Australia
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Consumer confidence tumbles after rate hike
The latest rise in interest rates has knocked consumer confidence around again after showing some signs of optimism in recent months. The Westpac and Melbourne Institute monthly consumer sentiment survey …
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Chinese EVs trouble Australia – but mainly threaten Europe
With all-electric vehicles (EVs) becoming more and more widespread, all car manufacturers, without exception, are investing in their electric fleet. Among them, the Chinese-owned Polestar – which used to be …
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Federal Labor faces cost of living backlash from voters
Many Australian voters are worried about the cost of living and are now less likely to back the Labor federal government, although Anthony Albanese remains the preferred prime minister. Some …
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Second Victorian exam ‘stuff-up’ sparks investigation
An investigation has been ordered into another Victorian exam blunder that has attracted the ire of the education minister. Six students received the wrong Chinese language VCE exam last week, …
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Four suspected dead in ‘catastrophic’ rental car crash in Victoria’s high country
Four people are suspected to have perished after a rental car crashed and burst into flames in Victoria’s northeast high country. The burned-out car was found on Sunday morning to …
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All Nations Cup: Team Greece storms through to semifinals
Team Greece has advanced to the semifinals of the All Nations Cup with a thrilling penalty shootout win over Somalia. Greece were trailing 1-0 at halftime but a late goal …
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Australia’s Foreign Minister calls on Israel to stop strikes on Gaza hospital
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has urged Israel to stop attacking medical facilities as Gaza’s largest hospital comes under siege. Palestinian officials say two babies are dead and dozens more patients …
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Karapanagiotidis receives Melburnian of the Year Award for his advocacy on refugee rights
“It’s still sinking in,” posted Kon Karapanagiotidis OAM on Instagram last night after being awarded Melburnian of the Year by the City of Melbourne.The CEO and founder of the Asylum …
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Killer of Cypriot-Australian Ioli Hadjilyra’s pleads guilty to manslaughter
Despite his original intention to go on trial for the murder of 26-year-old Ioli Hadjilyra on Monday, Bradley Scott Edwards, 38, admitted the manslaughter of Cypriot-Australian Ioli Hadjilyra. The story …
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Papachristopoulos graduate at 80, passed at 94 – a significant imprint on the Greek Community of Melbourne
It was one of the most incredible days of his life, Kostas Papachristopoulos told Neos Kosmos 14 years ago, after graduating at 80. “Not even in my wildest dreams could …