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Zographos ousted as Liberal kingmakers select former MP

The Liberal Party’s decision to dump the popular local candidate in the knife-edge federal seat of Chisholm, in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, for a former MP who lost her …

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Social media ban for kids under 14 sparks national discussion on safety and enforcement

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas announced a plan to ban children under 14 from accessing social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the federal opposition inch closer to similar policies …

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‘Police will deal with you’: anti-war protest escalates

Anti-war protesters have clashed with police and hurled eggs and abuse at attendees arriving at a weapons exposition in Melbourne. Hundreds of activists flooded the CBD on Wednesday morning, marching …

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Jacinta Allan reaffirms strong ties with Greek Community in Melbourne

Premier Jacinta Allan met with Bill Papastergiadis, the president of the Greek Community of Melbourne, (GCM). The discussion according to a press statement from the GCM, was “genuinely warm” and …

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Social media ban a ‘bandaid response’ to online harms

Banning children from social media overlooks the internet’s fundamental problems and will not make the online space any safer, a leading psychologist says. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed the …

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Home-alone probe as kids in house fire fight for life

Three young children are fighting for their lives as investigators probe whether they were home alone before being found unconscious in their burnt-out house. Emergency services were called to the …

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Nick Reece: A safer, brighter Melbourne and a historic Greek delegation

Nick Reece, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, has big plans for safety, culture and for reviving the city’s culture and nightlife, if he is re-elected in October. His plans include …

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Census to include sexual orientation, gender topics

Questions on sexual orientation and gender will be included in the census, after the Albanese government backflipped on its decision to omit the proposed change. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on …

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Treasurer backs inflation target, despite rates risk

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has backed the central bank’s determination to get inflation back to target, despite blaming it for “smashing” economic growth with higher interest rates. Annual inflation is running …

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Economic relief, veteran health to dominate parliament

Concerns over the rising cost of living and a slowing economy will be front and centre when federal politicians return to Parliament House for the upcoming sitting fortnight. Figures have …

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