Australia
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Snowtown killer James Vlassakis granted parole after 26 years behind bars
Convicted Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis has been granted parole after spending more than two decades in prison. Vlassakis, who was the youngest of four men involved in South Australia’s notorious …
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Chanel Contos calls for ‘Porn literacy’ in schools as exposure among Aussie kids hits age 11
Chanel Contos, the Australian campaigner who spearheaded the inclusion of sexual consent in the national curriculum, is now calling for “porn literacy” to be the next urgent reform in Australian …
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Biggest ever: Japan wins Australian navy warships deal
Australia has chosen a Japanese company to build a new $10 billion frigate fleet for the navy. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Mogami-class frigate is the federal government’s preferred vessel for its …
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Kostakidis’s legal team: “We will fight this every step of the way”
Mary Kostakidis’s legal team has come out in staunch opposition to claims her posts constitute hate speech, stressing they will defend her at every step in the lawsuit made against …
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First woman appointed to lead Australian Federal Police
Australia will have its first female Australian Federal Police commissioner after Krissy Barrett was appointed to the role. Ms Barrett will become the ninth AFP commissioner after a 25-year career …
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Ambassador Duncan is redefining Australia–Greece relations via Diaspora diplomacy
Alison Duncan, Australia’s Ambassador to Greece, returned home for meetings in Canberra and used the opportunity to strengthen engagement with the Greek Australian diaspora—an essential force in enhancing bilateral ties. …
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‘Wake up’: Gaza supporters’ march is a warning for MPs
Australians have sent a clear message to their political leaders after tens of thousands of people marched across an iconic landmark in a show of support for Palestine. More than …
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Largest-ever Gaza protest packs Sydney Harbour Bridge with over 90,000 people
A slew of famous faces including Julian Assange, Bob Carr, Anthony Mundine and Craig Foster joined 90,000 in a march for Gaza across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. An unprecedented throng …
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Thousands pour onto iconic Sydney bridge for Gaza
An estimated 25,000 people are marching across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to protest the war on Gaza, with hundreds of police mobilised. One of Australia’s most iconic landmarks has become …
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Thousands to march across Harbour Bridge for Palestine
The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge will be the site of a major protest against the war in Gaza with politicians, union groups and humanitarian advocates expected to participate. Rally organiser …