Victoria’s solar revolution to help 770,000 households and create new jobs
Victoria’s solar revolution took off this month with thousands of new solar panels, batteries and hot water systems to be installed on houses across...
Do I need a referral for a COVID-19 test? What happens if you test...
By Trent Yarwood, The University of Queensland
As COVID-19 cases surge in Victoria and NSW, authorities have again urged anyone with symptoms, including cough, fever,...
Donald Trump blames everyone but himself for the coronavirus crisis. Will voters agree?
By David Smith, University of Sydney
In absolute numbers, the United States is suffering the world’s worst COVID-19 outbreak. How did this happen in a...
Nine Melbourne tower blocks put into ‘hard lockdown’ – what does it mean, and...
By Philip Russo, Monash University
The Victorian government’s decision to “close and contain” nine public housing towers in Flemington and North Melbourne represents a significant...
State of the States: Victoria is Australia’s top-performing economy followed by NSW
Victoria has again been named the top economic performer in the country, ahead of NSW in second place.
Victoria has shared top spot with its...
Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne metro extended to 28 September
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews today announced the Government's plan for easing coronavirus restrictions in the state.
The Premier started off his announcement about a roadmap...
Victoria locks down 36 Melbourne suburbs to try to control COVID-19 spike
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
Victoria will lock down for a month 36 suburbs in ten Melbourne postcode areas, and Premier Daniel Andrews has...
Your Airbnb guest could be a tenant. Until the law is cleared up, hosts...
A Victorian court decision that an Airbnb agreement had the status of a lease has profound...
It’s Scams Awareness Week
This week is National Scams Awareness Week (12-16 August) with the theme ‘too smart to be scammed?’.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), along...
Government proposes changes to make it easier for borrowers to obtain loan
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra
The government has announced reforms to facilitate an increased flow of credit to households and businesses.
A key change will...