Australia
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Australians will ‘rise to occasion’ on Indigenous voice
The prime minister is confident Australians will rise to the occasion and support an Indigenous voice referendum, but the opposition leader warns the nation isn’t ready for a vote. After …
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Dying pedophile priest admits abusing 72nd victim
Pedophile Catholic priest Gerald Ridsdale has made a deathbed confession to sexually abusing his 72nd victim. The 89-year-old has been in prison since 1994 and is currently serving a maximum …
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Spike in NSW homeless: ‘We need to do better’
The number of people living on the streets in NSW has increased as the housing crisis deepens and the state government acknowledges there’s a long way to go to help …
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NSW Government calling on community organisations to apply for Multicultural NSW Grants
The NSW Government has set an open invitation for all community organisations to apply for the Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Project Grants 2024. The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Project Grants …
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Coalition push for gambling ad ban during live sport
Gambling ads would be banned during live sport matches in a bid to protect families, under a bill introduced to parliament by the coalition. The private senator’s bill, introduced on …
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Consumers keep cutting back as pressures mount
Belts have tightened another notch as consumers cut back to combat rising interest rates and cost of living pressures. Not only have consumers been holding back on nice-to-haves, but spending …
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Tough penalties for abusing, assaulting retail workers
Unions and business groups have welcomed tougher penalties for customers who verbally abuse or assault retail workers in NSW, with new offences providing jail terms up to 11 years for …
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New Australian Ambassador to Greece, Alison Duncan, visits Neos Kosmos
On Monday, Ambassador-designate to Greece, Alison Duncan, met with Neos Kosmos editor Sotiris Hatzimanolis, publisher Christopher Gogos, and journalist Fotis Kapetopoulos. The new emissary for Australia, to be based in …
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Migrants and refugees could boost economy: report
The Australian economy could benefit to the tune of over $1 billion if more was done to harness the skills of migrants and refugees. That is the conclusion of a …
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All options on table as housing fund held up in Senate
The proposed $10 billion housing fund may be shelved by the federal government after it was pushed back to later this year. The Greens successfully delayed the bill until October …