-old parks plan
The first stage of the enormous Suburban Rail Loop through Melbourne’s south-east will scupper plans for a series of parks the Andrews government committed $25 million towards.
- by Clay Lucas
Victoria and Korean manufacturer fight Queensland for $27b defence contract
Victoria has signed an agreement with Korea's largest defence company, backing a bid for a military contract that would create a custom-built facility and 1000 jobs in Geelong.
- by Michael Fowler
Liberal leader urged to take 'clear stand' against controversial MP Bernie Finn
There is discontent among Liberal MPs about the conduct of Mr Finn, with calls for the party to oust him from his safe spot on the ballot paper.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Waste
EPA in strife after two years of crisis
While publicly backing the EPA to the hilt, the government was privately seething about the scandals and the multiple and massive clean up bills.
- by Chris Vedelago
'What an immense gift': A donor gave life to Prue's family vision, now she wants to return the favour
Tens of thousands of Australian women who travel overseas to buy eggs so they can conceive a baby may be able to find donors in Australia under a scheme proposed by two Melbourne fertility researchers.
- by Wendy Tuohy
Victorian Liberals confront Bernie Finn over pro-Trump social media posts
David Davis said he 'fundamentally' disagreed with his colleague Bernie Finn and that the posts on his private Facebook page were 'wrong'.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Coronavirus pandemic
St Basil's and Epping Gardens review 'not independent', say experts, families
Aged care experts and families of the dead question the independence of a Morrison government report into what unfolded at St Basil’s and Epping Gardens homes.
- by Clay Lucas
Victoria better placed for success this time, epidemiologists say
Contact tracing, the preparedness of the population and the willingness of authorities to act made this outbreak a different prospect to Victoria's second wave.
- by Clay Lucas
After 'the worst' year, Sunshine Hospital staff are hoping for the best
It was a terrible year for healthcare workers across the state, but for many, including those at Western Health, it came with some upsides as well.
- by Clay Lucas and Aisha Dow