Australia
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1,011 confirmed cases of Swine Flu in Victoria
Victoria now has 1,011 confirmed cases of H1N1 human swine influenza, with a further 137 cases confirmed over the weekend.
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Brimbank blood letting
The Victorian Brimbank affair exposes deep factional rivalry in the Victorian Labor Party.
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Four Greeks honoured in Queen’s list
Four Greek Australians serving their community make Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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Obesity solutions proposed
An inquiry on obesity headed by MP Steve Georganas recommends tax breaks for gyms, bariatic surgery and Medicare for weight loss programs.
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Small businesses to lose jobs
New award conditions announced by the Australian Industry Relations Commission for retail and pharmacy workers may force employers to axe jobs or cut staff hours.
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Parliamentary inquiry on Australia’s obesity released
A Parliamentary inquiry into obesity headed by MP Steve Georganas released their recommendations today and argues for tax breaks for gyms but advertisers of fast foods will still b
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Swine flu shuts schools
An additional 94 cases today has taken the the total number of swine flu sufferers in Melbourne to 306 cases and led to the closure of six schools.
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Second child porn arrest at school
A leading Melbourne private school has suspended a Greek Australian teacher following his arrest on child pornography charges.
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Xenophon opposes petrol station mergers
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon has opposed the proposed merger between Caltex and Mobil on the grounds that motorists will end up paying higher prices.
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Greeks Australians make 200 BRW rich list
Six Greek Australians from across Australia made the 2009 BRW Rich List.