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How a Melbourne bookselling job reshaped Caitlin Cassidy’s view of reading
Original report:
In a Guardian personal essay, Caitlin Cassidy recalls how working at Melbourne’s Readings bookshops turned a private love of books into an appreciation of community, through conversations with grieving customers, regular visitors and colleagues.
· via the Guardian AU
Law
Melbourne defence factory arson examined as potential terrorism
Original report:
Australian authorities were investigating a July 2025 attack on Lovitt Technologies as potential terrorism, the Guardian reported on 5 August 2026. Police alleged an extremist ideological motive, while a group claiming responsibility linked its actions to opposition to arms supplies to Israel.
· via the Guardian AU