Victoria’s housing crisis worsening on nearly every key indicator, index shows

20 September, 2024

Victoria’s housing crisis has worsened on nearly every key indicator one year since the state government’s housing statement, which set to tackle affordability by building 800,000 new homes and increasing renters rights. The Council to Homeless Persons’ new Housing Insecurity Index shows:…

AUSTRALIA

More cash for millions of Australians from today as welfare payments rise

20 September, 2024

More than five million people will have more cash in their pockets from today as welfare payments receive an indexation boost. Age and disability pensions, rent assistance, carer payments, and JobSeeker payments all increase from today. Age pensioners will see an increase…

SPORTS

Graham Arnold set to resign as Socceroos manager

20 September, 2024

Graham Arnold is set to step down as Socceroos manager before Australia’s next World Cup qualifier in October, AAP reports. Sources familiar with negotiations told AAP that Arnold has been in dialogue with Football Australia this week, ironing out an exit strategy…

VICTORIA

Retired officer criticizes police handling of Andrews crash; Review uncovers major issues

18 September, 2024

A retired police officer, Scott Hanley, has criticized the handling of the Daniel and Catherine Andrews car crash, calling it a significant deviation from standard procedures. Hanley, a former senior constable, said his patrol unit was redirected away from the scene on…

AUSTRALIA·VICTORIA

Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown

18 September, 2024

Thousands of tradies and union members rallied in Melbourne’s CBD on Wednesday in support of the CFMEU, with a key union leader praising John Setka as an exemplary leader. Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown, Workers from various unions,…

OPINION·VICTORIA

Ambulance Victoria’s Response Crisis: Immediate Reform Required

18 September, 2024

Recent revelations about Ambulance Victoria have exposed a troubling crisis in emergency medical response. Victorian Ambulance Union Secretary Danny Hill has highlighted a disturbing trend: some Code One cases—those classified as the most urgent and time-sensitive—have faced waits of over an hour…

GREECE

Germany’s “Far-Right” Shift on Migration and Greece’s Response

17 September, 2024

Germany’s recent decision to extend border checks for six months along its western and northern borders, aimed at curbing irregular migration, has triggered concerns across Europe. Athens has already conveyed a strong message, emphasizing that any unilateral suspension of the Schengen Agreement…

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Victoria’s housing crisis worsening on nearly every key indicator, index shows

More cash for millions of Australians from today as welfare payments rise

Graham Arnold set to resign as Socceroos manager

Retired officer criticizes police handling of Andrews crash; Review uncovers major issues

Thousands Rally in Melbourne for CFMEU Support Amidst Crackdown

Ambulance Victoria’s Response Crisis: Immediate Reform Required

Germany’s “Far-Right” Shift on Migration and Greece’s Response

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