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Dr Bertram Wainer and the struggle for the right to abortion
On June 24, 2022, in the case of Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organisation the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its 1973 ruling, made as result of the now famous Roe v Wade case, that gave a fundamental right to women to access abortion under the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Welcoming residents of East Melbourne
The East Melbourne Neighbour Network (EMNN) continues to welcome residents of East Melbourne to connect with your neighbours to create a friendly network for mutual support and the benefit of us all.
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A day in the life of a Greens MP staffer
If you’ve ever called, emailed, or popped into Ellen’s office, there’s a good chance you’ve spoken to one of us.
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How I’m fighting the cost-of-living crisis
Many people across Melbourne are doing it tough.
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Safe streets for all
As I wrote this column, I was not surprised to read an article in a major newspaper on August 26 about the trauma injuries caused by e-scooters.
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Investing energy in youth
Younger residents of our communities, in the 20 to 40 age group, make a major contribution to the number of people who volunteer in Australia.
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Traditional jewellery with a twist
Aurum Design Jewellers, a gemstone-shaped kiosk store, sits at the entrance of Lygon Court, glittering and sparkling with gold chains, diamonds, pearls, and an extensive selection of designer watches.
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World-class fertility treatment comes to South Melbourne
Dr Moses Abe, an internationally recognised obstetrician, gynaecologist, and Monash IVF specialist, has recently relocated his highly-regarded Melbourne Fertility Clinic to South Melbourne to better service the inner-city community.
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Happy and content in East Melbourne
Fifteen years ago, Marion Adler-Bishop divorced her husband and wanted to live in a terrace house in Richmond.
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Helping locals achieve “excellent dental and oral health”
The fundamentals of maintaining great oral dental and oral health might sound simple.
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Melbourne University’s bold vision for 22,000 squares metres of green space
Earthquake rocks the inner city
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