Vic’s FOI system resistant to scrutiny, says new report

Victoria’s freedom of information laws are outdated and should be radically reformed, says oversight committee.

26 September, 2024

Victorian councils to pilot new shared services model

Councils in the Loddon Campaspe region will pilot a shared model for cybersecurity, procurement and legal services.

23 June, 2024

Digital Twin Victoria platform goes live

The platform is part of a $37.4m Victorian Government investment in digital twin and spatial technology.

6 October, 2022

Victoria’s ten year plan to boost recycling

Victoria has released a 10-year plan to boost recycling and and reduce landfill waste.

26 February, 2020

Decentralised system puts handbrake on recycling

A report has found confusion and inconsistencies in Victoria’s waste system.

21 October, 2019

2018 a busy year for elections

A spate of elections in 2018 could well change the Australian political landscape. There is the strong possibility of a Federal election, and the states of South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania will definitely be going to the polls. There will also be local government elections in Tasmania and South Australia. The Federal Government does not […]

3 January, 2018

Victoria remains odd one out on licencing

Victoria has rejected a recommendation to lower the driving age to 17. It will remain the only jurisdiction in Australia that does not allow unaccompanied driving until age 18. The decision was flagged earlier this year by Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donellan. It has now been formalised, as part of a package […]

5 November, 2017

The park is for the public

Commercial fitness operators will have to register with the City of Bendigo before operating in public parks.

21 August, 2017

Will Melbourne’s port shuttle work?

Governments are committing millions to connect the Port of Melbourne to major freight hubs, but operators are warning of more work needed.

21 August, 2017

We are neglecting the most-in-need: Ombudsman

Expulsion is not the answer, says the Victorian Ombudsman.

14 August, 2017

Voluntary Assisted Dying: how the Victorians will do it

Victoria has developed a safe and compassionate voluntary assisted dying framework.

1 August, 2017

Western Victoria Health to roll out education platform

WVPHN will soon roll out the GoShare patient education platform to 800 health professionals.

31 July, 2017

‘Retrograde solution’: West Gate Tunnel Project a ‘permanent blight,’ says PIA

The Victorian government’s plans to connect central Melbourne to the city’s west have been called into question.

24 July, 2017

Senior public official secretly employs sons after name changes and doctored CVs

Pretend reference checks and pay rises for the family.

19 June, 2017