Federal politics: The Victorian government's consultancy spend over the past five years includes almost $80 million to PwC, the firm embroiled in a national tax scandal.
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Federal politics: The opposition claims Senator Gallagher potentially misled Parliament over her alleged foreknowledge of the alleged sexual assault case.
Analysis: There's always a certain frisson when politicians stand on a platform and accuse other pollies of taking political advantage, writes Karen Barlow.
Road safety: Police have warned double demerits are in force as thousands of people are expected to head to the snowfields for the long weekend and snow season opening.
World: The criminal case, brought by the US Department of Justice, is another legal setback for Trump as he seeks to regain the US presidency next year.