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October 22, 2025

Thunderstorm Asthma warning as Victoria faces dangerous Winds

Victorians are being urged to take precautions as powerful winds and the threat of thunderstorm asthma sweep across the state. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning, forecasting destructive gusts of up to 120 kilometres per hour in southwestern…
22 October, 2025

Melbourne Council opposes state’s Work-From-Home mandate

Melbourne City Council has voted to oppose the state government’s proposed work-from-home legislation, arguing that workplace policies should not be “one size fits all.” The motion, introduced by Councillor Rafael Camillo and seconded by Philip Le Liu, calls for a more flexible…
22 October, 2025

Victorians divided on Indigenous Treaty — only 37% in favour

A new survey by the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) has found that most Victorians do not support the state government’s proposed Treaty with Indigenous Australians, with just 37% backing the plan. The poll, conducted by independent researcher Fox & Hedgehog, revealed…
22 October, 2025

Aged Care Reform: Necessary overhaul or social gamble?

Australia’s upcoming aged care reform, taking effect on 1 November, 2025, marks the biggest transformation of the sector in 30 years. The government argues that older Australians should contribute more to the cost of their own care to keep the system financially…
22 October, 2025

Hamas hands over two more bodies of hostages to Israel

Hamas delivered two coffins to Israeli forces on Tuesday night, claiming they contained the remains of two Israeli hostages who had been held in the Gaza Strip. The handover was mediated by the Red Cross, and the bodies were immediately transported from…
22 October, 2025

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