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Power out, cyclone in: storm declared natural disaster
Thousands are without power, communities are at the brink of isolation, and a tropical cyclone is looming as Australians battle a week of wild weather that has been declared a …
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AFL legend Anthony Koutoufides eyes Melbourne seat in federal election bid
Anthony Koutoufides appears to be gearing up for a new contest—not on the football field, but at the ballot box. This time, he is reportedly considering a federal-level run for …
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Man allegedly caught with kilo of cocaine granted bail
A man allegedly caught with a “wholesale” amount of cocaine and a bundle of cash hidden in his vehicle has been granted bail with conditions including having to wear an …
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“I don’t think it will ever stop” – Café owners very worried about rise in coffee prices
The new year has kicked off with a panic in the coffee world as prices balloon up to a new high, a phenomenon some café owners believe will persist if …
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Bill Shorten to quit politics early, sparking reshuffle
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten will quit politics next week, causing a cabinet reshuffle. The NDIS minister will end almost two decades in politics on Monday as the federal government …
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Moorabbin apprentice electrician pleads guilty to kidnapping and assaulting ex-girlfriend
Nikolaos Vlanis, a 20-year-old apprentice electrician from Moorabbin, has pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and assault of his teenage ex-girlfriend after she broke up with him on social media. The …
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Supporting multicultural communities leads to richer society says MP Evan Mulholland
Evan Mulholland, Liberal Member for Northern Metropolitan Region, has been appointed as the Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs. “I am a proud grandson of migrants. In the first moments of …
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House tumbles in landslide, other homes evacuated
One home has been destroyed and another six evacuated after a landslide struck a coastal hill, leaving one person in hospital. The house on Penny Lane in McCrae on the …
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PM attacks ‘heartless’ Dutton in campaign shadow boxing
Struggling Australians need leadership with heart, the prime minister asserts as the major parties kick off their unofficial election campaigns. With voters hitting the polls in a matter of months, …
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Changes to overseas travel in 2025 you need to be aware of
There are lots of changes coming to overseas travel for Australians this year. Come May, Aussies will have to say goodbye to fee-less travel to Greece and other parts of …