Australia
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‘That is progress’: optimism as wages climb again
Real wages have not gone backwards for the first time in three years. The wage price index, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday, rose by 0.8 per …
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2023 Governor’s Multicultural Awards: Celebrating diversity and inclusion in South Australia
Nominations have officially opened for the 2023 Governor’s Multicultural Awards in South Australia. With a unique blend of backgrounds and perspectives converging to shape the vibrant identity of the state, …
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Australian Government launches Multicultural Framework Review to help shape future policy
The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles today in an online multicultural media conference launched the government’s Multicultural Framework Review. The Review coincides with the 50th anniversary …
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Tax loopholes are ‘stealing from next generation’
Tax loopholes that benefit multinational companies in Australia are “stealing from the next generation”, prominent unions have warned. The Community and Public Sector Union told a parliamentary inquiry into multinational tax …
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Police yet to provide evidence to court against Nick Kyrgios carjacker
The man accused of stealing Nick Kyrgios’ luxury green Tesla while holding the tennis star’s mother at gunpoint has appeared in court. Police allege that the man, who remains anonymous …
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Dutton opposes public holiday celebration for Matildas
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has slammed a proposed public holiday if Australia’s Matildas win the World Cup, saying a better investment would be to improve sports facilities. Sports infrastructure would …
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Poor in ‘war of survival’ as more face financial stress
Australians living in poverty are fighting a daily “war of survival” as they struggle to afford basic necessities. Karen, a woman experiencing hardship, made a passionate plea to meet with …
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Local council land in Melbourne’s north being offered up to deliver affordable housing
Melbourne’s Merri-bek council has announced that it is urging the Victorian and federal governments to use local council resources to tackle the affordable housing crisis. Local resources include council-owned land, …
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Suspect pens statement to ‘clear up’ mushroom deaths
A woman who cooked a meal suspected of killing three people and leaving another in hospital fighting for life has penned a statement to police to “clear up the record”. …
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University launches flying car course, no pilots needed
Australian software engineers will be invited to level up their ambitions with the launch of a course in flying cars. Melbourne based RMIT partnered with Udacity to launch a “nano …