Benita Kolovos

Step towards reconciliation hailed as ‘a historic moment’ with premier Jacinta Allan saying it gives Aboriginal Australians the power to shape policies that affect their lives

Exclusive: If passed, laws would ban non-disclosure agreements in workplace sexual harassment cases unless expressly requested by an employee

Inquiry hears of boom in cult activity as coercive groups promise recruits ‘simple answers to complex problems’

Lobby groups tell Victorian inquiry legitimate churches could be caught up in any proposed crackdown on coercive practices

Reptile was removed after guests filmed it lying at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas on Saturday

Victorian premier insists city is safe and police have necessary powers after two officers hospitalised on Sunday

Opposition’s plan announced as state parliament’s lower house begins debate on landmark treaty bill

Chief commissioner says force needs to ‘police differently’ as restructure announced

Fares waived for weekend trams, trains and buses for two months after years of Metro Tunnel-related disruptions

Town Hall and State Library train stations join Anzac, Arden and Parkville as city waits for launch date of long-awaited rail line