Melbourne gets into the Christmas spirit
Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has launched a month-long Melbourne Christmas Festival.
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Aussie kids stuck on couches
Australian children are lazier than ever before, a new report published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health says.
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New tough laws for illegal demolition
Fines are set to double for reckless damage or demolition of heritage listed buildings in Victoria.
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Almandin wins the Melbourne Cup
Racehorse Almandin has won the 156th Melbourne Cup with more than 100,000 onlookers celebrating the great race.
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Mozzie plague pesters Melburnians
Thousands of mosquitoes have buzzed into Melbourne, forcing Australians to take cover to protect themselves.
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Stop monkeying around
Riding a monkey bike in public will be illegal under tough new restrictions to be introduced by the Victorian government in Parliament this week.
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Hip pocket pain for visiting doctors
Australians will be walking away from doctors in pain after a recommendation that would result in patients spending more than $40 a visit.
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Women still get raw deal
A recent survey has found gender inequality is still rife in various aspects of Australian society, including education.
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Faster treatment for children with brain cancer
New tests will provide doctors with vital information to quickly diagnose young patients with brain tumours.
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Studies show there are not enough train services in Melbourne
A survey by Public Transport Victoria found that commuters from growth areas of Dandenong and Craigieburn are forced to squeeze onto trains due to overcrowding.
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