Australia
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Xenophon Team refuses to back same-sex marriage plebiscite
The announcement has left the marriage equality plebiscite in limbo, with its fate left in Labor’s hands.
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Georganas renews cross-party push on refugees
Labor MP for Hindmarsh slams ‘insanity’ of indefinite detention.
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Victoria gives green light to Uber
Ride-sharing is to be legalised and existing taxi licence holders compensated, but the devil will be in the detail of Premier Daniel Andrews’ bold new plan, writes Michael Sweet.
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Hellenic Museum amongst the best
The invitation to take part in the international conference is the recognition of hard work, CEO John Tatoulis says.
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Keeping Victoria beautiful
Victoria has lowest national average litter count for five years running.
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The trauma of our landowners
For young lawyer Christie George, it’s the intergenerational trauma that we need to understand to help Aboriginal communities around us.
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FECCA pushes for law reforms tackling elder abuse within CALD communities
An attempt to provide further support for those with a value system that often makes it harder for people to seek help.
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Medicinal cannabis closer in Victoria
Government grows its own as horticultural trials continue.
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WA Liberals back free speech campaign as the rights of bigots re-emerge
The motion’s acceptance for ‘the right to be a bigot’, is another sign that the free speech argument is gaining greater traction, writes Michael Sweet.