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‘Sugar daddy’ plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls
A ‘sugar daddy’ plastic surgeon who preyed on girls as young as 13 for sex has been jailed for six years. Richard Sackelariou, 70, became obsessed with young girls after …
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A dozen Greek Australians among Australia’s richest 200
Australia’s wealthiest 200 people have been revealed by The Australian Financial Review, and as usual there are a number of Greek Australians on the Rich List. There are at least …
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Greek Australian MP Alex Hawke appointed Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation
Greek Australian MP Alex Hawke has been appointed as the Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation in Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s newly reshuffled shadow cabinet. He will also serve as …
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Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut
A jump in the cost of building and renovating homes is not helping the case for more rate cuts. Headline inflation remained steady at 2.4 per cent in the 12 …
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Victoria enforces immediate machete sales ban amid youth gang violence concerns
Victorian retailers are scrambling to remove machetes from store shelves following the state government’s fast-tracked ban on the sale of long-bladed knives, introduced in the wake of a violent weekend …
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Fast-tracked machete ban possible after mall brawl
A ban on carrying machetes could be brought forward as the sale of the weapons becomes outlawed, following a violent brawl at a shopping centre. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan signalled the three-month …
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Healthcare provider’s collapse prompts reform demands
The viability of private healthcare is under the microscope following the collapse of a major hospital operator, with one union casting doubt on private equity management in the sector. Healthscope, …
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Almost 800 homes declared write-offs in flood deluge
The number of completely destroyed homes from inundating floods has doubled to about 800 as flood-weary communities sensing some relief with weather conditions set to ease. SES spokesman Matt Heap …
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Premier Allan defends tough bail laws while backing multiculturalism and small business
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, speaking at a multicultural media conference, highlighted the government’s commitment to multiculturalism and public safety. Safety and support: A dual strategy Gang violence, crimes against the …
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Premier brings forward machete ban after Northland shopping centre brawl
Premier Jacinta Allan announced this morning an immediate ban on the sale of machetes, Wednesday after a horror brawl between youth armed with machetes, in Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne’s …