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Politics & Policyabout 18 hours ago

Essendon Coach Search: Dean Solomon Weighs Future as James Hird Enters Fray

Interim coach Dean Solomon remains tight-lipped about his aspirations for Essendon's top job, even as former premiership captain James Hird officially throws his hat into the ring for the hotly contested role. The Bombers' future leadership is now at the centre of a significant search.

Politics & Policyabout 18 hours ago

Victorian Liberal MP Launches Supreme Court Challenge Amidst Pre-Selection Firestorm

Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has escalated her internal party conflict, initiating Supreme Court proceedings against the state president just hours before a crucial meeting to decide her pre-selection. The legal challenge unfolds against a backdrop of intense controversy surrounding an alleged physical altercation with a party colleague.

Politics & Policy3 days ago

Liberal Divisions Deepen: Deeming Debacle Rocks Victoria, Federal Identity Crisis Brews

Australia's Liberal Party is battling significant internal strife on two fronts, with the controversial Moira Deeming saga escalating in Victoria while federal members openly clash over the party's identity and future direction.

Politics & Policy3 days ago

Melbourne Childcare Provider Defunded Over 'Serious Safety Breaches,' Vows Appeal

A prominent Melbourne family day care provider has been stripped of its federal government funding after being found to have seriously breached safety standards, a decision the provider calls 'devastating' and intends to challenge.

Politics & Policy3 days ago

Moira Deeming's Future as Liberal Candidate on the Line in Urgent Party Meeting

The Victorian Liberal Party is gearing up for a pivotal meeting this Friday to determine the future of controversial MP Moira Deeming's preselection for the Western Metropolitan Region, with her candidacy hanging in the balance amidst recent high-profile incidents.