Australia
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Government put on notice over nursing home bed block
A lack of aged care spots is leaving thousands of older Australians stuck in hospital and “effectively homeless”, as state and territory health officials urge the federal government to do …
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Trump calls Albanese ‘a good man’ after latest call
US President Donald Trump has praised Anthony Albanese as a “good man” after the two leaders racked up their fourth one-on-one phone call. The prime minister described his latest conversation …
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Dementia now Australia’s leading cause of death
Australians are dying from dementia more than any other disease, as advocates warn the number of people with the disease could exceed one million without government intervention. Dementia accounted for …
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Victoria overhauls multicultural policy with new authority to tackle growing division
The Victorian government has unveiled sweeping reforms, creating a new statutory authority, Multicultural Victoria, to replace the long-standing Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC). Premier Jacinta Allan and Multicultural Affairs Minister Ingrid …
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Adelaide to seal sister-city agreement with Athens, strengthening cultural and climate ties
Adelaide is set to formalise a sister-city agreement with Athens, a move that underscores the enduring influence of the Greek-Australian community in South Australia and opens new avenues for cooperation …
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Zempilas moves to repair damage after Price’s comments about Indian-Australians
WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has sought to mend ties with the state’s Indian community following controversial comments made by federal colleague Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, who is scheduled to …
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Police on high alert as four protests planned in Melbourne this weekend
Victoria Police have warned that fresh unrest could erupt in Melbourne this weekend, with Inspector Troy Papworth confirming that officers are on high alert as four separate demonstrations are planned. …
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Fresh evidence reignites calls to reopen case of Louisa Ioannidis’s mysterious death
New evidence is bringing the tragic death of Louisa Ioannidis, who was found in a Melbourne creek in 2011, back into the spotlight and raising doubts about the initial coroner’s …
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Heavy rain and wild winds push homes to breaking point
Homes have hit saturation point as wild weather and heavy downpours engulf millions of residences along the east coast. Rainwater flooded homes in inner Sydney and seeped through roofs in …
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Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni to visit Australia for anniversary of ‘Our People Their Stories’ migrant museum
Greece’s Minister of Culture will soon return to Australia, where she is scheduled to attend a major anniversary event celebrating one of the community’s most significant cultural initiatives. In early …