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Jade GailbergerFederal politics reporter

Jade Gailberger is a political reporter based in the Canberra Press Gallery. She has reported on federal politics since 2018, and has covered several state and federal elections. Jade’s previous roles include city editor and environment reporter at The Advertiser.

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Teenage Hispanic female high school student is using plastic educational model toy molecules while studying in private school science class. Girl is holding study material while talking to teacher. Student is wearing a private school uniform.

How ATAR scores are making physics ‘extinct’

Students are being pressured to drop out of physics because schools fear low ATAR scores, putting the subject at risk of being phased out entirely, a top astrophysicist warns.

Victoria

Pro Palestine anti Israel Protesters gather at the Shrine of Remembrance and walk to Flinders street station on the anniversary of the October 7th Terrorist attack in Israel. Picture: Jason Edwards

Mayoral hopefuls’ protest permit call

Pressure is mounting on the Allan government to introduce a protest permit system with key lord mayoral hopefuls calling for powers to rein in the number of CBD rallies.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 09, 2022: Peter Khalil in Parliament House in Canberra.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Peter Khalil abruptly resigns as chair of powerful committee

Victorian Labor Senator Raff Ciccone will head the federal parliament’s powerful security and intelligence committee, after Peter Khalil’s shock resignation.

Victoria

A woman grabs a nicotine product at a vaping and consumption supply store in San Jose on May 14, 2024. Costa Rican authorities announced Tuesday that they will

Alleged oversight in Vic vaping laws could see black market sales surge

Health executives have slammed Victoria’s new vaping laws as “unworkable”, alleging the government failed to consider an oversight in the reforms that could make way for illegal sales.

Victoria

Police hold a line in front of pro Palestine protesters at the Exhibition building ahead of Land Forces the 2024 International Land Defence Exposition to be held in Melbourne. Sunday, September 8. 2024. Picture: David Crosling

Victoria’s human rights charter influencing police stance on rallies

Victorian authorities may be taking a softer stance on protesters instead of upholding laws that could prevent October 7 related rallies, because of the state’s human rights charter.

Victoria

CANBERRA, Australia - NewsWire Photos - August 21, 2024: Zoe Daniel MP during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Teal MP Zoe Daniel referred to corruption watchdog

Teal MP Zoe Daniel has been referred to the national corruption watchdog over allegations she misused taxpayer-funded resources.

Victoria

MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA-NewsWire Photos 29 SEPTEMBER, 2024: Protesters gather at the State Library in Melbourne from 12pm on Sunday to call for peace and an end to the current Israeli occupation of Palestine and the ongoing war between the two nations, and the escalating assault on Lebanon after overnight airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in the capital, Beirut. Protesters carry the photo of assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Valeriu Campan

Powerful AFP statement unites against ‘shameful’ Oct 7 rally

The Australian Federal Police has released a striking statement on behalf of all states and territories to stand against the planned pro-Palestine rally on October 7.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria speaks during a Welcome Home Event for Australia's Olympian and Paralympians at Olympic Park on September 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Allan govt under pressure to deal with political donation dramas

A legal loophole that caps political donations to minor parties is under scrutiny, with pressure mounting on the Victorian government to deal with the inequity.

Victoria

Authorities brace for bird flu outbreak in Victoria

The state government is preparing an emergency plan to combat a potentially catastrophic avian flu outbreak in Victoria, which is “causing havoc” overseas and could threaten pet dogs and cats.

Victoria

Victorians warned to brace for gas shortages as activists halt search

Despite warnings of major gas supply shortfalls ahead of next winter, activists are celebrating the demise of a key search for the vital resource in Victoria.

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