Australia
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First cyclone in 50 years to hit populated coast
A tropical cyclone is bearing down on parts of the Australian coast last impacted by such a storm more than 50 years ago. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross …
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More than 11,000 marched ‘Free to be’ at Sydney’s 47th Mardi Gras parade [photos]
Another iconic LGBTQI night of nights concluded on Saturday as the culmination of a two week-long celebration with over 80 events for Sydney’s rainbow festival. The 47th Sydney Gay and …
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WA heads to polls – Who are the Greek Australian contenders
The countdown is on for the Saturday 8 March state election in Western Australia, with Labor under Roger Cook expected to win, but tipped to lose its upper house majority …
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Measles spreading locally as cases spark exposure alert
Measles is spreading locally within Australia after two people caught the highly contagious viral infection without travelling overseas. Two people likely acquired measles in metropolitan Melbourne as they had no …
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“The straw that broke the camel’s back”: Victoria Market fruit and veg traders fed up with QVM management
For the first time in its 147-year history, Queen Victoria Market fruit and vegetable traders went on strike on Tuesday. The traders are unhappy about additional electricity and waste charges …
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Perry Kouroumblis to face court again in June over 1977 Easey Street murders
The long-running case of Perry Kouroumblis, accused of the 1977 murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett, has been adjourned to allow time for DNA analysis. The committal hearing set …
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Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs
Australia should not impose retaliatory trade restrictions on the US, the head of treasury has warned, after Treasurer Jim Chalmers met with US counterparts to make his case for a …
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Labor ‘waited too long’ to announce big election pledge
Labor’s big health promise might have arrived too late, an expert says, as the party appears to be shifting strategies to stem bleeding support. Australians remain uninspired by Labor, with …
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Learn more about the new Metro Tunnel and West Gate Tunnel at Antipodes Festival
Those attending the Antipodes Festival this weekend will have a chance to learn more about the Metro Tunnel and West Gate Tunnel at the More Ways to Move Roadshow. Victoria’s …
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Dimopoulos says recreational hunting can be sustainable
Wetland bird hunters in Victoria will have a longer duck shooting season and can take home more birds under new rules. The Victorian duck hunting season will begin on March …