Australia
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Labor rallies in Darebin: Candidates focus on core issues ahead of October election
Victorian local government elections are on in October, and the northern suburbs of Melbourne—Darebin and Merri Bek (formerly Moreland)—are a contest between Labor and the Greens. On Wednesday night, Labor …
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Melburnians’ quality of life plummeting, survey shows
More than one-third of Melburnians feel their quality of life has worsened over the past 12 months, despite most enjoying living in the city. The insight comes as part of …
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Jobless rate ticks higher in mixed result for RBA
Australia’s unemployment rate has held above four per cent for three months even as an uptick in hours worked and a healthy employment increase hint at ongoing resilience in the …
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Brisbane man fears bankruptcy as ATO ask for $437,000 in unpaid employee super contributions
A Brisbane man is determined to fight back against the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) after he was issued a letter saying he owes $437,000 in unpaid super contributions. According to …
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Albanese urges vigilance in wake of Trump shooting
Threats against political leaders should always be taken seriously, says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese amid calls for heightened vigilance following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The safety of elected …
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Popular Melbourne Greek venue fined for food safety breaches
The owner of Lambs on Lygon St in Melbourne has been fined for multiple breaches of the food act, including the presence of dead mice, cockroaches and rat droppings. Stephen …
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Financial worries still weighing on consumer mood
Paying more for groceries, bills, rent and other expenses is keeping consumer spirits low and denting the Labor government’s standing with voters. Consumer confidence has been stuck well below pre-pandemic …
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Australia urged to ‘take lessons’ from Trump shooting
The attempted assassination of a former US president should teach Australian politicians a lesson about the consequences of demonising their opponents, a former ambassador says. During a political rally in …
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King and Queen to visit Australia in October
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to Australia later this year, the federal government has confirmed. Charles, 75, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, and his wife, 76, …
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Two bodies found in inner Melbourne river
The bodies of a man and a woman have been found in a major river in inner Melbourne, with police trying to determine if the deaths are linked or suspicious. …