Australia
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Legalising drugs ‘needs the right health and education’
Police say legalising marijuana could work as a policy if the right health and education services are in place, as experts urge federal leaders to decriminalise drug possession. Representatives from …
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Don’t expect many happy returns from the tax office
Tax returns are likely to be scarcer and smaller this year following the scrapping of the low- and middle-income tax offset and more onerous working-from-home deductions. The Australian Taxation Office …
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Early morning earthquake rattles regional Victoria
A 4.6-magnitude earthquake has rattled residents in regional Victoria, with thousands of people feeling the early morning tremor. Geoscience Australia said the earthquake struck at 1.32am on Friday near Rawson, …
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Vic government retreats on payroll tax for Greek schools
On Thursday, the Victorian government retreated on its new payroll tax for non-government schools. Now the new payroll tax will apply only to those schools that charge $15,000, or more …
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NSW doctor charged with assaulting woman
A NSW doctor based in Bondi has once again attracted police attention after allegedly attacking a woman in Dover Heights which breached a recent domestic violence order. According to The …
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Ex-NSW premier Berejiklian speaks after corrupt finding
Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian says she’s always worked her hardest “in the public interest” despite findings she acted corruptly while in a five-year relationship with a fellow Liberal MP. …
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Chris Christofi leads fundraising efforts in Victoria to support homeless Australians
Multi-award-winning entrepreneur, property investor, and author Chris Christofi has raised over $117,000 for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Christofi now sits first for donations in Victoria and third nationally, it is …
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Surname snag puts Vic e-licence scheme on a bumpy road
A Victorian digital licence pilot is off to a poor start after 57,000 customers received emails with incorrect surnames. The state’s licensing and registration company VicRoads said the error, which …
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At least three Greek-Australians listed by Daily Telegraph in Sydney’s 100 most influential people
There are at least three Greek-Australians that have made it into The Daily Telegraph’s Power 100 rankings for 2023, with one finishing inside the top ten. The highest placed is …
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South Australia takes action: ‘Rent bidding’ prohibited under new laws
In a proactive response to the ongoing housing crisis, the government of South Australia has taken a major leap forward by implementing a ban on rent bidding. This measure is …