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Lebanese banks aren’t letting citizens withdraw their own money. The diaspora in Australia is stepping in
Lebanon’s dire economic crisis was emphasised to the world this week after a man entered a bank with a shotgun…
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Peter Dutton wants Australia to consider nuclear power. What is it and how would it work?
Australia is treading a fine line between the urgent need to shore up the domestic electricity market, and longer-term commitments…
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Attorneys-general plan ‘first of their kind’ principles to stamp out coercive control in Australia
This article contains references to sexual harassment and assault. Attorneys-general have agreed to finish work on a nationally consistent approach…
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Mursal was a star in her homeland. In Australia, she’s a refugee
As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan last August, Australia evacuated thousands of people fearful of the resurgent militant group.…
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Judge tees off over billionaire Palmer’s $50m McGowan action
Mining magnate Clive Palmer has been handed a blistering rebuke by a judge who ruled the serial litigant misused the…
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Overseas teacher visas fast-tracked to fill shortages
A national action plan will be drawn up to tackle the teacher shortage crisis across the country, with visas for…
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Lotto winner reveals surprising lucky charm
A Perth dad-to-be says his unborn baby girl might be the “lucky charm” behind his $1m Lotto win this week.…
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Masks reduce the spread of COVID-19. Why aren’t more people in Australia wearing them?
The Victorian government announced on Tuesday it would provide over the next few weeks, in a bid to limit the…
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Shock twist in Palmer v McGowan fight
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan offered a deal to billionaire Clive Palmer to end their defamation court battle before last…
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The impact of Donald Trump’s FBI raid, supermarkets ration eggs, and China’s warning to Australia
Good morning, it’s Amy Hall here with SBS News’ Morning Briefing. What the FBI raid of Donald Trump’s house means…
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