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LOCAL COUNCIL NEWS

National Museum of Australia expresses condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Statement from National Museum of Australia director, Dr Mathew Trinca The National Museum of Australia expresses its deep condolences to the Royal Family on the...

Australia has a new head of state: what will Charles be like as king?

Image: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AAP With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Australia has a new king. The BBC has confirmed Charles will take on the regnal name of...

Almost 9 in 10 young Australians who use family violence experienced child abuse: new research

Image: Shutterstock How prevalent is young people’s use of family violence in Australia, what form does it take and how does it intersect with experiences...

LOCAL COUNCIL NEWS

L2R Dance – Block Party returns this spring!

Get ready to groove and feel the vibes with Melbourne’s best dance crews at Block Party! L2R Dance returns this spring with a fresh edition...

Footscray Community Arts presents BRIGHT

Five installations, Five senses engaged An exhibition of colour, joy and playful freedom Featuring works by Emily Floyd, Darren Aquilina, Megan Hunter, Thomas Miller and Prue Stevenson 10...

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

Australia has a new head of state: what will Charles be like as king?

Image: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AAP With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Australia has a new king. The BBC has confirmed Charles will take on the regnal name of...

Sunday essay: if growing US-China rivalry leads to ‘the worst war ever’, what should Australia do?

A military officer salutes during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing. Mark Schiefelbein/AP Should Australia join the United...

FIRST NATION

Eco Voice Q & A: Andy Marinos, WOSUP (War On Single Use Plastic) Board Chairman

Andy Marinos, WOSUP (War On Single Use Plastic) Board Chairman Background In his first ‘what next’ move since stepping down as Rugby Australia CEO (in June 2023), Andy Marinos takes a seat as Board Chairman of Sydney-based social impact enterprise, WOSUP (War On Single Use Plastic). The former Rugby League and Union International brings 20 […]

New Peak Body Launched to Support Methane Reduction and Expand Seaweed Aquaculture

Today marks the official launch of the Australian Sustainable Seaweed Alliance (ASSA), a pivotal initiative aimed at unlocking the potential of Australia's expanding seaweed...

LEGAL ISSUES

‘A clear victory for dogged investigative journalism’: Chris Dawson found guilty of murdering wife Lynette in 1982

Image: Dean Lewins/AAP In December 2018, former professional rugby league player and high school teacher Chris Dawson, then aged 70, was arrested and charged with...

A robot breaks the finger of a 7-year-old: a lesson in the need for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence

Image: Shutterstock Disturbing footage emerged this week of a chess-playing robot breaking the finger of a seven-year-old child during a tournament in Russia. Public commentary on this event...

SAFETY

When driving near a cycle lane, do you speed up or slow down? Where you’re from may influence your answer

Image: Shutterstock There are clear economic, environmental, safety and health benefits to getting people cycling more, but research shows would-be cyclists are reluctant to start without good cycle paths. The problem for planners and...

Understanding the Law on Domestic Violence in Australia

The issue of domestic violence is extremely serious. Violence in relationships was hidden and ignored yesteryear. Tens of thousands of cases are reported in...