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John Kanga resigns as Melbourne Racing Club chairman ahead of Caulfield Cup Carnival
Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) chairman John Kanga has announced his resignation, effective immediately, just days before the start of the Caulfield Cup Carnival. Kanga, who made history last year as …
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‘Just a kiss’ defence spurned as teacher groomer jailed
A school teacher who made a late-night phone call to a student and groomed her for sex will spend another nine months behind bars. Vasilious Kafataris, 57, was unsuccessful in …
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Man shot dead in Riverstone as accused gunman Artemios Mintzas faces court over Croydon Park rampage
Sydney remains on edge after a series of violent incidents, including a public shooting in the city’s north-west and a separate case in which a man allegedly sprayed up to …
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Soaring rents push people further from jobs, community
Packed inspections, skyrocketing rents and a fear of price hikes are leaving renters intimidated as vacancy rates plummet to record lows, a report shows. The median cost to put a …
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Mitsotakis set to visit Australia in March 2026 to mark Greek Independence celebrations
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to visit Australia in March 2026 to join the Greek diaspora in celebrating the national anniversary of March 25, former Deputy Foreign Minister …
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Accused shooter Artemios Mintzas faces court as lawyers clash
A man accused of spraying a busy street with up to 100 bullets, injuring 16 people, has had to settle an advocate argument in his first court appearance. Artemios Mintzas, …
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‘Soft launch’ for long-awaited $15 billion rail tunnel
A much-hyped underground rail service will open with a soft-launch timetable before moving to turn-up-and-go trains. Melbourne’s $15 billion Metro Tunnel will open to the public in early December, with …
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Alleged gunman Artemios Mintzas charged after street shooting spree
Police have charged a gunman who allegedly fired indiscriminately on a suburban street, leaving one person seriously injured and sparking a shootout with officers. Artemios Mintzas, 60, allegedly peppered a …
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Alleged shooter named: Artemios Mintzas accused of raining bullets on Sydney’s inner west shopping strip
The alleged shooter from Sunday’s terrifying event in Sydney’s inner west has been named by the authorities as Artemios Mintzas. Investigators are still trying to work out what drove the …
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Activists shipped to shore from blocked Gaza flotilla – Australians detained
Australians detained by Israel while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza could soon receive help from the federal government. Australia has made a formal request to Israeli authorities for consular …