With Jess Wilson criss-crossing Victoria in her bid to become premier, the former PM has been called on to pick up the slack in her home electorate.
When Dan Andrews ′ Labor decimated the Liberal Party in the 2014 Victorian election, plenty of blame was laid at the feet of then-prime minister Tony Abbott .
He was “toxic” and “almost like a Martian” to Victorians, according to former premier Steve Bracks . His government was a “shambles” and a major factor in Denis Napthine ‘s loss, Bracks’ predecessor Jeff Kennett added.
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ABC program takes Australians back to 9 October 2012, the day the prime minister told Tony Abbott she would ‘not be lectured about sexism’
Readers say they are caught in a dilemma as to whom to vote for in the election.
Developer David Deague has sold his Toorak mansion far below its $30m-$33m original asking price, as Melbourne’s market goes on “life support”.
After a council knockback over height, scale and heritage concerns, developer Blue Diamond returned with an upscaled scheme...
The decision will capitalise on anti-Labor sentiment across much of the state, but may spark a backlash in some urban electorates.
The Victorian opposition, led by Jess Wilson, is promising to extend the period shops can be shut down if they are found selling illegal tobacco.
