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Future of Australian economy under spotlight
Australians will get a snapshot of their economic future when a major report is released this week. In a quiet week for economic data, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will release the …
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Russia reports ‘abnormal situation’ on lunar spacecraft
An “abnormal situation” occurred at Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft as it was preparing for a pre-landing orbit, Russia’s space agency Roskosmos says. The Russian spacecraft is scheduled to land on the …
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Wildfire in northeast Greece means ‘difficult night’ ahead: officials
Greek authorities warned Saturday of a difficult night ahead due to a large wildfire whipped out of control from high winds in northeastern Greece, leading to the evacuation of eight …
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Kat Theophanous suspended over Cyprus speech, sparking Labor Party factional fight
The member for Northcote in Melbourne, Kat Theophanous has been suspended from a sub-faction of the Victorian Labor Party over her comments commemorating the 49 years of Turkish illegal occupation …
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E-scooter riders caught flouting the law put on notice
E-scooter riders might feel invincible as they fly through city streets but they can still fall foul of the law like other road users. Rules around e-scooter use vary from …
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Local Greek council in a fight with nudists over beach
The Greek island of Gavdos, located just south of Crete, is at odds with nudists who are removing “Nudism is prohibited” signs from the Sarakiniko beach. According to Greek news …
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The Lycabettus Theatre will reopen after 15 years with Stavros Xarchakos concert
The municipal Lycabettus Theatre will reopen its doors to the public after 15 years on September 15, 2023, with a landmark concert featuring one of Greece’s greatest composers of popular …
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Turkish Cypriot forces assault Cyprus peacekeepers: UN
Turkish Cypriot forces were accused of assaulting UN peacekeepers on Friday as they attempted to block the construction of a controversial road in the buffer zone dividing Cyprus, drawing international …
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Closing the gap to be harder without voice: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, even if a referendum to enshrine a voice in the constitution fails. But he says …
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Greece overtaken by China with largest shipping capacity
Greece’s decade long reign as the largest ship owning nation has ended, with China surpassing them according to leading global industry information provider Clarksons Research. The researchers estimate that China …