Australia
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Forum Finance continues to drum up business following emergency sale to Bill Papas’ cousin
Sydney-based Forum Group is continuing business as usual despite being at the centre of an alleged $400 million fraud against Westpac. Following an emergency sale of the business to Bill …
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Spartans take on Old Xaverians at home for final game of season
The Hawthorn Spartans face Old Xaverians at home at the Rathmines Reserve on Saturday in what is their final game in a difficult season After years of dominance in Divisions …
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Victoria and SA ease restriction as NSW thrashes final details of extended 4-week lockdown
Schools reopened in Victoria again on Wednesday morning for the first time in 12 days, as did gyms, cafes and restaurants. As 12 days of lockdown ended, eight new cases …
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Greek speakers wanted for paid cancer research survey
People from Greek, Arabic and Chinese-speaking communities who have been diagnosed with cancer in the last five years will be paid to take part in a study that will look …
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Transmission, deaths inevitable soon, but ‘right now, we have to be at zero’
Victorians received welcome news on Tuesday, with Premier Daniel Andrews confirming the end of the state-wide lockdown from 11.59pm. While stay at home requirements and travel distance limits are scrapped, …
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Brimbank allocates $600,000 in grants for community groups affected by pandemic
Brimbank City Council has allocated $600,000 in grants for community groups, organisations and youth initiatives that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Brimbank Council Community Recovery Grants includes …
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NSW records 172 new COVID-19 cases
NSW confirmed 172 new local COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the highest daily case tally since the start of the pandemic. NSW Health Ministry confirmed that any adult would soon be …
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Rare Holden racer set to fetch record price at online auction
It is the second of 302 rare limited edition model built by Holden and it is set to break all records when it goes auction on Saturday. The car, a …
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Lockdown restrictions expected to ease in Victoria from Wednesday
Victoria noted 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, ahead of an expected easing of restrictions from 11.59pm Tuesday. Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to announce the reopening of …
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Government bill hopes to stop migrant worker exploitation, and the community is invited to give their input
In the 1970s, worker exploitation was rife in the rag and car manufacturing trades. But even these days, migrant workers desperate for a source of income are unlikely to raise …