Australia
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Parents, teachers weigh in to stop vaping in schools
With more young people vaping and schools at a loss how to prevent it, the NSW government will host a panel of experts and interest groups to help guide policy …
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More evacuated Australians set to arrive home
More Australians evacuated from Tel Aviv are due to arrive back home, as the federal government looks to secure safe passage for those still stranded due to the Middle East …
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New commissioner for Victorian corruption watchdog
Victoria’s corruption watchdog has a new woman in charge – a year after her predecessor finished up. The state government announced Victoria Elliot as the new commissioner for the Independent …
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Households bracing for more energy, petrol pain
Many Australian households are bracing for more power price pain even as they take steps to adapt their behaviour to use less electricity. Energy prices have been lifting sharply to …
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Indigenous areas heavily backed the voice to parliament
Areas with the largest proportion of Indigenous Australians heavily backed the voice referendum. Of the 10 polling booth catchment areas at the referendum with the highest Indigenous population, according to …
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Number of Australians stuck in Gaza doubles to 45
About 45 Australians are stuck in Gaza with limited access to water, electricity, fuel and food after Israel imposed a total blockade on the conflict-stricken territory. Deputy Prime Minister Richard …
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Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum
Australians are unlikely to get a second chance to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution in the near future, despite a coalition pledge. The Indigenous voice referendum was defeated on …
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Crowds flock to Sydney, Melbourne pro-Palestine rallies
Thousands of Australians have rallied for a free Palestine and denounced elected leaders’ hypocrisy in supporting Israel and Indigenous recognition. Despite being warned away by NSW Police around 5000 people …
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Australians stuck in Israel as rescue flights cancelled
Hundreds of Australians remain stuck in the Middle East after the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Israel and Gaza forced the cancellation of humanitarian flights. Two scheduled flights were scrapped …
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Referendum rejection not the end for reconciliation: PM
Anthony Albanese is calling for national unity, vowing the rejection of a constitutional Indigenous voice by voters will not define the nation. The prime minister said the result was not …