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Otway Basin community wins fight against seismic blasting ocean project

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Coastal communities from the Otway Basin are celebrating victory against the largest seismic blasting project in history. Last Friday, energy data company TGS withdrew their plans for seismic blasting following repeated pushback by the Australian government regulators for not adequately consulting affected stakeholders as well as fierce opposition by the public. Image: Image Credit: Otway …

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Food insecurity amongst young Victorians: report

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A report compiled by the Centre for Youth Policy and Practice at Monash University has revealed the growing levels of food insecurity among young Victorians. The report gathered data over the past four years and explores the experiences of Australians between the age of 18 to 24. Image: Photo by Erik Scheel: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-giving-fruit-to-another-95425/ Produced By: …

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Homelessness body urges Victoria to build 60,000 homes

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“A catastrophe in housing provision for First Nations people” is how the leader of Victoria’s Peak Body to end homelessness, has described the situation in that/our state. The Council to Homelessness Persons is calling on the Victorian Government to make a commitment to build 60,000 public houses for Victoria’s homeless. Council CEO, Deborah Di Natale, …

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RACV survey highlights growing concerns over regional road safety

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RACV released the results of its My Country Road survey, with over 7,000 Victorians providing data on regional road safety. Potholes and poor road conditions were identified as the top safety issues, with 64% of participants highlighting these concerns, up from 46% in 2021. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: …

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New research reveals vast majority of racist incidents go unreported

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A new report by Victoria University in collaboration with tEthnic Communities’ Council of Victoria and the Islamic Council of Victoria reveals that the vast majority of racist incidents in Victoria go unreported, with only 16% of victims coming forward. The study identifies barriers such as hopelessness faced by people experiencing racism. The Wire spoke with …

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New initiative to support First Nations teaching students

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Indigenous students who want to become teachers are being offered new pathways to help them achieve their goals The Victorian Government has launched a thirteen million dollar program, giving prospective teachers a role in the classroom during their studies Under the initiative, Students will be employed in a Victorian government school as Education Support or …

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