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AFL great Anthony Koutoufides confirms he’s running for Melbourne lord mayor
AFL legend Anthony Koutoufides has confirmed he will be running for lord mayor of Melbourne. The man who played 278 games for Carlton, including their last premiership in 1995, released …
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E-Mersion Media was losing money for years: liquidator
Greek Aussie run tech start-up E-Mersion Media was allegedly losing money from the start, long before its collapse earlier this year. According to news.com.au, the Melbourne based company with offices …
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‘Alarming’ NAPLAN sparks calls to fill funding gap
Student outcomes cannot improve without more federal funding, state education ministers say, after national tests showed one third of children are failing to meet basic literacy and numeracy standards. Federal …
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National Bullying No Way Week highlights importance of stopping cyberbullying
This week is National Bullying No Way Week (August 12-16), which serves as a reminder to the community on how crucial it is to help children stay safer online and …
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Victoria shines a spotlight on diversity: Nominations open for Multicultural Awards
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) has opened nominations for the 23rd Annual Multicultural Awards for Excellence (MAE). The event recognises outstanding contributions to multiculturalism across the state. The awards celebrate …
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Rich getting richer amid calls to narrow wealth divide
Ordinary Australians struggle to make ends meet while the richest enjoy billions in untaxed capital gains, a new report claims. The wealth of Australia’s richest 200 people almost tripled as …
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Raising the age to 14 dumped in youth justice reforms
The Victorian government has been accused of betraying Indigenous people after sensationally abandoning a promise to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14. Premier Jacinta Allan on Tuesday announced …
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CFMEU crackdown laws lodged as calls mount to go harder
Construction union bosses who attempt to frustrate a forced takeover of the CFMEU risk heavy fines or jail time, but there are calls for even harsher penalties. Union officials who hinder external …
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Man who beat Xenophon makes bold poll pledge for Libs
Newly elected South Australian Liberal Leader Vincent Tarzia is spruiking his credentials as an underdog, after surviving a challenge from high-profile former senator Nick Xenophon at the 2018 state election. …
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Two years prison, fines to be slapped on CFMEU holdouts
Jail time and substantial fines will be slapped on those attempting to frustrate the government’s forced takeover of the embattled construction union. Individuals will face a civil fine of $188,000 …