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Race car driver Chris Pappas attacked in home

Gold Coast racing car driver Chris Pappas was identified as the victim of a hammer and knife attack early on Tuesday morning. According to the Daily Telegraph, Pappas was rushed …

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Tim Pallas: Tax hikes not ruled out to fund $1.5b hospitals top-up

A $1.5 billion hospital funding lifeline has left a gaping hole in the Victorian budget, with the treasurer not ruling out taxes or cuts to other areas to fill it. …

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Families ‘cutting back on food’ as cost of living bites

As the cost-of-living crisis plunges more Australians into food insecurity, pressure is mounting on state and federal governments to take action. About a third of almost 180 submissions to a …

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Student debt to be slashed under university changes

Students are set to have thousands of dollars wiped off their HECS debt, while paid placements will be put in place for in-demand professions as part of sweeping university changes. …

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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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