Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer
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New Premier Ben Carroll has signalled a royal commission into Victoria's infrastructure program, promising scrutiny of contracts, costs and oversight.
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Allegations of organised crime links and CFMEU influence on Victoria's $100bn Big Build are piling pressure on the state government.
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An explainer on the Magistrates' Court diversion program in Victoria — who can apply, what conditions apply, and why it…
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How Victoria Police's Crime Command decides when to stand up a taskforce, how intelligence-led policing works, and what happens when…
Read More »Administrator says ‘idiots’ in Victoria stalled CFMEU reform push
The CFMEU’s administrator has flagged legal action over former officials’ conduct and called for tougher regulation of the construction sector.
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How Victoria Police, SES, Ambulance Victoria and ski patrols coordinate rescues across the alpine region, and why the terrain changes…
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