Chip packaging made from recycled cooking oil in Australia-first trial
By Natasha Schapova
Hundreds of litres of used cooking oil is disposed of every year as a by-product of making some of Australia's favourite snacks, like chips — but one company is trialling a method to reduce waste.
City of Melbourne councillors vote for review of protest management
By Andi Yu and Natasha Schapova
City of Melbourne councillors have voted for an amendment that will see the municipality advocate to reduce disruption caused by protests to businesses, in a proposal that will now go to community consultation.
Teen involved in Melbourne shopping centre gang fight released from custody
By Natasha Schapova
An 18-year-old man involved in an armed gang fight that sent Melbourne's Northland Shopping Centre into lockdown in May will be released from custody to complete community work.
Calls for part-time study option to ease burden on medical students
By Natasha Schapova
Not a single medical school in Australia currently offers the option to go part-time, but mother and student Lisa Ross is calling for change.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-23/medical-degrees-parttime/105560474
