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From bad to worse: union fears “cowboy operators” are on the rise
The federal government’s expansion of the Boosting Apprenticeships Commencement scheme could be a recipe for exploiting young workers in...
Jul 5, 20212 min read


Nine month wait gives birth to a new-look Hawka
The famous Hawthorn Hotel, known to locals as “The Hawka”, has finally reopened its doors after a painful nine-month hiatus. Students...
Jul 5, 20212 min read


Lawnmowers raise money for peace
A ride-on lawnmower race was the kick-starter for a fundraising campaign aimed to install a World Peace Bell in the Victorian border town...
Jul 1, 20212 min read


The cannabis debate: money in the pocket or money down the drain
Decriminalising the personal use and possession of cannabis could relieve Victoria’s overcrowded justice system and steer users away from...
Jul 1, 20214 min read


Lack of universities in the west means hours of travel for some students
Limited campus and local public transport options pose a major hurdle for students from Melbourne’s Western suburbs who want to study at...
Jun 30, 20212 min read


Ecstasy the solution for soldiers with PTSD, experts say
The Victorian Government is being urged to legalise the use of ecstasy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder in returned soldiers....
Jun 26, 20213 min read


Child protection system is failing: calls for a full independent inquiry
Children in Victoria's child protection system are falling between the cracks, prompting calls for an independent review into Why, Nadia...
Jun 25, 20213 min read


Stop being so negative: Richmond residents say injecting room is doing its job
Richmond community members say they are sick of seeing the Richmond medically supervised injecting room (MSIR) hammered in the media and...
Jun 23, 20213 min read


Dogs under threat: Beaches need warnings on lethal pufferfish
Hobson Bay City Council should do more to warn about the dangers dogs face with toxic fish at Altona beach, locals say. Dog owner and...
Jun 18, 20212 min read


Petition plea: Women who suffer miscarriage or stillbirth deserve better care
A Victorian woman has petitioned the Australian Department of Health for better treatment in hospitals for women who have miscarried or...
Jun 18, 20212 min read


Bowls club fights a netball takeover
A petition against the closure of the East Ivanhoe Bowling Club was received by Banyule City Council last month, as part of ongoing...
Jun 17, 20212 min read


Maternity crisis: mums and midwives call out for help
Thousands of Victorians have signed a petition pleading for the state government to invest more in maternity care. Melbourne Greens MP...
Jun 16, 20214 min read
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