Australia
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Daylight saving time begins this Sunday
Australians will lose an hour of sleep this weekend as daylight saving time officially begins on Sunday, 5 October. At 2am, clocks will move forward one hour to 3am, marking …
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Israeli navy intercepts Gaza flotilla; Greek boat among those stopped
The Israeli navy has intercepted a flotilla of vessels attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, sparking international condemnation. According to organisers of the Global …
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The things keeping Brisbane’s Olympics boss up at night
Anxieties surrounding Brisbane’s ability to deliver key projects before its seven-year Olympics countdown ends have been playing on the mind of the man in charge of preparing for the city-defining …
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First home buyers and aged care workers to benefit from federal reforms
From October 1 all first home buyers can enter the housing market sooner with just a 5 per cent deposit, the Albanese Government announced. The scheme, launched months ahead of …
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Sydney pub empire in freefall as administrators seize control
A protracted dispute over the sale of the Empire Hotel in Annandale has precipitated the collapse of Sydney hospitality figure Jon Adgemis’s once-expansive pub portfolio. It was reported in The …
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Retailer Ronald Voukolos defends sale of pepper spray for self-defence
Allowing people to buy pepper spray is better than having them carry oven cleaner, wasp spray or screwdrivers for self-protection, says a firearms dealer licensed to sell the eye irritant. …
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Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan
Australians could miss out on access to “life-changing” medicines after Donald Trump announced plans to cut drug costs in the US. President Trump signed an executive order in May asking …
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‘More work to be done’: Chanel Contos encouraged by Australia’s social media age ban
Greek Australian activist Chanel Contos has expressed encouragement with the development of Australia’s social media age ban in the wake of their recent event at the UN, believing it marks …
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Australia backs US peace plan as sign of ‘hope’ in Gaza
A US-brokered peace plan offers promise for a ceasefire in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages, the Australian government says. Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles said Australia’s concerns are …
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Emergency calls fail in fresh Optus triple-zero outage
Optus has apologised for a second triple-zero outage in as many weeks, as local executives prepare for showdown talks with the embattled telco’s owners. The latest issue is linked to …