Alfred and Monash Health run some of the largest hospitals in the state,but an attempt by the government to enforce budgets has had a dire impact on their books.
The independent review is the second in two years into the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority after it previously published errors in exams.
A parliamentary inquiry has called for an expansion of Victoria’s school breakfast program and a “minister for food” to help tackle rising costs and food insecurity.
Analysis of dozens of annual reports dumped in parliament on Thursday found some of Victoria’s busiest hospitals failed to meet their target for available cash.
In Kosciuszko National Park,the government must by law retain 3000 brumbies. But in other national parks in NSW and Victoria,the goal is zero feral horses.
The opposition leader has won a psychological victory over the premier despite Liberal leadership rumblings and a high-profile court battle.
The minister who first introduced Victoria’s waste-to-energy policy is opposing an incinerator,as the Allan government takes friendly fire from Labor MPs.
Victoria privately pressed the Albanese government to expand visa requirements to attract more overseas workers to fill critical gaps in the tourism industry.
Experts say the state government’s plan to fast-track subdivisions and encourage townhouse developments won’t lead to a rush in affordable and attractive housing.
The agency in charge of domestic building insurance has been canvassing premium hikes and ways to cut claims in an effort mend its finances.
A surprising series of results at local council elections have raised alarms about the coming state and federal polls.