Politics

NORTH-EAST: Crackdown on energy cowboys

Friday, September 26, 2025

Indi MHR Helen Haines has welcomed the release of VicGrid’s draft Community Engagement and Social Value Guidelines, which set out 48 expectations for renewable energy developers and transmission companies before they can access Victoria’s energy grid.Dr Haines, who has led the national debate on reforming community engagement in the renewable energy rollout, said the draft…

KNOX: Rowville MP calls it a day

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Rowville MLA Kim Wells will not contest the next State Election in November 2026.“After discussions with family, good mates, friends, branch members and supporters, I have decided not to contest the next election,” Mr Wells announced on social media.“To the residents of Wantirna, Scoresby and Rowville electroates, thank you for your inc redible support for…

BAYSIDE: ‘Suburbs wrecked’

“Why is the Premier ignoring Bayside and the broader Melbourne community who do not support her plan to wreck our suburbs?” asked Brighton MLA James Newbury (picturedA).“The Premier has announced her plan to wreck Melbourne’s suburbs, rip away property rights and designate 60 locations ‘mega suburbs’,” Mr Newbury said.The State Labor Government’s plan includes creating…

MELBOURNE: ‘Neo Nazis will never win’

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Neo-Nazis will “enever, ever win”, Melbourne MLA Ellen Sandell (pictured) has told State Parliament.“Right in the heart of our Melbourne CBD, just across the road from the NGV, behind a small grassy hill is a very special sacred place, and it is called Camp Sovereignty,” Ms Sandell said.“Aboriginal elders lit a ceremonial fire on this…

HUME: Minister slammed for Somerton Rd problems

Thursday, September 11, 2025

There has been an unacceptable build-up of rubbish and debris along median strips in the outer north, particularly on Somerton Rd, according to Northern Metropolitan MLC Evan Mulholland (pictured).“I am regularly contacted by constituents, particularly from Greenvale, who are frustrated at the mess and debris on SomertonRd. Piles of litter, dumped rubbish and overgrown grass…

WHITTLESEA: What happened to Gunns Gully Rd?

“Why has the government delayed the start of construction for the Gunns Gully Rdand Hume Freeway interchange, and when will work begin?” Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell has asked Roads Minister Melissa Horne (pictured).“Gunns Gully Road is a planned six-lanearterial road that will run west to east from the Hume Freeway to eventually join Merriang…

NORTH-EAST: Corruption allegations

Northern Victoria MLC Jaclyn Symes has urged anyone with information about corruption allegations about North-East Link employment practices, to take them to authorities.Evan Mulholland, Northern Metropolitan MLC, last week told Parliament: “My question is to the Minister for Industrial Relations, and it concerns the shocking allegations in The Age today that a military veteran helping…

YARRA RANGES: Coldstream road fix needed

Coldstream residents are still waiting for Killara Rd and Maroondah Hwy to be upgraded, Evelyn MLA Bridget Vallence (pictured) has told State Pafrliament.“This is a vital road safety project for my community – indeed the entire Yarra Valley region – to duplicate Maroondah Highway, Coldstream, and make that dangerous intersection at Killara Rd safer with…

STONNINGTON: O’Brien to retire as Malvern MP

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Malvern MLA Michael O’Brien (pictured) will retire from politics ahead of next year’s State election, reports the Herald Sun.Mr O’Brien, a former Opposition Leader, first entered Parliament in 2006.Mr O’Brien’s announcement will increase pressure on State Opposition Leader Brad Battin to reshuffle his shadow cabinet as the 2026 state election draws closer.Mr O’Brien served as…