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Former Melbourne lord mayor Robert Doyle

Is Doyle trying to prevent the release of the Freckelton report?

Team Doyle seems to be moving to suppress the publication or broadcast of any more damaging information.

Bigger than Adani: the NT 'carbon bomb' waiting to explode

By itself, Queensland’s proposed Adani coal mine would result in 5 billion tonnes of carbon-dioxide greenhouse gas emissions. Clearly, Adani is a "carbon-bomb".

Guess which industry still contributes the most in corporate political donations ...

We can see how major industries contributed to the political parties -- and how much the parties aren't telling us -- from new donations data.

Want to avoid scandals? Reform your damn MP entitlements schemes.

The Victorian government is moving to reform transparency surrounding MP allowances in an effort to stave off any more embarrassing scandals. But is it just a de-fanged rehash of federal rules?

Poll Bludger: kapow! Batman byelection stuns Feeney, pits Bhathal against Kearney.

David Feeney's resignation is a blessing for the Greens. But the fight isn't over yet.

Feeney falls on his sword, sparking the fight for Batman

Crikey understands that Feeney's electorate office in Batman, in Melbourne's inner north, was notified two days ago of his intention to quit.

Hinch's Senate Diary: police constables are the only kind of PC I have time for

With all the hyperbole about crime running rampant, don't be surprised if "Laura Norder" plays a heavy part in Victoria's state election come November.

Don Dale youth detention facility (IMAGE credit: AAP/NEDA VANOVAC)

New corrections policy accused of putting West Australian prisoners' health at risk

Western Australia's peak medical body says a "short-term cost-cutting measure" is putting prisoners' health at risk.

Mayne: stand by for annual political donations reveal on Thursday

When it comes to transparency and regulation, Australia has the democratic world’s worst system of campaign finance.