Daniel Andrews appointed chair of key youth mental health institute

Daniel Andrews appointed chair of key youth mental health institute

Orygen has defended the appointment after former Liberal premier Jeff Kennett sharply criticised the move,arguing it was “the most absurd” appointment he had heard of in recent times.

  • byBroede Carmody

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Pesutto wins battle against rebel MPs – for now

Pesutto wins battle against rebel MPs – for now

The opposition leader stared down his rivals in the Liberal party room,but still faces renewed bouts of instability while a defamation trial against him rolls on.

  • byBroede Carmody,Rachel Eddie andAnnika Smethurst
Lower speed limits coming,but ‘unsafe’ mobile cameras in the gun

Lower speed limits coming,but ‘unsafe’ mobile cameras in the gun

Victoria’s Road Safety Camera Commissioner has urged a review of 22 mobile camera spots that attracted a barrage of complaints from motorists,as he told drivers to expect lower speed limits over the next few years.

  • byKieran Rooney
The ‘simple solution’ to the public housing towers knock-down that could save taxpayers millions

The ‘simple solution’ to the public housing towers knock-down that could save taxpayers millions

Researchers have suggested an alternative to the government’s public-housing demolition that could save Victoria more than $300 million.

  • byRachael Dexter
John Pesutto expected to face ‘venom’ at crucial Liberal party room meeting

John Pesutto expected to face ‘venom’ at crucial Liberal party room meeting

Before a major leadership test for Liberal leader John Pesutto on Tuesday,a personal endorsement from one of his harshest critics was hard to come by.

  • byBroede Carmody,Kieran Rooney andAnnika Smethurst
Victoria’s Health Department struggling to pay bills on time

Victoria’s Health Department struggling to pay bills on time

The department is making late payments to suppliers more than half the time,breaches that should result in financial penalties under state government policy.

  • byRachel Eddie
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Voters appear to think John Pesutto could be our next premier. He just needs to convince his colleagues

Voters appear to think John Pesutto could be our next premier. He just needs to convince his colleagues

The paradox bedevilling the Victorian Liberal party is on show as their leader is greeted warmly on the street by punters but at Spring Street risks becoming the next casualty in a long list of ousted leaders.

  • byKieran Rooney,Rachel Eddie,Annika Smethurst andBroede Carmody
Victorians paying top dollar for carbon credits,triggering green-scheme overhaul
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Victorians paying top dollar for carbon credits,triggering green-scheme overhaul

A tonne of carbon removed from the atmosphere costs up to three times more under Victoria’s gas removal program than in similar schemes across Australia – and it’s passed onto consumers in their power bills.

  • byKieran Rooney
Without dumping its cult of has-been leaders,Victoria’s Liberals don’t stand a chance

Without dumping its cult of has-been leaders,Victoria’s Liberals don’t stand a chance

After barely four years in government this century,something needs to change within the Victorian Liberal Party,starting with the way its leadership is decided.

  • byTim Smith
Wells courted to lead Liberals as Pesutto braces for spill threat

Wells courted to lead Liberals as Pesutto braces for spill threat

Conservative MPs are urging former treasurer Kim Wells to put his hand up,as Pesutto says those who are unhappy with his leadership should “bring” the challenge.

  • byRachel Eddie andAnnika Smethurst
The government seized these shops for a hospital that was never built. Now the case is back in court
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The government seized these shops for a hospital that was never built. Now the case is back in court

A legal battle between two property developers and the state has led to a ‘ghost town’ in Pakenham. The Allan government is preparing to go back to court to keep a lid on a multimillion-dollar compensation claim.

  • byCarla Jaeger