Australia
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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” …
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Vic gastro superbug case rise sparks public warning
Cases of a gastro superbug are rising in Victoria, prompting a warning from the state’s public health chief. Outgoing Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton on Wednesday issued an alert …
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Officials admit ‘serious changes’ needed for TikTok
TikTok officials concede “serious changes” were needed at the social media company in the wake of a spying scandal. The admission, from Australian general manager Lee Hunter, came during a …
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Farrell returns to Europe for free trade deal talks: Feta and alcohol on the list
Trade Minister Don Farrell is heading back to Europe in a bid to break an impasse with the EU over a free trade deal. Mr Farrell will travel to Brussels …
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Albanese lays down EU trade deal bottom line
Australia will only sign a trade deal with the European Union when the agreement includes better market access for agricultural products. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese laid down his bottom line …
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‘Unfair’ super law costing young workers thousands
Hundreds of thousands of young workers are missing out on super from their employers because of a rule that bars them from automatic contributions. Under the law, under-18 workers are …
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Sydney gender clinic not working for people: minister
The provision of gender-affirming care in NSW is not working and has to improve, the state’s health minister says. The main gender-affirming clinic for adolescents in Sydney has come under …