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International students given grace period on working hours argue for the change to stay

Amid a cost-of-living crisis, international students in Australia will soon be forced to cut their working hours as previous rules put on hold to address labour shortages are reintroduced.

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Calls for tougher regulations on developer 'promises' in new suburbs

At the Allura estate in Melbourne, like in many new housing developments, residents say they've waited years for infrastructure. The Consumer Action Law Centre is now calling on the state government to toughen laws for developers.

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More than 1,000 Victorian homes found to be 'unhealthy' for occupants as temperatures plummet

A housing program is cutting people's energy bills and keeping people warmer in Victoria's winter months as many struggle with health issues due to poorly insulated homes.

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Gender pay gap data of large Australian businesses to be published

An embarrassing day is coming for Australian businesses that have a large gender pay gap, with the data from individual organisations to be made public.

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Millions living on city fringes at higher risk of climate disasters as federal government warned of 'national crisis'

The federal government is warned of millions of Australians at heightened risk of climate disasters due to homes being built on sprawling suburban fringes prone to floods and fires.

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Burnet Institute defends COVID mask mandate study after scientific journal's Expression of Concern

Scientific journal PLOS ONE has raised concerns about "weaknesses" in a Burnet Institute study that examined the effect of mask mandates on Victoria's second COVID-19 wave in mid-2020.

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Gig economy shifts as Uber takes on supermarket delivery, government pushes for minimum employment standards

Deals between Coles, Uber and a key transport union establishing minimum conditions — ahead of the threat of legislation — could mean better days for gig economy workers.

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Does everyone welcome the Reserve Bank overhaul?

Economists have welcomed many of the proposed changes to the Reserve Bank of Australia, but some have raised concerns.

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Mum battles traffic in labour in booming outer Melbourne suburb of Kalkallo

Leaving home in labour during the peak-hour commute, Rebecca faced 1.5 hours of traffic just to get out of her housing estate in outer Melbourne. Her experience has sparked calls for solutions to be fast-tracked.

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Changes to superannuation are being floated by the federal government. Here's what's being considered

The federal government has made it clear it wants to have a conversation about changing our superannuation system. Here are some of the ideas being put forward by it and other groups.

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Flat with breathtaking views of Albert Dock on the market

Buyers will be able to view the city's jaw-dropping landscape everyday

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Should the government freeze rents for two years? The Greens think it is a no-brainer, but economists are less certain

The federal Greens are calling for a nationwide two-year freeze on rent increases as part of a plan to ease pressure on tenants. But economists are warning the freeze may not be the right solution to Australia's housing crisis.

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Australia's permanent migration intake is about to climb, but there's more to it than just numbers

There are plenty of ideas on the table for next month's Jobs Summit, but there is one outcome that seems all but locked in.

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The banking industry overseer wants more powers, but will it get them?

Three years after it was formed, the committee enforcing breaches of the Banking Code of Practice has used its most serious sanction just twice. That power is writing the name of a bank on a report.

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This land in Melbourne is worth $11 million. To some, the grassland that was on it was priceless

On an $11-million parcel of land in Melbourne's booming west, native grasslands earmarked for protection have been smothered. Environmental advocates say the "absolute tragedy" is far from isolated, and urgent action is needed to protect a precious ecosystem.

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July marks a high point for Australian COVID-19 deaths, but signs of a plateau are emerging

There are signs that Victoria could be moving past the peak of its current COVID-19 wave as the nation nears the end of its deadliest month since the pandemic began.

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Victorian Ombudsman releases report on Labor Party's 'red shirts rorts', won't refer case to IBAC

The Victorian Ombudsman's report into the Labor Party’s red shirts rorts finds no evidence Premier Daniel Andrews facilitated the scheme and criticises the way staffers were treated by police.

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Why is COVID-19 reinfection happening more often? Could it just be your body shedding the virus?

New COVID-19 subvariants have led to a higher rate of reinfection. But people are still being told it might be shedding from a previous infection. How can you tell the difference?

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Victoria records grim pandemic milestone with COVID deaths surpassing 4,000

As Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 become dominant in Melbourne, the number of Victorians dying from COVID-19 continues to climb.

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'Forgotten' renters hope recent federal election will turn the tide for housing policies

Rosie Wallis has been renting her entire adult life and, like many renters, she has felt neglected — politically — in a nation that tends to focus on home buyers.

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COVID reinfection is on the rise and epidemiologists want to know the consequences

COVID restrictions have eased and lockdowns have lifted, but an Adelaide epidemiologist is wary of talk of a "post-COVID" world, especially at a time when reinfections are on the rise.

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Push for COVID-19 boosters as vaccination rate slumps amid winter flu season

As West Australians learn to live with COVID-19, fewer people are getting booster shots. But experts say it's not the time to become complacent.

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Melbourne is Australia's most liveable city, but other state capitals have tumbled down the list

Melbourne has been rated Australia's most liveable city, but Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane have suffered big falls in the rankings due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Cold weather, wind and rain to continue in Victoria this week, as slopes set for more snow

After a chilly start to June, Victorians can expect more cold, windy and wet weather in the lead-up to the Queen's Birthday long weekend. Temperatures are expected to remain up to 5C below average, while skiers and snowboarders can rejoice as heavy snowfalls continue.

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Melbourne has entered its first COVID winter without lockdowns. How will it turn out?

Victorians are highly vaccinated as they enter winter with plenty of COVID-19 circulating and the scale of the response largely in the community's hands. Here's what will be crucial in curbing the coming wave of infections.

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