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Melbourne celebrates Day of the Dead with colourful Catrina Walk

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Melbourne came alive with colour Saturday, November 2, with the Mexican Australian community, celebrating Day of the Dead….a significant Mexican tradition dedicated to honouring the memory of loved ones who have passed. Taking place in the heart of the city, the Catrina Walk, hosted by MexVic showcased the rich cultural heritage of Mexico. Participants dressed …

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Famed Mexican Navy ship graces Australian shores

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The iconic Mexican Navy tall ship, Cuauhtémoc is set to grace Australian shores as part of its 42nd international training cruise in 2024. This majestic three-masted vessel will visit Fremantle, Melbourne, and Sydney during its 222-day journey through Asia and Australia, covering over 25,000 nautical miles. Led by Captain Victor Hugo Molina Pérez, the Cuauhtémoc …

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Students crave green spaces in vertical schools

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A recent University of Melbourne study highlights that secondary students in Brisbane and Melbourne’s new high-rise schools are craving more outdoor green spaces. As these vertical schools rapidly rise in urban areas, there is limited research on their design and impact on students. The research reveals that students value interactions with nature and suggests that …

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Mental Health Experts Call for More Preventative Approach to Care

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Mental health advocates and experts will gather in Melbourne tomorrow, to discuss strategies for preventing mental health conditions. Mental disorders are on the rise, especially in young people aged 16-24, and experts say it’s time governments increase funding into preventative approaches to mental health care. Image: Image: Pexels/ Cottonbro studio Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan Featured …

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Open Letter Pleads with The Victorian Government

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In a Medically supervised injecting room (MSIR), clients are made to wash their hands before they are provided with sterile equipment and harm reduction advice. Clients are not provided with any substances. In case of overdose, trained professionals are ready to administer emergency healthcare, including CPR and the opiate rescue drug Naloxone. Between 2019 and …

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Melbourne’s earthquake: can Australia expect more ?

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An earthquake in Sunbury in Melbourne’s western suburb has shaken thousands of residents  on Sunday night. The earthquake was reported to be the size of 3.8 magnitude and has not resulted in reported damage. We spoke to Senior Seismologists from Geoscience Australia, Phil Cummins, on how common earthquakes are in Victoria. Image: Geoscience Australia: Earthquake …

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Vandalism in Hindu temple sparks concern in Melbourne

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This week, Hindu temples in Melbourne were vandalised, sparking concerns across the community. The event is being investigated by the Victorian Police. The graffiti found on the temple translates to ‘Death to Hindu places’, and it breaches state legislation against racism connotations in any form. Image: Hindu art at the Melbourne Art Gallery. Image by …

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