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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.

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Swine flu prompts closure of more schools

Five schools across Melbourne have been closed due to swine flu outbreaks.

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Latest school to be hit by swine flu

A Year 9 student at Melbourne Girls’ College in Richmond has been confirmed as the latest swine victim in Victoria.

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Serial rapist pleads guilty

John Xydias has pleaded guilty to 86 charges of rape and sexual assault on 11 women between 1991 and 2006 and is being investigated by police with the possibility of additional cha

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Kidney disease goodwill

Harry Efthimiadis received a kidney transplant from an unexpected friend. National Kidney Week raises awareness of the disease.

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