The former Liberal premier has apologised for a sexist remark directed towards a woman at a Young Liberal function at the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
Some state MPs are ditching their collared shirts,voting in their activewear and even wearing Crocs. But certain limits remain.
Former Victorian treasurer Kim Wells says the three former Liberal premiers who donated to John Pesutto’s legal fund are “taking a side”.
The former Liberal backbencher has questioned the wisdom of three former Liberal Victorian premiers donating to Opposition Leader John Pesutto’s legal defence.
Jeff Kennett,Ted Baillieu and Denis Napthine have donated to Opposition Leader John Pesutto’s defamation legal fund.
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.
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.
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?