The man shot dead on the footpath of a busy suburban road in Melbourne’s north overnight was the father of an associate of illicit tobacco kingpin Kaz Hamad.

Two public servants who were the subject of adverse findings by Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog are now helping oversee the $50 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Readers discuss the federal Coalition’s retreat from its climate policy to fund budget cuts.

Victoria’s peak sexual assault services body is demanding an independent review panel be set up to examine sexual offence complaints that are not investigated or are later dropped.

Another 25 reports of misconduct have been made on Victorian Big Build sites since May.

The development of AI data centres is a cautionary tale of power and the short-sightedness of the sector’s boosters.

Xavier College's new Kostka building for years 7 and 8 was carefully designed to include "learning neighbourhoods" to support informal learning, from small groups and individuals to classes and year levels. It has won multiple architecture awards. Vision: Supplied

Xavier College in Kew's impressive grounds. Vision: Supplied.

Police are reviewing footage found on the man’s phone and identifying other families at the pool who may have been affected.