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Three charged over alleged $1.5m immigration fraud

Three people have been charged with defrauding a woman of $1.5 million as part of an immigration scam in Sydney’s north. Detectives began investigating in February 2021, following reports a …

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Bold budget by multicultural minister to strengthen Victoria’s cultural diversity

At the multicultural media budget briefing last night, the Minister for Housing and Multicultural Affairs, Colin Brooks, laid out the Victorian government’s allocations for multicultural Victoria. Regardless of a tough …

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A Greek first: Justice Emilios Kyrou appointed as Federal Court Judge

The Australian Government has proposed the appointment of Justice Emilios Kyrou AO as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia and as the President of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal …

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Homelessness rising, numbers of rough sleepers soaring

The number of Australians needing emergency accommodation or living on the streets and in cars is surging, with governments being urged to act to help cut homelessness rates. A Safe …

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Consumer confidence edges up but low mood prevails

The high cost of living and interest rate hikes are potent enough to keep consumers feeling gloomy despite most people having jobs and attracting decent pay rises. Consumer confidence improved …

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Victorian families to be spared COVID debt budget bill

Victorian families are being promised they won’t be slugged with a multibillion-dollar bill to pay off the state’s mounting debt as the government prepares to hand down a stripped-back 2023/24 …

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Mercy plea after woman killed violent, abusive husband

For years Rebecca Payne’s husband was violent and controlling, made her tattoo his name on her body 18 times and beat her in a graveyard. Then she killed him. But …

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Unpleasant budget looms as Victoria eyes soaring debt

An unpleasant state budget looms for Victorians as the government confronts skyrocketing debt levels. Tackling soaring net debt and interest repayments are expected to be at the heart of Victorian …

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Victorian Liberal allies go into bat for John Pesutto

Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto can unify the party and is the right man to take the coalition to the next state election, allies insist, despite facing fresh dissension in …

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Victorian premier’s plan to repay ‘COVID credit card’

Paying back the COVID-19 credit card will be a priority for the Victorian government in the upcoming state budget. Premier Daniel Andrews maintains all of Labor’s election commitments will be …

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