Anzac Day dawn service at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne.

Disruption of dawn service was an affront to decency and values we hold dear

There are cracks appearing in our society. We must find ways of talking to one another that promote mutual respect.

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Donald Trump holds up his chart of “reciprocal tariffs” at the announcement event in Washington.

Australia must bolster other partnerships as Trump pursues magical thinking

The effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs on China and our other Asian trading partners will have inescapable economic consequences for us.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a press conference after visiting Government House to call for an election.

We’re prepared for election of small targets,which is deeply disappointing

Australians deserve better than the kind of visionless politics being dished up by the major parties.

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The cosmetic injectables industry badly needs greater regulation to better protect patients.

Ugly reality of beauty industry demands urgent makeover

It is clear that cosmetic injectables businesses have galloped ahead of regulators. It’s time to put the patients back in focus.

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Mambourin is a growing suburb on Melbourne’s western fringe.

Melbourne’s west is a growing force,and politicians should beware

The western suburbs are changing and growing. Whoever can meet the region’s needs and expectations of services and infrastructure is likely to reap huge rewards.

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We must acknowledge that the number of people who die on our roads remains far too high.

Not too late to win road toll fight

We must acknowledge that the number of people who die - and suffer horrific injuries - on our roads remains far too high.

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Nick Reece being sworn in as the 105th lord mayor of Melbourne in November.

Mayor’s donations show it’s time for laws – not words

The case for a prohibition on donations by property developers has only been strengthened by this week’s disclosures.

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Education Minister Ben Carroll

Government cannot keep failing VCE students at exam time

Year after year there have been serious problems with exams. It is simply not good enough.

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Immigration Minister Andrew Giles

Time to end political point-scoring over freed detainees and crime

The current blame game is setting a low bar for Australia’s political discourse. A sober,balanced assessment of the problem is urgently required.

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