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Patrick Carlyon is a senior journalist based in Melbourne for the National News Network who writes investigations and national stories. He won a Gold Walkley in 2019 for his work on Lawyer X, Nicola Gobbo. Contact Patrick at patrick.carlyon@news.com.au

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Enzo Condello. Enzo Condello brother of slain gangland figure Mario Condello in the backyard shed where Mario met with associates during the Melbourne gangland war. The shed, is set to be demolished by Yarra Council.Photos in Enzo's shed: Mario Condello, Mick Gatto, Graham Kinniburgh and Steve KayePicture: Eugene Hyland

Gatto involved in mate’s murder, Lawyer X claimed

Nicola Gobbo told police she believed colourful Carlton identity Mick Gatto was involved in the death of an underworld mate, documents reveal.

opinionPatrick Carlyon

Melbourne gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo.

Those who corrupted our justice system must be held to account

The Lawyer X scandal took a hammer to the core of our justice system, and yet not a single person has faced any consequences

Police & Courts

Victoria Police’s eye-watering cost to cover up Lawyer X saga

The shocking amount of money police spent managing the Nicola Gobbo scandal has been revealed.

News

End of Lawyer X saga marks new quest for justice

With the findings of the Lawyer X commission now released the fight for the truth is over — but a new search for justice has only just begun.

OPINIONPatrick Carlyon

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Welcome signs are displayed outside the Queen Victoria Market on November 24, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded no new coronavirus cases, and there are now zero active COVID-19 cases in the state after the final coronavirus patient was discharged from hospital. It is the first time there have been zero active cases in the state since 29 February. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

It’s time Victoria got back to normal

Victorians have endured what few other Australians have. So if we’ve really made it, and stemmed the virus, we shouldn’t be constrained a moment longer.

News

NGV's head of conservation Michael Varcoe-Cocks has made a new discovery about Frederick McCubbin's

Telltale sign that revealed hidden long-lost masterpiece

It’s the famous Australian painting that’s hidden a secret under its paint strokes for 115 years — until an eagle-eyed curator spotted something amiss.

Lifestyle

WEEKEND. Governor Linda Dessau performing the investiture ceremony for Order of Australia medals wearing masks at Government House. Picture: David Caird

Governor optimistic after a ‘bloody difficult’ year

Victorian governor Linda Dessau understands 2020 has been a tough year for all, but remains optimistic and hopeful for the months ahead.

OpinionPatrick Carlyon

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: An empty Flinder Street Station is seen on August 10, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Metropolitan Melbourne is under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, with people only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. The majority of retail businesses are also closed. Other Victorian regions are in stage 3 lockdown. The restrictions, which came into effect from 2 August, have been introduced by the Victorian government as health authorities work to reduce community COVID-19 transmissions across the state. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Dan-TV: The unofficial Victorian words of the year

ISO has been declared word of the year, but there are plenty of other COVID-related terms that should’ve made the list, writes Patrick Carlyon.

OpinionPatrick Carlyon

We asked South Burnett residents what they really thought about Australia Day.

National anthem can’t keep everyone happy

Australia is once again debating the lyrics of Advance Australia Fair but is it realistic to expect a national song to satisfy us all, asks Patrick Carlyon.

OpinionPatrick Carlyon

(FILES) In this file photo US President Donald Trump pumps his fist after speaking during election night in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, early on November 4, 2020. - The US election was plunged into chaos early November 4, 2020 as President Donald Trump prematurely declared victory and sought Supreme Court intervention to stop vote-counting -- even as his Democratic rival Joe Biden voiced confidence in his own chances. In a divisive election cast under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed more than 230,000 lives in the United States, Trump appeared to have avoided a Democratic wave predicted by some polls but he still needs key states to secure another four-year term. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP)

Crazy election highlights wild world of US politics

Donald Trump’s chronic crimes against English offer context for what has been the oddest election in democracy’s history. Australia’s political leaders have never looked smarter, writes Patrick Carlyon.

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