Senator James Paterson.

‘I won’t be intimidated’:Coalition frontbencher fires back at Gatto

The Liberal Party senator won’t take backward step after underworld figure Mick Gatto threatened to sue.

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The government installed an administrator in August to run the scandal-plagued union.

How the CFMEU scandal unfolded

Our reporting in the Building Bad series,now acknowledged with a Gold Walkley,came after work over 18 years by investigative journalists.

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Police are investigating a spate of stabbings in Springvale.

Balaclava-wearing gang stab boy in broad daylight

The attack is the second violent gang attack within days on Springvale’s main road.

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Local governments are concerned at the expansion in their responsibilities.

Lifting rates won’t save cash-strapped councils. Their residents can’t afford it

Victoria’s councils say they are straining under mounting costs,but higher rates won’t help because residents’ capacity to pay is reaching its limit.

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Cheeseman’s return to parliament did not include conversations with the press pack.

This week’s most evasive MPs,plus signs it’s business as usual for the CFMEU

Awkward timing for a big developer and its CFMEU dealings,while MPs in Spring Street duck and weave.

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Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly.

Collingwood hit by fresh racism claims

Club chief executive Craig Kelly is accused of repeatedly making inappropriate comments to a club employee who is now suing for hurt,humiliation and distress.

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Labor’s primary vote has continued to fall with the Coalition now 10 percentage points ahead of the Allan government.

After deriding Pesutto,Allan confirms her government is also examining Indigenous planning approvals

The state government launched a sharp attack on the opposition over its cultural heritage review,but has now admitted it also has an eye on the system.

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan on Tuesday defended her government’s record on the CFMEU.

CFMEU scandal:Government rejects plan to get bikies off Victoria’s building sites

As state parliament considers a plan to keep bikies off building sites,Labor and Greens leaders have been quizzed about their response to the CFMEU revelations.

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This site at 541 Sydney Road,Coburg is slated for redevelopment.

Four Melbourne suburbs targeted in government’s latest housing plan

A pilot program will aim to encourage developers to build in middle ring suburbs,while new data shows councils are more likely to reject a certain type of development.

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Tyson Stengle celebrates a goal during Saturday’s victory in Hobart.

Tyson Stengle hospitalised after late night incident in Geelong

The Cats star was taken to hospital in a serious condition after playing a starring role the side’s win against North Melbourne on Saturday.

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