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Australian politics is truly at a tipping point
And Victorian politics over the past several years provides an indication of where things can go from here. There’s profound cause for optimism and even excitement.
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Tips for committees to build a thriving owners’ corporation
The most important role within an owners’ corporation (OC) is that of the committee of management. Working together with the OC manager, it is the committee’s role to ensure things are running smoothly. Without good governance, this can be an impossible task.
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Designs worthy of turning a hobby into a full-time gig
While always intrigued by at-home craft projects and activities, Tash Macleod’s typical day was spent working in the hospitality industry up until last year.
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Barring – Nganjin: an exhibition of Stolen Generations survivors
An Aboriginal art exhibition capturing the stories of grief, loss, and resilience from Stolen Generations survivors will be held at Federation Square as part of National Reconciliation Week.
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A tale of two cities
It was 8am one Monday morning when we received a phone call on our 1800 COMMUNITY number. It was a member of the public who was deeply concerned about a middle-aged woman who was homeless.
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Congratulations to 300 cladding winners!
The latest figures from Cladding Safety Victoria (CSV) website show that about 35 per cent of cladding-affected apartment buildings have been selected for financial assistance for remediation works. Only “extreme risk” or “high risk” buildings qualify for state government funding.
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Artefacts on show at Metro Tunnel HQ for school holidays
Indigenous artefacts found during the Metro Tunnel’s archaeological dig will go on show next month in a rare chance to get up close with the First Nations’ history of Naarm (Melbourne).
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Quietly loyal to the ALP
It’s election day, the sun is shining, and smart CBD residents arrive early at the closest polling booth.
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Vertical village “Strata Hub”
The NSW Government is introducing “Strata Hub” which aims to consolidate core information about strata schemes – but who will it really benefit?
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Housing in Melbourne is cooked and the Victorian Government just made it worse
David lives in North Melbourne with four housemates. He loves his rented townhouse and his housemates but says he is disappointed that the “Aussie dream” of home-ownership continues to get further and further out of reach.
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A rockin’ Metro Tunnel relic for the archives
Police briefs Melbourne CBD - January 2026
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