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Childcare protections pass parliament

Childcare protections pass parliament

Urgent reforms to bolster the safety of children who are in childcare have passed the Victorian Parliament.

Consultation key to Victorians feeling involved

Consultation key to Victorians feeling involved

A ‘Community Engagement Charter’ has been suggested as a way to help inform future consultation practices in Victoria.

Coercive behaviours outlined at cults inquiry

Coercive behaviours outlined at cults inquiry

Society | 30 July 2025

The controls exercised over personal lives have been detailed during the first public hearings for the parliamentary inquiry into cults and organised fringe groups.

Sporting rates high but clubs struggle to survive

Sporting rates high but clubs struggle to survive

Society | 25 June 2025

Victorians are highly active, however some cohorts within the community are still underrepresented in sport participation rates, and many clubs and organisations face challenges to their sustainability.

Understanding the effort needed to reduce poverty

Understanding the effort needed to reduce poverty

Society | 20 June 2025

For close to a century, the Brotherhood of St Laurence has supported Victorians experiencing disadvantage and next in its sights is a state free of poverty.

STEM and Society series a scientific showcase

STEM and Society series a scientific showcase

Society | 1 June 2021

A new online series has highlighted the game-changing work being undertaken by various Victorian scientists and researchers.