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New premier, rival to clash as Vic parliament returns
Jacinta Allan has shared a congratulatory handshake with the opposition leader and his deputy after taking over as Victorian premier following Daniel Andrews’ exit. In her first parliamentary act in …
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Out-of-control Victorian fire more than triples in size
People in Victoria’s east are being told to leave after an out-of-control bushfire more than tripled in size. The fast-moving blaze at Briagolong in the Gippsland region covered 5000 hectares …
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Steve Dimopoulos with yet another ministry as Allan Victorian cabinet gets sworn in
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events; Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos also becomes environment minister, replacing Ingrid Stitt who is in charge of mental health, aging and multicultural …
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Most Aussies would hide mental health issues from work
A majority of Australians would hide their mental health status from their employers as fears of unfair treatment in the workplace persist. Wayahead data reveals seven in 10 Australians wouldn’t …
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SA government seeks Greek interpreters and translators
The South Australian government has announced a recruitment drive for interpreters and translators including people skilled in written and spoken Greek. Specifically, the state’s Interpreting and Translating Centre’s (ITC) is …
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Pnevmatikos gives final speech to SA parliament confirming health challenge
South Australian MP Irene Pnevmatikos who has served in the Legislative Council for five and a half years and has advocated fiercely for the interests of South Australians, delivered her …
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Total fire bans in force as heat and winds combine
A Victorian home has been destroyed in a bushfire as crews across the country tackle blazes in hot and windy conditions. The Victorian Country Fire Authority (CFA) has declared a …
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More than 10,000 take up regional first home scheme
More than 10,000 people have bought their first home in regional parts of the country in the past year, as part of a government scheme. The regional first home buyer …
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Premier Allan unveils new cabinet after Andrews’ exit
Victoria’s mammoth transport infrastructure pipeline has a new minister at the helm, with Premier Jacinta Allan unveiling her cabinet. Ms Allan was responsible for transport infrastructure and Suburban Rail Loop …
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New Vic ministry to be revealed before parliament sits
A reshuffled ministry will be unveiled by Victoria’s new premier before parliament next sits. Jacinta Allan was sworn in as the state’s 49th premier, only the second woman to hold …