Australia
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Record fine leaves Qantas with unwanted brand baggage
Qantas stands accused of betraying Australian values and undermining its reputation by illegally sacking baggage handlers. Experts warn the airline, which markets itself as the “Spirit of Australia”, risks losing …
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Driver in accident with George Plassaras rumoured to be linked to Chinese elite
The crash involving George Plassaras last month has taken a new turn with rumours swirling that the driver who caused it is related to a high-ranking official in China. Lanlan …
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Basil Zempilas refuses to clarify stance on WA gun regulation motion
Western Australia’s opposition leader Basil Zempilas has come under fire for not taking a position in relation to the government’s gun regulations following a motion that was tabled to scrap …
Father slashed with machete in brutal Kew East home invasion
Three people have been charged after a Melbourne father was allegedly attacked with a machete while trying to defend his family from a gang that stormed their Kew East home. …
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PM’s approval up, support for statehood split: polls
The percentage of voters happy with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s performance outnumbers those dissatisfied for the first time in two years, a new poll shows. The Newspoll, published in The …
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Mini hearts to save cancer survivors from heart disease
Breast cancer survivors at risk of severe heart disease due to chemotherapy and other treatments could benefit from a new drug to protect them from cardiovascular illness. In Australia, more …
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Green light for $1.8 billion Queen Victoria Market redevelopment
The City of Melbourne’s long-planned redevelopment of the Southern Precinct at Queen Victoria Market has received final approval from the federal government, moving the $1.8 billion project a step closer …
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Aussie shares make history with record-breaking streak
Australia’s key benchmark index has spiked above 8,900 points for the first time, making five record resets in five sessions for the local bourse. The S&P/ASX200 spiked to a fresh …
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Ice, cocaine, heroin consumption highest on record
Australia’s insatiable appetite for illicit drugs is fuelling demand from international crime groups and drug dealers cashing in on the lucrative market. Analysis of wastewater by the Australian Criminal Intelligence …
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Cafe owners, tradies could gain from cutting red tape
Australians could save more than $1 billion a year through lower costs, reduced delays and more choice under a sweeping plan to cut red tape. The Business Council of Australia …