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Trigger Warning: An Aussie Campaign To Add a New Classification for “Lack of Consent” on Our Screens Has Been Launched
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Trigger Warning: An Aussie Campaign To Add a New Classification for “Lack of Consent” on Our Screens Has Been Launched
It would mean some of our most celebrated films, such as Love Actually, Sleeping Beauty, the Devil Wears Prada and The Empire Strikes Back, would get a C rating to flag offending content for viewers. The first step is petitioning the Australian Classification Board.
Merri Creek Has Burst Its Banks
City File
Merri Creek Has Burst Its Banks
Riverine flooding and surging currents have been reported at locations all along Merri Creek. Social media users have been quick to capture the action.
Melbourne Flood Watch: How At-Risk Is Your Suburb?
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Melbourne Flood Watch: How At-Risk Is Your Suburb?
Plus, areas to avoid in the likely case of flash flooding. As Victoria braces for its most significant rain event of the year, we consult the Victorian SES’s Local Flood Guides to find out how your neighbourhood might fare.
“Makes the Arc Downpour Look Mild”: Social Media Reacts To Record-Breaking Rain in Sydney Today
City File
“Makes the Arc Downpour Look Mild”: Social Media Reacts To Record-Breaking Rain in Sydney Today
Sydneysiders have been quick to respond to the news with a mixture of humour and horror. The Noah’s ark jokes are out, and apparently so are the funnel-web spiders.
It’s Official: Sydney Has Had Its Wettest Year Ever
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It’s Official: Sydney Has Had Its Wettest Year Ever
Annual rainfall totals have been smashed in Sydney today as the city officially breaks its annual rainfall record – with nearly three months to go.
As the Nicholas Building Anxiously Awaits Its Fate, an Exciting Vision for Its Future Is Revealed
City File
As the Nicholas Building Anxiously Awaits Its Fate, an Exciting Vision for Its Future Is Revealed
Ambitious plans for Melbourne’s foremost creative hub have been floated, including a vibrant rooftop green space. But seeing them through depends on the state government’s support. Here’s what we know.
Recycling Across Victoria Is About To Get Easier – And You’ll Get a New Bin Too
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Recycling Across Victoria Is About To Get Easier – And You’ll Get a New Bin Too
The state’s recycling systems are about to undergo a massive overhaul. Soon Victorians will be the first in the country to follow a simple four-bin system – and we’ll even be able to recycle our pizza boxes.
With Fuel Prices Rising, Leasing an E-Bike Could Be Your Ticket to a Summer of Cheap Thrills
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With Fuel Prices Rising, Leasing an E-Bike Could Be Your Ticket to a Summer of Cheap Thrills
The fuel excise has lifted and prices are set to soar. Could an e-bike be the answer? Broadsheet took one for a spin to road-test an alternative commuting option this summer.
Coming Soon: A Larger-Than-Life Rooftop Infinity Pool Will Crown a $340 Million Melbourne Hotel Development
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Coming Soon: A Larger-Than-Life Rooftop Infinity Pool Will Crown a $340 Million Melbourne Hotel Development
The dual-tower project – set to open in Docklands in 2026 – will also have a sky bridge with 360-degree views of the Melbourne skyline, and a restaurant and bar overlooking the 35-metre-long 15-storey-high swim spot.
In the Works: Three Radical Rejuvenations That Will Change the Face of Melbourne
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In the Works: Three Radical Rejuvenations That Will Change the Face of Melbourne
The city will soon be home to the tallest tower in the southern hemisphere (where Melbourne’s most expensive apartment sold for a cool $35 million), and Australia’s largest contemporary art and design gallery (described as an architectural marvel). Plus coming soon, the city’s biggest public square and an arts hub curated by Paris’s Centre Pompidou.
A Slice of Pies Fever at Collingwood Footy Club’s Official Watering Hole
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A Slice of Pies Fever at Collingwood Footy Club’s Official Watering Hole
Just beyond the outskirts of the team’s heartland, the 169-year-old Birmingham Hotel is the only ‘official’ Pies pub in the city. This Saturday, as Collingwood clashes with the Sydney Swans for a spot in the 2022 Grand Final, the Smith Street pub will host some of the AFL’s most storied fans.
For the First Time This Century, a Triple La Niña Event Is Underway in Australia – But It’s Not All Bad News
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For the First Time This Century, a Triple La Niña Event Is Underway in Australia – But It’s Not All Bad News
The BOM has officially called it: Australia’s most despised low-stakes weather phenomenon is here to toy with our emotions for a third year running. Spring is looking like a write-off, but our summer could be spared.