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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 …

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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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