We are offering two cadetships next year Guardian Australia. First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. You can apply here.

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Andrews government announces a special inquiry to probe historical child sexual abuse allegations at Beaumaris Primary School in the 1960s and 70s Guardian Australia

Melbourne has had Australia’s worst heroin addiction for years. Why can’t the city kick its habit? By ⁦Adeshola Ore⁩ theguardian.com/australia-news…

Australia risks UN human rights blacklisting as states fail to meet prison obligations Adeshola Ore theguardian.com/australia-news…

Hearing John Pesutto has won the Liberal leadership ballot. More to come via Guardian Australia

‘It’s a grey wash’: Liberals frustrated over preselections in NSW and Victoria theguardian.com/australia-news… by Michael McGowan and Adeshola Ore

Suzanna Sheed in Shepparton and Ali Cupper in Mildura – both lost their seats to the Nationals, who also claimed the seat of Morwell off retiring independent Russell Northe. Adeshola Ore
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Returning Victorian premier Daniel Andrews says ugly political campaigning must end theguardian.com/australia-news…

Statement from opposition leader Matthew Guy: 'As soon as it is clearer which Liberal Party candidates will form the next parliamentary party room, I will call them together to elect their new leadership team. I will not be a candidate for the position of leader.'

A re-elected Dan Andrews on significant swings against Labor in Melbourne’s outer north and western suburbs, despite a historic third term win:

“There’s some work to do in these communities.” #VicVotes #springst

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ABC election analyst Antony Green projects a Labor win - not sure yet whether it will be majority or minority govt. Some excited people at the premier’s election party:

Here are all the seats to watch as the result starts rolling in tomorrow night for the Victorian election. And you can watch the full final episode of our mini-series State Night, here: theguardian.com/australia-news… with Adeshola Ore and notably not Benita Kolovos

Daniel Andrews on the defensive as 80% of local Victorian election promises benefit Labor electorates: Benita Kolovos Adeshola Ore Nick Evershed theguardian.com/australia-news…

In an interview with Guardian Australia – almost exactly a year since protesters occupied the steps of parliament and made explicit death threats against the premier – Daniel Andrews concedes there’s been a “rise in extremism” in Victoria theguardian.com/australia-news… via Guardian Australia

Flurry of election commitments at Labor’s state campaign launch over on the Guardian Australia live blog. Two big ones - there will be another round of the $250 power saver bonus for all Victorian households in March and a $207m package for specialist schools.

Vic opposition leader Matthew Guy MP arrives at the Coalition’s election rally in Melbourne Guardian Australia #VicVotes #springst