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Australian man arrested in Athens over fatal Melbourne drive-by shooting
Hellenic Police detain suspect at Athens International Airport, sixth man arrested over 2023 Craigieburn murder of Robert Issa Manhunt ends in Athens An Australian man wanted over a deadly drive-by …
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PM lays out economic path to Indigenous empowerment
Traditional owners will be able to advocate for infrastructure, housing and energy projects on their land in a partnership unveiled by the prime minister. While some welcome the prime minister’s …
Ties bind Roar coach, keeper in club’s revival effort
Dean Bouzanis is relishing a reunion of tough love under Michael Valkanis, who the goalkeeper thinks can propel the Brisbane Roar back to the A-League big-time. The 34-year-old shot-stopper is …
Building bridges: Greek Australian youth to reconnect with ancestral homeland in 2025 Athens tour
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has announced another Greek Australian students’ tour to Athens for September 2025. The tour focuses on civics, education and culture and aims to augment …
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Albert Park man pleads guilty to frenzied knife attack on 70-year-old neighbour, Peter Dracos
Peter Dracos, 70, says he is still dealing with the lasting physical and emotional trauma of a brutal, calculated assault carried out by his neighbour, former ANZ bank manager David …
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Labor keeps hope of governing after horror state poll
A state election has delivered another hung parliament, with the Liberals in the box seat to govern but Labor is indicating it could be “plan B”. Tasmania’s Labor leader has …
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‘Message of inspiration’: state election buoys Liberals
Federal Liberals should take heart from Tasmania’s election result, its deputy leader says, despite another hung parliament in the state looming. Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockcliff claimed victory at the election …
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Momentum building for global plastic pollution pact
Australia has thrown its support behind a declaration to curb plastic pollution fast and deliver on a global treaty targeting waste at the source. More than 90 countries have backed …
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Petro Georgiou from Corfu to Kooyong eulogy – 24 April 2025
Georgiou was a voice of principle in politics—he stood firm against Prime Minister John Howard’s harsh asylum seeker policies, defying his party. He believed in a more inclusive Australia and …
BUDGET25: Higher deficit locked in as storms cloud budget outlook
Australia is on track for structural deficits as far as the government can see, clouding the economy’s final approach to a soft landing. The federal budget, unveiled by Treasurer Jim …