Australia
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Northern Territory builder fined $2.5 million for substandard homes
A builder in the Northern Territory has been ordered to pay more than $2.5 million in compensation for constructing multiple defective homes. The decision for long-term Darwin builder George Milatos …
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Multiculturalism is Australia’s strength amidst the Middle East conflict
Andrew Giles, the minister for Multicultural Affairs, held one of his regular ethnic media conferences and emphasised that Australia’s multiculturalism policies are “a source of national strength.” “People of different …
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Surprise Hamas attack shows need for ADF reform: brass
The conflict in the Middle East has shown why the Australian Defence Force needs to urgently restructure and prepare for evolving threats, an official says. The defence force needed to …
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Higher prices for petrol, rents, power and new homes
Consumer prices rose 1.2 per cent over the three months to September, making a 5.4 per cent increase over the past 12 months. The latest consumer price index from the …
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Police call for help in solving 57-year-old mystery
Victoria Police are seeking the aid of the public to help unravel the mystery behind the discovery of a deceased woman 57-years-ago in Sorrento. A fresh appeal for public assistance …
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Melbourne council dumps ‘unlawful’ prayer
A Melbourne council has dumped its traditional prayer from meetings after lawyers complained it was a breach of human rights law. The City of Boroondara voted on Monday night to …
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Australians struggle to put food on the table with some resorting to theft amid high cost-of-living
Australians are finding it harder to feed their families, with 3.7 million households going hungry in the past year. Foodbank Australia’s latest report released on Monday, has found 36 per …
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Feta fight, farmers warn against dud EU free trade deal
Australian farmers are wary a rushed trade agreement with Europe could leave them high and dry. Trade Minister Don Farrell is heading to a G7 trade ministers forum in Japan …
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“I was very scared”: Greek-Australian singer Andrew Lambrou describes harrowing experience in Israel
Greek-Australian singer Andrew Lambrou, who represented Cyprus in this year’s Eurovision contest, shared the dramatic moments he experienced in Israel when the war erupted during an interview on the popular …
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SA calls on nominations for leadership in languages and cultures award
South Australia will present an award for leadership in languages and cultures, delivered through the Multicultural Education and Languages Committee (MELC) and administered by the Australia Day Council of South …