Australia
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‘It will be a disaster’: Olympic alarm as rail plan cut
A major 2032 Olympic transport project has been scrapped, prompting claims it will be a “disaster” for Brisbane Games commuters. Plans to extend the multibillion-dollar Gold Coast light rail have …
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Unity, respect, family, faith and endeavour shine at Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner
The annual Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner was a glittering affair with Victoria’s multiculturalism on full display. Community leaders, advocates and creatives arrived in their finest traditional costumes or slick evening …
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Bin it or face years behind bars: machete ban begins
Victoria’s ban on machetes has begun, with penalties of up to two years’ jail or a fine of more than $47,000 for people who break the rules. The law change …
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‘Gutless’: far-right attack on Aboriginal site slammed
Far-right demonstrators have been condemned and could face punishment after storming an Aboriginal protest site. A group of men dressed in black violently clashed with people at Camp Sovereignty in …
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Anti-immigration rallies labelled a ‘neo-Nazi con job’
Nationwide anti-immigration rallies that sparked some violent clashes between protesters and police have been condemned by the government as racist and a neo-Nazi con job. Tens of thousands of nationalists, …
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“Victory has made us proud,” Tsalikidis on Heidelberg United’s 2-0 win over Auckland FC
Heidelberg United president Steve Tsalikidis’ voice was hoarse over the phone, worn down by the shouts, songs, and celebrations. “The victory has made so many people proud,” he said. “We’re …
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Hit-run horror: 66-year-old Greek Australian woman fights for life after crash with stolen car
Callie Doukas was just minutes from home when a suspected stolen Ford Falcon struck her BMW. Police say the callous offenders fled, leaving her critically injured. The 66-year-old was just …
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‘Completely unacceptable’: Katter lashed for outburst on journalist
The antics of a federal MP who raised his fist and threatened to punch a journalist have been labelled unacceptable by his colleagues. Maverick MP Bob Katter, 80, confronted a …
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Early rush to back Australia’s aid worker safety push
Dozens of countries have privately indicated they will back Australia’s push for humanitarian worker protections. Foreign Minister Penny Wong is spearheading a declaration at the United Nations to codify protections …
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‘No place for hate’: leaders condemn anti-migrant rally
Australia’s leaders are hitting out at planned anti-immigration rallies across the country as non-white ethnic groups fear being targeted. March for Australia, a group linked to white-nationalist ideology, plans to …