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Aussies are sports mad, but Victorians are the clear winners

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imageSport in Victoria, as with other aspects of life, has had its ups, downs and handballs.AAP Image/Julian Smith

Among the many stereotypes thrown at Australians is that we’re sports mad. It’s not completely wrong. Setting aside the recent Ashes disappointments, we’re generally good at sport. One frequent explanation for this is our...

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What's in a name? Online child abuse material is not 'pornography'

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imageThe term 'child pornography' is not only inaccurate, it is also potentially damaging.shutterstock

The Victorian government recently proposed changes to “child pornography” legislation. The new laws will double the criminal penalties for possessing child abuse material from five to ten years’ imprisonment.

The Victorian laws, if...

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