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Turkish firefighters gain control of major wildfire in Smyrna
Firefighters in Turkey are still battling numerous forest fires but have managed to gain control of a major fire burning on the outskirts of Smyrna. The Smyrna (Izmir) operation was …
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Mykonos and Santorini see turnover decline, as Turkish tourists drive business in Aegean islands
Two of Greece’s most famous tourist destinations saw their accommodation and catering industry turnover decline by nearly 10 per cent during the first half of the year, according to Hellenic …
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Plans underway for more SA workplaces to activate Multicultural Charter
The pilot phase of an organisation-based program to embed principles of the Multicultural Charter within the workforce, operations, and business practices of South Australian organisations was concluded this week. A …
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Aussie wine industry called to adapt to changing climate
Chardonnay sippers and riesling revellers might have to find a new tipple with a changing climate threatening to consign some grape varieties to the past. See Saw Wine founder Justin …
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Australian tourist numbers back to pre-pandemic levels
Australians have swapped the COVID-19 virus for the travel bug as jet-setting returns to pre-pandemic levels. The number of Australians who have returned from trips between 2023 and 2024 was …
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Legendary racehorse Black Caviar passes just before 18th birthday
Champion racehorse Black Caviar, who made history in Australia with her unbeaten run of 25 victories, has died at 17 from laminitis, a debilitating disease, eventually rendering the horse unable …
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Evacuations in Smyrna as Turkey battles forest fires
Firefighters were battling a strong forest fire in Turkey’s Aegean city of Izmir (Smyrna) for a third day on Saturday, AFP reporters said, a day after hundreds of local people …
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Free land offer to lure new supermarkets to open in NT
Major supermarket chains that enter the Northern Territory will be offered free land to open stores. Chief Minister Eva Lawler said the proposal, announced ahead of next Saturday’s election, aimed …
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Dingo bites four-year-old girl at popular Queensland holiday spot
A four-year-old girl has been flown to hospital after being bitten by a dingo on a Queensland beach. A large group of people including eight children were fishing at NgKala …
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Cashless community still needs access to notes, coins
Despite fewer people using cash, the right to do so should be defended, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says. The cash distribution system was on a knife-edge, with the financial …