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 Premier ditches privatisations amid political chaosRepairing Tasmania's public finances does not hinge on selling government assets, the premier has asserted after caving to pressure on his party's privatisation exploration. By AAP Newswire
National Police hunt for missing luggage after teen's body foundPolice will continue to comb unforgiving terrain where the remains of a missing teenager were found as they attempt to recover a key item to their murder investigation, her luggage. By AAP Newswire
National Bodies of missing tourist couple found near crashed carPolice are working to piece together the final moments before a tragic crash that killed two missing tourists on a road trip. By AAP Newswire
National Premier cans privatisations amid political turmoilNo state-owned businesses will be sold off, the Tasmanian premier has declared, following a week of political turmoil. By AAP Newswire