Australia
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Trump victory forces federal election rethink
The political comeback of incoming US President Donald Trump has given major parties in Australia pause for thought ahead of the federal election. With cost-of-living concerns and economic woes driving …
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Melbourne man sentenced for murder of wife Kaliopi Roumeliotis
A man who murdered his wife in their home’s garage will spend more than two decades behind bars. Joe Lo Bianco appeared at Victoria’s Supreme Court on Thursday and was …
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PM Albanese announces social media ban for under 16s
Australia will move to ban social media for children aged under 16, with the prime minister declaring he was “calling time” on the harm caused to young people. Anthony Albanese …
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Neos Kosmos exclusive: Premier Allan extends invitation to Greek PM Mitsotakis for 2025 visit
The president of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), Bill Papastergiadis, told Neos Kosmos that Premier Jacinta Allan asked him to deliver a personal invitation to the Greek Prime Minister, …
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Death tax tripled for families of wealthy estates
Bereaved families managing smaller estates in Victoria will no longer be slugged with a government death tax, but fees for those with larger fortunes will triple. Fees for the processing …
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HECS cut to help fix ‘intergenerational unfairness’: PM
Cutting the HECS debts of millions of university students will address the financial inequality experienced by younger Australians, the prime minister says. The federal government proposes to slash 20 per …
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Patricia Karvelas to take on new roles in ABC from 2025
Patricia Karvelas is set to take up additional roles for the ABC from 2025, with her chief new responsibility being to serve as presenter of ‘Afternoon Briefing’. The Greek Australian …
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Tapinos leads in close Brunswick West Election; Greens’ Angelica Panopoulos faces potential loss to Politis
In the Merri-bek Council elections, Deputy Mayor Lambros Tapinos is maintaining a slim lead in Brunswick West ward as early vote counts come in. By Wednesday evening, Tapinos, the Labor …
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‘Radical transparency’ to restore trust lost post-COVID
Increased transparency is needed to restore public trust following COVID-19, the health officer who led Victoria’s pandemic response says. A report into Australia’s handling of the catastrophe found the disease …
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SA Community Language Schools invited to apply for up to $100,000 in infrastructure grants
The South Australian Government has opened applications for the 2025-26 Community Language School Infrastructure Grants, offering up to $100,000 to help accredited community language schools improve or expand their facilities. …