The pro-environment group Australian Solar Energy, has proposed that Melbourne’s Yarra Trams should rely on solar energy rather than brown coal. However, the proposal is waiting on approval from the Victroain government.
What would solar powered public transport mean for Melbourne?
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The 2015 federal budget has finally been released.
After last year’s budget, many people have been firmly focusing on the important areas that were missed.
The mental health sector is one of these areas, and one that did not seem to be largely discussed.
According to Mental Health Australia, 20% of the Australian population will find themselves experiencing a mental illness during any given year (MHA 2015).
So that’s why it is really important that we keep mental health services on the agenda.
All we know so far, is that mental health services are safe with funding being prolonged for an extra 12 months—But only while the Government reviews mental health service recommendations.
However uncertainty still looms as not much is yet known on what the Government’s new mental health plan will be.
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**This story was originally broadcasted on SYN 90.7 on Panorama on Wednesday the 13th May 2015.
You may know the Yarra River for its picturesque portrayal along southbank at night or maybe for its iconic status in the hub of Melbourne. However, there is a side of the Yarra River that is not so obvious to the many who love it so dearly.
The Yarra river is deeply polluted and in need of a good protection plan. I tried to find out what is in store for the beloved yarra in the future.
More and more people are choosing to live alone a new study finds.
Those who live alone are predominantly, young and successful women.
So what is sparking this fast growing movement?
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Thousands of people from all walks of life turned up for the March in March rally, taking a stand for what they really care about.
The chants of disgruntled nurses, construction workers, students and many more Victorian workers could be heard through the city’s streets as they fought against unfair federal government cuts.
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Chelsea Olle 