Politics
Police have apprehended seven individuals in connection with an extensive investigation into alleged fraudulent activities within a local council and a Shepparton business. The arrests follow a referral by the Greater Shepparton City Council itself after internal financial discrepancies were identified.
Victorian MP Moira Deeming has issued an apology to her supporters, acknowledging "distractions" have overshadowed her legislative work. The apology comes as she navigates a contentious preselection battle and legal challenges within her own party.
Australian federal authorities have taken swift action after an online death threat was made against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to arrive in the country later this week. A formal warning was issued to a young individual, with police assuring the public there is no ongoing risk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.