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Ethnic community awards under scrutiny
Awards given to ethnic communities in NSW have come under scrutiny, since the execution of last years awards by then premier Kristina Keneally.
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Paspaley pearling family behind deal for Darwin detention centre
The pearling chief Nicholas Paspaley has teamed up with a Darwin property developer to secure a $200 million taxpayer-funded deal to build a detention centre.
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Stunning Waterford Plaza open for business
The newly renovated Waterford Plaza was officially opened last Sunday, giving Perth a new shopping experience.
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New campaign spruiks multiculturalism
A national campaign against racism plans to enlist the help of high-profile Australians to stand in as community representatives.
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NSW Greek reps to advise minister
A Ministerial Consultative Committee for the Greek community has been set up to address the issues and interests of Australians with Greek heritage in NSW and will advise the Minis
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AHC want apology from Abbott
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott recently made a comment criticising the Gillard government’s move to boost funds for the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Opinion split on Doncaster water recycling plant
Those living close to a new water treatment plant to be built near homes at Doncaster Hill in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, have expressed strong views on the benefits and threats t
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Zampelis vs Crown
Melbourne restaurateur Nick Zampelis is seeking $7 million in damages from Crown after it unexpectedly did not renew leases to his two restaurants last year.
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Council to shame smokers
The City of Yarra is considering shaming smokers into refraining from lighting up.
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Cypriots united on Talat visit
Members of the Australian Peace Initiative for Cyprus (APIC) are calling on the Australian Government to help find a solution to the impasse preventing Mr Mehmet Ali Talat, the for