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Woman charged after stabbing spree injures four in rural Victorian town

The supermarket worker remains in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the three other men were treated for minor injuries and released.
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Australia’s first machete ban is coming to Victoria, Will it work, or is it just another political quick fix?

Possession of a prohibited item can result in penalties of two years imprisonment or a fine of more than $47,000.
INNOVATION

Victoria’s Budget Bombshell: Up to 3,000 Jobs Axe and Debt Soars to $194 Billion

The Community and Public Sector Union labelled the public service cuts “a disgrace,” arguing the $3.3 billion savings target is unrealistic
INNOVATION

RBA slashes rates below 4% – find out how much you’ll save on your mortgage

Businesses report that weak demand limits their ability to pass on cost increases, and labour market indicators remain mixed
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Labor has promised fast action to cut student debt, but arts students will have to wait for lower fees

Labor says the debt reduction will apply before 3.2% indexation is applied to HELP loan balances on June 1 this year.
INNOVATION

Melbourne family’s new Indian grocery shop destroyed in suspected arson attack

The early morning blaze tore through the shop in Melbourne’s west, leaving the owners heartbroken just days before their planned opening.
INNOVATION

Free public transport for school kids in Victoria with new youth myki card

Currently, a yearly student pass costs $755, meaning families with three children could save more than $2,200 annually.
IMMIGRATION

Hospitality industry crackdown targets migrant worker abuse under tough new rules

More than 50 surprise inspections have uncovered suspected migrant worker exploitation at over 30 workplaces, Superintendent Jason Boyd revealed.
INNOVATION

Victorian seniors ride free on weekends in 2026 – here’s how it saves you $360 a year

Currently, seniors enjoy free travel on weekends within two neighbouring fare zones.
INNOVATION

Squatters ransack Sanjay and Nilima’s home for three weeks, smoke weed, and walk off with $45,000

Police reportedly told the family that up to 20 people had been coming in and out of the home while they were away.
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Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.
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Pakistan-origin Dr Sherjil Khan convicted of sexually exploiting a minor girl set to loose unlawfully obtained US citizenship 

Khan was sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment and remains in custody.
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Pretend play is a magical part of childhood. New research suggests it can also help mental health

Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies
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