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‘We might need to discuss Moira’: defamation trial puts Liberal party rifts and rivalries on show

Machinations, high-profile players and secret recordings feature in ousted MP Moira Deeming’s court case against Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto

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Deeming v Pesutto has unwittingly documented the Liberal Party’s internal chaos

From multiple secret recordings to accusations of lying, the Victorian Liberals have reaffirmed what we already knew: they’re in shambles.

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Trans people 'my biggest fans' says exiled Liberal MP

A new recording has been unearthed and played in court after it heard a former Liberal MP skipped a party meeting so she could get her hair done.

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Health minister defends 'urgent' $422m hospital funding

Documents show Victorian hospitals came close to being unable to pay staff, prompting the health minister to seek support for an urgent $422 million payment.

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Chris Bowen calls for end to fossil fuels

Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has told COP28 that all countries must shut down fossil fuels for the world to keep the 1.5-degree goal in sight, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ‘modernisation, maximisation and middle Australia’ will be Labor’s renewal and reform mantra on the road to the 2025…

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Victorian Liberals’ moderate credentials looking shaky as commitment to treaty wavers

After the voice referendum, John Pesutto appears non-committal on treaty – but it’s unclear whether an about-face will be well-received in the ‘Massachusetts of Australia’

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Industrial hemp vying to take over Victoria’s timber industry, but not all politicians agree

Hemp advocates hail the much-maligned crop as the billion-dollar saviour to Victoria's ailing timber industry, but politicians are concerned the industry could pave the way to legalising cannabis.

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Deal sinks move to probe IBAC head's 'find dirt' claims

A motion to probe accusations Victorian Labor MPs told an independent auditor to "find dirt" on the corruption watchdog has faltered after an 11th-hour deal.

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Privacy concerns as Victorian government looks to pass medical information-sharing bill

Changes in Victoria would allow hospitals to easily share patient information through a centralised electronic system — but some say better privacy protections are required.

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Victoria’s Liberals need to define who they are before deciding who can lead them back from oblivion

With a primary vote sitting on 29.7% – its lowest result since 1952 – it’s clear the party’s problems run deep

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Victorian Greens to preference Labor above Liberals as major parties make health pledges

Samantha Ratnam rules out deal with the Liberals, will direct preferences to ‘progressive’ candidates

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Transport Tuesday on Vic election campaign

Free car registration for apprentices, a new regional bypass and cheaper public transport fares are the latest promises rolled out for the Victorian election.

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Coalition commits $17m to upgrade 'horrendous' Hamilton hospital if elected

A western Victorian hospital's plea to have its infrastructure upgraded will be answered if the Liberal-Nationals win next month's election, according to the state opposition.

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Liberal Party legal counsel quits as concerns raised over postal vote application forms

Chandra Lloyd quit as the secretariat's legal counsel after raising concerns about the way the party's Victorian election campaign was being run.

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Victorian opposition didn’t consult hospitals on plan to deploy protective service officers

Pledge to station officers at five hospitals, despite inquiry finding it would be ‘contrary to the good management of security’

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Health bidding war fires up for Vic poll

The Victorian opposition has pledged $325 million to recruit 40,000 health workers, as the government committed $170 million to upgrade public aged care sites.

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$400m hospital upgrade promise

The Victorian opposition is pledging $400m to upgrade a hospital in Melbourne's east.

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Melbourne cancer patient went to Adelaide for urgent scan due to ‘miscommunication’, minister says

Victoria’s health minister defends colleague who suggested Kylie Hennessy, who has a brain tumour, ‘roll with the punches’

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Vic Liberals donation drive 'above board'

Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy insists a pre-election donation drive is above board and did not breach the state's strict laws.

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Vic Liberals pitch new children's hospital

The Victorian coalition has pitched a new children's hospital in Melbourne's outer west as it continues to push to fight the state election on health.

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Victorian Labor government votes against bill to widen access to abortion

The bill aimed to prevent publicly funded hospitals from refusing to perform abortions across the state

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Victorian opposition pledges free public transport for health and aged care workers

The Victorian Coalition pledges to offer four years of free public transport for nurses, aged care workers and allied healthcare workers in both the private and public sector, if it wins the November election.

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Victorian opposition leader loses third key staff member in eight days

Matthew Guy’s director of communications resigns after reported disagreement with incoming chief of staff

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Porn post in Vic Liberals' Facebook hack

Victorian Liberal MP Georgie Crozier's social media page has been hacked for a second time but she does not believe the attacks are politically motivated.

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Portland hospital forum dismissed by Health Minister Martin Foley as 'closed-meeting politics'

Health Minister Martin Foley describes a forum attended by the state opposition for patients and families to express concerns about the quality of hospital services in Portland as "closed-meeting politics".

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