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Census to include sexual orientation, gender topics
Questions on sexual orientation and gender will be included in the census, after the Albanese government backflipped on its decision to omit the proposed change. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on …
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Treasurer backs inflation target, despite rates risk
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has backed the central bank’s determination to get inflation back to target, despite blaming it for “smashing” economic growth with higher interest rates. Annual inflation is running …
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Economic relief, veteran health to dominate parliament
Concerns over the rising cost of living and a slowing economy will be front and centre when federal politicians return to Parliament House for the upcoming sitting fortnight. Figures have …
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Wanted $10m fraudster strolls into court after no-show
With a packet of cigarettes in one hand and a yellow Gatorade in the other, wanted businessman George Alex has casually wandered back into court only hours after an urgent …
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‘Horrific’ figures as DV services given funding boost
Frontline and legal services helping women and children experiencing domestic violence won’t be given immediate relief as the sector calls for urgent funding. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $4.7 …
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Warrant issued for $10m fraudster after court no-show
An arrest warrant has been issued for crooked construction boss George Alex after he failed to appear in court before a judge could decide if he would be taken into …
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‘I did it my way’: Bill Shorten to retire from politics
Bill Shorten, the prime minister who never was, has announced his departure from the world of politics. The former Labor leader, who narrowly lost the 2019 federal election, revealed he …
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Greek-Australian restaurateur Steve Ploubidis hospitalised after fire at Plato’s Greek Chargrill in Adelaide
Steve Ploubidis is in hospital recovering from burns he suffered following a fire at his Greek restaurant in north-east Adelaide. The Greek Australian suffered burns while at his restaurant ‘Plato’s …
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What suburbs are migrants moving to in “unliveable” Australian cities?
A senior fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs (IPA) believes Australia’s capital cities are fast becoming unliveable due to years of record, unplanned mass-migration. Analysis of the Bureau of …
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Murderer guides girl to find mother in shocking scene
A murderer cannot explain why he directed his young daughter to find her mother’s body an hour after he had ambushed and violently killed her in their garage. Kaliopi Roumeliotis …