Israel continues to attack Gaza and Lebanon
It’s been over a year since the start of the war on Gaza
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- Mason Loring
- October 14, 2024
Israel continues to attack Gaza and Lebanon
It’s been over a year since the start of the war on Gaza
Labor government plans to ban debit card surcharges by 2026
Prior to the ban the ACCC will receive $2.1 million in funding to crack down on illegal surcharging practices.
Possible class action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation
Some patrons have paid up to $40 on top of original ticket prices.
Israel continues to attack Gaza and Lebanon
It’s been over a year since the start of the war on Gaza
Labor government plans to ban debit card surcharges by 2026
Prior to the ban the ACCC will receive $2.1 million in funding to crack down on illegal surcharging practices.
Possible class action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation
Some patrons have paid up to $40 on top of original ticket prices.
Politics and Society
Remote nursing: Small things can make big differences
The current distribution of nurses is not meeting the demand in remote and regional areas, but the career development opportunities for remote nurses can be significant.
Serving dignity: The not-for-profit combating the cost-of-living crisis
Even as they move more than 4,000 kilograms of groceries a week, their capacity is being stretched.
The high cost of Australian reproductive health
While other countries are making contraceptives free, Australian women are still left out-of-pocket.
Migrant workers face greatest risk in Australia’s modern slavery landscape
Migrant workers in Australia are three times more likely to be victims of forced labour than non-migrant workers.
Culture and Lifestyle
Around the clock börek: The 24/7 life of a suburban bakery
The customers may rest at night but this oven never does
Newcomers and navigating the quirks of Australian English
Australian English is known for its colour and colloquialisms. How hard is it for newcomers to grasp it?
The matted flax-lily: Saving Victoria’s best-kept floral secret
Against all odds, and with a little help, the Dianella amoena’s population is slowly growing.
Migrant Peace Project connecting the Manningham community
The community art project will feature artwork created in collaboration with migrant artists and is expected to be installed in Ruffey Lake Park by early 2025.
Sport
Aussie Rules pathways improve for junior girls footy
Increased participation has seen the development of resources and pathways for junior girls playing Aussie rules footy.
Fixture congestion and the ACL crisis: What is football doing to protect its stars?
Football faces a problem when it comes to protecting its players from serious injury, while more games are being played per season.
Should the AFL have a coach trading system?
Over half of all sacked AFL coaches since the turn of the century have never become a senior coach again.
Para-athletes keeping disability sports visible beyond the Games
Social media has provided athletes with a platform to share their stories, build communities and maintain visibility between the Paralympics.
Media
How has AFL social media changed to entice younger audiences?
Clubs are beginning to adapt to new engagement trends, marking a clear shift in their approach to connect with fans.
Fans absorb pain of rising concert prices
Concerts nowadays are best described as luxury items.
Podcasts: Evening the sport media playing field
Podcasting creates more coverage opportunities.
Grace Chia: Blending hip hop and women’s rights
Chia is a Tasmanian-based artist with an upcoming album.
La Trobe Live
Student on a Budget: Getaways
In the second episode of “Student on a Budget”, our presenters discover where to cheaply travel for a nice getaway.
What happened to the Eagle Bar?
The Eagle Bar has been open since 1995, but the pandemic has caused closures to the venue.
How LTU is modernising sports coaching
La Trobe University is helping student-athletes develop their future coaching careers for when their playing days are over.
Explainer: What is LISAF?
The new institute is focussing research on all aspects of the ‘paddock to gut’ cycle.