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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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Deer Park new Railway crossing. Image: Big Build Victoria

New rail platform too short for trains in Melbourne’s booming west

The state government splashed $234m on a railway station upgrade in Melbourne’s growing west last year but the platform was built too short for country trains.

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A union official walks past the Victorian headquarters of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) in Melbourne on July 17, 2024. Australia on July 17 pledged to clean up one of its most powerful trade unions, which has been tarred by accusations of intimidating

Council staff targeted in latest CFMEU saga

Officials at the militant CFMEU have been accused of threatening local government workers in the latest saga for the troubled union.

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Taxi Melbourne Airport Commute. Picture: Jason Edwards

When cab fares to Melbourne Airport are set to soar

Passengers who hail a taxi from the CBD to travel to Melbourne Airport will pay more than $67 before tolls are added, after a fare hike was approved by the industry regulator.

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Ali Wastie, the CEO of the City of Greater Geelong wants the CFMEU to stay out of Geelong council projects. Saturday, June 15. 2024. Picture: David Crosling

CFMEU abandons push to recruit Geelong council workers

The scandal-plagued CFMEU has walked away from its fight to take over the City of Greater Geelong’s blue collar workforce, pulling out of a bid to represent workers in pay deal negotiations.

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High-rise planning shemozzle risks new SRL cost blowout

A high-rise tower approved eight years ago and now being built next to the Suburban Rail Loop’s planned Cheltenham station has sparked a multimillion-dollar headache for the Allan government.

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Builder checking plan on digital tablet.

Charges over bribes to register builders

Two Victorian Building Authority staff have been accused of taking bribes to register builders as part of an IBAC investigation.

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Red tape holds up $300 power bill savings

Struggling families have been forced to wait for $300 discounts on their power bills, after bureaucratic red tape delayed the Albanese government’s signature cost-of-living policy.

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More fringe homes will help fix housing affordability crisis

Both the state and NSW governments are against boosting housing on the city fringes, but new research has found this may be one part of what’s needed to make housing more affordable.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos May 09, 2024: The entrance for the North East Link being constructed at Watsonia. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Law changes stop North East Link tunnel property compo

Most households who will soon live above the $26bn North East Link tunnels won’t be able to claim compensation for land the government has acquired.

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Union officials could face sack in CFMEU cleanout

Administrators of the scandal-plagued CFMEU would have the power to sack officials and control finances under a scheme put to the Federal Court.

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