Australia
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Job vacancies on the decrease
The final months of 2011 saw a fall in job vacancies that presents a warning that unemployment rates are likely to increase this year.
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Judge says mandatory sentencing for people smugglers unfair
A Queensland judge has criticised mandatory sentencing of people smugglers saying it does not take into consideration personal circumstances
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Calombaris attacks penalty rates
Celebrity chef George Calombaris has blamed the workplace relations regime for the high cost of eating out in Australia.
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Online emergency volunteering register launched
The Victorian Government has launched an online emergency volunteering register for Victorian’s who are willing and able to volunteer during an emergency can submit their details o
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440 fines a day for holiday drivers
Victorian drivers received 440 fines a day whilst driving during the Christmas and New Year period.
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Comanchero arrested over strip club scuffle
A Comanchero member has been arrested in New South Wales over a brawl in a Melbourne strip club.
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SBS reveals VCAT ruling anomalies
An SBS Radio feature has shone more light on the controversial 2011 decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), to dismiss The Australian Macedonian Advisor
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Blessing of the water celebrations
Thousands of Victorians gathered for the celebration of the Therofania- the blessing of the water – at Rye and Frankston on Friday.
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Downer to take SA student to Cyprus for peace talks
Alexander Downer, the United Nations’ Special Advisor on Cyprus and former Australian foreign affairs minister will accompany Adelaide University student Catriona Standfield to Cyp
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$200m diabetes scheme cut
A $200 million scheme to prevent diabetes in thousands of Australians has been dropped by the Federal Government.