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A senior News Corp journalist currently working exclusively for the Sunday Herald Sun, Mandy Squires reports on a wide range of subjects and issues. A former News Corp National Network investigative reporter and correspondent, Mandy is also a former chief of staff of the Geelong Advertiser.

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Victoria

Scores of independent training colleges and migration services catering to international students have had their registrations suspended or cancelled over the past year. Trison Business College, which had a campus at 591/601 Sydney Rd Coburg. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Why scores of training providers are in strife

A number of Melbourne training providers are facing sanctions and even forced closures as the head body launches a major crackdown.

Police & Courts

****PREMIUM NEWS 360 LOCKED CONTENT, THE AUS & NEWS.COM.AU OUT*****Thursday 28th February 2019, Suva Fiji.John Nikolic Verdict Australian John Nikolic at the High court in Suva, where he was found guilty of importing drugs including cocaine and possessing a weapon in Fiji.He will be sentenced on March 8His wife Yvette was found not guilty last week.Picture Gary Ramage

Nikolic’s Fiji appeal ‘doomed to failure’

As Aussie drug smuggler John Nikolic gears up to appeal against his lengthy Fiji prison term, legal experts have revealed why it’s a risky move.

UpdatedMelbourne City

A man smokes a cigarette outside Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Melbourne's city centre could become completely smoke-free within three years after a cigarette ban in a laneway was dubbed a success. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING

Melbourne divided over CBD smoke-free plan

A bid for a smoke-free CBD has split the city, with the Lord Mayor unable to say if there would any smoking areas at all under the plan.

ExclusivePolice & Courts

Grieving family may finally get truth on Elly’s tragedy

The family of a young Melbourne woman who died in mysterious circumstances in Mozambique could get answers on her death.

Victoria

S23pt933 NMCA Cricket: Preston Druids v Northcote United at Robinson Reserve, Goodwin St West Preston here Northcote batsman Sammy kandage goes for the big hit

Club cricket scandal ‘hell’ ignored for years

Concerns were overlooked years ago about the “hell” conditions some Sri Lankan cricketers were living in while playing for Victorian suburban sides.

Coronavirus

People queue up in their vehicles for a COVID-19 test at a testing station at the Crossroads Hotel, a popular drinking spot where at least 21 infections had been linked to a cluster there, in Sydney on July 13, 2020. - Sydney residents were warned on July 13 to put the brakes on partying as a new coronavirus cluster emerged at a city pub on the heels of a major outbreak in Melbourne. (Photo by PETER PARKS / AFP)

Virus fragments found in wastewater at Altona

Residents of five suburbs have been urged to get tested for coronavirus after fragments of the disease were found in wastewater.

Victoria

Seal Rocks at the Nobbies in Phillip Island

Melburnians spend big on coastal holiday homes

Million dollar holiday homes in Phillip Island, Point Lonsdale and Portsea are selling like hot cakes as Melburnians desperately try to lock in a summer break.

Victoria

Regional holiday madness at Daylesford Holiday Park. It was so busy last Thursday with online bookings that their website almost went down. Owner Jodie Jagoe at the park's glamping accomodation with Joey (motorcycle t shirt), 9, Tom (dark blue t shirt), 8, and Jesse (light blue t shirt), 6, and Gypsy the yellow kelpie. Picture: Mark Stewart

Victoria’s most searched holiday hot spots revealed

From the country to coast, holiday spots across regional Victoria are rapidly booking out as Melburnians flee the city.

Victoria

Jan Juc residents for 'Happy Hour'. [Up front] Cedric and Nicole, [clockwise from far left] Laura, Norma, Erika, Andrew, Brooke, Anni and Martin. The whole region having a 'welcome back' happy hour - organised by Nicole Dickmann from Surfcoast angels. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Victoria ready to rock again

Victorian events could soon be back up and running, with the government tipped to announce the restart of the struggling sector after months of devastating shutdown.

Victoria

Sport Phillip Marine has the wind in its sails once more after opening its doors after a "harrowing" several months closed. James Robertson the owner, along with Nick Keogh have a little fun in their shop. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Ways to support local business this Christmas

Business and retail leaders have called for Victorians to spend up before Christmas to kickstart the economy and restore cheer to the state.

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