The popular video social media app Tik Tok will be banned from all Australian and Victorian government devices due to security concerns around the Chinese- owned platform. 

The Reserve Bank of Australia has been urged to halt its unprecedented spate of rate hikes, as more and more businesses report sharp falls in new orders. 

Victoria’s typical new house price has surged more than $133,000 since 2021 and the average new house could cost $500,000 to build by the end of the year. 

The Andrews government is refusing to introduce gambling limits in suburban pokies venues despite growing calls from councils and advocates for urgent reform to protect at-risk people. 

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