Labor was bracing for a Victorian backlash. It came, but not where everyone thought

Labor was bracing for a Victorian backlash. It came, but not where everyone thought

In an unexpectedly tight contest between Labor and the Nationals in Bendigo, one person’s face was everywhere.

It's over: Lethlean concedes he's unlikely to win despite huge swing to Nats

Lethlean concedes he's unlikely to win despite a mammoth swing to the Nationals in the federal seat of Bendigo

Chesters retains Bendigo despite largest swing against Labor nationally

The ABC projects Lisa Chesters has clung to the Victorian seat for the government after recording the largest swing against the party.

Battin rejects concerns after federal party nightmare

With his federal party receiving one of the worst results in its history, state opposition leader Brad Battin has fended off implications to his future campaign, saying voters “know the difference“ between state and federal. After Saturday’s election, the Federal Coalition may only hold enough seats to count on one hand in Victoria, after receiving a devastating result. The Coalition sought to bank on opposition toward Jacinta Allan to feed supp…