Thu, November 28, 2024

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Figures reveal reasons for latest drop in migration to the UK

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Migration falls from record high but spending on asylum jumps 36% in a year

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

As Priyanka Gandhi debuts in Parliament, here's her strengths and weaknesses

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

For interest rates to fall, 75,000 more people need to be out of work

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Election 2024 live updates: 'All to play for' on final day of the campaign

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Government changes immigration r .. e - as new migration data to be published shortly

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Labor has given up on Prahran. It's an astonishing act of political cowardice

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Lebanon Truce Expands Area Free of Hezbollah Arms, Sharpens Terms of UN Resolution

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Mexico's President and Trump Describe a Positive Talk but Differ on Migration Details

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

US to sanction Maduro-aligned officials, to put p .. Venezuela's president to accept election results

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

'Grave concerns' over national insurance hike impact in Wales

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Government changes immigration rule - as new migration data set to be published

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

French government creaks as Barnier's budget woes weaken survival chances

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Divide and Conquer: Political Riptides Threaten to Overwhelm the Nation

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Crackdown on employers who flout visa laws and exploit foreign workers

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Germany's industrial bloodbath leaves politicians fumbling for answers

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Bali Nine's fate will be in Australia's hands if they return home: Indonesia

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Using the notwithstanding clause to evict the homeless shows the limits of municipal politics

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Franklin County judge sues fellow judges, claiming racial, gender and employment discrimination

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Raw Politics: Labour's year of living anonymously

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Horse carriage owners and workers consider what's next if council shuts down the industry

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Simon Birmingham to retire from politics

[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Seen and Unseen: Ideology and politics don't have a place at a family gathering
Wed, November 27, 2024

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

3 Americans detained for years in China have been released, White House announces

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Florida lawmakers begin filing bills for 2025 session

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

How to argue about politics on Thanksgiving with the facts

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

How Tesla stands to benefit from a second Trump presidency

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Florida senators start filing bills for 2025. Here's what to know

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Say 'no' to another Atlantic City Electric rate increase, lawmakers tell BPU

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Mid-block crosswalk possible for Route 9 near Smithville Inn in Galloway Township

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

French Far Right Says It's Undecided on Toppling Government

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump's Budget Plans Push US Government Lawyers to Private Sector

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

In the MAHA-verse, ex-Bernie die-hards and conservative moms find a political home

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

With bus driver numbers increasing, Metro to again expand service next week

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Some Liberal MPs side with Bloc Qubcois, NDP in asking to expand $250 cheques to retirees

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Palmer, Holmes a Court in last-ditch lobbying to stop big-money crackdown

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Starmer warned as Labour MP calls for a 'blasphemy law' to tackle Islamophobia

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Canada agrees with Trump's call to safeguard bord .. gainst illegal migrants and drugs, Champagne says

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Noblesville government systems compromised; security incident reported

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Former PM changes mind over assi .. as ex-MI6 boss warns against Chagos Islands deal

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Ex-MI6 boss issues warning over UK's 'bad agreement' to give up Chagos Islands

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Musk's Slashing of the Federal Budget Faces Big Hurdles

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

New state grants protect thousands of acres of area woods and farms

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

The Irish Times view on the general election: looking beyond auction politics

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Train driver pay rise will cost taxpayer £35m, Government admits

[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Mecklenburg finishes 2024 recount. How vote tallies changed in NC legislature, court races

Cash-strapped Allan government spends record $130m on Australian Grand Prix Corporation

Despite record attendances and revenue, the government-controlled body tasked with staging the Grand Prix remains heavily reliant on taxpayer funding.
The Allan government in Victoria has allocated a record $130 million to the Australian Grand Prix Corporation for the 2024 event, despite facing financial constraints. This funding, which is $10 million more than the previous year, covers the costs associated with hosting the Formula 1 race, including infrastructure, security, and event management. The decision comes amidst criticism over the state's financial management, with the government defending the expenditure by highlighting the economic benefits and international exposure the event brings to Victoria. The Grand Prix, held at Albert Park, is seen as a significant tourism drawcard, although the exact economic return remains a point of contention.

Read the Full The Age Article at [ https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/cash-strapped-allan-government-spends-record-130m-on-australian-grand-prix-corporation-20241128-p5kua4.html ]