Australia
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Greek still one of the most spoken languages outside English
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 census has revealed that Greek is still in the top ten languages spoken other than English and one of the largest cultural ancestries …
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Government eyes China COVID-19 management
China’s management of COVID-19 will be one of the main influences on Australia’s economy this year, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. Beijing last month announced it was scrapping strict “zero-COVID” measures …
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Two helicopters collide in Australia, killing four
Two helicopters collided mid-air killing four people Monday on Australia’s Gold Coast tourism destination, officials said, with images showing one of the aircraft’s rotors lying on a sand bank. Three …
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Draft date for Indigenous voice referendum unveiled
Australians could be heading to the polls as early as August to vote on whether an Indigenous voice to parliament should be constitutionally enshrined. Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney told …
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Ups and downs as new year rings in federal policy changes
As 2022 ticks over into 2023, a raft of new changes and laws are set to come into effect. From increased payments and fines to the rolling back of pandemic …
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Australians flock to city centres to see in 2023 and fireworks spectacle
New Year’s Eve parties lasted well into the night around Australia, as one of the first countries in the world to enter 2023 welcomed the new year with a bang. …
Neos Kosmos: some of the best stories of 2022
There is nothing more difficult than trying to select the best stories for 2022 – all our work is good. There are so many good stories, but we had to …
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Man with Greek name charged over AAMI Park pitch invasion offences to appear in court again in February
A man accused of assaulting Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover with a metal bucket during the AAMI Park pitch invasion appeared via video link in the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court on …
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Victoria’s Myki system could be scrapped
Victoria’s myki tap and pay system could be scrapped by the end of next year, with the state treasurer acknowledging the public transport cards are not up to global standards. …
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Vehicle ban for Australia’s oldest street
Wheelchairs and matchbox cars will soon be the only four-wheelers heading north on Australia’s oldest street after the raging success of pandemic-induced outdoor dining accelerated change. Cars and trucks won’t …