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Bill Papas claims lack of funds to fly back to Australia to face court
A Federal Court has heard that Bill Papas, a director of Forum Finance which is at the centre of a $400 million fraud allegations, has said that he does not …
Military is not the answer: Government has made a blunder calling in the military to Sydney
The violence we saw on Sydney streets last Saturday, was unfortunate and not representative of the majority of people. I disagree with the protest, however people have a right to …
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Migrant worker protections are good but we’re starting from “a low benchmark”
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 …
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Costa Georgiadis to officiate as MC of online national Landcare conference
Television personality, gardening guru and landscape architect Costa Georgiadis will be leading proceedings during the 2021 National Landcare Conference and National Landcare Awards, which will be presented online next Thursday …
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Australia works to determine vaccination levels needed to achieve herd immunity while Victoria ponders mystery case
National Cabinet will begin to create a pathway out of lockdowns on Friday to determine how many Australians must be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to end the country’s restrictions. …
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Ariarne Titmus wins her second Gold at Tokyo Olympics
Ariarne Titmus clocked 1:53.50, beating Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey and Canada’s Penny Oleksiak in the 200m freestyle final at the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday. She also claimed an Olympic record. …
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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 …