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Molina Swarup Asthana and Raju Adhikari finalists in outstanding volunteer awards

The 28 finalists are outstanding Victorian volunteers who have generously given their time and skills to make this state an even better place to live.

Australian Senate makes exploitation of migrant visa workers a criminal offence

“Since the 7-Eleven scandal a decade ago, we’ve known that the threat of visa cancellation keeps migrant workers locked into unsafe, underpaid work."

Reserve Bank of Australia Maintains Interest Rate in Strategic Decision Amidst Economic Adjustments

By holding interest rates steady, the RBA aims to achieve a delicate equilibrium, ensuring that inflationary pressures are contained without stifling economic momentum.

30-year-old Harjeet Kaur, mother-of-two, dies after ‘minor procedure’

Mr Singh and Ms Kaur married in 2018 and they were now preparing to buy a family home where they could raise their four-year-old daughter and two-year-old son. 

60% of Australian English teachers think video games are a ‘legitimate’ text to study

While many gamers are over 18, we know video games are very important to young people’s culture and identity.

78-year-old Canadian ‘drug mule’ gets 12 years jail in Australia

The man was arrested in June 2022, after his luggage was selected for an examination by a quarantine official at Melbourne International Airport.

Planning to buy a renovated home? Here’s what you need to know about tax

The problem home buyers face is that what qualifies as a “substantial renovation” is uncertain.

5 questions your child’s school should be able to answer about bullying

The eSafety Commission recently revealed a 40% jump in cyberbullying reports.

E-scooters are linked with injuries and hospital visits – but we can’t say they are riskier than bikes yet

More than 600 cities globally have embraced e-scooter sharing programs, yet reactions to these micro-mobility vehicles vary, making them a contentious urban planning issue.

World’s Greatest Shave says goodbye to the chins and hello to a ‘bloody beautiful’ new ‘do’

World’s Greatest Shave celebrates the everyday heroes in our community doing ‘bloody beautiful’ acts of shaving, cutting, colouring, or donating while helping to make the world less lonely, scary, and difficult for blood cancer patients.

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New $2.5 million program to grow First Nations-led tourism and create jobs in Victoria

“First Nations Victorians have stories, knowledge and culture that the world wants to experience. This program makes sure community is in control of how those stories are told.”

International student visa cancelled after child abuse material found on phone

The international student was issued a $660 infringement notice, had his visa cancelled, and was detained before being removed from Australia on the next available flight.

Pauline Hanson slams AI ‘fake fall’ rumour and bogus $100m donation claim

Senator Hanson claimed the circulating image was artificially generated, pointing to what she described as “imposters in the chamber” as evidence the photograph had been manipulated.
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