Australia
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More occupations added to the priority migration skilled occupation list
Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Minister Alex Hawke MP has announced the inclusion of a range of skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). The …
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Restrictions expected to ease in Victoria as the state closes borders with NSW
Victoria has recorded no new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 and one case in hotel quarantine, as the state prepares to ease restrictions. The state slammed the border with NSW …
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Childhood passion leads Paris Cockinos to forefront of a booming drone industry
“Speak to your passions, passions sell,” is the advice Paris Cockinos offers to anyone who is starting out in life. The 27-year-old Sydney-sider is the founder of Sphere Drones, a …
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NSW interpreter services receive financial boost from state government
The New South Wales state government has announced that it will invest an additional $1 million to revolutionise digital-based interpreting services and improve accessibility in remote areas in the state …
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Former test cricketer still shaken from memories of kidnapping ordeal
Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill told the show A Current Affair on Nine that he is still shaken from memories of his kidnapping ordeal. “I’ve thought about it probably …
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NSW records 10 new COVID-19 infections with face masks mandatory
The Bondi COVID-19 cluster has grown to 21 after NSW Health authorities announced 10 new infections since Monday – six were locally and acquired, and four in hotel quarantine. Three …
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No new cases of COVID-19 for Victoria on Tuesday
Victoria recorded no new local cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday along with two in hotel quarantine while testing numbers dipped to 13,176 while more than 15,000 people received their vaccine …
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Australia on track to offer every eligible person a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2021
The National Cabinet met today to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response to the Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy. It is reported that leaders expressed support at the decision to bring in the …
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Barnaby Joyce is Australian government’s new deputy leader after ousting Michael McCormack
Barnaby Joyce ousted Michael McCormack and is back in his old job of Nationals Leader, a role that automatically makes him deputy prime minister. Mr Joyce’s return holds implications for …
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New grants programme to boost COVID and vaccine rollout info to multicultural communities
The unveiling of a Commonwealth-funded Small Grants Fund in conjunction with the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) will help multicultural communities to receive critical health information and …