National Daniel Andrews quits as premier of Victoria By AAP Newswire Sep 26, 2023 Daniel Andrews has announced he is stepping down as premier of Victoria. -AAP Image Daniel Andrews has resigned as premier of Victoria. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content After nearly a decade in the top job, Mr Andrews will resign as premier and as the member for Mulgrave effective 5pm on Wednesday. He made the announcement at a snap press conference at state parliament on Tuesday with his wife Cath beside him. Mr Andrews became premier in November 2014, booting out a first-term Liberal government, and led Labor to two more victories in 2018 and 2022. By AAP Newswire Australian Associated Press
National Man on attempted murder charge after woman set on fireA man is behind bars accused of trying to murder a woman by setting her on fire By AAP Newswire
National Storm declared 'natural disaster' as cyclone buildsThousands of households will endure a fourth night without power and communities are on the brink of isolation as a week of wild weather is declared a natural disaster. By AAP Newswire
National Warning 'discriminatory' changes target Aboriginal kidsProposed changes to child protection laws affecting Aboriginal children are discriminatory and "extremely concerning", experts in the sector say. By AAP Newswire
National Gas heavyweight a step closer to new powersGas projects could override environmental protections after community consultation closed on a controversial new role designed to fast-track private investment. By AAP Newswire