Australia
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More Australians struggling with power bill shock
One of Australia’s largest energy companies is supporting thousands more households with hardship programs as people grapple with rising prices. Origin Energy general manager for government engagement Tim O’Grady told a …
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Irene Pnevmatikos MLC resigns due to ongoing health issues
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, is stepping away from politics. …
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Daniel Andrews quits as premier of Victoria
Daniel Andrews has resigned as Victoria’s premier after almost a decade in the top job. Mr Andrews will step down as the state’s leader and as the member for Mulgrave …
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When Skalkos extended a helping hand to Murdoch
The news of Rupert Murdoch departing from the helm of his media empire, News Corp, dominated Australian and international media. The international press focused on Murdoch’s trajectory, how, from 1954, …
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NSW Government sharing more than $450,000 worth in grants for multicultural groups in 2024
The NSW Government has officially opened up their Festival and Events Grants for the state’s multicultural and multifaith organisations, encouraging all to apply and have a share of the over …
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Qantas dips into profits for $80m customer improvements
Under fire Qantas is dipping into its massive profits to try to win back the trust of disgruntled customers. A Qantas Group market update released on Monday morning reveals the …
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Possible ‘compounding and cascading’ disasters looming
Bushfires are not the only natural disaster on the Australian horizon. The country could feel the “compounding and cascading” impact of cyclones, floods, bushfires and heatwaves all at once. Co-ordinator-general …
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Residents rescued from suspicious apartment block blaze
Residents trapped inside a burning Melbourne care facility have been rescued, with the blaze regarded as suspicious. Many made panicked phone calls to triple zero just before 10pm on Sunday …
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‘We can win’: Pesutto pledges victory for Vic Liberals
The Victorian Liberal Party has turned a corner and is on track to take government at the next state election, the opposition leader says. John Pesutto addressed party faithful at a …
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High fuel prices to flow through to inflation print
Inflation has come off its highs but the road back down is proving bumpy. A jump in petrol prices is expected to show up in the monthly consumer prices index …