The Melbourne Assembly, a landmark civic forum hosted by The Age and the University of Melbourne, continued on Tuesday with former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio delivering a keynote address and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese scheduled to speak. Victoria has become the first state to qualify for a federal government bonus, receiving $350 million to improve community infrastructure in growing suburbs and regional hubs, as de Blasio warned that Melbourne developments need 25% mandated affordable housing.
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Australian newspaper based in Melbourne
An investigation by The Age has found that AI-generated images are being used to fraudulently claim thousands of green certificates under Victoria's flagship energy saving scheme, with rogue operators leaving households out of pocket and without warranties for hot water systems and air conditioners.