Ben Carroll Becomes Victoria’s New Premier After Unanimous Labor Vote
Ben Carroll has become Victoria’s new Premier after Victorian Labor MPs unanimously elected him leader following Jacinta Allan’s resignation.
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Jacinta Allan Resigns as Premier, Clearing Path for Ben Carroll
Jacinta Allan has resigned as Victorian Premier and Labor leader, clearing the way for Deputy Premier Ben Carroll to take control of the government.
Victorian Labor MPs to Vote on Spill as Allan and Carroll Prepare to Contest
Victorian Labor MPs will vote on a motion to spill the party’s leadership, with Premier Jacinta Allan and Deputy Premier Ben Carroll expected to contest if it succeeds.
Paul Edbrooke Joins Victorian Cabinet In Boost For Frankston
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke has joined Victoria’s cabinet in a reshuffle of the Allan government, with former mayor Kris Bolam welcoming the promotion as a significant moment for the city.
‘Victoria Is Not Bushfire Ready’: Firefighter Groups Issue Statewide Warning
Firefighter groups have issued an open letter warning Victoria, including Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, is “not bushfire ready”, raising concerns about fleet age, funding transparency and hazard-reduction burning as the bushfire season continues.
Machete Ban Won’t Stop Violence — But They’ll Make a Good Photo Op
A machete ban takes effect in Victoria from 1 September — with amnesty bins now in Frankston, Rosebud and other suburbs. Critics say it’s a political stunt that won’t reduce violence. What do you think?
Thrown Under the Bus: Mayor Refutes Premier’s Comments on McCrae Landslide Response
Mornington Peninsula Mayor Anthony Marsh has responded to the Victorian Premier’s inquiry into the McCrae landslide, defending the Council’s actions and calling for state support. Read more on STPL News.
Victorian Government to Unlock Industrial Land in Hastings
The Victorian government has announced its Economic Growth Statement, a policy aimed at creating a 10-year pipeline of industrial land to support expanding businesses and job creation.
Mayor Praises Acting CEO for Stepping Into Leadership Role
Mayor Anthony Marsh Praises Acting CEO Bulant Oz for Stepping Into Leadership Role
Port of Hastings Chosen for Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal
Port of Hastings Chosen for Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal
The Port of Hastings has been selected as the preferred location for the development of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal, a key project aimed at bolstering the state's offshore wind capacity.
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