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Does The 2026/2027 Budget Do Enough for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People?

In light of Reconciliation Week, has the federal government done enough to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the 2026/2027 Federal Budget? The government announced over $1.2 bill

What Does the Budget Mean for Young People?

The 2026–27 Australian Federal Budget was released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on 12 May 2026 has been widely viewed as one of the most consequential budgets in recent years. It included an array of mea

Nakba Day Rally: “Long Live the Intifada!”

On May 13, 2026, over 100 student activists congregated at the University of Melbourne’s South Lawn in solidarity with the Nakba Day Rally, before marching across campus to the Vice-Chancellor’s Offic

Melbourne City Council’s “You Spray, You Pay” Graffiti Crackdown Sparks Debate Across the City

Melbourne City Council has begun enforcing its “You Spray, You Pay” anti-graffiti policy, which will require vandals to cover clean-up costs. The crackdown has reignited debate over where street art e

UAE’s Departure from OPEC Exposes Latent Tension Amongst Gulf Nations

As the crown prince of Saudi Arabia commenced a summit of Gulf Arab leaders, the UAE announced that it will be leaving the oil cartel OPEC and OPEC+ (an alliance of 11 member countries of OPEC and 10

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Merit-Based Migration: The 2026-27 Budget Policies Prioritise Educated, Skilled and Young Migrants

The Federal Government’s 2026-27 Budget dropped two weeks ago on May 14, foreshadowing several changes to Australia's miRead Article

Mon 01 Jun 2026
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Does The 2026/2027 Budget Do Enough for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People?

In light of Reconciliation Week, has the federal government done enough to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderRead Article

Sun 31 May 2026
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PCOS Becomes PMOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has officially been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).Read Article

Fri 29 May 2026
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Waking Up to Explosions and Missed Calls: Inside Tehran, Heard from Melbourne

Every night in Melbourne, Darius* wakes in the dark and checks his phone. He’s not expecting good news. He simply hopes Read Article

Tue 26 May 2026
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Study Finds Four in Five Tobacco Purchases Among Young Adult Smokers are Illegal

Nearly 80 per cent of tobacco purchases made by young adult smokers are likely to be illegal, according to new research Read Article

Tue 26 May 2026
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The Coalition's Budget Response Explained

On May 14, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor explained to Australians the Coalition’s plans for managing the nation’s futurRead Article

Mon 25 May 2026
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Strip Searched, Detained, Deported: Melbourne Student's Ordeal on Israeli Warship

University of Melbourne student Gemma O'Toole has returned to Melbourne after being detained by Israeli forces when a GaRead Article

Mon 25 May 2026
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What Does the Budget Mean for Young People?

The 2026–27 Australian Federal Budget was released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on 12 May 2026 has been widely viewed as onRead Article

Mon 25 May 2026
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UN Criticises Australia’s Treatment of Indigenous Children in the Justice System

The United Nations (UN) calls for “urgent national action” regarding Australia’s treatment of Indigenous children in theRead Article

Fri 22 May 2026
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Nakba Day Rally: “Long Live the Intifada!”

On May 13, 2026, over 100 student activists congregated at the University of Melbourne’s South Lawn in solidarity with tRead Article

Fri 22 May 2026
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Narco-Subs In The Pacific: A Growing Blind Spot for Drug Enforcement In Oceania

Seven semi-submersible “narco-subs” have been found in recent months drifting at sea or washed up on the shores of PacifRead Article

Wed 20 May 2026
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Women Aren't "Breeders", They're Footballers.

A Collingullie Wagga Demons assistant coach has stepped down after making misogynistic remarks towards his own players Read Article

Wed 20 May 2026
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The Camel, the Crowd and the Cost: Trinity Hires Live Animal for Themed Ball

Correction 21 May: This article has been updated to reflect further details regarding the transparency of the ball’s budRead Article

Tue 19 May 2026
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Victorian Teachers Set for Largest Pay Rise in Decades After AEU and Government Strike Deal

The Victorian Government has struck an in-principle deal with the Australian Education Union (AEU) that will deliver payRead Article

Mon 18 May 2026
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Pianist Sues Melbourne Symphony Orchestra over Pro-Palestine Remarks in 2024

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO), and pianist Jayson Gillham are preparing to attend an Australian Federal Court tRead Article

Mon 18 May 2026
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Victorian Government’s expansion of police search power “puts communities at risk"

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Wed 13 May 2026
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Victorian Parliament Launches Inquiry into University Governance

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Wed 13 May 2026
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Melbourne City Council’s “You Spray, You Pay” Graffiti Crackdown Sparks Debate Across the City

Melbourne City Council has begun enforcing its “You Spray, You Pay” anti-graffiti policy, which will require vandals to Read Article

Wed 13 May 2026
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What Melbourne Students Need to Know About the 2026 Budget in 5 Minutes

The 2026-27 Federal Budget has just been handed down in Canberra. While the Treasurer talks about macroeconomic geopolitRead Article

Tue 12 May 2026
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The 2026-27 Federal Budget; True Reform for Women or Another Missed Opportunity to Invest in Equity?

The Federal Government’s 2026-27 Budget includes the introduction of new and maintenance of existing initiatives that arRead Article

Tue 12 May 2026
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The Future of Australia’s Economy, and Your Bank Account

It’s no secret that the war in the Middle East is unpredictable. The instability that comes with President Trump in the Read Article

Tue 12 May 2026
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