Australia
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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 …
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Nitsas family back in Melbourne after being stranded in New Caledonia amidst riots
“All is well. We managed to leave New Caledonia. We were transferred to Brisbane and from there to Melbourne. At last, we’re home. Everything is OK and thank you for …
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Perth man shot dead ex’s friend, daughter then took own life
A man looking for his former partner at a home in Perth’s west has instead shot dead the woman’s female friend and teenage daughter before taking his own life. Police …
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All eyes on inflation data for clues to next rates move
Australians battling cost-of-living pressures and high interest rates could see some green shoots on the inflation front amid expectations of falling prices. The Australian Bureau of Statistics will on Wednesday …
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US curbs Victorian poultry imports on bird flu concerns
The US has imposed import curbs on certain poultry and by-products from Victoria, Australia after determining highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, in domestic birds. The Department of Agriculture’s …
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Businessman jailed over ‘breathtaking’ $395m NDIS fraud
A judge has jailed a businessman over a “breathtaking” National Disability Insurance Scheme fraud that conned international investors into handing over tens of millions of dollars. Demetrios “James” Charisiou was …
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Provocation by Ersin Tatar now in Australia
Ersin Tatar the leader of the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus is in Australia. The self-proclaimed ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ (TRNC) is not recognised internationally by any country, except …