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Reece under fire as charities await $9m pledge

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‘I made a mistake’: Charities still waiting for Reece’s promised $9 million for the homeless
Nick Reece is scrambling to repair his relationship with the Salvation Army and Melbourne City Mission after failing to deliver $9 million in funding he promised to both charities during his election campaign.
theage.com.au
Demon adds to fairytale comeback, leads her side to glory in her first match in 355 days
Olivia Purcell put a year of frustration behind her with a best-on-ground performance in Melbourne's win over Hawthorn in the AFLW on Thursday night, her first match in 355 days.
theage.com.au
How did these frogs get into Brighton? A council is considering spending $40,000 to find out
A Melbourne council is considering spending $40,000 to investigate how frogs ended up in a Brighton city park, including whether someone stole and relocated them.
theage.com.au
Victorian Liberals want a weekly red bin collection. Is it a wheelie good idea or a load of rubbish?
The Victorian opposition leader wants a weekly red bin collection, arguing the current fortnightly service is 'disgusting', while councils say the practice is increasingly best practice.
theguardian.com
Shocking footage shows toddler’s legs trapped in bus doors
Shocking footage shows the moment a young child was dragged along after his legs became trapped in a bus doors.
theage.com.au

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