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Jacinta Allan wants voters to see Victoria’s 12-year-old Labor government as ‘new and united’. Can she cling to power?

With a reshuffled cabinet, the premier is hoping to quell leadership rumblings as her party seeks an unprecedented fourth termGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news po...

Jacinta Allan launches state-sponsored apprenticeships at Victoria’s Labor conference ahead of election

The premier is offering 2,000 apprenticeships at the revived State Electricity Commission as part of a pre-election pushGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJ...

Bendigo publican launches high-profile challenge against Jacinta Allan

Andrew Lethlean confirmed he would seek preselection to run for the Nationals in November, having nearly pinched the overlapping federal seat last year.

Victorian state budget LIVE: Treasurer Jaclyn Symes announces Allan government spending for 2026/27

Follow our live blog as Treasurer Jaclyn Symes hands down Victoria’s 2026 state budget – with a forecasted $1 billion surplus, amid a growing mountain of debt.

Councils tell the state to look in the mirror over stalled housing projects

If Premier Jacinta Allan has her way, the November election will be a contest between YIMBYs and NIMBYs. But councils are fighting back, saying they’re not the problem.

‘I don’t just ditch my mates’: New minister defends CFMEU links

Luba Grigorovitch has hit back at criticism of her ties to John Setka as she and three other Labor MPs were elevated in what is expected to be a wide-ranging cabinet reshuffle.

This Just In: Victoria's Free Public Transport Won't Be Extended — Despite a Continuing Fuel Crisis

Halfway through the free transport period, experts and residents want to know what's next from the Allan government.

Australia news live: Victorian Liberal leader again refuses to rule out One Nation deal in November; federal Labor may e...

Nepean result shows ‘Liberals can’t govern without One Nation’, premier says. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCanavan defends Coalitio...

Victorian Labor signals tougher stance on young offenders after 109 charges against 14-year-old dropped

The state’s opposition said case was proof ‘the justice system is broken’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news p...

This Just In: Victoria Is Pouring a Billion-Dollar Budget Into Fixing Roads Across the State

Victoria's state government has sworn to fix road safety issues across the state, with its largest funding boost for maintenance yet.

Julie Bishop speaks after resigning as chancellor of ANU

The former foreign minister became chancellor of ANU in 2020 and was due to finish her term at the end of this year.

Insiders: April 12

Guest: Transport Minister, Catherine King.

Alana’s Asian Adventure

Victorian racer Alana Gurney has confirmed she will contest the entire three-round FIA Arrive & Drive Asia-Pacific Championship. Read more

Moira Deeming to secure top spot on Victorian Liberal ticket

Reversal of fortune comes just one week after she was dumped in favour of Dinesh Gourisetty, who then withdrew his nominationGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news pod...

Budget to include extra $2bn for infrastructure – as it happened

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWilson promises Coalition will be ‘very clear’ on migrationWilson is asked about comments made by...

Free rides and fully funded schools: Labor members press for policy changes

In what looms as a soft launch of Labor’s election campaign, the party’s state conference will debate permanently waiving public transport fees and boosting school funding.

Jess Wilson’s forklift foray sparks safety investigation

The unlikely furore around the opposition leader’s forklift driving skills has led to a WorkSafe probe.

Don’t call me a teal: independent Michelle Milthorpe carves a fresh path as she takes on One Nation in Farrer byelection

Milthorpe – a teacher and advocate for child sexual assault survivors – says city MPs have little understanding of challenges facing the regionsFollow our Australia news live blog...

Associate Minister Thanigasalam to Hold a Press Conference

Australia news live: daughter of Bondi terror victim reveals antisemitic abuse; PM announces new agreement with Japan

High-level agreement includes statements on economic security, energy trade, critical minerals and defence and security. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free a...

Australia news live: daughter of Bondi terror victim reveals antisemitic abuse; PM announces new agreement with Japan

High-level agreement includes statements on economic security, energy trade, critical minerals and defence and security. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free a...

Anthony Albanese says improving voters’ lives best way to fight rightwing populism and Pauline Hanson

PM tells Guardian Australia he’s committed to universal childcare in interview marking first anniversary of landslide reelectionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news...

Ex-Liberal leader joins LifeFlight board

The former health minister, who also served as Minister for Defence, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, and Minister for Home Affairs in successive Coalition governmen...

Budget 2026 live updates: Angus Taylor promises to index tax brackets, run coal ‘long and hard’ and scrap EV concessions...

Follow opposition leader’s budget in reply speech liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHolding Jewish people responsible for Israel a ‘building block’ of...