Jeff Kennett apologises for derogatory jibe at woman

Jeff Kennett apologises for derogatory jibe at woman

The former Liberal premier has apologised for a sexist remark directed towards a woman at a Young Liberal function at the weekend.

  • byBenjamin Preiss

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Jeff Kennett receives legal warning from Moira Deeming

Jeff Kennett receives legal warning from Moira Deeming

The former Liberal premier confirmed a letter he received appeared to argue he had made comments that discouraged witnesses in the defamation trial ousted MP Moira Deeming launched against John Pesutto.

  • byRachel Eddie andKieran Rooney
‘A very unusual situation’:Pesutto shared defamation settlement efforts with Kennett

‘A very unusual situation’:Pesutto shared defamation settlement efforts with Kennett

Opposition Leader John Pesutto also conceded he’d drafted a statement on a possible resignation for Moira Deeming hours before she was brought in to explain her actions to the leadership team.

  • byRachel Eddie andAnnika Smethurst
‘It’s too much’:Howard urges tobacco-like ban on gambling ads
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‘It’s too much’:Howard urges tobacco-like ban on gambling ads

The former prime minister and sports fan says the spread of gambling and the social harm from it is a serious issue for our country.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Crocs in the chamber? Politicians test boundaries of parliamentary dress code

Crocs in the chamber? Politicians test boundaries of parliamentary dress code

Some state MPs are ditching their collared shirts,voting in their activewear and even wearing Crocs. But certain limits remain.

  • byBroede Carmody
Liberal MP says former premiers are dividing the party by helping Pesutto

Liberal MP says former premiers are dividing the party by helping Pesutto

Former Victorian treasurer Kim Wells says the three former Liberal premiers who donated to John Pesutto’s legal fund are “taking a side”.

  • byKieran Rooney
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‘Looks like intimidation’:Moira Deeming hits back over Pesutto legal fund

‘Looks like intimidation’:Moira Deeming hits back over Pesutto legal fund

The former Liberal backbencher has questioned the wisdom of three former Liberal Victorian premiers donating to Opposition Leader John Pesutto’s legal defence.

  • byBianca Hall andKieran Rooney
Former Victorian Liberal premiers donate to Pesutto’s legal fund

Former Victorian Liberal premiers donate to Pesutto’s legal fund

Jeff Kennett,Ted Baillieu and Denis Napthine have donated to Opposition Leader John Pesutto’s defamation legal fund.

  • byNeil Mitchell
Kennett takes aim at Gowers as Hawks life membership put on hold

Kennett takes aim at Gowers as Hawks life membership put on hold

Jeff Kennett has labelled successor Andy Gowers petty and potentially vindictive after the former Hawthorn president had his life membership of the club put on hold.

  • byJon Pierik
‘A brilliant sketch’:Tributes as sports writing loses a champion

‘A brilliant sketch’:Tributes as sports writing loses a champion

Sports columnist with The Age and The Australian,Patrick Smith is being remembered for his sharp turn of phrase and devotion to the craft after his death,aged 71.

  • byChip Le Grand
‘Why would you stay?’ The myriad reasons for Daniel Andrews to go

‘Why would you stay?’ The myriad reasons for Daniel Andrews to go

Within minutes of the former premier’s resignation,the rumour and conspiracy mills were abuzz with questions and theories. But what say those who know him?

  • byRoyce Millar