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Ben Carroll’s hit pause on WFH legislation - to allow more time to amend it. Debate will NOT proceed this week. The start date’s been pushed from Sept 1 to July 1 2027. To allow more time for amendments.
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Victorian government fails to publish details of enforcement actions against childcare operators, defying a parliament motion abc.net.au/news/2025-07-20/v…
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Hey there. Thanks for all your messages - I'm a bit sore, but I'm okay. Important we keep on telling the stories that need to be told. Here's our report on what unfolded in Los Angeles.
Listen: Applause drowns out the heckles and boos during uncle Mark Brown’s welcome to country before Melbourne’s ANZAC dawn service at the Shrine. @9NewsMelb
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Late night statement from the Premier:
Shane Patton quits effective immediately. Rick Nugent to become acting Chief Commissioner until a permanent replacement is appointed.
Until Nugent takes over, Wendy Steendam will lead VicPol.
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“The probability of a Labor majority is extremely low”
Casey Briggs explains why a recent YouGov Poll suggests the Coalition is on track to win more seats than Labor at the upcoming federal election. #ABCInsiders #auspol
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Friday arvo announcement: The government has approved this year's duck hunting season to run from 19 March to 9 June.
Animal Justice MP Georgie Purcell calls it an "unpopular decision by an unpopular Premier who continuously cowers to the shooting and gun lobby". #springst
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A federal Labor source said: "There is no relationship or goodwill to speak of. Jacinta like Dan Andrews would find governing easier with a Liberal in power in Canberra, particularly a controversial leader like Dutton. She would not give a f--- if we lost" theage.com.au/politics/feder…
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Medvedev smashing his racquet in the Australian Open Wii stream is peak comedy 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
👕 Modern Warfare shirt.
🩳 Jordan shorts.
Kyrgios looks relaxed and ready for a big return to the @AustralianOpen @9NewsMelb
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The whole Tesla senior team is investigating this matter right now.
Will post more information as soon as we learn anything.
We’ve never seen anything like this.
🚨🇺🇸CYBERTRUCK THAT DETONATED OUTSIDE TRUMP HOTEL WAS PACKED WITH FIREWORK-STYLE MORTARS
Investigators confirm the Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas was filled with “fireworks-style mortars.”
Authorities are treating the incident as a potential act of terror and continue to investigate the motive behind the blast.
Source: ABC
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Brad Battin has successful rolled John Pesutto to be leader of the Victorian Liberals. #springst
Sam Groth will be Liberal Deputy.
Five of John Pesutto’s shadow cabinet ministers have effectively signed his death warrant.
They are Brad Battin, Richard Riordan, James Newbury, Bridget Vallance and Sam Groth (recently resigned).
The letter calls for a special meeting on Friday December 27 - where a spill motion can be moved. @9NewsMelb
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Pesutto's leadership is hanging by a thread tonight, in a sensational backflip he has decided to bring Moira Deeming back. #9News