Melissa Fyfe
Melissa Fyfe is an investigative journalist with special interests in politics, government policy, social justice and the environment. Melissa joined The Age investigations unit in August 2011 after three years reporting on politics for The Sunday Age, including a stint in the Canberra press gallery.
Kennett under fire for comments on Baillieu
Royce Millar and Melissa Fyfe A Liberal Party elder statesman slams former premier Jeff Kennett for contributing to the chorus of criticism that helped trigger this week's downfall of Ted Baillieu.
Federal Liberal hopeful dumped
Royce Millar, Melissa Fyfe Party suffers a blow with the loss of its endorsed candidate for the seat of Isaacs.
Electoral body probes Liberal's fund-raiser
Royce Millar and Melissa Fyfe Inquiry follows revelation Liberal MP Geoff Shaw raised money through undeclared club.
Small grocers say Woolies, Coles killing competition
Royce Millar, Melissa Fyfe INDEPENDENT grocers are calling on the federal competition watchdog to rein in Woolworths and Coles, claiming the retail duo are opening oversized, unprofitable stores in growth areas and rural...
Murdoch linked to pay TV smartcard hacking
Melissa Fyfe and Shane Green The fresh scandal engulfing Rupert Murdoch turns on something small and slim. This is not about tabloid-style phone hacking, but the smartcards pay television customers use to operate set-top boxes.
Gillard: I get things done
Melissa Fyfe Somewhere between Werribee North and the Commonwealth's city office, the Prime Minister put on her mental armour and prepared for attack.
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On the hop, but steeled for a stoush
Melissa Fyfe Julia Gillard was running late. Someone in Washington was holding a press conference.
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Meet 'fighting Julia'. Is this the 'real Julia'?
Melissa Fyfe The normal calmness was there. The thoughtful, paced, deliberate speech. But there was something else. A steely look, a don't-mess-with-me attitude.
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State fails to meet fire goal
Melissa Fyfe Dozens of Victorian suburbs and towns remain overexposed to extreme bushfire risk this season because the Baillieu government failed to meet its targets to reduce fuel loads around the state's most...
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Labor sacrificed its principles in Windsor planning debacle
Melissa Fyfe Betraying a young staff member was cowardly and counter-productive.
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Ted on the tear
Melissa Fyfe Baillieu is starting to show signs that he's struggling with the reality of being premier.
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How Ted took Spring St
Melissa Fyfe He seemed the ultimate smokey, but Baillieu knew exactly how to dig out John Brumby.
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Eleven years of baggage too heavy a burden for Brumby
Melissa Fyfe Not so long ago, Labor was dominant in the polls, the opposition demoralised.
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It's their party and pollies will lie if they want to
Melissa Fyfe Campaigning politicians ignore the morning after and get loose with the truth.
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It's time to help commuters make their connection
Melissa Fyfe Trams, trains and buses should be co-ordinated by an independent body.
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What's eating Labor?
Melissa Fyfe The ALP is split on how to tackle the state poll threat from the Greens.
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Ads just subtract
Melissa Fyfe The state government has spent millions to tell us one simple thing: it has a plan.
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Caught in the web
Melissa Fyfe Mary Delahunty's memoir gives some scathing insights into the modern political machine.
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Libs are breeds apart
Melissa Fyfe Will Tony Abbott present a problem or an opportunity for Ted Baillieu?
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Hard-edged Premier struggles to show softer side
Melissa Fyfe Despite efforts to temper his image, Brumby reverts to form under stress.
