E-bikes, e-scooters, and other battery-powered transport devices could soon be banned from trains in Victoria due to growing concerns over the fire risk posed by lithium-ion batteries. The Department of Transport and Planning has proposed new rules that would prohibit devices like…

The University of Melbourne has sparked debate after announcing a taxpayer-backed position for an anti-vaping project officer, with a salary exceeding $100,000 annually. The part-time role, advertised earlier this week, is aimed at tackling vaping among university students and is set to…