Australia
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Battle for the Polis: Reece and Koutoufides in tight mayoral contest for Melbourne
Melbourne’s mayoral race has a “Greek” feel, as incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece who is leading is married to Felicity Pantelidis, and has often said he is “Greek at heart”, …
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Interim premier to be sworn in as Labor soul searches
The final votes to determine in-doubt seats will be counted as a new dawn begins for Queensland with the Liberal National Party forming government. Meanwhile, the former government will be …
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Three dead in ‘unsurvivable’ midair plane collision
Three people are dead after the light planes they were travelling in collided midair over Sydney’s southwest, with first responders describing the incident as “unsurvivable”. Emergency crews responded to reports …
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Freedom of speech or public harm? Australia’s new disinformation and misinformation Bill sparks debate
The proposed misinformation and disinformation Bill spearheaded by communications minister Michelle Rowland has sparked intense debate among those in the political, cultural, and media beltway. However, most Australians have not …
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Premier Jacinta Allan unveils ambitious housing reforms
In a significant announcement at a Melbourne Press Club lunch, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan revealed her government’s bold new plan to make housing more accessible, particularly for younger generations. The …
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Motion to recognise genocide of Armenians, Greeks, and Assyrians expected to be pulled
The proposed motion to recognise the Genocide of Greeks, Armenians, and Assyrians, expected to be tabled in the Victorian Parliament on October 29 by Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam, is …
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Greek community calls on Victorian parliament to acknowledge genocides
In a wave of letters, Greek community organisations in Victoria have been urging the state parliament to support a motion recognising the genocides of Armenians, Assyrians, and Greeks by the …
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‘Beyond belief’: millions wrongly hit with payment fees
People paying parking fines, renewing registrations and conducting millions of other government transactions have been illegally overcharged for eight years. An estimated $144 million in merchant fees were unlawfully charged …
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Police and family seek help in finding missing woman Isla Bell
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Isla Bell. The 20-year-old, was last seen leaving her home address in Brunswick on October 4 at about 6pm. …
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‘Welcome to Gadigal land’: elders greet King in Sydney
King Charles has been greeted by Indigenous dancers and a meal of kangaroo pies during a visit to inner-city Sydney on the final full day of his brief royal tour. …