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Hot chips in a bowl

Chips on the chopping block

Do we need to stop saying “cheap as chips”? Sammy J thinks it might be time, with the price of potatoes on the rise. So, what will the new minimum chips order be? And what will happen to our beloved potato cakes?
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State election campaign trail

There was a sniff of scandal in Victorian politics this week. 

Raf Epstein and Richard Willingham break down what we do and don’t know about anti-corruption investigations linked to the Premier in this week's Matters of State. 

And with early polling about to open, has this election become more about the character of the leaders than their policies?

This week, join Virginia Trioli in Hawthorn on Tuesday, November 15, to hear from the candidates and have your voice heard. 
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State of play

The artist behind a new 'risky' play park in Melbourne's CBD says playgrounds embody our values around child raising and are a "charged format" — but his designs are rigorously tested.
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Don't forget to say 'good job'

Know someone who's been doing good deeds in the Casey council area? We want to give them a Melbie award to say "good job". Nominations close on Wednesday. 
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Let's get tough

The consumer watchdog has called for Australia to toughen its protections against scams to make it less attractive to cyber criminals. Speaking to Virginia Trioli on Mornings, ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said they're working on blocking scams and increasing verification requirements. 
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Hitting the sweet spot

Do you know which food is healthy for you? Are you confused by labels and packaging? Do we need mandatory health food labelling on processed foods or even a sugar tax?

These are just some of the questions Richelle Hunt, Dr Sandro Demaio, Magda Szubanski and a range of expert guests delve into as part of Magda's Big National Health Check. 
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Sparkling coffee

A cold, sparkling coffee may just be the ultimate pick-me-up and cool-me-down during summer.

Try this cold brew teamed with ginger beer and see for yourself.
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