Australia
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Safety alert after bacteria outbreak at hospitals
A bacterial outbreak in hospitals around the nation has been linked to almost 50 people, including an elderly patient who died in Queensland. Australia’s medical watchdog has issued a quarantine …
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Nazi salute to be outlawed to stop ‘glorified hatred’
The Nazi salute and hate symbols will be outlawed under new counter terrorism laws. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the government was drawing a line in the sand on glorifying hatred. …
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Alcohol in movies: Surprising presence in kids’ films raises concerns
You’d most likely answer, ‘children’, if we asked you who the target audience was for Alvin and the Chipmunks. With that in mind, how often does alcohol appear in that …
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Greek Australian firefighters “turn up” the heat for a good cause
As the new year arrives, the Australian Firefighters Calendar, an initiative brought to life by a team of skilled firefighters – including two Greeks – continues the 31-year-old tradition with …
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World’s largest coal port in Australia remains blocked by climate protesters
Protesters have spent the night blockading the world’s largest coal port over what they say is the failure of government to act on climate change. Several hundred protesters blocked Newcastle …
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Hidden crisis: Uncovering suicide’s impact on the Greek community
An often taboo subject, suicide is a major issue in Australia and around the globe, even within the Greek community, affecting the young and old. This year, Neos Kosmos has …
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Bushfires threaten more homes as heatwave fuels carnage
Out-of-control bushfires that have claimed at least 10 homes in metropolitan Perth have partly eased for now as firefighters battle to gain the upper hand. Authorities warned overnight that strong …
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Professor Magdalena Simonis recognised for her contributions to the medical profession
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has recognised three leading Victorian doctors with significant awards for their contributions to the medical profession, with one of them being Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis …
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Gay conversion law delay to allow for ‘careful’ reform
A decision to delay the introduction of a NSW ban on so-called gay conversion practices has received mixed responses from equality advocates. The Minns Labor government had promised to introduce …
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Matthew Karakoulakis, launches negotiation podcast, on using cultural wisdom for success
Greek Indigenous lawyer Matthew Karakoulakis, named the Most Influential Leading Lawyer in Australia for 2023 by the Australasian Law Awards, is now producing a podcast, Rolling Through Negotiations Podcast, aimed …