Australia
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Gender inequality in domestic work and family care: A 20-year study
A new study reveals persistent gender disparities in unpaid domestic work and caregiving responsibilities, despite advances in women’s participation in the workforce. While women today are excelling in education, career, …
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Millions brace for later arrival of Cyclone Alfred
Residents threatened by Tropical Cyclone Alfred now have extra time to prepare, with the category two system expected to cross the Australian coast from Friday afternoon. The centre of the …
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NSW government subcontractor collapses with millons in tax debt
A Greek Australian led Sydney subcontractor that works on major NSW government jobs has collapsed. According to AFR, M2 Sustainable Services trading as Metsquare 2, whose director is eco-tech investor …
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West Gate freeway crash causes major delays, motorcyclist in critical condition
A serious crash on Melbourne’s West Gate Freeway at Spotswood caused significant traffic delays on Tuesday, with one motorcyclist left fighting for life and another injured. The incident occurred around …
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Victoria takes a stand: Premier and Lord Mayor demand UK return Parthenon Sculptures
The British government has been put on notice by Victoria’s politicians, with Premier Jacinta Allan and Melbourne Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece demanding the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece. …
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Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states
A deadly mosquito-borne virus is spreading across three states, with a second confirmed case identified in Victoria. Japanese encephalitis has infected a second northern Victorian resident this mosquito season, Chief …
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‘Out of time’: ex-Test spinner’s panic after coke deal
Stuart MacGill told his drug dealer “I’m out of time” hours before the ex-Test spinner was kidnapped over a $660,000 cocaine deal that went sour, a jury has heard. The …
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‘Inadequate’ sentence appealed after five die in crash
Prosecutors will appeal a “manifestly inadequate” prison term handed to a man who killed five people and a dog in one of Victoria’s deadliest crashes. Christopher Joannidis, who was warned …
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Australia open to Ukraine peacekeeping operations: PM
Anthony Albanese has left the door open to Australian troops serving in peacekeeping operations in Ukraine. The prime minister and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have both backed in Ukrainian President …
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‘Key day’ as Alfred brings destructive winds and rain
Gale force winds and heavy rain will start to batter a heavily populated Australian coastline ahead of a tropical cyclone making landfall. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving slowly about 560km …