Victoria unveils big-spending budget
The Victorian Government unveiled a big-spending budget on Wednesday, with commitments to improve schools, public transport, and hospitals, and allocating more funds for police and job creation.
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Australia’s first surf park to open in Melbourne in 2017
Melbourne surfers will have an alternative to the beach from late next year with the opening of URBNSURF – a surf park created in collaboration with Melbourne Airport and Wave Park Group.
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Victorians push for P-plate age to be lowered
The Victorian P-plate age might be lowered to match the rest of the country, according to the Victorian Law Reform, Road and Community Safety Committee.
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Victorian paramedics to be highest-paid in Australia
After years of battling for a raise, Victorian paramedics have finally won.
DetailsSocial media and the music industry – a match made in heaven?
Sites like Facebook and Instagram can have a huge impact on a musician’s career.
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Pregnant Victorian woman contracts Zika virus
A pregnant Victorian woman has been diagnosed with the Zika virus, Victorian Minister for Health Jill Hennessy told a news conference this morning.
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Australia introduces data retention next week
The Australian government will introduce its mandatory data retention scheme next Tuesday.
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Central Melbourne office block evacuated
A central Melbourne office block was evacuated on Thursday due to a fire alarm, bringing a section of busy Flinders Lane to a standstill for 30 minutes.
DetailsTram strike to spread the misery
Melbourne’s commuters face transport chaos four nights in a row next week as tram workers strike for higher wages.
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Seven reasons to sign up for Oxjam
Oxfam’s DIY-gig-festival Oxjam runs around the country this month to combat poverty around the world. Oxjam’s Kim Handley explained why we should all get involved.
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