State Politics

  • MPs inquire into Games cancellation

    Three Western Victoria MPs will serve on an inquiry into the 2026 Victorian Commonwealth Games cancellation.

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  • New focus after cancellation

    Regional lobby group G21 says the region needs to refocus its Commonwealth Games energy on delivering housing, transport and community facilities.

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  • Minister to exit state politics

    Upper House Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford is not seeking re-election, after 12 years in parliament.

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  • Online plan for reporting sex assaults

    The State Government will commit to creating an alternative option for reporting sexual assault online, following a push from a Colac district state upper-house MP.

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  • Personal attacks shock MP

    Western Victoria MP Andy Meddick says his staff and family fear for their safety following a torrent of abusive messages sent to his home and parliamentary office.

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  • New Polwarth boundaries revealed

    Colac and district will vote for the same MP as Torquay at next year’s state election.

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  • Authority’s bill approved

    New Great Ocean Road land management legislation has passed State Parliament with amendments to protect local communities from new fees and charges.

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  • Gas plan approval angers Vic Greens

    The Victorian Greens have taken aim at a decision to allow gas drilling near the 12 Apostles, but the State Government insists exploration is safe and essential for Victoria’s economy.

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