3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (376+ words) Moira Deeming has joined Family First and will lead the party’s Western Metropolitan Region ticket at Victoria’s November state election. Deeming says she is running to retain her upper house seat and strengthen Family First’s presence in the Victorian Parliament....

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1041+ words) Once considered Labor heartland, Werribee is now one of Victoria’s most unpredictable marginal seats after just 693 votes decided the 2025 by-election. With shifting support, a growing electorate and preferences set to play a major role, the battle for Werribee is far…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (385+ words) Victoria’s election is shaping as a three-way political fight, with Labor, the Coalition and a rising One Nation battling for voters. Ben Carroll, Jess Wilson and Warren Pickering are offering three increasingly different pitches ahead of 28 November. Victoria’s state election…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago   (300+ words) The Victorian Government will spend an extra $352 million on road repairs, doubling its pothole repair target from 250,000 to 500,000. The Western and Princes highways are among roads targeted as Labor shifts its priorities months out from the November election. The Victorian…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1012+ words) Melbourne’s west could still be relying on diesel V/Line trains when SRL East opens in 2035. Wyndham and Melton leaders are pushing for long-promised electrification as population growth drives increasing demand for Metro services. Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer west is…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (390+ words) Melton East has been approved for almost 12,000 homes and will eventually house more than 36,000 people. The development comes as rapid growth continues to pressure roads, public transport and services across Melton and neighbouring Wyndham. Plans for a new suburb, Melton…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (494+ words) Victoria has launched a $50 million Royal Commission into alleged corruption, organised crime and misconduct in the construction industry. The inquiry will examine unions, companies, criminal actors and the role of the State Government. Victoria’s construction industry will face a $50 million…...