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Australia’s most expensive cities for petrol revealed

Australian motorists are copping the cost of volatile world oil prices, but relief could be in sight. Drivers in Brisbane bore the brunt of record petrol prices this year with …

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Australia readies to welcome in the new year

New Year’s Eve revellers across Australia are preparing to farewell 2023 with multiple cities set to sparkle with fireworks, light shows and illuminations. More Australians say they hope to welcome …

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More severe thunderstorms forecast across NYE weekend

New Year’s Eve could be a wet one for parts of eastern Australia, with more severe weather forecast for the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology says widespread showers and possibly …

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TikTok privacy breach allegations under spotlight

TikTok is under the spotlight in Australia amid allegations of privacy breaches and personal data being siphoned. The Australian Information Commissioner is inquiring into the social media giant’s handling of …

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Queensland bracing for heatwave during storm recovery

Areas of Queensland affected by “unprecedented” storms now face the prospect of days without electricity amid extreme heat. Storms and flash flooding across southeast Queensland have claimed seven lives since …

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Nine people dead after Christmas storms grip east coast

Wild weather across the eastern states over Christmas and Boxing Day has resulted in nine fatalities. QUEENSLAND * The bodies of two women aged 46 and 40 were recovered near …

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NSW School Principal Socrates Dassaklis receives parliamentary tribute upon retirement

2023 marks the end of Tempe High School Principal Socrates Dassaklis’ 37-year teaching career, leaving behind an immense legacy on his school which also saw him earn a parliamentary tribute. …

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Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos calls for government aid to clean up Bronte beach

Waverley Council Mayor Paula Masselos is asking for more funds from the government to assist in the cleanup of Bronte following a beachside Christmas party with 10,000 in attendance. Ms …

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Seven dead as storms ravage Queensland, one missing

The number of people killed in southeast Queensland storms has risen to seven, with another boating accident victim found. Ambulance officials initially said two people had been found dead after …

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Heavy rainfall hits multiple regions for a third night

Wet weather has battered parts of NSW for a third night in a row leaving communities on alert to the possibility of flooding. Severe thunderstorms forecast on Tuesday afternoon were …

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