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Labubu warning: Why counterfeit toys could be putting kids at risk

Story by Ashleigh Wyss

Culture
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Much ado about matcha: appeal for a little respect please for ancient brew

Story by Claudia Goundar

Culture
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For those about to rock, we salute you. We would also like a full refund if you don’t show up

Story by Harlan Ockey

Society
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OMG, a soft plastics bin? Maybe you’re just pleased to see me …

Story by Georgie Preston

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Exposed: Overseas students most at risk in housing market underbelly

Story by Charlotte Walkling

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Lied and seek: Facebook scams thrive in tight rental market

Words by Hannah Vandenbogaerde

Business

Down the rabbit hole: how to destroy your credit score in two clicks

Words by Marni Olsson-Young

Business
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Amazon buyers beware: This story about fakes is not fake news

Words by Garreth Hanley

Business

Watchdogs wary of energy discount deals

Words by Derrick Krusche

About The Citizen

THE CITIZEN is a publication of the Centre for Advancing Journalism. It has several aims. Foremost, it is a teaching tool that showcases the work of the students in the University of Melbourne’s Master of Journalism and Master of International Journalism programs, giving them real-world experience in working for publication and to deadline. Find out more →

  • Editor: Jo Chandler
  • Reporter: Ashleigh
  • Audio editor: Louisa Lim
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  • Editor-In-Chief: Andrea Carson
  • Business editor: Lucy Smy
Winner — BEST PUBLICATION 2024 Journalism Education Research and Training Association Ossie Awards Winner — BEST PUBLICATION 2016 Ossie Awards

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