In a crisp white tee,Adam Bandt dropped the beat,not the policy,at Revolver. No talk of rent or climate fears,just bass and synths and dance floor cheers.
In this series of weekly live blogs,we take an in-depth look of the election campaign in the key Victorian electorates of Goldstein,Wills,Kooyong and Bruce.
The major parties are facing a fight for heartland seats,while challengers are ready to reverse the teal tsunami of the previous election. This is where the fiercest battles will be fought.
Join us over the next five weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates,hot-button issues,and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key electorates.
A surge in historical sexual abuse claims against the state government have driven a $74 million jump in Victoria’s legal liabilities over six months.
Advertising regulations prohibit the use of terms such as wrinkle-reducing injections or colloquial names such as “tox” or “Brotox”. Many industry players advertise regardless.
Cosmetic clinics are failing to screen for body dysmorphia,leaving vulnerable patients at risk of excessive treatments,upselling,and worsening mental health.
Australia’s booming $4 billion injectables market is driven by doctors issuing scripts via telehealth in consults that sometimes last under one minute. Critics warn patient safety may be at risk.
Collapsing sewer tunnels,botched repairs and a firm silenced for exposing failures — Melbourne Water faces scrutiny over hidden underground risks and wasted millions.
A research project on a cannabis cancer cure is under investigation amid allegations over ethical approvals and tests being run on a terminally ill woman.