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From corporate boxes to tech billionaires: Inside the Allan government’s data centre courtship
Whether it be schmoozing tech giants at the Australian Open or private meetings with leading AI figures, the state government has intensified its bid to attract global data centre players.
- Daniella White
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As more MPs exit Jacinta Allan’s cabinet, the government is showing its age
Three Labor ministers, including one of the premier’s key lieutenants, have announced their retirement from politics ahead of the November election, paving the way for a reshuffle of Jacinta Allan’s cabinet.
- Kieran Rooney and Daniella White
With state byelections looming, there is no clear successor to Pallas
Some frontbenchers are emerging as possible replacements for the retiring treasurer.
- Rachel Eddie and Kieran Rooney
TAC minister in the dark on investigation into surgeons
The Age has revealed the state’s anti-corruption watchdog is investigating some surgeons at the Royal Melbourne Hospital over allegations they billed the TAC for medical procedures never carried out.
- Carla Jaeger
Key section of Flinders Street to close to traffic throughout 2025
A 200-tonne crane will shut down a busy section of Flinders Street for all of next year as the Allan government races to complete the two Big Build projects.
- Carla Jaeger
Police search for ‘amorous couple’ who accidentally flooded station, shut down City Loop
Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson has updated journalists about an incident that was previously considered an act of vandalism.
- Stephen Brook
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- Metro Tunnel
Metro Tunnel blowout to cost taxpayers extra $840 million
Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson announced the state had reached a deal with the project’s builders to cover ballooning construction costs.
- Patrick Hatch and Kieran Rooney
- Updated
- Building Bad
Police finalise probe into CFMEU, clear Setka over Big Build site visits
Victoria Police says it has looked into 20 allegations of criminal activity within the CFMEU, with one investigation under way, a man charged and another assessment ongoing.
- Kieran Rooney, Rachel Eddie and Nick McKenzie
Latest Metro Tunnel blowout just part of mega-projects, says Allan
Premier Jacinta Allan says cost escalations on the Metro Tunnel are akin to those on other huge construction projects in Australia.
- Clay Lucas and Rachel Eddie
- Exclusive
- Metro Tunnel
Secret $888m sweetener: Leaked letter exposes Labor’s massive Metro payout offer
The state government’s settlement offer would mean the companies building the late and over-budget Metro Tunnel would get additional payments to finish the rail project.
- Clay Lucas