Daniel Andrews

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has explained why he is yet to announce the details for Olivia Newton-John’s state memorial, nearly five months on from her death.Newton-John died from cancer, aged 73, at her ranch in Southern California on…

Daniel Andrews will become one of the longest-serving premiers in Victoria’s history as Labor stormed to victory at the state election.On Saturday, Andrews defeated opposition leader Matthew Guy for the second consecutive time to remain in…

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has pledged to steer Victoria’s post-pandemic recovery by fixing healthcare and reducing debt if he is elected premier.The Liberal leader said the Coalition’s proposed $2 flat fare for public transport and $10…

This article was first published in The Conversation in the week leading up to the state election.There are now just five days until the last day of voting in the Victorian state election.Much of the focus of the campaign so far has been on…

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has broken tradition - drawing criticism by casting his ballot for Saturday’s election early and outside of his electorate.On Thursday night, Andrews posted a photo of himself voting alongside wife Catherine…

Undecided Victorian voters have awarded Premier Daniel Andrews a narrow victory over Liberal counterpart Matthew Guy in their first and only leaders debate of the election.After a bitter election campaign, the pair largely showed restraint…

As the Victorian election fast approaches, there is an interesting independent vying for Daniel Andrews’ seat who thinks he stands a “good chance” to defeat him.Small business owner Ian Cook is running as an independent candidate for the…

Would-be premier Matthew Guy has proclaimed his innocence as he is referred to Victoria’s corruption watchdog over allegations of trying to circumvent political donation laws.The Victorian Electoral Commission on Wednesday sent its own…

Millions of Victorians could receive another $250 Power Saving Bonus payment from March 2023 if the Andrews government is re-elected.On Sunday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced he would bring back the payment, which was first introduced by…

Victorians are now able to cast their ballots for the state election and must do so in the next 13 days or they will cop a $92 fine.Early polling stations opened across the state on Monday and will operate from 8am to 6pm until the day…