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“24 hour” Sydney’s round-the-clock obstacles

The NSW Labor Party has proposed a “24-hour city” initiative for Sydney. They would allow select venues to operate all day to reignite the night life. It’s vision is to stimulate the local economy, enhance global appeal and have train services more available at night. There’s been residents opposing the implementation, police citing noise concerns …

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Melbourne launches playbook to combat disinformation in cities

The spread of disinformation has become a growing problem globally. The University of Melbourne has launched the ‘Disinformation in the City’ playbook to help local governments combat disinformation. The playbook outlines a three-phase strategy emphasising the importance of early detection and community trust. I spoke with University of Melbourne researcher Ika Trijsburg about the growing …

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