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New federal government and affordable housing
The new Labor government will establish a housing supply council to advise on a plan for affordable housing across Australia.
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Petrol rationing and charcoal burners
In recent decades much attention has been given to alternative ways of powering cars, other than through the use of petrol, in order to minimise emissions.
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New flutter of butterflies takes flight at Melbourne Zoo
One of Melbourne’s warmest cold weather venues just got a little more colourful, with the addition of two new species to the Melbourne Zoo Butterfly House.
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Renowned artist to transform Parkville Station
Metro Tunnel’s Parkville Station is set to feature artwork by internationally acclaimed Melbourne artist Patricia Piccinini, underlining Melbourne’s reputation as the nation’s cultural capital.
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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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Crawford Oval upgrade completed at Princes Park
Residents angry over “shoddy” roundabout works
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