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Due to Victoria’s evolving COVID situation, G21’s annual stakeholder forum will pivot to a virtual, video-streamed, free event on the same date, Friday 6 August (9.30 am – 12 noon). The same stellar line-up of speakers will be taking part in a thought-provoking discussion on how the G21 region can manage its fast-growing population while remaining one of Australia’s most liveable regions. The forum will also be live on 94.7 The Pulse with broadcast host Mitchell Dye. Those who have alre...

500 Hong Kong police officers raided the office of "Apple Daily", a publication owned by Jimmy Lai who is in prison for his role in democracy protests. Five editors were arrested. Media groups said the raid and arrests "are designed to create a chilling effect and intimidate journalists and media in Hong Kong."