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Protect all innocent lives in Israel and Gaza, PM urges
Australia has urged the protection of all civilians across Israel and Gaza. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is working with international counterparts to provide humanitarian access to Gaza …
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VCE Students in tears over mistakes in maths exam
Year 12 VCE students have been left frustrated after sitting the second general maths exam on Monday, one that contained two errors, with officials only picking up on one beforehand. …
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Premier defends drunkenness law change timing
Victoria’s premier has defended pushing ahead with changes to public drunkenness laws on Melbourne Cup Day despite construction delays to a dedicated sobering up centre. The government had intended for …
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Six former prime ministers urge end to religious hatred
Six former Australian prime ministers are calling for an end to religious hatred as tensions rise amid Israel’s sustained campaign against Hamas in Gaza. John Howard, Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard, …
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Australians also on the lookout for holiday homes in Greece
Greece is proving to be an attractive destination for international buyers looking for holiday homes, with Halkidiki emerging as the most sought-after region. According to data from the Spitogatos platform …
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Cheesed off: Australia-EU free-trade talks collapse
Trade Minister Don Farrell held talks with European counterparts at the sidelines of the G7 Trade Ministers’ meeting in Osaka, but progress for the free-trade deal once again stalled. …
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Qantas defends allegations of misleading ticket sales
Qantas will fight allegations of misleading conduct levelled by the consumer watchdog after being accused of selling tickets for flights already cancelled. The airline said while it “fully accepts it …
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Strong competition as Vic economy ranked nation’s best
Victoria now has the best performing economy in the nation while momentum is building in the west. That’s according to the latest State of the States report from CommSec, which …
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Thousands rally over Gaza war in Melbourne, Sydney, with communities divided
The haunting images of children kidnapped by Hamas gunmen have been placed in empty prams in central Sydney while a crowd of 12,000 people have called for a free Palestine …
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Greek Australians on AFR’s Young Rich List double in 2023
At least six Greek Australians under the age of 40 make up Australia’s 100 richest young people in 2023, doubling last year’s number. Australian Financial Review (AFR) have released their …