Australia
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Locals allowed home to collect gifts as bushfire rages
Residents near bushfires raging in Victoria’s west have been given a two-hour window to return and collect their belongings before Christmas. A police roadblock at the junction between Grampians Road …
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Pesutto facing chop as MPs call second Deeming meeting
State Liberal leader John Pesutto is set to face a challenge despite backflipping on a motion to welcome back exiled MP Moria Deeming. Following Friday’s failed vote for Mrs Deeming …
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Rain not enough to quash Boxing Day bushfire warning
Heavy rain in Melbourne has done little to quell major bushfires in Victoria’s west as firefighters prepare for sweltering festive season conditions. Millions of residents and travellers across the country …
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Melbourne teenager charged with murder following fatal brawl
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a man following a fatal brawl involving dozens of other youths. Police were called to reports of a violent clash …
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Prof. John Chrysoulakis: Continues to build bridges with the Greek Diaspora in his new role
Last week, Professor John Chrysoulakis, former Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy, visited Melbourne to attend ceremonies marking internment relics of the Holy Four New Martyrs from Crete …
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Maria Vassiliadis joins the fight against gambling harm with the RGF
The NSW Government has appointed four new trustees to the Responsible Gambling Fund Trust (RGF), tasked with advising on the funding of initiatives that prevent and reduce gambling harm. One …
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Jenny Mikakos appointed Chair of LanguageLoop Board
Former Victorian Labor minister, Jenny Mikakos has been appointed Chair of the Victorian Interpreting and Translation Services (VITS) LanguageLoop Board. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt announced the appointment after …
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Nick Staikos appointed to two ministries – Jaclyn Symes named new treasurer
Nick Staikos has taken on the Consumer Affairs and Local Government portfolios in Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s government. This follows a cabinet reshuffle announced earlier today. Jaclyn Symes, previously the …
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Accused ‘sadistic, vile’ rapist to face fresh trial
A man who allegedly posed as a cop to rape two teenage sex workers more than 36 years ago has had his convictions set aside and will face a fresh …
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VCE students share their pride with results
Last week thousands of VCE students got their ATARs and study scores, now in the aftermath they enjoy a break and start to consider what their future studies will be. …