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Legal deadline looming over a mandatory $316 million glass bin launch in Victoria
Apr 29, 2026

Legal deadline looming over a mandatory $316 million glass bin launch in Victoria

There are 14 months left for 37 councils to introduce a separate system.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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Why more than 30 councils are blocking glass recycling bins over multi-million dollar bill burdens
Apr 24, 2026

Why more than 30 councils are blocking glass recycling bins over multi-million dollar bill burdens

Councils across Melbourne’s east are defying the upcoming state-mandated glass recycling rollout, warning it could cost them millions and push up household rates.

Matthew Sims
MonashMonash
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Chadstone TAFE secures $10 million for training upgrades towards a more renewable grid for Victoria
Apr 23, 2026

Chadstone TAFE secures $10 million for training upgrades towards a more renewable grid for Victoria

The improvements aim to fast-track Victoria’s clean energy workforce into thousands of new jobs.

Matthew Sims
ClimateClimate
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From fringe to your feed: how climate misinformation spread across Australia
Mar 26, 2026

From fringe to your feed: how climate misinformation spread across Australia

MPs are investigating false claims around renewables and weather trends.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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Over a dozen organisations sign open letter opposing cuts to Victoria’s mental health services
Mar 03, 2026

Over a dozen organisations sign open letter opposing cuts to Victoria’s mental health services

A bill currently before parliament will decrease the number of commissioners from four to one.

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PoliticsPolitics
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As Victoria considers gun law reform, owners say the details matter
Feb 03, 2026

As Victoria considers gun law reform, owners say the details matter

New federal laws, along with Victoria’s firearm legislation review, will tighten background checks and fund a national gun buyback scheme.

Jacob Wallace, +2
PoliticsPolitics
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“Without us, that hospital doesn't run”: Maroondah Hospital workers among thousands demanding a six percent pay rise
Jan 21, 2026

“Without us, that hospital doesn't run”: Maroondah Hospital workers among thousands demanding a six percent pay rise

Cooks, cleaners, orderlies, theatre technicians and other healthcare service workers hit the pavement on Tuesday.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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“More flexibility”: How changes to childcare subsidies could boost access and bring more centres to Melbourne’s east
Jan 20, 2026

“More flexibility”: How changes to childcare subsidies could boost access and bring more centres to Melbourne’s east

Delivered via an investment of $430 million over four years, the changes came into effect at the start of this month.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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More than 40 percent of Victorian GPs bulk bill, but at what cost?
Jan 12, 2026

More than 40 percent of Victorian GPs bulk bill, but at what cost?

The initial response to the Federal Government’s extra subsidies to GPs who provide bulk billing has been positive. But is it the panacea GPs need?

Matthew Sims
Yarra RangesYarra Ranges
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“It’s okay to ask for help”: Casey MP joins non-partisan men’s mental health push
Nov 26, 2025

“It’s okay to ask for help”: Casey MP joins non-partisan men’s mental health push

The group will regularly collaborate with men’s health organisations like The Man Cave and Healthy Male.

Matthew Sims
PoliticsPolitics
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Local legal support centre “disappointed” with proposed harsher penalties for children
Nov 20, 2025

Local legal support centre “disappointed” with proposed harsher penalties for children

If passed, reforms will see children begin their time behind bars in youth detention facilities before being transferred to an adult prison when they turn 18.

Matthew Sims, +1
PoliticsPolitics
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12 months out from election, Victorian Liberals vote in new leader
Nov 17, 2025

12 months out from election, Victorian Liberals vote in new leader

Berwick MP Brad Battin lost the vote early on Tuesday morning, only about 11 months since he was elected into the top job.

Matthew Sims
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