Australia
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Two arrested after violent clashes outside Sydney church ahead of Mark Latham speech
Key Points Two men have been arrested and charged following violent protests outside a church in Belfield. The incident took…
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Menindee locals challenge authorities to drink water over mass fish kill contamination fears
Key Points The community was doubtful about attempts to remove the fish because the water has become a “soupy mess”.…
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‘We’ll always have your back’: Victoria raises trans flag after ‘hateful’ protest
Key Points The gesture follows widespread outrage sparked by an anti-transgender rights rally in Melbourne. Tasmania’s government has joined Victoria…
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How an ‘awful-looking’ dragon fought back against racist Australia
When the Duke and Duchess of York (later known as George V and Queen Mary) arrived to open Australia’s first…
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Why are these students waiting years to be allowed into Australia?
When Chinese student Andrew* received an offer to undertake a PhD scholarship at Curtin University in Perth, he was elated.…
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‘Unquestionably strong’: RBA leader praises Australian banks amid Credit Suisse takeover
Key Points A senior RBA figure said volatility has picked up in Australian markets but banks are strong. UBS Group…
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This is the question migrants like Rhada think shouldn’t be asked in job applications
Key Points Migrant Workers Centre CEO Matt Kunkel said discrimination against those workers on temporary visas was “widespread.” Findings in…
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Andrews government looks to crackdown on neo-Nazism after ‘disgraceful’ scenes at Melbourne protest
KEY POINTS: Victoria’s attorney-general has taken aim at “disgraceful” scenes as protesters clashed on Saturday. About 30 men repeatedly performed…
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Planning to chuck your old, stinky shoes in the bin? Don’t, they’re in hot demand
Key Points Australia imports 25 million sports shoes every year. Old shoes can be remade into new products including gym mats and…
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Lab-grown meat could hit store shelves in Australia as early as next year. Is it safe to eat?
Key Points Australia’s food regulator is assessing the first-ever cultured meat application by a Sydney-based producer. Vow Foods says it…
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