Australia
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Cashless gaming trial up and running within months
NSW will begin trialling cashless gaming within months but the move has been criticised for not doing enough to help problem gamblers. The poker machines trial is part of the …
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Alex Hawke faces backlash at State Council over election claims
Scott Morrison ally, Greek Australian former immigration minister Alex Hawke, is set to face expulsion from the Liberal party at an upcoming state council meeting. The Artarmon branch of the …
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Bank boss says renters tightening their belts the most
Renters are tightening their belts even more than mortgage holders. Commonwealth Bank data suggests those aged between 25 and 29, who are likely facing sharp rental increases, are pulling back …
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Warring crime groups behind spate of Vic arson attacks
Police are joining forces in a bid to stamp out warring organised crime syndicates behind a spate of arson attacks in Melbourne. The two criminal groups, believed to be linked …
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WA Police set $1 million reward for John Tzellaidis’ unsolved murder
The Western Australia Police are urging anyone with information on the murder of John Tzellaidis, a Greek migrant who went missing in 1978 in Dampier, to come forward in what …
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Indigenous focus in milestone suicide prevention plan
Australia’s first legislated suicide prevention plan will deliver specialised training and include a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. South Australia has launched the $1.5 million plan after …
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Young Greek-Aussies want to detox from screen time
VicHealth have released insights that reveals that young people are prepared to take a reality check to connect in-person and reduce screen time. Surveying 1000 Victorians aged 18-25, Vic Health …
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EU trade talks stall as Australia holds out for farmers
Australia remains committed to striking a free trade deal with the European Union, despite hurdles in talks over access for farm exports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been holding talks …
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Deadline looms to destroy COVID-19 vaccination data
Employers have 30 days to destroy Victorians’ COVID-19 vaccination data after the expiration of regulations introduced during the pandemic. The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations came into …
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Court hearing to conclude on sexual touching allegations against priest of NSW Greek church
A court hearing on charges of nine counts of aggravated sexual touching against a Greek Orthodox priest in NSW is set to conclude today, Wednesday 12 July. Father Mario “George” …