Australia
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Australian firefighters join Greece’s battle against wildfires on the Chios frontline
Hundreds of firefighters backed up by aircraft are battling a wildfire burning out of control for the third day on the eastern Aegean island of Chios, with authorities issuing multiple …
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Australia yet to lock in meeting with Trump at NATO
Australia has not locked in a meeting between Defence Minister Richard Marles and US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in the Netherlands. Mr Marles, who is also the …
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Battin seeks closure after Pesutto’s $2.3M Deeming settlement, but Vic Liberal tensions linger
Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin wants to draw a line under the John Pesutto–Moira Deeming saga that has plagued the Victorian Liberal Party for over a year. Deeming sued then-leader …
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Flight disruptions mount as Aussies told to hold off cancelling travel
Australians heading overseas are being urged not to cancel flights on their own as tensions in the Middle East affect international air travel. Recent missile strikes by Iran on a …
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Online watchdog urges YouTube for social media ban
YouTube should be included in a looming social media ban for children, the eSafety commissioner has warned, despite the platform being carved out of the world-first laws. In a speech …
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Australia hails Trump’s Israel-Iran ceasefire claims
Anthony Albanese has welcomed Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, while remaining “deeply concerned” about the welfare of Australians in the Middle East. The prime minister …
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Australia backs US strike on Iran to prevent nukes
Australia has emphasised its support for US strikes on Iran to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. After days of escalation, the US launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities …
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Major $2.5 billion Greek led development ‘The Landmark’ breaks ground on Gold Coast
Construction has officially begun on The Landmark, Queensland’s largest mixed-use development, led by prominent Greek-Australian developer George Mastrocostas. The $2.5 billion precinct, led by Aniko Group, will feature residential towers, …
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Former SA Police detective jailed for domestic abuse as survivor demands change
A former South Australian Police detective has been jailed for the sustained abuse of his ex-wife, who has since called for sweeping reforms within the police force, saying it failed …
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Israel and Iran trade blows, as Trump holds back
An Iranian missile barrage has targeted Israel, including a “direct hit” on a medical building. Details remained sparse after the attack. However, firefighters said it appeared the medical building and …