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Green, coalition vote to delay housing fund legislation

The government’s signature housing policy has suffered a major blow, with the opposition and Greens voting to delay debate on the multi-billion dollar Housing Australia Future Fund. While debate on …

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Parliament endorses referendum on Indigenous voice

The final parliamentary vote on holding a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution has been hailed as a day “as big as Uluru”. The Senate passed laws …

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World-first clinical trial of a new treatment to battle paediatric brain cancer launched in NSW

A clinical trial has been launched at Sydney’s Children Hospital, Randwick, aimed at treating children with ependymoma – a rare and devastating form of paediatric brain cancer. The Deflexifol® At …

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NSW budget update flags tough choices amid record debt

With historic debt putting pressure on the NSW budget, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey is preparing to deliver an economic statement on the state’s finances. After coming to office in March, Labor …

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Action against Senator David Van was ‘decisive’

Nationals Senate leader Bridget McKenzie has described actions taken against Senator David Van in the wake of allegations of inappropriate conduct as decisive. Senator Van resigned from the Liberal Party a day before a …

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“Open the door, or I will kill one of these girls” – Moments of terror on a Melbourne tram (video)

According to police, a man in Melbourne allegedly went on a stealing spree and later held tram passengers at knifepoint, threatening to kill them if the driver did not open …

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Alison Duncan announced as Australia’s next Ambassador to Greece

Alison Duncan has been appointed as Australia’s next Ambassador to Greece by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong. Ms Duncan, a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign …

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Aussie gambling rates rebound to pre-pandemic levels

Punters are upping the ante as gambling levels that dropped at the height of COVID-19 shutdowns rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Australian National University research released on Friday shows that physically restricting …

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En route to Greece? Qantas economy perks fight cabin fever on long flights

Extra leg room and a wellness zone are among the perks being offered to Qantas economy passengers on flights lasting 22 hours. The features are key to the airline’s pitch …

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Unveiling Footscray’s lost Hellenism: Greek heritage presented by a major mural

Dean Kotsianis, Peter Giasoumis and their Greek Youth Generator (GYG) team are ready to brighten up Footscray with their Greek-inspired mural, adding another chapter to the suburb’s rich historic cultural …

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