Melbourne is in the middle of a storm of events as it enters spring; from criminal activities to natural disasters to sports mania. The lively Victorian city has recently been witnessing some violent incidents such as the recent brutal assault of a policeman which made the people anxious. This is an incident that has raised […]
Author: Emma Harris
Emma Harris is all about keeping tabs on the local Melbourne scene. She's got a knack for digging up those feel-good community tales and juicy cultural events that make the city tick. With more than seven years under her belt in the world of journalism, she's been scribbling away for The Age and Melbourne Observer before landing her current gig. What really gets her going is sharing the buzz of the city's life with everyone, making sure no one misses out on the good stuff happening around town.
Safety Concerns Rise in Melbourne Following Recent Tragedies
Melbourne is one of the most culturally diverse and socially connected cities in the world which is experiencing a series of incidents at the moment which have affected its inhabitants and made people doubt safety of the city. Some of the recent acts of violence and disasters have raised alarms with people demanding improvement on […]
Melbourne Protests Intensify as Land Forces Expo Enters Final Day
The protests at the Land Forces expo remain as heated as ever in Melbourne as the event heads into its last day. The event that unites representatives of the world’s defense and weapons industries has caused strong criticism from anti-war activists and human rights organizations. Today a charged moment occurred when a woman poured concrete […]
Politics and Social Developments Challenge Early Childhood Education in Australia
If one was to survey today’s Australia newspaper the country is faced with a number of questions in education, politics, and social life. Fundamental to these issues is the status of early childhood learning services where the current data reveals that workforce deterioration in the sector is at alarming ranges. It has led to the […]
Socceroos Lose World Cup Qualifier to Palestine
This comes after today for the Socceroos their second qualifier match got a dramatic nose dive as they succumbed to a 1-0 loss to Palestine to threaten their qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Due to on-going violence in the region, the two had to face off at a venue that was middle of […]
Australia’s Senate Passes Controversial Anti-Corruption Bill Following Heated Debate
The Senate in Australia after several weeks of discussions and discussions has endorsed an anti-corruption legislation meant to improve bureaucratic accountability in government. Key crossbenches senators and the governing coalition endorsed the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Amendment Bill 2024 on Wednesday, late at night. The bill introduces a new disciplinary chamber connected to the existing […]
Australian Dollar Hits 10-Month Low Amid Economic Concerns
The Australian dollar has dropped to its lowest level since October with many people becoming put off by the country’s outlook. The currency fell down to 63. US cents 2 in early trading on Wednesday, the weakest level that the currency has been since November 2023. Experts say that the decline is due to such […]
Australian Open Announces Major Changes for 2025 Tournament
The Australian Open, one of four tennis tournaments that make up the Grand Slam, has made sweeping changes that would debut in the 2025 event, with the goal of improving the athletes’ and the audience’s experience and with focus on environmental improvements. Some of the key announcements which were made by Tennis Australia include changes […]
Scientists In Australia Discover New Ways To Store Renewable Energy
Scientists from Australia have recently unveiled what can be described as a policy shift towards better renewable energy storage across the region. This research has been carried out at University of Melbourne and is dedicated to the creation of new materials for the energy storage systems with high capacity and long duration, which is one […]
The Housing Crisis In Australia Worsens As Affordability Declines
Housing affordability in Australia seem to have worsen over the years with further evidence suggesting that home ownership is rapidly moving out of the reach of the average Australian. Data released on the price of houses reveal that more cities have experienced a surge in prices for homes despite measures that have been put in […]