Australia
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More than 16,000 Vic homes still off-grid after storms
Electricity workers in Victoria say 16,501 homes and businesses remain without power following storms that toppled trees and brought down powerlines on Tuesday. Most properties without power are in Melbourne’s …
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Call opens to to join the South Australian Multicultural Commission
The South Australian Multicultural Commission is tasked with providing counsel to the South Australian government, the Commission relies on the tapestry of cultures, skills, and experiences of its members. The …
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Home losses hit 44 in bushfire-ravaged Victorian town
The number of homes destroyed by bushfires in Victoria’s west has jumped as residents return to assess the damage. Premier Jacinta Allan confirmed 44 homes have been lost at Pomonal …
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Frustration as big cemetery trust refuses to open books
A major manager of public cemeteries continues to “significantly impair transparency” by refusing to allow NSW state auditors to probe its financial records. The Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust manages five …
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Container Deposit Scheme sees millions of containers returned
Many across the state of Victoria have been supportive of the government’s recent Container Deposit Scheme, which has seen more than 147 million containers returned for over $14 million in …
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Power back for more homes but blackouts persist for 77k
Tens of thousands of Victorians are still without power after destructive storms wreaked havoc on the energy grid. About 77,000 homes and businesses remained disconnected from the electricity network at …
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Bushfire battle goes on after homes burnt in Grampians as flood-hit regions prepare for cyclone
A third cyclone in as many months may be looming, with flood-hit regions bracing for gale-force winds and heavy rain. A slow-moving tropical low in the Gulf of Carpentaria prompted …
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Trial begins for group accused of withholding $13 million from Australian Government
More than a hundred hours of secret police recordings are set to play a crucial role in the trial of a group of men accused of withholding over $13 million …
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Joshua Gotsis granted bail in ‘dial-a-dealer’ syndicate case
Joshua Gotsis, a 23-year-old plumber from NSW, has been granted bail in the Supreme Court over serious drug supply charges related to his alleged involvement in a dial-a-dealer operation in …
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Homes lost as three bushfires continue to burn
It is still unsafe for residents to return to their bushfire-ravaged communities in western Victoria as firefighters continue to battle several blazes. Homes have been lost in Pomonal, east of …