OPPOSITION Leader Ted Baillieu has branded Victorian "mums and dads" racist with his inflammatory comments calling assaults on Indian students a "racial problem", according to the state government.

Now is the time to reflect, while your next pathway beckons, writes Bronwyn Pike.

STATE Education Minister Bronwyn Pike has appealed to Victoria's teachers' union to cancel plans for more strikes this week, but the teachers have rejected Ms Pike's request, and accused the minister of lying about the cost of a pay increase and improved conditions.

Take the time to reflect on your remarkable achievements, says Bronwyn Pike.

RICHARD Di Natale, the Greens' lead Senate candidate in Victoria, has grown accustomed to a tight contest. In his two attempts as a candidate running for State Parliament he had to wait almost a week after polling day before his fate was known - both times narrowly missing out on..read more