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240 million-year-old fossil unearthed by Mihail Mihailidis rewrites history of Triassic Amphibians

A breathtaking fossil, uncovered by a retired poultry farmer, has garnered the attention of experts who have identified it as a previously unknown amphibian species from the Triassic era. This …

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Dutton urges Labor to fund prescription changes

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has challenged the government to fund changes for prescription medicines following a political standoff on the issue. Changes from September 1 will allow patients to get …

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Investing in languages: Western Australia funds over 50 community language schools

Up to 53 community language schools have been funded through the Western Australian Community Languages Program. The Cook Government announced $718,867 to support 53 not-for-profit community language schools, which teach …

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‘One of the worst’: 67 cats found living in squalor

Animal welfare authorities have rescued almost 70 cats after they were found living in a home so filthy, the concentration of ammonia from cat urine forced inspectors to evacuate after …

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Households urged to check power bills for cheaper rates

Some households are being slugged with power bills 20 per cent above what they could be paying. The consumer watchdog says households and small businesses should contact their energy company …

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Remote communities will be first to cast voice votes

Residents in Australia’s remote communities will be the first to vote in the voice referendum as officials prepare to traverse 3.4 million square kilometres to reach a record number of distant …

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Taxpayers footed bill for public servants’ funerals

Taxpayers footed the bill for public servants’ funeral costs after one organisation in Victoria doled out at least $30,000 to memorialise staff. This was despite the unnamed organisation being bound …

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Cocaine addict jailed for 45kg jukebox drug import from Greece

When unpacking more than 45kg of cocaine from a jukebox imported from Greece, Vaios Gkourmis wondered if it might have been replaced by police. Another man unknowingly joked that officers …

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Turkish Airlines want more flights out of Australia – concerns that occupied Cyprus might be a possible destination

It was reported in ch-aviation media last month that Turkish Airlines is seeking approval for increased flights from Australia.  Greek communities have expressed concern that a possible destination of any increased …

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PM rejects claims of voice legislation being hidden

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected suggestions the government was hiding legislation on the Indigenous voice, should the upcoming referendum succeed. As pressure builds on the PM to announce the …

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