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Prescription required to buy Vapes Under New Australian Legislation to Curb Youth Nicotine Addiction

Individuals under 18 will require a prescription to buy vapes, however this is federal law, it will be enforced by state and territory police.

Victorian Government Announces Closure of Two Prisons, Future of Sites Uncertain

This $1.1 billion, 1,200-bed facility was completed in November 2022 but has remained largely empty.

Dodgy Job Ads Under Fire: Fair Work Ombudsman Issues $89,000 in Fines

“We are calling on all job websites to maximise awareness to employers, recruiters and the public about the importance of advertising legal minimum wages."

Elecsome Joins Forces with AGL to Pioneer Solar Panel Recycling and Cable Manufacturing at Hunter Energy Hub

The solar cable manufacturing plant is expected to produce up to 20,000 kilometres of solar cable annually

Cold snap, low on gas: the possible gas shortage in Victoria is a warning

The government would have had to decide in November last year that 2024 would be a shortfall year. They did not.

PM Albanese Appoints Matt Kean as Chair of Climate Change Authority

As the former Treasurer and Minister for Energy and Environment in New South Wales, Kean brings extensive experience and a proven track record in climate action.

New report reveals Australian women earn less in Commonwealth Public Sector

On average, women working full-time in the federal public sector earn $19,000 less than their male counterparts.

Melbourne man sentenced to two years for cyber-enabled identity theft

The conviction followed an international investigation into a website selling fraud-enabling technology, responsible for over $1 million in stolen funds from Australian victims.

Victoria’s $1.2 billion school tutoring program has not ‘significantly improved’ learning. How could it work better?

More than 1,500 government schools and 600 low-fee non-government schools have been involved each year.

From Survival to Success: The Stories of Afghan, Bhutanese, Vietnamese, and African Refugees in Australia

On this World Refugee Day, let us commit to making the impossible possible for those who have already overcome so much.

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Three Indian migrants killed in devastating highway crash in New Zealand

Police say the vehicle is believed to have crossed the centre line moments before the impact, though investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Hundreds of students set to lose qualifications as Melbourne training college registration canceled

College issued qualifications and statements of attainment without ensuring students had completed proper assessment or met competency requirements

Childcare worker Jayendra Jung Shahi granted bail over alleged slaping two toddlers

His lawyer told the court his mental health had declined following recent family tragedies, arguing he required support.
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