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Mokbel considers plea change
Tony Mokbel is taking the gamble and looking at changing his plea from guilty to not guilty after it was revealed by Victorian Police that the search warrants used to obtain eviden
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Families may lose money by not vaccinating their kids
The Federal Government will withhold up to $2100 in tax benefits for families who do not have their children vaccinated, in a bid to boost children’s immunisation by the Gillard Go
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Xenophon to back water fight
Senator Nick Xenophon says he will support the South Australian government’s bid to protect SA’s water rights if it goes to the High Court, but the Senator wants to include irrigat
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Sunday Mail article upsets Greek community in SA
An article portraying a negative side to Greece that was published in last week’s Sunday Mail, has upset members of the South Australian Greek community.
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Kountouris wins design award
Helen Kontouris was awarded with Indesign Luminary an honour bestowed on Australian designers for their talent, achievements and contribution to design by Indesign Magazine.
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Award for Excellence in Languages and Culture nominations underway
Nominations for the Minister of Education’s Award for Excellence in Languages and Culture have begun.
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Angelos Giourtalis sentenced
Angelos Giourtalis has been sentenced to nine years jail after he was found guilty of 49 charges of defrauding the Commonwealth and eight charges of attempting to defraud the Commo
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Vic gov nurtures ethnic media
New focus unveiled as the Victorian Multicultural Commission explains its outreach role.
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Rudd reaffirms Cyprus and FYROM position
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has confirmed the Australian Government’s unqualified position in regard to both Cyprus and FYROM.
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Smoking ban hits hurdle
A blanket ban on smoking in outdoor dining areas in Melbourne is unlikely, despite the ongoing anti-smoking lobby from health organisations and participating councils.