Benjamin Preiss
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 15
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- Sep 27, 2026
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Locals are not lovin’ plans for new McDonald’s outlets in these tourism towns (opens the original)
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When Phillip Island residents started looking for details about a new McDonald’s outlet proposed for the township of Cowes, their online searches generated some confounding results. Why were there so many responses about a fast food application in England’s Isle of Wight? The communities of Cowes on Phillip Island and the town of the same name on the Isle of Wight are separated by more than 17,000 kilometres, but share a common fear about their future. In both coastal communities, there has been
A stroke upended Peter’s life. Now the NDIS is scaling back his support (opens the original)
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Peter Barry was about to start an exciting new chapter in his life. He was preparing to sell his house in Colac, in Victoria’s south-west, and take a job driving heavy machinery and trucks in the West Australian mining industry. His son’s family had already moved there and lined up work for Barry. But things didn’t go to plan. Just before he was due to leave in May 2019, Barry found himself lying on the floor after falling while taking a coffee cup to the kitchen sink. He dragged himself into hi
Dust-up over new quarry divides coastal town that’s become a hit with tourists (opens the original)
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Atop the rolling hills of Fish Creek, the panoramic South Gippsland coast stretches out below in stunning glory. The Strzelecki Ranges, Wilsons Promontory, Corner and Shallow inlets are among the world-class landscapes that greet both travellers and locals alike. For more than 30 years, this treasured landscape has drawn in residents and small-scale farmers who have built homes and livelihoods within Fish Creek’s lush green hills. But soon, the view may also include a gaping hole in the ground,
Victoria’s pothole crisis (opens the original)
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How should Victoria tackle its crumbling road network? While Labor wants to deploy prisoners for basic roadside maintenance, the Coalition has pledged billions for regional upgrades. You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. It was an assignment for the ages – count all the potholes on the Hume Freeway in Victoria and NSW. It soon became clear which side was better maintained. Experts and politicians have different ideas about how to fix
Victoria’s pothole crisis (opens the original)
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How should Victoria tackle its crumbling road network? While Labor wants to deploy prisoners for basic roadside maintenance, the Coalition has pledged billions for regional upgrades. You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. It was an assignment for the ages – count all the potholes on the Hume Freeway in Victoria and NSW. It soon became clear which side was better maintained. Experts and politicians have different ideas about how to fix
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