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Daniel Andrews quits as premier of Victoria

Daniel Andrews will step down as Victoria's leader and as the member for Mulgrave effective 5pm on Wednesday.

Scandals involving the Daniel Andrews Government

Governments under Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews have been peppered with scandals and allegations of wrongdoing during two terms in office.

Rising euthanasia deaths show ‘confidence’ in Victorian laws

More than 300 Victorians died using state euthanasia laws last financial year, in what the premier believes is a sign of growing confidence in the scheme.

Victoria to pay $380m to Commonwealth Games for cancelled event

The Victorian government has agreed to pay Commonwealth Games bodies $380 million in compensation after cancelling the 2026 event.

Dan Andrews to shirk federal and state Comm Games inquiries

Federal and state inquiries into Victoria's decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games are set to hold public hearings without the premier giving evidence.

‘Gross exaggeration’: 2026 Commonwealth Games $7b cost disputed

Organisers for the 2026 Commonwealth Games have disputed claims the now-cancelled event could have cost Victorian taxpayers $7 billion.

Victorian council wheels out tiny homes to tackle housing crisis

A Victorian council will ditch the need for permits for caravans and wheeled tiny homes on existing properties to ease a local housing crisis.

Victorian wind farm will offset ACT emissions

The Berrybank Stage 2 wind farm, located in Victoria’s Western Plains, will help power an all-electric Canberra, the ACT Government states.

Four people dead, teenager critical after rural crash in Victoria

Four people have died and a teenager is fighting for life after a car crash in Victoria's west.

Children stable, recovering after horrific bus crash

Children injured in a horrific bus crash are in a stable condition after many underwent emergency surgeries due to life-altering injuries.

Truck driver charged in Melbourne bus crash as kids await amputations

A truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving following a bus crash that left several children seriously injured in Melbourne's west.

Children seriously injured in bus and truck crash near Melbourne

Several children have been seriously injured after a bus collided with a truck and rolled onto its side in Melbourne's west.

Victorian Liberals expel suspended MP Moira Deeming

Victorian Liberal MPs have expelled suspended MP Moira Deeming after she threatened to take state party leader John Pesutto to court for defamation.

Jockey Dean Holland dies after falling from horse in Victoria

Tributes are pouring from around Australia for jockey Dean Holland after he died following a fall during a race at Donald Racecourse in Victoria's west.

‘Concerning conduct’ from Daniel Andrews staff over health union grant

Daniel Andrews' government staff exerted pressure on health bureaucrats to award a lucrative contract to a union, but no corrupt conduct has been found by IBAC.

Suspended Liberal MP Moira Deeming to return, vows to ‘defend women’

Victorian MP Moira Deeming has no plans to leave the Liberal party after she was suspended by the leader following her attendance at a rally.

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