Deborah Gough

Deborah Gough

Major rail projects expected in 20 years

Deborah Gough An inner metropolitan rail tunnel is the linchpin for Melbourne’s rail growth and without it other network expansions would be impossible, the state’s public transport chief says.

Deaths in psychiatric units avoidable, says coroner

New data released today shows that just 65 per cent of patients in Victorian emergency departments were treated within four hours in 2011-12.

Deborah Gough National guidelines on restraining aggressive hospital patients are confusing and should be reviewed, a coroner says.

McDonald's protester removed by police

Arsonists attack site occupied by residents fighting a McDonald's restaurant.

Deborah Gough Police have evicted anti-McDonald's protesters from a Tecoma site.

Police to target top 500 worst drivers

Police

Deborah Gough Up to 85 per cent of the state's worst drivers do not hold a valid driver's licence, police have revealed.

Station staff do not deter thugs

Railway station

Deborah Gough More than three-quarters of all reported attacks at Melbourne train stations occur at staffed facilities.