Search to find the more than 100 big builds,programs and services being pushed back in your area to help the Victorian government’s bottom line.
Victoria’s 76 health services could be slashed to 12 in an efficiency-driven overhaul revealed as the government dropped a budget notable for soaring debt,higher taxes,stalled projects and abandoned promises.
Delays will affect signature projects in education,health and housing as the government shields the budget from rising costs.
Treasurer Tim Pallas’ 10th budget is full of bad news and a $25 million-a-day interest bill.
Treasurer Tim Pallas’ 10th budget includes payments of $400 per child for the families of children in Victorian public schools. But it’s the only bit of good news in a budget that leaves Victoria with a $25 million-a-day interest bill.
Support for parents of school children and housing affordability will be priorities in a state budget that will show Victoria’s net debt hitting a new peak.
An Albanese government commitment to return funding for nationally significant roads to 50:50 splits between both levels of government has thrown doubt over timelines for Victorian projects not yet underway.
The National Cybersecurity Co-ordinator says other government agencies have been hit in the cyberattack.
The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors warn the rapid uptake of the technology has created fire risks not yet addressed by existing building regulations.
Rugby officials have been warned the Victorian government expects an elite rugby union team to play in the state,with the future of the Melbourne Rebels to be decided on Friday as ministers weigh up a bid to stage the 2027 Rugby World Cup final.
Property developers and builders opted not to press ahead with a record number of units in the last five years – despite them being approved by councils.