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Jim Birchall
CCTV Upgrade to Curb Crime in Iconic Melbourne Street
The Argyle Square area which is often used by demonstrators to protest events like lockdowns can now be monitored effectively by police.
Mar 19, 2024
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Jim Birchall
Mar 19
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Climate Activists to be Charged After Blockade in Melbourne CBD
Extinction Rebellion has waged an ongoing campaign across Australia’s busiest areas in the name of climate change.
Mar 17, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Mar 17
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Australia News
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Jim Birchall
Council Votes Not to Remove Vandalised Statue of Colonial Figure
Yet the Randwick City Council’s own mayor said she supported the removal of statues that ’stand as a symbol and reminder of colonial oppression.’
Mar 13, 2024
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Jim Birchall
Mar 13
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Melbourne Council Considers Charging Big Car Drivers Higher Parking Fees
A notice of motion for the ‘dangers of oversized vehicles’ will be considered by the Yarra City Council on Tuesday.
Mar 10, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Mar 10
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Social Issues
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Rex Widerstrom
Melbourne Climate Protesters Sentenced to Prison for Blocking Traffic During Rush Hour
The Extinction Rebellion members parked a truck on the West Gate Bridge, causing a gridlock stretching 30 km across Melbourne.
Mar 05, 2024
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Rex Widerstrom
Mar 05
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Australia News
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Alfred Bui
3 Climate Protesters Arrested for Blocking Major Melbourne Bridge
Thousands of motorists encountered delays and disruption after 3 Extinction Rebellion activists used a hire truck to block West Gate Bridge.
Mar 04, 2024
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Alfred Bui
Mar 04
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Australia News
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Henry Jom
‘Unviable’: Manufacturers Strain Under Weight of COVID Debt Levy
Victoria’s State Revenue Office has also been accused of inflating land valuations so the government can charge higher taxes.
Mar 04, 2024
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Henry Jom
Mar 04
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
8 Charged After Pro-Palestinian Activists Staged 12-Hour Stand-Off on Rooftop
The activists were seen wearing black clothing and masks on a roof at a defence company.
Feb 19, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Feb 19
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Thousands Rattled by 4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Near Australian City
The 4.4 magnitude earthquake has been felt by more than 5,500 people.
Feb 08, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Feb 08
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Melbourne Council to Repair Heavily Damaged Statue of Colonial Explorer
Yet a separate statue of Captain Cook in another council area could be removed entirely.
Feb 08, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Feb 08
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Victorian Police Marching in LGBT Parade Pelted With Paintballs
Police are investigating the actions of 50 individuals who yelled abuse and attacked officers.
Feb 05, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Feb 05
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Yarra City Council Considers Not Repairing Heavily Damaged Captain Cook Statue
The statue was toppled and vandalised with red paint on the weekend.
Jan 29, 2024
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Monica O’Shea
Jan 29
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Australia News
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Daniel Y. Teng
Victorian State Opposition Pulls Support for Indigenous Treaty
Nationals leader Peter Walsh has cited concerns with cultural heritage laws delaying construction in the state.
Jan 21, 2024
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Daniel Y. Teng
Jan 21
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Australia News
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Henry Jom
EXCLUSIVE: Melbourne’s Loss, America’s Gain: Rising Costs, Taxes Forces Aussie Cafe Owner to Set up Shop in Texas
The cafe owner said that in Australia, no one wants to work, the wages are too high, and employees get too many entitlements.
Jan 11, 2024
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Henry Jom
Jan 11
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Australia News
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Isabella Rayner
Brisbane Dwelling Prices Outpace Melbourne Amid Pandemic-Driven Migration Surge
This change reflects Brisbane’s newfound competitiveness and challenges its previous perception as the ‘poor cousin’ to southern capitals.
Jan 10, 2024
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Isabella Rayner
Jan 10
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Diabetes
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Jessie Zhang
Aussie Researchers Uncover Breakthrough Approach to Combat Diabetes
This novel approach holds the potential to become the first disease-modifying treatment for type 1 diabetes.
Jan 02, 2024
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Jessie Zhang
Jan 02
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Australia News
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AAP
Pat Cummins Stars in Australia’s Thrilling Cricket Test Triumph
‘To top it off by winning a series at home, which we pride ourselves on doing, is a pretty satisfying way to finish off 2023,’ the skipper said.
Dec 29, 2023
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AAP
Dec 29
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Australia News
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Alfred Bui
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Live Broadcast of Christmas Carol Event
Two protesters broke onto the stage, unfurled Palestine flags and shouted anti-Israel slogans.
Dec 24, 2023
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Alfred Bui
Dec 24
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Viewpoints
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Kevin Andrews
The $125 Billion White Elephant That Will Cost Victorian Taxpayers for Decades
Households will be paying $24 million per day in interest payments for the state’s debt.
Dec 20, 2023
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Kevin Andrews
Dec 20
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Australia News
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Monica O’Shea
Australian Researchers Discover ‘World First’ Malaria Breakthrough
An antibody-like molecule can block malaria parasites from invading red blood cells.
Dec 20, 2023
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Monica O’Shea
Dec 20
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