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Housing benefits every level of society
Welcome to the fifth article of our 12-part series which will attempt to explore the role that housing can and should play within Australian society and why it is important to our economy that we house all Australians, rich or poor.
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Time for a new vision
As the new parklets begin to appear around the CBD, the City of Melbourne and state government are to be congratulated on acting creatively and nimbly in implementing new ideas to help return the city to normal.
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A year of surprises
Well, 2020 has certainly tossed all certainty out the window and the year has become one giant surprise after another.
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Friendship in times of need
“I’m actually not scared about becoming sick with COVID-19 or even dying. What terrifies me is the thought of being locked inside my home with no connection to any other human being.”
Read More“The more things change the more they stay the same”
I recently overheard a conversation between two older men. They were lamenting how dramatically life has changed in such a short space of time.
Read MoreHomelessness
It only happens to the lazy. It only happens to the drug addled. It only happens to those that can only be described as a burden on society.
Read MorePutting the relationship first
The massive crack of thunder and the blindingly bright flashes of lightening smashed the darkness in my bedroom to smithereens and snapped me from my slumber at 3am in the morning.
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Supporting our most vulnerable
The Salvation Army Melbourne has been operating a café, 22 hours a day, seven days a week, from its Bourke St premises.
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Market war moves to the heritage front
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