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Alex WhiteState politics reporter

Alex White is an award winning member of the state rounds team reporting on daily political stories as well as long-term investigative projects. Before the Victorian Parliament she was based in Melbourne as the state security reporter and has accumulated a decade of journalistic experience at News Corp papers.

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Grim reality for Victorian businesses revealed

Jacinta Allan says we’re “open for business” but with high taxes and too much red tape, a new report has revealed Victoria doesn’t stack up against other states — and it warns more businesses will flee.

Victoria

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: A general view of high-rise and apartment buildings in the Docklands on June 16, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. There has been increased interest in the fire safety of Melbourne's high rise residential towers following the fatal Grenfell Tower fire in London on Wednesday. 17 people have been confirmed dead following the London blaze, with initial investigations suggesting that flammable cladding on the outside of the building contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze. Similar cladding was found to have been to blame for a similar blaze in Melbourne's Lacrosse building in 2014. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Cladding tax secretly extended despite reaching $300m target

The Allan government has extended its controversial cladding levy – which adds thousands to the cost of new apartments – despite it meeting its target of $300m.

Victoria

Rock climbers slam Parks Victoria review as ‘a complete sham’

One of Victoria’s peak rock climbing groups has branded the exit of the boss of Parks Victoria and an agency review as a “a complete sham”, saying its avoiding the key problem.

Victoria

Victorians deserting Labor amid cost of living crisis: Poll

Cash-strapped Victorian voters are shifting their support to the Coalition according to a new poll, which has the state opposition attracting its strongest level of support in years.

Victoria

Fire Fighters Rally on the steps of Parliament House, Melbourne.United Firefighters Union secretary Peter Marshall speaks to the firefighters. Picture: Tim Carrafa

‘Something must change’: Fireys union slammed by watchdog

Victoria’s fire agency watchdog has criticised the powerful firefighters union for hampering efficiency by exerting too much control over basic decisions.

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Minister in ‘tense standoff’ with Indigenous group over Mt Arapiles ban

The First Nations Minister was accused of being “aggressive” towards traditional owners when they raised one concern over the Mt Arapiles rock climbing ban.

Victoria

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 30TH, 2023: CFMEU figure John Setka, appears at Melbourne Magistrates Court, for an intervention case between his estranged wife Emma Walters. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Nicki Connolly

Setka threatens to ‘name and shame’ govt figures over CFMEU downfall

Former union boss John Setka has lashed out at the Albanese government, threatening to “name and shame” those involved in “destroying” the Victorian branch of the CFMEU.

Victoria

Labor expected to avoid Prahran by-election as Greens, Libs set to battle for seat

Prahran voters will return to the polls to elect a new MP after former Greens member Sam Hibbins quit parliament over allegations of inappropriate behaviour — but Jacinta Allan has been tight-lipped on whether Labor will field a candidate.

Victoria

Sam Hibbins has posted avideo to facebook. "I am standing down from the Greens Party Room." picture : Facebook ,

Ex-Greens MP accused of trying to kiss intern

Ex-Greens MP Sam Hibbins is facing a fresh claim of inappropriate behaviour after officially resigning from parliament and triggering a by-election in the seat of Prahran.

Victoria

MP quits parliament after affair with staffer, sparking by-election

Ex-Greens MP Sam Hibbins has resigned from parliament after being forced to quit the party following an affair with a staffer — and the move has sparked a by-election in the seat of Prahran.

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