Australia
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Food delivery apps under scrutiny following death of Greek Australian teenager in 2021
When 17-year-old Brighton Grammar student James Tsindos passed away in 2021, it shocked the Greek and Cypriot community in Melbourne, with news also spreading to local media in Cyprus. James …
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Too late to leave fire zone in catastrophic conditions
People near a fire raging out of control in catastrophic conditions in Victoria’s west need to seek shelter as it is too late to leave. The emergency warning for the …
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Tax office staff suspects in $2 billion GST refund scam
Up to 150 Australian Taxation Office staff have been investigated for suspected involvement in a social media scam that ripped off $2 billion. In an auditor-general’s report into fraud management …
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Joyce returns to parliament after viral drunk video emerges
Barnaby Joyce has arrived back in Canberra, after video emerged of the Nationals MP lying on a Canberra pavement talking loudly into his mobile phone. Video published by the Daily …
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Schools closed over catastrophic fire danger warning
Hot weather has hit Victoria early in the day as the state experiences its first catastrophic fire conditions since the Black Summer of 2019-20. Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia …
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Right to disconnect, gig economy changes locked in
Employees will now have the right to disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes passed parliament. Under the workplace reforms, employees will have the right to ignore …
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Home buyers could miss out on ownership scheme
Thousands of aspiring homeowners may have their dreams dashed as the Albanese government risks losing crucial support for its signature housing policy. Labor’s Help to Buy housing scheme will support …
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Wanted Greek-Australian James Dalamangas all over Greek media
In the last 24 hours Greek media has been focused on tracking down Greek Australian fugitive James Dalamangas, who has been wanted since April 1999 for his involvement in the …
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All eyes on employment market as more roles open up
Australia’s labour market is softening around the edges but the overall story remains one of strength. A fresh batch of Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force data is slated for …
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Coalition would dump right to disconnect law: Dutton
Criminal penalties for bosses contacting employees after hours under Labor’s workplace reforms would be scrapped under a coalition government, Peter Dutton says. Workers will soon have the right to ignore …