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“Ghost colleges”: a reflection of Australia’s relationship with migrant work
Melbourne is home to more than 230,000 international students from around 175 different countries. It is an international hub of innovation, artistry and community that makes it a drawcard for so many.
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Councillor speaks out against city’s security crackdown
City of Melbourne councillor Dr Olivia Ball has warned that the council’s security initiatives are heading in a troubling direction and represent a misuse of public funds, with new safety officers set to be equipped with handcuffs and given the power to make arrests.
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RMIT expands footprint in China with new Joint Institute in Shanghai
RMIT University will expand its presence in China through a new Joint Institute with the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE), in what Premier Jacinta Allan has hailed as one of the highest-level education partnerships between the two countries.
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Melbourne’s largest Diwali celebration returns to Marvel Stadium Square
This October, Melbourne will once again be illuminated as the city’s largest Diwali celebration returns to Marvel Stadium Square.
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Street food, shopping and variety shows at QVM’s Fringe Flavours Night Market
In collaboration with Melbourne Fringe Festival, the Queen Victoria Market sheds are lighting up each Wednesday evening for late-night shopping, street food from across the globe and live entertainment.
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Police brace for more CBD protests this weekend
Melbourne is set for another tense weekend as police prepare for multiple protests in the CBD, just a fortnight after violent clashes between far-right and counter-protest groups erupted in the city.
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High Score game audio conference launches in Melbourne this October
High Score, a game audio conference, will launch in Melbourne on October 4 and 5, reshaping how people think about immersion and audio storytelling in game soundtracks.
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City safety and security dominate discussions over new Council Plan
The City of Melbourne has bolstered its focus on city safety in its draft strategic Council Plan, with some councillors calling for a crackdown on protests.
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Coroner’s report finds fatal overdoses are on the rise
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation is calling for the Victorian Government to implement a long-term, strategic approach to drug harm reduction, following new data showing fatal overdoses in Victoria are now at their highest level in a decade.
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EastEnders hosts first-of-a-kind community health consultation
In August, EastEnders held a community information session to help connect residents with local health and social support services.
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Police urge traders to be “part of solution” at problem CBD location
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