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Jun 7, 20222 min read
Learner drivers face long wait as support program swamped
The L2P learner driving program is pushing to expand to more regions in Victoria to help more young people complete their driving hours,...


Jun 7, 20225 min read
‘It consumed my life’: Plea for better sex education to help battle porn addiction
On the surface, Chloe* and Jessica have nothing in common. None of the same friends, none of the same interests. One is an author and...

Jun 5, 20222 min read
Artwork life-changing for Indigenous prisoners
An art exhibition of work by Indigenous artists who are or were in jail is highlighting the transformative impact of the program, an...

Jun 4, 20224 min read
Preserving the soul of Preston: crunch time in fight against market redevelopment
“Preston Market is the soul of the city,” says Darebin councillor Gaetano Greco. “The market cannot be demolished or relocated. You can...


Jun 3, 20222 min read
Students pitch for a slice of booming games industry
The rise in interest in board games is giving hope to two Melbourne University students who last week finished the initial development of...


Jun 1, 20222 min read
Young adults unvaccinated and vulnerable as flu hits hard
Some young Australians not taking flu seriously enough this year – leaving themselves exposed, experts warn. Ian Barr, the deputy...


May 31, 20226 min read
Almost 20,000 workers join McDonald’s class action over break deprivation
When Ellie Phillips turned 15, she was excited to land her first job at McDonald’s. “My mum worked at Maccas when she was a kid, and all...


May 28, 20224 min read
A ‘life-shattering’ loss: the debate on miscarriage leave
For Taylor Watkins, two days at home after her second miscarriage was not enough time for her to be able to recover and return to work....

May 28, 20222 min read
The musical ABCs of Albo: It’s as Albanese as 123
Throughout the election campaign, Labor leader Anthony Albanese did not hesitate to remind us of his humble roots: the housing...


May 24, 20226 min read
Nicoteens: vapes are building a new generation of addicts
Despite a new global review showing e-cigarettes are dangerous and addictive, experts say calls to ban them are misguided and could...

May 20, 20222 min read
Doctor Strange 2: multiverse action driven by strong characters and 80s horror tropes
ACTION FILM REVIEW Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Run time: 2h 6mins Who: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict...


May 15, 20222 min read
Psychedelics showing promising results in treating mental health
The use of psychedelic drugs to treat mental health issues should be decriminalised in Australia urgently, an advocate says. Australian...
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