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SA government seeks Greek interpreters and translators
The South Australian government has announced a recruitment drive for interpreters and translators including people skilled in written and spoken Greek. Specifically, the state’s Interpreting and Translating Centre’s (ITC) is …
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Pnevmatikos gives final speech to SA parliament confirming health challenge
South Australian MP Irene Pnevmatikos who has served in the Legislative Council for five and a half years and has advocated fiercely for the interests of South Australians, delivered her …
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Total fire bans in force as heat and winds combine
A Victorian home has been destroyed in a bushfire as crews across the country tackle blazes in hot and windy conditions. The Victorian Country Fire Authority (CFA) has declared a …
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More than 10,000 take up regional first home scheme
More than 10,000 people have bought their first home in regional parts of the country in the past year, as part of a government scheme. The regional first home buyer …
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Premier Allan unveils new cabinet after Andrews’ exit
Victoria’s mammoth transport infrastructure pipeline has a new minister at the helm, with Premier Jacinta Allan unveiling her cabinet. Ms Allan was responsible for transport infrastructure and Suburban Rail Loop …
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New Vic ministry to be revealed before parliament sits
A reshuffled ministry will be unveiled by Victoria’s new premier before parliament next sits. Jacinta Allan was sworn in as the state’s 49th premier, only the second woman to hold …
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Man who allegedly kidnapped former cricketer has been arrested for drug charges
Marino Sotiropoulos, the man accused of kidnapping former cricketer Stuart MacGill, has been charged over drug importation. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, MacGill is the former partner of Sotiropoulos’ …
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Noel Pearson urges Australia to bridge divides for “The love of Australia. My land. Your land. Our land.”
Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson delivered a powerful address at the National Press Club on Wednesday, where he emphasised the unifying power of love, and called for recognition of Indigenous Australians …
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Prime Minister Albanese applauds Neos Kosmos for endorsement of ‘Yes’ vote
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated Neos Kosmos for supporting the “Yes” to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Prime Minister Albanese spoke at the 12th Clergy-Laity Congress of the …
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Jacinta Allan to replace Andrews as Victorian premier
Jacinta Allan is the new premier-elect of Victoria. Ms Allan ran for leader of the Victorian Labor Party at a caucus meeting on Wednesday after Daniel Andrews’ shock resignation less …