Australia
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Fears the Twelve Apostles will be affected by gas
A new gas extraction project has been approved in Victoria for the first time in 10 years and the government has not ruled out ticking off new exploration sites in …
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Cypriot bulk carrier Peace banned from Australian ports for three months
The Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier Peace, operated by Danaos Shipping, has been banned from entering Australian ports for three months after being deemed unseaworthy. The merchant ship is the second such …
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Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation ‘disgusting’
Australia’s lowest-paid workers shouldn’t be blamed for inflation, the employment minister said, after the industrial umpire announced a bump to the minimum wage. The Fair Work Commission on Monday decided to lift …
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Shamed Aussies shun financial help for debt struggles
Almost six million Australians are struggling to make loan and debt repayments, but many are too ashamed to ask for help. The latest research released by the Moneysmart website, which …
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Airport chaos as flights cancelled over fuel supply
Chaos has erupted at Perth Airport as more than a dozen flights have been cancelled due to a significant fuel supply issue plaguing the site. Travellers heading to or departing …
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PM ‘wishes the US well’ after Trump’s guilty verdict
Australia’s alliance with the United States goes beyond individual leaders, says Anthony Albanese after Donald Trump’s conviction over hush money. A New York jury has found the former president and …
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Vic electorate abolished, while WA gains federal seat
A federal Labor MP risks losing her seat after the electoral commission proposed abolishing a Victorian electorate, while a new seat will be established in Western Australia dedicated to a …
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Taxi boss accused of running fraudulent e-tag syndicate
A taxi-company owner has been arrested over allegations that he ran a $2.2 million e-tag scam that involved dodgy credit cards being used to fund the devices. The 37-year-old man …
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Shoppers slash emissions by grabbing greener groceries
Climate-conscious consumers can help slash greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent through choosing more environmentally friendly groceries, according to an Australian study. Analysts calculated the projected emissions of more …
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International conference on the Hellenic Diaspora to launch at Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) 4th International Conference on the Hellenic Diaspora kicks off on May 31, bringing together scholars and enthusiasts from around the world to discuss the diverse aspects …