Rachel Eddie

The number of tenanted properties in Victoria has also dropped by more than 6000 in a year, despite a Victorian government target to increase supply.

Shadow minister Brad Battin and Liberal MP Ann-Marie Hermans were speaking at a protest about renaming a lake after the founder of Sikhism when black-clad men arrived.

The man’s death in June was not the first time a drunk patient was hurt under Victoria’s health-led response to public intoxication.

The blowout in timelines prompted the essential services regulator to warn that water providers were failing to properly forecast costs.

The budget plan to manage pandemic debts by temporarily expanding taxes has led Treasurer Tim Pallas to pull cash from government agencies. Water authorities were targeted the most.

The government would take over planning powers for townhouses and apartments between three and six storeys that are high-quality design, and would hand over some state land to do it.

Young people may have their mental health appointments rescheduled or moved online as a safety precaution because of a rally over the former premier’s new role.

Premier Jacinta Allan says she wants to be a “builder” as her bold move to reshape the housing landscape sparks a backlash.

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.

The Liberal leader is battling two realities – a father of three fighting a costly defamation suit versus the senior politician trying to hang on to his job. It’s possible even if he wins, he loses.