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Car giant Ford set to cut 400 jobs in Australia
Ford is set to slash one in five jobs in Australia as part of global cost cutting. About 400 roles will go from the Geelong area, southwest of Melbourne, union …
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En route to Greece? Qantas economy perks fight cabin fever on long flights
Extra leg room and a wellness zone are among the perks being offered to Qantas economy passengers on flights lasting 22 hours. The features are key to the airline’s pitch …
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Masterchef host Jock Zonfrillo dead at 46
MasterChef host and award-winning chef Jock Zonfrillo has died suddenly aged 46. The TV presenter’s family described him as an irreplaceable husband, father, brother, son and friend after his death …
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Maverick priest Father Bob Maguire dies aged 88
Father Bob Maguire has died aged 88. The words maverick and priest don’t often go together, but Father Bob was a notable exception. The self-described larrikin dedicated his life to …
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Fresh push to stop ‘silent pandemic’ of superbugs
There are fears a “silent pandemic” of antimicrobial resistance could kill millions globally within decades, prompting a plea for greater action in Australia. The overuse or misuse of antibiotics can lead to …
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Inferno engulfs Melbourne retail centre
Two businesses have been destroyed after becoming engulfed in flames in Melbourne’s north. The fire broke out at the Epping Homemaker Centre about 5am on Wednesday. Flames ripped through a …
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Australians flock to city centres to see in 2023 and fireworks spectacle
New Year’s Eve parties lasted well into the night around Australia, as one of the first countries in the world to enter 2023 welcomed the new year with a bang. …