Australia
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Justice Emilios Kyrou AO appointed as Federal Court Judge and President of Administrative Appeals Tribunal
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of the Hon Justice Emilios Kyrou AO as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia and as the President of the Administrative …
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Science education shake-up to generate Aussie Einsteins
Albert Einstein is set to revolutionise science again – this time, for school children. Researchers say it’s time to reverse Australia’s critical skills shortage in science, technology, engineering and maths …
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Distraught first responders confronted by bus carnage – More charges loom for driver
Three rescue units, five helicopters and multiple fatalities. The wedding bus lay on its left side with its 35 trapped passengers when emergency services arrived to the carnage late on …
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Wedding tragedy with 10 killed in NSW Hunter bus crash, driver arrested
Ten people have been killed in a bus rollover involving about 40 passengers following a wedding in the NSW Hunter Valley. The 58-year-old bus driver was taken to hospital for …
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Archdiocese investigates allegations against Archimandrite after front-page article in The Advertiser
Archimandrite John Christodoulos, Archimandrite of the Archdiocese of Australia, has been placed on temporary leave following reports in the Australian media accusing him of leading a “double life”. The article …
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Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton resigns
The man who led Victoria’s health response throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton, has resigned. Professor Sutton will step down from his role after four years to …
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Jewish groups welcome federal ban on Nazi symbols
Jewish organisations have applauded a planned nationwide ban on Nazi symbols, following a rise in their use amongst far-right groups. New federal laws will see people displaying Nazi insignia face …
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Qantas and Jetstar to take off from Western Sydney
Qantas and Jetstar will be the first two airlines ready for take-off from the new Western Sydney international airport. The airport is on track to open in late 2026, and …
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Australia willing to walk away from EU deal because of feta: minister
Australia was willing to walk away from a possible free trade deal with the European Union despite there being a “lot at stake”, Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has admitted. The …
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Disgraced ex-NSW MP in hospital after prison bashing
Months after being convicted of sexually abusing teenage boys, disgraced former NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos has been hospitalised after being bashed in prison. The former state Labor MP was found …