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Nick Kyrgios shares tribute to his late yiayia on social media
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has taken to social media to share a heartfelt message to his yiayia who passed away a year ago. In an Instagram post that featured a …
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FECCA labels 2024 federal budget “a promising step forward”
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) have given a seal of approval for the 2024 Federal budget, believing it greatly benefits people from culturally and linguistically diverse …
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Concerns over how much of $272m will be paid out to taxi, hire drivers in Uber settlement
In March, the class actions against Uber were abandoned when the rideshare giant agreed to a near $272 million settlement to compensate taxi and hire car drivers who lost out …
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Cars driven and set on fire at home of former luxury car dealer Andrew Triantafyllos
Police are investigating two incidents that occurred at the home of Greek Australian Andrew Triantafyllos, which saw two cars allegedly driven into the house before being set ablaze. The incidents …
Power to the people: budget focuses on cost of living
Key points – Second-straight budget surplus of $9.3 billion – $300 energy rebate from July, aimed at alleviating power bill pressures.– Prescription medication costs to be capped at $31.60 …
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Cumberland City councillor Steve Christou addresses controversial book ban
Cumberland City Council has garnered plenty of attention after banning a book titled ‘A Focus on: Same-Sex Parents’ and other books, though councillor Steve Christou has said that the decision …
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Postal voting begins in Australia for European Elections
The distribution of special envelopes to those registered for postal voting in the upcoming European elections in June is currently underway, with voters required to personally collect and sign for …
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Elective surgery target slashed by Victorian government
A key target for 240,000 Victorians to go under the knife for elective surgery each year is no more, with the state government quietly moving the goal-posts. In 2022, the …
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‘Autopilot’ hit-run driver who injured Greek Australian nurse sentenced to nine months
A woman who lied to police about her Tesla being on autopilot when she hit a pedestrian has been sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment. Sakshi Agrawal struck 26-year-old nurse Nicole …
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Billions for homes offers ‘life-changing’ support
Funds to address the housing crisis will make a life-changing difference for people desperately in need of accommodation, according to housing campaigners who have welcomed the news of a multi-billion …