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Anti-vaping laws a case of smoke and mirrors
Victoria has the strictest vape laws in all of Australia, yet despite the government’s efforts, e-cigarettes seem as accessible as ever....
Jul 295 min read


Aussie card game retailers are limiting product per customer to curb scalpers
Scalpers are driving the prices of Pokemon cards and Pokemon card game products up, leaving Aussie stores to limit products per customer....
Jul 183 min read


Green is good, but the roots of commuter pain lie deeper
As "green" trams and electric buses are rolled out, some argue the real problem is not emissions — it is exclusion, congestion and...
Jul 166 min read


Lonely youth turn to social clubs for 'offline' connection
Data shows that Australian youth are becoming lonelier and struggling to connect with the world around them, turning to 'offline' social...
Jul 152 min read


Locked out of learning: how Melbourne’s housing crisis is squeezing out regional students
When you're moving to the city for uni, the biggest challenge can be outside the classroom: where are you going to sleep? Audrey Hatwell...
Jul 136 min read


Cost-of-living bites down on university students
Increasing costs in Australia have disrupted the work-study balance for many students, leading some to resort to side hustles to coast...
Jul 92 min read


Northcote Indoor Sports Centre closes today
The Northcote Indoor Sports Centre has closed following 'unfair' COVID rates and land taxes, despite council-owned centres going...
Jun 274 min read


David vs Goliath, Secondhand bookshops fight off digital sellers
Despite online retail giants eating into the book market, secondhand book shops are seeing quiet success in connecting lovers of...
Jun 262 min read


Bangladesh's devastating floods are the “new normal”
In Bangladesh, severe flooding is becoming increasingly common. As climate change worsens, the country’s low-lying geography and dense...
May 95 min read


Thousands gather outside Melbourne's Parliament House for 'Invasion Day'
'Invasion Day' protesters flooded inner Melbourne streets this morning calling for the end of Australia Day celebrations. Speeches,...
Jan 261 min read


Push for mental health "first aid" in schools
Experts are calling for mandatory mental health first aid training in primary and secondary schools.
Oct 27, 20241 min read


Life goals: from footy to the police force
Becoming a professional footballer is a dream for many, especially being drafted to play for one of the biggest teams in the AFL.
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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