This prominent Melburnian thinks Australia is failing Ukraine. He’s trying to fill the gaps

This prominent Melburnian thinks Australia is failing Ukraine. He’s trying to fill the gaps

Investor James Baillieu,the nephew of former premier Ted Baillieu,says the war in Ukraine has been wiped off the news cycle and the Australian government doesn’t care.

  • byStephen Brook

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Brighton isn’t all Karens and mansions – but it would help if they locked their doors

Brighton isn’t all Karens and mansions – but it would help if they locked their doors

Locals love the Bayside bubble,but police say locals leaving homes unlocked is allowing young offenders to get inside and steal car keys.

  • byStephen Brook
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
‘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
Police reopen probe into school board that allegedly helped Malka Leifer flee to Israel

Police reopen probe into school board that allegedly helped Malka Leifer flee to Israel

Former Victorian premier Ted Baillieu says police have confirmed to him that they are investigating the Adass Israel School board,despite previously ruling out charges.

  • byLachlan Abbott
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Grand Prix cancels Ladies Day as women demand the real thing

Grand Prix cancels Ladies Day as women demand the real thing

Women want to see Formula 1 cars and drivers,which has prompted the cancellation of the traditional Ladies Day.

  • byStephen Brook
Geoff Shaw on comeback trail,with UAP expected to name him as candidate

Geoff Shaw on comeback trail,with UAP expected to name him as candidate

Controversial former Liberal MP Geoff Shaw,who was suspended from the Victorian parliament,will attempt to make a political comeback at next month’s state election.

  • byAnnika Smethurst
Rob Baillieu slams Liberal Party in split with his father

Rob Baillieu slams Liberal Party in split with his father

The son of former Victorian premier Ted Baillieu says the Liberal Party has turned its back on small-l liberal values because of greed and infighting.

  • byRoyce Millar
Cuff love:The politics and power of Victoria’s law and order addiction

Cuff love:The politics and power of Victoria’s law and order addiction

The state now has the largest police force in the country,with one observer saying major parties are locked in a law-and-order “arms race”.

  • byRoyce Millar andChris Vedelago
Tim Smith defies Liberal leader’s call to quit Parliament after crash

Tim Smith defies Liberal leader’s call to quit Parliament after crash

Embattled Liberal MP Tim Smith is refusing to quit State Parliament,defying Opposition Leader Matthew Guy who declared the member for Kew should not recontest next year’s election.

  • bySumeyya Ilanbey,Rachel Eddie andAnnika Smethurst