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Matt JohnstonMajor Projects Editor

Matt Johnston is major projects editor at the Herald Sun. He is a former state political editor who has covered local, state and federal politics since 2008. He is a three-time Quill award winner and a Walkley Awards finalist.

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***MUST BLUR FACES OF IBAC OFFICERS*** Evidence taken by officers.  IBAC raid a property in Kelior East at F and M printing in connection to the alledged Labor printing budget rort.  Picture: Nicole Garmston

IBAC raids: What will happen next?

RAIDS by anti-corruption investigators have dispelled any doubts about the seriousness of cash-for-stacks allegations against Labor operatives, writes Matthew Johnston.

VIC News
Firefighting equipment is seen during an announcement in Melbourne, Friday, May 19, 2017.  After a long running pay dispute, the Andrews government cabinet has endorsed a plan to split the CFA into volunteer and paid firefighters.  (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING

CFA bullying claims referred to IBAC

THE head of the CFA says allegations of bullying, assault and corruption have been referred to police and the anti-corruption watchdog following a damning report into the Victorian fire services.

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Taxis crawl across Melbourne's Bolte Bridge, causing peak hour chaos in a protest against a government licence buyback scheme. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Victorian Taxi and Hire Car Families urged cabbies to cause gridlock on the bridge to protest changes to the taxi industry after the introduction of ride-sharing.(AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING

Is your cab fare set to skyrocket?

THERE would be no limit to what Melbourne taxi drivers can charge passengers under a radical shake-up that could see the end of meters, with passengers told they might have to ‘shop around’ to get the best fares. We reveal what the plans mean for you.

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