St Andrews Cathedral School locked down
St Andrews Cathedral School was placed in lockdown early this afternoon after threats were made over social media.
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Melbourne’s tribal tribute to Australian film
Nine tribesmen and women brought a splash of colour to a grey Melbourne day, attracting large crowds outside the iconic Flinders Street Station.
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Melbourne’s muck up day madness
Victorian secondary school students are participating in the annual ‘muck-up day’ celebrations this week.
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Breaking news? There’s an app for that
Social media has reshaped and transformed the speed of news delivery, according to ABC executive producer Michael Reid.
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Star Wars experiences a new dark side
Internet trolls lit up Twitter with white genocide and racist jokes based on the newly released Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer.
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Melbourne to spend $30m on city lights
The Australian Government will contribute $30 million to switch Melbourne’s city street lights over to energy saving globes.
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News in brief – Hockey’s emotional farewell
Outgoing Treasurer Joe Hockey delivered an emotional final speech in the House of Representatives today.
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Domestic violence: Campaigners say put the money where the man is
The Federal Government’s distribution of funding in its $100 million domestic violence scheme has been challenged by activists and spokespeople for male behavior change programs.
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Mindblowing – Why Australia won’t let you eat this superfood
It’s currently banned for human consumption in Australia but the fight to legalise industrial hemp as a food crop is gaining momentum.
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Anti-Poverty Week: The Station provides shelter from the storm
The Station, a safe haven for homeless people, gave The Newsroom exclusive access to its facilities in Erskine Street, Sydney, this week.
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