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‘Win Some Lose More’: Councillor’s calls to act

As political leaders and experts deliberate over the Federal governments proposed partial ban on gambling adverts, the impacts from gambling still remain very real across the country. One in five Victorians who gamble may be experiencing harm from their gambling, while 2014-2015 saw the total cost of gambling in the Victorian Community reach $7 billion …

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Thousands join in nationwide protests against rape and murder of doctor

Protests have broken out across India against the rape and murder of a medical student in her college in Kolkata. The outrage has only grown larger, with Indian communities in Australia hosting vigils in solidarity for the victim. The protestors are furious and fed up with the same cases happening again and want systemic changes. …

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Ex Presidents cheer on Kamala at Democrat Convention

US Vice President Kamala Harris has passed the required number of delegates at the Democratic National Convention convention in Chicago to become their presidential candidate. The Convention includes a number of set piece speeches by Democrat luminaries such as President Joe Biden who spoke yesterday, and Barack Obama who spoke today This serves to maintain …

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Legionnaires’ Disease a Growing Concern in Australia

Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease have grown more common since it’s discovery in 1976, including a 100 case outbreak in Melbourne last month. As the prevalence of the disease grows, so does the concern for Australians. Legionella pneumophila, a bacteria that infects the lungs and causes a severe form of pneumonia, spreads through aerosols – usually …

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Melbourne bans E-Scooters despite recent government endorsement

Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece launched a motion to immediately cancel contracts with e-scooter companies Lime and Neuron, wherein the City of Melbourne will be banning such e-scooters. This proved to be a dramatic overturn after the Victorian government declared that e-scooters were ‘here to stay’ just weeks prior. On this note, private e-scooters are …

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Australia set to introduce a cap on international student numbers

Australia’s international education sector is facing potential changes as the government plans to introduce caps on international student numbers starting in January 2025. A proposed formula introduced by the Mitchell Institute for these caps aims to protect the sector’s economic value while prioritising institutions with significant domestic enrolments and minimising disruptions to international students. The …

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