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Victoria is trialling paid sick leave for casual workers. Here's what that will look like

Victoria's two-year trial of paid sick leave for casual and insecure workers has been welcomed by unions, panned by peak business groups and could prompt a political battle in a year with two elections. Here's what you need to know.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2022

Aust-first paid sick leave for Vic casuals

Tens of thousands casual and insecure Victorian workers will be able to claim sick and carer's leave as part of an Australian-first $245.6 million pilot.

AAP · Mar 13, 2022

In Melbourne's fast-growing west, the doors of Victoria's biggest mosque are open 'for everyone'

Up to 2,000 worshippers can fit inside Tarneit's Melbourne Grand Mosque, which will cater to a growing population in Melbourne's west.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2022

Everything you need to know about Guardian Australia’s state news coverage

A team of nine has been appointed to extend our reporting of state politics and issues such as education, health, transport and energy

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2022

Young Australians are exploring gender more than ever before

At one gender clinic in Victoria, the number of young people seeking support almost doubled last year. Here's what that journey looked like for two teenagers.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2022

‘Here to get things done’: Daniel Andrews prepares for battle over paid sick leave

Exclusive: Victoria’s premier reveals why he is gearing up for a showdown with the Coalition government and business over benefits for casual workers

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2022

Unionist Linda White leads race to replace Victorian Labor senator Kim Carr

The former Australian Services Union assistant national secretary gains backing from the United Workers Union

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2022

Australia’s 10 best public pools – sorted

From the Pilbara to Launceston, here are some of the country’s most outstanding public pools

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2022

Victoria has 5192 virus cases, four deaths

Victoria has posted 5192 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths, as a mandatory vaccination deadline passes for key workers.

AAP · Mar 12, 2022

Nation records 16 Covid deaths; 25% of assessed Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley properties uninhabitable after floods – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2022