Australia
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Second man charged as childcare abuse inquiry widens
A second man is facing child sex offences a day after it was revealed a former childcare worker was hit with more than 70 charges against babies and toddlers. Joshua …
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Alexander Marinis identified as man found dead in a Queensland river in 2023
The police have finally identified the man found dead in the Maroochy River in November 2023 as Alexander Marinis. Marinis, who had moved to the Sunshine Coast from Victoria in …
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Floods hit 200 properties amid wild winds and rain
Strong winds and heavy rainfall have downed trees, damaged properties and flooded roads as a complex weather system lashed Australia’s east coast. About 200 properties in Burrill Lake on the …
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Aviation powerhouse recognised for its work across the skies of Australia to the fires of Greece
The Queensland-based company continues which has provided critical support on the frontline of Greece’s wildfire crisis, including its latest deployment to the island of Chios has been named a finalist …
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Gold Coast man faces court over fatal street race as charges upgraded
A 21-year-old Gold Coast man has faced court over his alleged involvement in a fatal street race, with charges against him upgraded to more serious offences. Alexander James Vadeikis, from …
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Millions brace for ‘cyclogenesis’ impact on east coast
A “bomb cyclone” is set to dump more than 100mm of rain in the space of hours on Australia’s east coast, with the dynamic weather system bringing the threat of …
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Higher wages and bills among changes to take effect
Top changes coming into effect after July 1: PAYMENTS AND SUPER * About three million workers on the minimum and award wages will receive a 3.5 per cent pay rise …
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Better times ahead for economy, despite global woes
Australia’s economy is tipped to strengthen over the next few years despite the uncertain global backdrop, but may stagnate without serious tax reforms. While Australia’s economic growth hit speed bumps …
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PM digs in on defence spending despite White House push
Anthony Albanese has pushed back on calls for Australia to lift its defence spending, despite mounting pressure from the US to do so. NATO allies agreed to lift spending on …
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Coroner finds former partner responsible for the death of Gold Coast influencer Ivona Jovanovic
A Queensland coroner has found that Gold Coast influencer Ivona Jovanovic was fatally shot by her former partner, Christos Panagakos, in what has been ruled an accidental shooting at his …