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Pets to be counted in Australia-first census

They won’t be counted two by two, but Victorians’ furry, feathered and scaly friends will soon be the focus of Australia’s first pet census. The online Victorian pet census will …

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Childcare fee hikes on watchdog’s list as subsidy rises

Childcare centres that hike fees to cover subsidy increases have been warned they will be in the sights of the consumer watchdog. The federal government’s childcare subsidy will be increased …

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Specialist school among 60 facing ‘unfair’ Vic tax

One of the Victorian private schools facing a new $322 million state tax caters to children with language and learning difficulties. Andale School in Kew has been named on a list …

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Legalising drugs ‘needs the right health and education’

Police say legalising marijuana could work as a policy if the right health and education services are in place, as experts urge federal leaders to decriminalise drug possession. Representatives from …

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Don’t expect many happy returns from the tax office

Tax returns are likely to be scarcer and smaller this year following the scrapping of the low- and middle-income tax offset and more onerous working-from-home deductions. The Australian Taxation Office …

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Early morning earthquake rattles regional Victoria

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake has rattled residents in regional Victoria, with thousands of people feeling the early morning tremor. Geoscience Australia said the earthquake struck at 1.32am on Friday near Rawson, …

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Vic government retreats on payroll tax for Greek schools

On Thursday, the Victorian government retreated on its new payroll tax for non-government schools. Now the new payroll tax will apply only to those schools that charge $15,000, or more …

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NSW doctor charged with assaulting woman

A NSW doctor based in Bondi has once again attracted police attention after allegedly attacking a woman in Dover Heights which breached a recent domestic violence order. According to The …

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Ex-NSW premier Berejiklian speaks after corrupt finding

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian says she’s always worked her hardest “in the public interest” despite findings she acted corruptly while in a five-year relationship with a fellow Liberal MP. …

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Chris Christofi leads fundraising efforts in Victoria to support homeless Australians

Multi-award-winning entrepreneur, property investor, and author Chris Christofi has raised over $117,000 for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Christofi now sits first for donations in Victoria and third nationally, it is …

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