Victoria Police has faced scrutiny over its handling of public information in the case of 24-year-old Natan Mwanza, who was fatally stabbed at a bus stop in Wyndham Vale on February 19. The police’s decision not to release the names of the two individuals charged with his murder has raised […]
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A panel-style conversation will bring together African candidates running in local council elections across Victoria, offering a platform for them to share their vision and priorities for their communities. The event, taking place this Saturday October 5, will be facilitated by journalist Mibengé Nsenduluka, Founder of The Back Cover. It […]
The Victorian government has reversed its commitment to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 by 2027, a decision that has sparked sharp criticism from advocates and political leaders. Premier Jacinta Allan announced on Tuesday that the state will instead raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 12, […]
The busy intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets in Melbourne was shut down on Sunday afternoon after being transformed into a poignant theatre of war and resistance, as Pro-Palestine protesters gathered to take a stand against the Israeli war. Anti-genocide activists staged a dramatic protest, dumping rubble and body bags […]
Is sustainable dining the way of the future? The launch of Future Trails by Canadian outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx may hold the answer. This innovative project, developed in partnership with Melbourne’s sustainable material studio Other Matter and Tasmanian food innovator Rough Rice, introduces the world’s first sustainable, nutritious trail food […]
Labor’s Jodie Belyea won the Dunkley by-election in Victoria on Saturday, with Liberal contender Nathan Conroy conceding defeat. Prior to the announcement of results, the Liberal Party had harboured hopes of securing the seat in Melbourne’s southeastern region, viewing it as a potential catalyst for exerting pressure on the government […]
In the wake of Victoria’s recent ban on public displays of the Nazi salute, there is growing scrutiny surrounding media reporting in Australia and how language is often used to perpetuate negative stereotypes of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. In recent years, mainstream media outlets have come […]
Victoria is set to ban any public display of the Nazi salute, after fast-tracking new laws prohibiting the action. The state’s upper house passed the bill overnight, making it illegal to publicly display or perform a Nazi salute. Those who break the rules will face penalties exceeding $23,000, up to […]
