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Australia waters down climate change agreement

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Australia puts economy in front of climate change.

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Melbourne recycling crisis gets controversial

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More discovered about SKM recycling crisis.

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Victoria Police partner with Crime Stoppers to better safety on public transport

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Accessible CCTV images released to assist investigations.

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Carlton appoint David Teague as senior coach

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A new era begins at the Blues

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Are we being silently influenced?

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Explainer: Chinese soft power in AustraliaExplainer: Chinese soft power in Australia
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The election results we didn't expect.

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Australians still believe in the National PartyAustralians still believe in the National Party
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Part 3: How do we choose a winner?

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Common misconceptions: Choosing a winnerCommon misconceptions: Choosing a winner
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Part 2: Why must we vote?

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Common misconceptions: Australian and US votingCommon misconceptions: Australian and US voting
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Are Australian politicians capitalising on social media?

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Where’s our Aussie political social media guru?Where’s our Aussie political social media guru?
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Major party policy guide

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Part One: Economy, social welfare and employmentPart One: Economy, social welfare and employment
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Part 1: Who chooses your country’s leader?

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Common misconceptions: Parties vs presidents.Common misconceptions: Parties vs presidents.
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It’s vital to democracy

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Why should you care about voting?Why should you care about voting?
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Look beyond Labor and Liberal.

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Exploring minor parties in the Federal Election.Exploring minor parties in the Federal Election.

culture & lifestyle

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La Trobe academics sailed with the ADF.

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How La Trobe was involved in the IPEHow La Trobe was involved in the IPE
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The new tactics being employed to eradicate these pests.

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Government pledges $18 mil to battle fire antsGovernment pledges $18 mil to battle fire ants
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How common is the use of antidepressants in society?

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Antidepressants work for many, but at what cost?Antidepressants work for many, but at what cost?
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What do our lecturers actually do?

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Explainer: The “secret” life of a..Explainer: The “secret” life of a university academic
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Plastic bags are just one part of plastic pollution.

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Banning plastic bags – a progress reportBanning plastic bags – a progress report
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How big is Lego in Australia?

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Lego Masters highlights Aussie LEGO communityLego Masters highlights Aussie LEGO community
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2019 budget gave $736.6 million for mental health prevention.

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Mental health the forgotten land of self-care?Mental health the forgotten land of self-care?
Written by: Josie Douglass

Not all festival experiences are positive.

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Are women safe at music festivals?Are women safe at music festivals?
Written by: Natasha Pietrobuono

10,642 animal cruelty reports received by RSPCA in 2017.

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How to reduce acts of animal cruelty and hoardingHow to reduce acts of animal cruelty and hoarding
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A non-diet approach helping you trust your body’s needs.

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Intuitive Eating: A solution to dieting?Intuitive Eating: A solution to dieting?

sport

Written by: Julia Montesano

From a hospital bed to a premiership.

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Luca Luvera defying the odds with a prostheticLuca Luvera defying the odds with a prosthetic leg
Written by: Julia Montesano

Commentator Andy Maher's advice for future broadcasters.

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Andy Maher: “a little bit different”Andy Maher: “a little bit different”
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AFLW players on the professionalisation of their sport

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How the full professionalisation of AFLW would..How the full professionalisation of AFLW would affect players
Written by: Jack Kovacic

Lachie Wales had a long wait for his A-League debut.

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Wales endures wavy ride to get to Melbourne CityWales endures wavy ride to get to Melbourne City
Written by: Ethan Marshall

How capsizing made Tyrone Gowans a better sailor.

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Tyrone Gowans: Gliding through lifeTyrone Gowans: Gliding through life
Written by: Liam Melrose

AFL mid-season draft turns heads.

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AFL mid-season draft put to the testAFL mid-season draft put to the test
Written by: Liam Melrose

Females two to nine times more likely to injure knees than..

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How one awkward step can be the end of a seasonHow one awkward step can be the end of a season
Written by: Ollie Nash

More security not the answer to reduce crowd violence.

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Reducing crowd violence in the AFLReducing crowd violence in the AFL
Written by: Matthew Hughes

Sporting officials are put under intense scrutiny.

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Do we underestimate the mental health of umpires?Do we underestimate the mental health of umpires?
Written by: Kristian Bouboukis

Her goal is to raise money for muscular dystrophy.

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Laura Healy tests herself for Cairns IronmanLaura Healy tests herself for Cairns Ironman

media

Written by: Hannah Matchett

Scott shares insight into three diverse careers

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A glimpse inside The Age's newsroom.

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Michelle Griffin: The ethical duty of journalismMichelle Griffin: The ethical duty of journalism
Written by: Meg Kennedy

Gender parity in the Australian film and TV industry.

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Directing change in the Australian film industryDirecting change in the Australian film industry
Written by: Allanah Sciberras

Media experts question the lack of diversity in news

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Tackling cultural bias in Australian newsTackling cultural bias in Australian news
Written by: Allanah Sciberras

Can truth-seeking compromise ethics?

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When is investigative journalism unethical?When is investigative journalism unethical?
Written by: Hannah Matchett

Journalists shed light on freelancing in today's media..

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The future of freelance journalismThe future of freelance journalism
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Sean Evans’ YouTube show, Hot Ones, spices up the..

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Interviewing 101: Terry Crews Hot Ones interview..Interviewing 101: Terry Crews Hot Ones interview two
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Two footballers discuss their similar careers.

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Interviewing 101: Nat Fyfe’s cape ofInterviewing 101: Nat Fyfe’s cape of bravado
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Fiery conflict in interview shows importance of a..

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Interviewing 101: “We’ll burn you..Interviewing 101: “We’ll burn you out”
Written by: Bridget Meneghetti

Australian band Sticky Fingers accused of misconduct.

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