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“Like” is now totally, like, an acceptable word. The word “like” is often frowned upon but, mainly because of young women, it’s here to stay. And it’s far more sophisticated than we might think. Lecturer in applied linguistics Chloe Diskin told Tom Elliott it is used to draw attention to your point, introduce direct quotes, give […]
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Political alcohol spotted in Moonee Ponds
Drinks are getting political. Cans of cider and ginger beer, emblazoned with messaging like ‘change the date’ and ‘nipples are nipples’, were spotted in a Moonee Ponds bottle shop. The cans are produced by a company called Sparkke, who support socially conscious causes with their range of drinks. Tom Elliott isn’t sure that people want to […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 20/10/2017
Calls for Australia to increase its level of foreign aid
Australia has been called on to increase its level of foreign aid. Former youth governor Amanda Gailiss says we have a responsibility to help less affluent nations, particularly those in the Pacific region affected by climate change. Ms Gailiss told Tom Elliott that Tuvalu is a good example of a nation we should be helping […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 07:23 / 20/10/2017
Suspected double shooting in Melbourne’s west
A man has died after a double shooting at Ravenhall. It was reported that an offender or offenders had fired a number of shots at an address on Westwood Drive. A second man remains in hospital in a stable condition. A man has been arrested and is currently being questioned by police. Channel 9 reporter Alexis […]
3AW NEWS / 20/10/2017
Calls for more diversity on Australian TV
Lisa Wilkinson’s departure from Today raises a pretty important question. Who replaces her? So far, Sylvia Jeffreys, Rebecca Maddern, and Georgie Gardner have been proposed. But author and media presenter Jamila Rizvi says it’s a problem that they all “look incredibly similar”. “I like and respect all three of those women,” Ms Rizvi told Tom Elliott. “But […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 19/10/2017
“Like” is now totally, like, an acceptable word. The word “like” is often frowned upon but, mainly because of young women, it’s here to stay. And it’s far more sophisticated than we might think. Lecturer in applied linguistics Chloe Diskin told Tom Elliott it is used to draw attention to your point, introduce direct quotes, give […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 20/10/2017
Calls for Australia to increase its level of foreign aid
Australia has been called on to increase its level of foreign aid. Former youth governor Amanda Gailiss says we have a responsibility to help less affluent nations, particularly those in the Pacific region affected by climate change. Ms Gailiss told Tom Elliott that Tuvalu is a good example of a nation we should be helping […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 07:23 / 20/10/2017
Council Watch: Local governments are about to crack down on smoking
COUNCIL WATCH Victorian councils are set to crack down on smoking. The Municipal Association of Victoria – the roof body of local government – stages a major meeting of representatives on Friday, with smoking high on the agenda. One council has requested a review into the recent ban on smoking in outdoor dining areas. Instead of stopping […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 11:48 / 19/10/2017
Finance guru Scott Haywood on the hidden costs of keeping a pet
Owning a pet can be expensive. With insurance, training, and damage to property, dogs in particular can cost around $5,000 per year on top of expected costs like food, vet bills, and registration. Finance guru Scott Haywood told Tom Elliott his labrador recently cost him a trip to hospital. “When we talk to clients about […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 09:38 / 19/10/2017
Researcher explains how pokies can be tampered with
A Monash University researcher has outlined how pokies can be manipulated. Crown Casino is in hot water after explosive allegations of pokies tampering by Independent MP Andrew Wilkie in parliament today. The allegations claim the machines had certain buttons disabled to increase expenditure, and that some buttons were shaved down to enable machines to operate […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 04:51 / 18/10/2017
“Like” is now totally, like, an acceptable word. The word “like” is often frowned upon but, mainly because of young women, it’s here to stay. And it’s far more sophisticated than we might think. Lecturer in applied linguistics Chloe Diskin told Tom Elliott it is used to draw attention to your point, introduce direct quotes, give […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 20/10/2017
Political alcohol spotted in Moonee Ponds
Drinks are getting political. Cans of cider and ginger beer, emblazoned with messaging like ‘change the date’ and ‘nipples are nipples’, were spotted in a Moonee Ponds bottle shop. The cans are produced by a company called Sparkke, who support socially conscious causes with their range of drinks. Tom Elliott isn’t sure that people want to […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 20/10/2017
Calls for Australia to increase its level of foreign aid
Australia has been called on to increase its level of foreign aid. Former youth governor Amanda Gailiss says we have a responsibility to help less affluent nations, particularly those in the Pacific region affected by climate change. Ms Gailiss told Tom Elliott that Tuvalu is a good example of a nation we should be helping […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 07:23 / 20/10/2017
Suspected double shooting in Melbourne’s west
A man has died after a double shooting at Ravenhall. It was reported that an offender or offenders had fired a number of shots at an address on Westwood Drive. A second man remains in hospital in a stable condition. A man has been arrested and is currently being questioned by police. Channel 9 reporter Alexis […]
3AW NEWS / 20/10/2017
Calls for more diversity on Australian TV
Lisa Wilkinson’s departure from Today raises a pretty important question. Who replaces her? So far, Sylvia Jeffreys, Rebecca Maddern, and Georgie Gardner have been proposed. But author and media presenter Jamila Rizvi says it’s a problem that they all “look incredibly similar”. “I like and respect all three of those women,” Ms Rizvi told Tom Elliott. “But […]
TOM ELLIOTT / 19/10/2017
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