Australia
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Social media ‘Hunger Games’: Varoufakis pushes for user rights over data
Greek economist and former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has warned that capitalism is being replaced by a new economic system he calls “technofeudalism,” where major tech corporations control both the …
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Overnight deluge, more rain brings flash-flooding risk
No end is in sight for biblical rain that has pounded Australia’s northern tip, with major flooding predicted as a consequence. North Queensland has been hit by torrential rain for …
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Australia among the world’s most dissatisfied nations with housing affordability
A recent international survey has revealed that Australia ranks among the most dissatisfied countries in the world when it comes to the availability of quality and affordable housing. The findings …
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Over 5,000 Australians warned about romance scam linked to the Philippines
Greek Australians need to be aware of a spate of a sophisticated romance scam orchestrated by overseas cybercriminals. More than 5,000 Australians have received urgent warnings from authorities, alerting them …
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Tzannes-designed timber tower to redefine Sydney’s skyline
Tzannes is set to elevate sustainable construction with its latest project at 4-6 York Street, Sydney, a 13-storey timber tower designed for New York-based investor Tony Cheng’s NGI Investments. Positioned …
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Hellenic Club of Canberra seeks a review after being fined $1.2 million following death of pokies gambler
The Hellenic Club of Canberra has been fined $1.2 million and reprimanded for breaking gambling law after a regular of its poker machines took his own life. According to The …
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NSW Multicultural leaders condemn dural explosives plot amid federal stoush over anti-Semitism
Calls have grown for mandatory jail time after an explosives-laden caravan was discovered with anti-Semitic material, setting the stage for a political showdown. NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper, Multicultural …
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Underworld ‘Punisher’ mourned in golden send-off
Encased in a gold casket, Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim has been farewelled by mourners, as detectives plead for his family and friends to cooperate with their murder investigation. Abdulrahim, 32, …
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High alert as fires race through national park
Stifling heat and strong winds have communities on edge as a bushfire rages in a national park ravaged by blazes for more than a month. CFA volunteer firefighters are backburning …
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Major Adelaide development set to double in height, delivering 300 homes
A proposed four-storey mixed-use development just outside Adelaide’s CBD could grow to eight floors, delivering 300 new dwellings in a bid to activate a prime real estate site. The property …