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Metro Tunnel blowout costing Victorians
Initially estimated at costing $11 billion, the Metro Tunnel project has now blown out to $15.5 billion, in yet another clear case of Labor’s financial mismanagement.
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There’s an old saying that every government dollar should be treated as if it was hard earned, because it was – by a taxpayer.
Given that Victoria is the highest-taxed state in the nation, this is a pretty fair rule to apply and one I would hope that the government would abide by. Sadly, this is not the case.
Read MoreMeet your new Upper House Greens MP - Anasina Gray-Barberio
I’m excited to introduce Anasina Gray-Barberio, our newest Victorian Greens MP.
Read MoreOnly the Liberals will get Melbourne back in business
For more than 150 years, we’ve all taken great pride in the nickname for our city being “Marvellous Melbourne”, a nickname that – legend has it – was coined by a visiting London journalist named George Augustus Sala.
Read MoreGreening Melbourne General Cemetery
Thousands of people pass by or through Melbourne General Cemetery every day. It’s bigger than the Botanic Gardens, and right in the heart of our city.
Read MoreIf you rent, and you want change, you have to vote for it
Renting in the City of Melbourne is too expensive and too many politicians are doing nothing about it.
Read MoreOur pressure on Labor to regulate short-stays and address the housing crisis is working
Melbourne is a great place to live. But residents are rightfully frustrated by the lack of affordable housing and the ever-increasing amount of short-stay accommodation dominating our suburbs.
Read MoreParking woes
The latest solution in search of a problem from the City of Melbourne quietly kicked off in July, with a new Sunday and late-night parking ticket regime for Melbourne’s CBD.
Read MoreMelbourne Community Toy Libraries will have a new home
I am thrilled to share some wonderful news. The City of Melbourne has decided to take on the management of our beloved toy libraries, ensuring their ongoing security into the future.
Read MoreBetter future for housing within reach
Australia faces significant housing challenges. Recently, issues of housing and homelessness have dominated our national policy conversation.
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We must protect Victoria’s oceans from gas drilling
