‘Set up to fail’: Language policies undermine Indigenous children
A once strong bilingual education system has been undermined, leading to a loss of identity and culture in Indigenous children. Zoe Moffatt reports
Population growth key issue in local council elections
In the lead up to Victorian local government elections, residents in Melbourne’s west are calling on local politicians to do more to meet the…
Concerns remain over Pentridge prison development
Coburg residents are divided over plans to re-develop Pentridge Prison. Rebecca Johansen reports.
Support for international students increased
Swinburne University has started a new program to introduce international students to Australian culture and improve their learning. Regina Crystal Lavien reports.
Bali memorial revamp angers skaters
Melbourne City Council’s decision to reconstruct the Lincoln Square Bali Bombing memorial to deter skateboarders from using the site has received mixed reviews from…
Investigative journalist Nick McKenzie visits Swinburne
One of Australia’s leading investigative journalists, Nick McKenzie, delivered a guest lecture to Journalism students at Swinburne University this month. He spoke in depth about…
Blood Donation dilemma
According to Australian the Red Cross, just three per cent of Australians donate blood annually with demand for blood donation is expected to grow 100 per cent…
Live: 40th birthday of the Camberwell market
Today is the 40th anniversary for one of the biggest markets in Australia. Lucy Slade meets a quirky couple who share a special connection with the…
Live: Business Chicks in Melbourne
Shelby Garlick is at Melbourne Showgrounds where Melbourne’s biggest women’s networking event is currently under away.
Citrus Farmers Fear Backpacker Tax
Submissions have now closed for the government’s review of the 32.5% working holiday visa tax rate, to be officially released in mid October. However, will the high rate force backpackers to leave Australia and find work elsewhere? Christine Byllaardt reports.