A new report also shows the state has only added about 300 new public homes in the past eight years.
Premier Jacinta Allan once said the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal should be the ‘first cab off the rank’ to be built. Her government has deferred it indefinitely.
The Fitzroy of today – filled with bars,cafes,markets and designer boutiques – was unimaginable. But back then,locals loved the cheap rent and “anything goes” attitude.
The controversial state government plan has drawn criticism from one of its own members,who also voted for it in parliament.
A collapsed pay deal has left the union reeling,insulted members are calling for long-time Victorian branch secretary Lisa Fitzpatrick to stand down and its industrial action is in disarray.
Candidates at the coming local government elections will be asked to pledge that they will not block apartment developments,as YIMBY and pro-housing groups seek to expand their clout in key inner-city areas.
The Victorian Nationals rank and file want a future Coalition government to back nuclear power and to axe funding for Welcome to Country ceremonies.
After a decade of golden years under Daniel Andrews,his replacement is facing a storm of problems that have trashed Labor’s vote.
The death of a 16-year-old who overdosed after receiving three prescriptions for addictive drugs in the days before his death has triggered a coroner’s warning that many GPs are ignoring a watchlist to prevent “doctor shopping”.
Business leaders are threatening the government that gas insecurity might force them to quit Victoria.
The energy department warned a plan to switch Victorian homes and businesses to electricity instead of gas will not happen fast enough to make up for predicted gas shortages.