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Victoria’s three remaining coal-fired power plants are likely to close years earlier than expected after the Andrews government announced a $1 billion plan to become an active competitor in the electricity market.

Government debt has emerged as a dividing line between the parties, but they must be clear on how their spending strategies will affect the economy.

Our readers want us to examine how to get the state budget under control, so we will quiz both sides of politics about what levers they intend to pull to shore up the state’s battered finances.

Victorians will no longer be required to report their coronavirus case if they record a positive result on a rapid antigen test, as a result of changes made by the Andrews government to pandemic laws.

The public holiday, intended to remember Queen Elizabeth II following her death earlier this month, will see millions of Australians stay home.

Australian business and healthcare sectors are worried about their ability to manage the upcoming Sept. 22 public holiday ...

Industry bodies join medical association in criticising Albanese government over notice for national day of mourning after death of Queen Elizabeth

Anthony Albanese says the four missed sitting days will be made up before the October budget, while retailers are concerned the public holiday will create an unexpected loss of trade.

A snap national holiday on September 22 to mark the Queen’s death will mean two consecutive public holidays in Victoria but Anthony Albanese insists a national day of mourning is ‘appropriate’.

State government proposes reforms to use of nondisclosure agreements by employers in Australian first