Australia
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Expert unit tackles ‘scamdemic’ bilking Aussie millions
The first specialist unit of experts from government, law enforcement and the private sector has been unleashed on scammers to stem the flow of lost cash. But a leading consumer …
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Housing market still in recovery but losing some heat
The housing market recovery is still humming along but the prospect of more interest rate rises could be keeping the pace of growth in check. National home prices as calculated …
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Housing lending records strongest lift since last 2021
Lending to buy homes has jumped in line with the recovery in Australian housing prices. The Australian Bureau of Statistics recorded a 4.8 per cent rise in May, to $24.9 …
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Labor considers quota plan to boost cultural diversity and Indigenous representation
Labor is expected to adopt a quota plan at its national conference in August that would require the party to select culturally diverse and Indigenous candidates. The proposal, spearheaded by …
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Big yes campaign push nationwide for voice
Many thousands have turned out at rallies nationwide to back the Indigenous voice to parliament, with organisers hoping momentum will build despite recent polls showing a decline in the yes …
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Australia’s first public egg and sperm bank opens
Australia’s first public egg and sperm bank has opened in Melbourne, giving thousands more Victorians the chance to start a family. The new facility opened at the Royal Women’s Hospital …
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Companies sense opportunity in psychedelic legalisation
Australia’s world-first legalisation of psychedelic treatments for mental health conditions has companies pursuing a market opportunity to do well while doing some good. From this weekend, specifically authorised and trained …
Victoria boosts multicultural media: 15% increase in advertising investment
From Sat, July 1, a new Victorian Government policy will require that departments spend at least 15 percent of their campaign media budget on multicultural press. Premier Dan Andrews committed …
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Changes kicking in for new financial year in Australia
Households are facing a surge of up to 25 per cent in their power bills, as the new financial year brings a raft of new changes. The Australian Energy Regulator …
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One of last men held on Nauru says he lost everything
Nazim Ali watched hundreds of people leave for new lives overseas during his more than 10 years of offshore detention on Nauru. “I was happy for them but I am …