Richard Willingham

The United Firefighters Union and its secretary Peter Marshall are behind a legal attempt to stop a report by Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog from being published.

The idea that One Nation could come close to the government benches was absurd six months ago, but it is a prospect Victorian Labor MPs and insiders are increasingly discussing. 

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen has dismissed talk of a leadership challenge, saying she's focused on cost-of-living pressures. 

The Victorian premier said she had no plans to step aside despite some Labor MPs becoming increasingly frustrated by her performance as leader and more worrying opinion polls.

Victoria's democratic system is a bit dodgy. That's not a view from a keyboard warrior, but one shared by many across the political spectrum.

The Victorian Government is being accused of embedding a major conflict of interest into the oversight of duck hunting in the state.

The Game Management Authority is accused of turning a blind eye to illegal behaviour by shooters while bullying wildlife rescuers and anti-hunting campaigners.

Former Victoria Police deputy commissioner Wendy Steendam assures parents the childcare system is safe, vowing to safeguard children following multiple cases of alleged abuse. 

The release of a corruption report into Victorian government has been blocked, but the public has been denied the right to know by whom.

With only six months before the state election, the Victorian government struggles to devise new donation laws after the High Court found previous laws unconstitutional. 

The state government has failed to meaningfully tackle soaring debt, instead continuing to focus on cost-of-living programs and service delivery less than 200 days before voters head to the polls.

The Nepean by-election proves Victoria's election in November is likely to be tough for the two major parties, Richard Willingham writes.

The Liberal Party's candidate for the crucial upcoming Nepean by-election is being investigated by Victoria's transport department for unauthorised roadworks in a campaign stunt with Opposition Leader Jess Wilson.

Four Labor MPs have been promoted to the Victorian government's ministry, with one of the incoming ministers defending her past support of disgraced CFMEU head John Setka.

Former premier Steve Bracks says One Nation teaming up with the Coalition would be a disaster for Victoria, and has hit out at Jeff Kennett for even suggesting it.

The Victorian premier denounces speculation about her leadership as "scallywag" gossip amid growing concern that she could cost Labor government in November's state election.

An investigation by the auditor-general has failed to determine whether the upgrade to Victoria's public transport fare payments is delivering value for money.

From Monday, Victorians will be able to use phones and credit cards to pay for public transport on a small number of lines as part of a trial.

Liberal party MPs and insiders have been infuriated by the publishing of a preselection candidate's blistering statement about a veteran MP.

Australia's top infrastructure body has placed Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop project on the highest priority list for the nation despite raising serious concerns about its business case merely a year ago. 

Pressure on Jacinta Allan intensifies, with several of the premier's own MPs saying they want to see a royal commission into alleged criminality and corruption within the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union.

Pressure is mounting on Premier Jacinta Allan, as she challenges claims that billions in taxpayer dollars were funnelled to criminals via the CFMEU under her watch.

The right-wing party's prized recruit, Barnaby Joyce, made a key appearance deep in National Party territory as the 2026 Victorian election campaign began to take shape, Richard Willingham writes. 

When retiring first-term Liberal Sam Groth told his leader he was quitting politics, forcing a by-election, Jess Wilson didn't try to talk him out of it. 

Retired tennis star and former deputy Liberal leader Sam Groth will quit Victorian parliament next week, about a month after announcing he would not contest November's state election.