Simon Love

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Final votes by the combined Administrative Committee and local electorate conference decision makers: Marsh 10 Hutton 4 Conroy 3 Burgess 2 The task in November: NEPEAN (LIB) - SAFE 6.4% #springst

#springst news tonight. The Victorian Liberal Party has pre-selected Anthony Marsh, the current mayor of @MornPenShire as its candidate for the seat of Nepean (upcoming by-election), after former deputy leader Sam Groth quit @VicParliament earlier this year. #justin #breaking

David Southwick elected Deputy Liberal Leader in Vic, to replace the outgoing Sam Groth. Easily defeated Chris Crewther in a ballot.

Tonight, I declared a State of Disaster, which gives our authorities additional powers to confront an emergency of extraordinary scale and danger. It's all about one thing: protecting Victorian lives. And it sends one clear message: if you have been told to leave - go. This applies to: - Alpine Shire - Ararat Rural City - Colac Otway Shire - Corangamite Shire - East Gippsland Shire - Golden Plains Shire - Greater Bendigo City - Horsham Rural City - Lake Mountain Alpine Resort (Unincorporated) - Mansfield Shire - Mildura Rural City - Mitchell Shire - Moira Shire - Mount Alexander Shire - Murrindindi Shire - Pyrenees Shire - Strathbogie Shire - Towong Shire - Wellington Shire

Sam Groth is stepping away from Parliament. "I have always tried to approach this job with honesty, hard work and a clear focus on the people who put their trust in me. But when you find yourself having to fight against your own team, it becomes impossible to put those interests first."

Sam Groth won’t recontest his seat of Nepean. #springst He has emailed colleagues and issued a statement.

Breaking news coming up @TheTodayShow #auspol #springst

and I'm today thinking of his many colleagues & mates across Melbourne, the tennis & sport community and around the world. Vale, Dunc. Bravo. (4/4)

His craft, portfolio and respect, industry wide was infectuous, just like his personality. I'd like to extend my deepest condences to Dunc's family and friends, (3/4)

Coming out of the powerhouse of Como, being the mighty ATV Network 10 Melbourne Newsroom, Dunc was always a joy to be alongside on the road as a colleague/competitor but also a ripper to learn from in early days of being a journo in Melbourne. (2/4)

I was devestated to learn of the passing of Duncan McKenzie-McHarg. A bright, talented and happy bloke, who took on the world after conquering the Sports Media landscape in Victoria. (1/4)

Victoria's Legislative Assembly has passed a motion of apology to First Peoples. The vote was 56-27 in favour, once announced by the Speaker government members stood to applaud. #springst @VicParliament

Source tells me Jess Wilson has won the lib leadership after the spill motion and Sam Groth survived a challenge from David Southwick for Deputy Leader only “just” #springst

Vale @SkyNewsRicho and love and condolences to his incredible wife Amanda and son D’Arcy who gave Graham so much strength, support, pride and joy. Thank you for sharing him with us on Sky.

Vale Graham Richardson. Loved his sharp analysis and wit on election nights and coverage across Sky. Condolences to his family and colleagues.

Melbourne Airport has confirmed the flight just touched down safely, a normal landing. #breaking

Footage sent to me of the Singapore Airlines plane dumping fuel over Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs. Melbourne Airport is reportedly expecting a safe landing after SQ228 took off just after 4.50pm.