Australia
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Sydney Lord Mayor closes in on sixth term, maybe her last
Australia’s longest-serving lord mayor, Clover Moore, has all but declared victory for a record sixth term managing Sydney, and she says it could be her last. Ms Moore thanked her …
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Ottoman Empire’s genocide of Armenians, Assyrians and Greeks to be taught in NSW schools
From 2027 onwards, Year 7 to 10 students in New South Wales will be taught about Australia’s and New Zealand’s humanitarian efforts during WWI that saved survivors of the Armenian, …
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Push for national fertility plan as birth rate dives
Australia should implement a national plan for fertility care to bolster the country’s IVF services amid a plummeting birth rate. The insight comes from a review by former health minister …
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Mother charged with murdering her two sons at Blue Mountains home fronts court
A mother charged with murdering her two sons at their Blue Mountains home has made a brief court appearance where she was remanded in custody. Patricia Joan Smith, 42, fronted …
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Farewell to Lex Marinos OAM: A pioneer of diversity in Australian arts
It is a sad day for all of us as Greek Australians – Lex Marinos passed away on Friday, September 13. According to a Facebook post, the renowned actor and …
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Disaster alert: the areas at higher risk of flood, fire
Communities across Australia are being warned to brace for damaging floods and fires as the severe weather season bears down on the continent. Persistent heat and more heavy rain over …
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Robodebt officials ‘lost their way’ and broke the rules
Twelve current and former public servants failed to show care, integrity and due diligence when they designed and delivered an unlawful welfare debt recovery scheme. The officials breached their code …
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Aged care changes to ‘improve generational fairness’
Older Australians have won a “great victory” after reforms to the aged care sector were finally secured, even though some residents will be slugged with higher contributions. About 1.4 million …
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Melbourne Airport runway approved with noise conditions
The federal government has approved a third runway for Melbourne Airport, with conditions set to share and minimise the effects of aircraft noise on surrounding communities. Transport Minister Catherine King …
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Mums and dads to get super on their parental leave
New mums and dads are set to receive a superannuation boost on top of government-funded paid parental leave. Laws locking in 12 per cent super payments while parents use up …