Australia
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Taxpayers cop fines after using unregistered tax agent
An unregistered tax accountant exposed her clients to fines and unexpected tax bills after unlawfully lodging hundreds of returns filled with dodgy deductions. Perth-based Jessa Van Stroe, who is also …
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Sydney council mayor sacked over corruption findings
A Sydney mayor has been sacked and banned from civil office for five years over findings he engaged in serious corrupt conduct. Angelo Tsirekas was on suspension following the release …
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Stubbornly high inflation to eat into real wage gains
Australian households are still on track for an improvement in their real wages in 2024, though less of a near-term gain than first expected. The mid-year budget update released on …
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Student who scored perfect 99.95 ATAR offered scholarships at two universities
On Monday morning, tens of thousands of young Victorians woke up to receive their ATAR marks and for many it was a proud moment. One of these students, who he …
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Urgent plea to preserve Greek language at Northcote High: A student’s testimonial
Neos Kosmos recently wrote about the disruption caused to the Northcote High School community due to the impending temporary “freeze” of the Modern Greek programme at the school due to …
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Greek Australian Anthia Kollaras named 2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year
Anthia Kollaras from Waverley Woollahra State Emergency Services has received the honour of being named the 2023 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year. Ms Kollaras earned the esteemed honour at …
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Prolonged triple-zero delay impacts Preston father’s survival chances
In a devastating incident in Preston, a father lost his life due to an extended delay in connecting to Victoria’s triple-zero emergency service. The delay occurred when the victim, Nick …
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Parents’ income segregates Australian school students
Australia’s school system has been described as one of the most segregated in the developed world, with parents’ pay packets determining the likelihood of success. Education Minister Jason Clare has …
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‘Keep fighting’: school students’ promise for Palestine
Students have again heeded the call of their peers to skip school as they turned out to block streets in Australian cities in support of Palestine. About 300 students showed …
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Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink in store for $17.7 million upgrade
The NSW Government have announced a huge $17.7 million grant for the restoration and upgrade of Canterbury Olympic Ice Rink, with the aim of ensuring the premises remain a trusted …