The Latest Breaking News from Daniel Andrews

State government cites falling Covid case numbers and the end of winter as it announces decision

Here's a quick wrap of developments from the jobs and skills summit that's underway in the nation's capital.

Dominic Perrottet pushing for cut to five days, while Daniel Andrews open to shift if supported by health advice

Aspiring nursing students will be able to study for free, but course demand is already at capacity and there are limits on how much universities can expand.

The Victorian and NSW premiers have set aside interstate rivalry to announce a joint move to ease the pressure on hospital emergency departments in both states.

The Victorian election will be held in three months, on November 26. A Victorian state Newspoll, conducted August 22-25 from a sample of 1,027, gave Labor a 56-44 lead (57.3-42.7 at the 2018 election). Primary votes were 41% Labor (42.9% at election), 36% Coalition (35.2%), 13% Greens (10.7%) and 10%…

Despite steep rise in number of prisoners on remand, Andrews government hasn’t reviewed bail reforms

Victoria's Parliamentary Budget Office says the cost of the state's Suburban Rail Loop would outweigh its benefit to the community.

A rash of major health announcements is sure to spread further before the state election – but the devil is in the detail