Australia
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Australia to bolster security and defence with EU
Australia is one step closer to strengthening co-operation and security with the EU, but uncertainty remains on when a trade deal with the bloc will be signed off. The cancellation …
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Where migrants live: The Greek-born hotspots in each Australian state
The Australian Bureau of Statistics recently shared a map highlighting suburbs in each state and territory for highest percentage of people born in Greece. This data is based on places …
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Pill testing clinic set for Melbourne hotspot
A pill testing clinic under construction in the heart of a major shopping and entertainment precinct is set to open its doors within months. The service at Brunswick Street in …
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PM’s talks with Trump up in the air as president leaves
The prime minister’s scheduled meeting with Donald Trump is in jeopardy as the US president prepares to leave an international summit early. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was due to meet …
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Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict
Hundreds of stranded Australians are trying to escape the conflict zone as Israel and Iran trade strikes, prompting leaders to call for calm. The rival nations began tit-for-tat missile and …
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Australia calls for Middle East conflict de-escalation
Anthony Albanese has joined calls for Israel and Iran to de-escalate their bombing campaigns, amid fears the Middle East conflict will escalate even more. Israel and Iran began trading missile …
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Georgina Vlahos forgives partner who shot her and left her paralysed
On January 12, 2023, Georgina Vlahos was lying on her bed above the garage of her Condell Park home when a bullet fired from below pierced through the floorboards, mattress, …
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Following in her father’s footsteps: Bolkus embraces politics and multicultural advocacy
Lawyer and political adviser Aria Bolkus has been preselected by the Labor Party as its candidate for the seat of Colton, in Adelaide’s western suburbs. Well connected to the Colton …
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Concerns surface as US reviews AUKUS security pact
WHAT IS AUKUS? * AUKUS is a partnership between Australia, the US and UK * Pillar I supports Australia’s acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines * Under the $368 billion …
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Parenting payments to increase to match inflation
Parents are set to get a financial boost with increases to social security payments. A range of welfare payments will rise by 2.4 per cent from the beginning of July …