Jeff Kennett
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- One Nation
One Nation should be welcomed into anti-Labor alliance, Kennett tells Coalition
Jeff Kennett has floated inviting One Nation MPs onto a future non-Labor frontbench, as he says the Coalition should work with anyone opposed to the ALP at November’s state election.
- Chip Le Grand
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- Local council
Inner-city mega-council floated as mayors face financial cliff
In a move that breaks a 30-year political taboo, lifelong socialist Stephen Jolly has called for an “adult conversation” about amalgamating inner-city councils to prevent the shuttering of services and sackings of staff.
- Rachael Dexter
A uni, casino and low-rise housing: The Docklands that might have been
Previously unseen cabinet papers have revealed secret warnings given to the Victorian government about what is now one of the city’s most maligned suburbs.
- Daniella White
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- Liberal Party
Amelia Hamer holds off rivals to win Malvern preselection
Hamer’s victory further cements a generational shift within the Victorian branch of the Liberal Party, following the elevation of Jess Wilson to leader.
- Daniella White
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- Defamation
John Pesutto facing bankruptcy after order to pay $2.3 million in Moira Deeming’s legal fees
The former Victorian opposition leader says he is determined to stay in parliament and hopes to fundraise enough money to avoid bankruptcy, which would force him to leave parliament.
- Rachel Eddie
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- Australia votes
Ley gets backing from party elders as Liberal leadership battle grows hostile
Others are throwing their support behind shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, with duelling files being circulated by allies that threaten ongoing instability.
- David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
Happy snap! Jacinta Price poses in a MAGA cap for family Christmas selfie
A Christmas social media post has brought new tidings of the Liberal senator’s association with Donald Trump’s famous campaign slogan.
- Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
Tartan party! Lindsay Fox throws another men-only birthday bash
The billionaire trucking magnate rented out Crown Resorts’ flagship restaurant for his birthday shindig, where tartan, kilts and whisky flowed freely.
- Stephen Brook
How people power, John Clarke and Julian Assange saved Fitzroy Pool
Thirty years ago, a Herculean community effort led by an unlikely band of campaigners stopped the site from being turned into a block of flats.
- Rachael Dexter
Jeff Kennett apologises for derogatory jibe at woman
The former Liberal premier has apologised for a sexist remark directed towards a woman at a Young Liberal function at the weekend.
- Benjamin Preiss