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Domestic violence hotline expands to text services
Domestic violence victims will be able to access specialist counselling and support by text message under an initiative designed to make seeking help more accessible. The domestic violence helpline 1800RESPECT …
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Cypriot Australian community outraged after MP supports event “commemorating” Turkish occupation
The Cypriot community in NSW and across Australia are “appalled” after the NSW Liberal Holsworthy MP Tina Ayyad attended a 40th celebration of Turkey’s occupation of northern Cyprus. As reported …
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Thousands of Victorians living with undiagnosed cancer
Thousands of Victorians could be living with undiagnosed cancer as people forget or choose not to undergo regular screening. There was a 3.6 per cent decline in new cancer diagnoses …
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Reminder to rest and test for COVID over festive season
Another COVID-19 wave is making its way through the community, with Australians being advised to test and rest at home if they’re feeling unwell this festive season. Chief medical officer …
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Culture of fear in Victoria’s public service exposed
THE INVESTIGATION * The Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass investigated claims of alleged politicisation of the public sector after the upper house passed a motion asking for the inquiry, pushed by …
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Federal MP Maria Vamvakinou nominated for Crikey Person of the Year
Labor MP Maria Vamvakinou has earned a nomination for Crikey Person of the Year, recognising her courage, as well as several other politicians, for standing with the Greens in the …
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Australians feeling mental toll of financial stressors
Financial pressures caused by the rising cost of living are having an extreme impact on the mental health of many Australians as the end of the year approaches. A survey …
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National cabinet reaches deals on health and disability
KEY DECISIONS OUT OF NATIONAL CABINET * $1.2 billion package of Strengthening Medicare measures to take pressure off hospitals, including a boost to urgent care clinics * Commonwealth to increase …
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Moray & Agnew earns top accolades in Doyle’s Guide
Partner Bill Papastergiadis OAM the Melbourne Managing Partner in Moray & Agnew is chuffed and rightly so. The international guide to law firms, Doyle’s Guide, has recognised Moray & Agnew …
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ABC draws ire from Greek Community over use of outdated ‘Elgin Marbles’ term in coverage
ABC has riled the Greek community after a morning news report called the Parthenon Sculptures, by their outdated name “Elgin” Marbles. The report was on the dispute between British Prime …