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Ethnic Business Awards honour Indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs’ excellence and resilience
The Ethnic Business Awards (EBA) gala awards on Monday at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney saw a range of First Nations and immigrant businesses nominated and awarded for excellence …
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Greek Australians among the most high profile residents choosing Bellevue Hill
In her brief stint as a Bellevue Hill trophy homeowner, Paula Liveris has learned the value of considering unsolicited offers. Just six months after settling on her $25 million designer …
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Prominent Melbourne businessman faces charges of rape and assault against GC businesswoman
George Koumantatakis, a 63-year-old figure in the millionaire hospitality and property industry, faces charges of rape and assault against a businesswoman on the Glitter Strip at an upscale shopping centre. …
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Young people cut back on essentials as pressures mount
Young Australians are reining in their spending more than other age groups and even cutting back on essentials. Spending by people aged 25 to 29 on must-haves, such as groceries …
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New vaccines to target current COVID-19 variants
The latest COVID-19 vaccines targeting common variants of the virus will be made available to Australians from next month. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says the government has approved the …
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Lack of homes near jobs, schools driving inequality
Diversifying neighbourhoods and ensuring there are enough homes close to major work hubs will be the driving force behind the NSW government’s housing policy as it tries to fix an …
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Australia aims for world’s first cervical cancer elimination by 2028, surpassing initial promise
Australia is poised to become the first country globally to eradicate cervical cancer, potentially achieving this milestone by 2028, seven years ahead of the initially projected timeline. This significant achievement …
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Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing
Victorian Labor is set to retain Daniel Andrews’ seat of Mulgrave despite a significant swing against the state government in the former premier’s seat. With more than 75 per cent …
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Gunditjmara Community honoured with 2023 UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri Prize for Cultural Landscape Conservation
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni presented the prestigious 2023 UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes to Australia’s Gunditjmara community, also known as Dhauwurd …
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WA COVID surge prompts return of mask mandate
A surge in COVID-19 cases has prompted the West Australian government to reintroduce face mask rules at Perth public hospitals. Staff and patients will be ordered to wear surgical masks …