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Premier brings forward machete ban after Northland shopping centre brawl
Premier Jacinta Allan announced this morning an immediate ban on the sale of machetes, Wednesday after a horror brawl between youth armed with machetes, in Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne’s …
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Strong winds and cold weather to impact flood clean up
Heavy winds and cold weather will throw a spanner in the works of clean-up efforts under way following deadly floods that swept through coastal communities. About 32,000 people remain isolated …
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Four killed, supplies on way as deluge shifts south
A fourth person has died, and resupply efforts for 50,000 isolated residents are ramping up, as heavy rain and flooding spread across Australia’s east coast. Authorities found the body of …
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PM reveals date of parliament’s return after election
Anthony Albanese has revealed when he will flex his increased majority in the next federal parliament. MPs and senators will return to Canberra for the 48th parliament on July 22, …
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Coalition pledges to scrap Labor’s ‘Stealth Tax’ on property owners
The Victorian Opposition has announced its intention to “scrap” Labor’s Emergency Services Property Levy (ESVF), as a tax “that rips $765 million a year from Victorian families, farmers and small …
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Missing teenager Areti Lygdas found safe and well
Neos Kosmos can report that missing teenager, Areti Lygdas, 15, has been found. Campsie Police Area Command told Neos Kosmos that Areti “has been found and is safe and well”. …
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Health and cost-of-living help dominate Vic budget
There’s billions in cost of living relief in the Victorian budget with help aimed at families with children, as questions remain over public service cuts. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2025/26 …
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Multicultural communities and families front and centre in Victorian Budget
The Allan Government delivered as its media release says, a “community-focused Victorian Budget 2025/26”, with more than $1 billion allocated to “strengthen families, support multicultural communities, and invest in frontline …
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EU pushes defence ties with Australia amid hope for trade breakthrough
A security pact between the European Union and Australia would lead to a more stable Indo-Pacific region as critical trade talks continue, Germany’s ambassador to Australia says. EU President Ursula …
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Australian firefighting heroes return to Greece as fire season begins
As Greece enters another fire season, one of Australia’s most experienced aerial firefighting companies, McDermott Aviation, has again answered the call. This week, six of the company’s B214 ST helicopters …