Australia
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Turkish Airlines want more flights out of Australia – concerns that occupied Cyprus might be a possible destination
It was reported in ch-aviation media last month that Turkish Airlines is seeking approval for increased flights from Australia. Greek communities have expressed concern that a possible destination of any increased …
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PM rejects claims of voice legislation being hidden
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected suggestions the government was hiding legislation on the Indigenous voice, should the upcoming referendum succeed. As pressure builds on the PM to announce the …
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Updated driving regulations in Greece for Australian license holders
In a significant update for Australian tourists and residents, Greece has eased its driving regulations, allowing Australian driver’s licence holders to operate vehicles within the country without the need for …
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Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers
Almost half of all IT policymakers are considering bans on smartphone apps in the workplace, including restrictions on social media platform TikTok, in a bid to protect sensitive business data, …
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Plea for answers as community mourns loss of boys, dad
An island community is in mourning and searching for answers after a horrific blaze killed a father and five young boys in a tragedy police say requires closer scrutiny. Investigators …
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Sharp rise in preventable Vic hospital deaths, harm
A sharp rise in preventable deaths and serious harm in Victoria’s hospitals, particularly in children, has prompted the creation of a new watchdog. Victoria recorded 240 sentinel events in 2021/22, …
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Connected online but alone: 1 in 3 Australians lonely
Australians are becoming more connected online but also increasingly alone. The most digitally connected – those aged 18 to 24 – are the most likely to be lonely, according to a …
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Five children, father feared dead after Queensland fire
A 28 year-old woman is thought to be the sole survivor of a devastating early morning house fire, with her husband and five young sons still missing after the huge …
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Australia’s indefinite detention laws under UN scrutiny
Australia’s limitless detention of refugees and immigrants is under the microscope as human rights groups and government watchdogs line up to criticise the powers. Australia is one of few Western …
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Man dies after ‘targeted’ late-night street shooting
Homicide squad detectives are investigating after a man was shot dead while walking down a Melbourne street. Victoria Police were called to Almeida Crescent at South Yarra, close to nightlife on …