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Australians are being urged to rediscover the art of disagreeing well, with experts calling for greater civility and respect in public discourse. The push comes after a shocking attack on a federal MP sparked a national conversation about social cohesion.
A former environmental researcher, Brendan Nugent, has allegedly become isolated and turned to violence, leaving a local politician fighting for life in hospital. Nugent, 43, is facing charges including intentionally causing serious injury and harm to a Commonwealth public official.
An Indian citizen is struggling to settle her brother's estate in Ballarat due to a 'humiliating' visa process. She says she will have to leave Australia with matters regarding her brother's estate outstanding.
Magda Szubanski opens up about her journey as a young gay person growing up in a stigmatizing era and how finding community saved her life. From her early days of isolation to becoming a national treasure and advocate for marriage equality, Szubanski shares her story of self-acceptance and resilience.
Young voters in Indi share how Helen Haines has inspired them with her dedication to the community and commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space. Her connection with residents like Frankie Carroll and Connor McFadden has made a lasting impact on their lives.
A forum in Warrnambool gave locals a chance to ask questions of former politicians and staffers about the behind-the-scenes business of politics. The event was organised by the Good Company Collective, a south-west Victorian women-led networking group.
A six-storey apartment development has been proposed for the Melbourne suburb of Armadale, sparking concerns from residents about the changing character of their neighbourhood. The development is part of the state's new "deemed to comply" planning rules, which have drawn fierce opposition from residents and councils.
NEXTDC's shares fell 42 per cent in a single day after the company revealed delays in getting power to a proposed expansion of its data centre in Melbourne's inner-west. The incident has highlighted investor doubts over the artificial intelligence boom.
The cost of delivering Snowy 2.0 has doubled since the last estimate, with the project now expected to become fully operational a year later than expected. The project's timeline has been pushed back, with first power expected in early 2029 and the project to be fully operational later that year.
Vodafone's parent company has accused Aussie Broadband of being involved in almost all scam calls made to its customers over a one-year period. The company is calling for urgent action to stop the scam calls at the source.
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