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New research reveals vast majority of racist incidents go unreported

A new report by Victoria University in collaboration with tEthnic Communities’ Council of Victoria and the Islamic Council of Victoria reveals that the vast majority of racist incidents in Victoria go unreported, with only 16% of victims coming forward. The study identifies barriers such as hopelessness faced by people experiencing racism. The Wire spoke with …

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New initiative to support First Nations teaching students

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Indigenous students who want to become teachers are being offered new pathways to help them achieve their goals The Victorian Government has launched a thirteen million dollar program, giving prospective teachers a role in the classroom during their studies Under the initiative, Students will be employed in a Victorian government school as Education Support or …

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Koalas in Victoria facing habitat crisis

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The Australian Koala Foundation has issued a stark warning regarding the survival of koala populations in Victoria. Emphasises has been placed on the habitat loss as the primary threat for Koalas. The Foundation has also stressed about the misconception that koala populations in Victoria are secure is in correct. Vanessa Gatica speaks with Deborah Tabart …

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New campaign highlights harmful gender stereotypes in Australian ads

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Women’s Health Victoria has launched a new campaign under their Shequal initiative, hoping to highlight and challenge harmful gender stereotypes in advertising The video titled ‘Commercial Breakdown,’ features well-known comedians Alex Lee and Lewis Garnham, who call out the harmful messages in recent Australian ads, and the social impact they can have. To watch the …

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Aurora Australis could return to Victoria this month

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Good news for everyone who missed last months Aurora Australis, with a potential it will be making another return to Victoria. Spectators could potentially see the natural light show this week or next week when the Aurora will be rotating back into alignment with the Earth. The Wire’s Jahan Rezakhanlou asked Professor Michael Brown from …

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Budget 2024 – Smoke and Mirrors – Senator Jane Hume

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The Opposition are scathing on the $9.3 Billion surplus saying it is not through good management but on the back of the average Australian’s tax by virtue of bracket creep. Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume says that productivity has been falling and that this is the real answer to the inflation demons. She questions why …

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Liberal Party turmoil: Pesutto’s defamation cases and polls

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The Liberal Party in Victoria have been in power for 4 of the last 26 years. And while their counterparts are on the ascendency in Queensland and are clinging to power in Tasmania, things are still looking bad for the Liberals and their leader John Pesutto. Pesutto is potentially facing 3 defamation cases amid growing …

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RACGP urges Victorian government to implement pill testing trial

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has urged the Victorian Government to implement a pill testing trial. This comes in response to recent recommendations and an increase in illicit drug overdoses. Many states in Australia such as Queensland have announced mobile pill testing as well as ACT implementing pill testing across music festivals …

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