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Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size The 2022 federal election revealed a significant shift in voter behavior when Scott Morrison’s coalition government was ousted from power. Polling stations across the country offered historically low primary votes for major parties as independents and the Greens emerged as compelling alternatives. Anthony Albanese Labor …

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As many as 70,000 seniors have missed a major cost-of-living aid plan for the New South Wales government, some say they had no idea what savings were being offered. The $ 200 energy discount for seniors is one of 70 support programs available through Service NSW, often referred to by the Prime Minister, in response …

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The Western Australian Occupational Safety Control Dog has taken enforcement action against a U.S.-owned lithium facility in the southwestern part of the state. Key points: WorkSafe says Albemarle must install security barriers by July 15th Albemarle has previously stated that security is a top priority for the company A manufacturers’ union has previously stated that …

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Placeholder while loading article actions Talking is easy. Political change is tough. In Australia, it is more than two centuries behind. Claiming victory in last month’s election, the first words of the new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese were a vow to repair the outstanding issues of the colonial invasion of 1788. His promise to “commit …

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Amber Heard’s lawyer says the actor plans to appeal her husband Johnny Depp’s victory in his legal battle for defamation, a verdict that awarded him more than $ 10 million (13.7 million dollars) in damages. Elaine Bredehoft told NBC Today, just a day after Depp won the lawsuit, that Ms. Heard would appeal “absolutely” against …

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European lawmakers will meet on June 7 when they seek to finalize an agreement to enforce a single universal charging port law, which would require all mobile devices sold in the EU to offer USB-C ports for charging. This idea has been on the minds of EU regulators for almost a decade, citing the environmental …

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Fox Footy experts say young Bull Cog Weightman of the Western Bulldogs received a “lesson” from the referees after receiving a no-call during a contest in his team’s clash with Geelong on Friday night. Weightman in the second quarter accentuated the contact of Zach Guthrie after the Cats defender seemed to put his hands on …

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Three people have been killed and 16 seriously injured after a regional train derailed in southern Germany, police and local officials said. Key points: On board the train were several students from the school A major emergency services operation continued The railway line was closed due to derailment A police spokesman, who had no details …

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the electric car maker needs to cut its workforce by about 10 percent because it had “a very bad feeling” about the economy. Key points: Farquhar says the order to return to work at the head of Tesla was “like something from the 1950s.” Musk responded by saying that …

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This post is about mental health and could be a trigger for some readers. In 2008, 21-year-old Elliot Page was becoming the next big thing. He had just played the lead role in Juno, a drama about coming of age about a teenager who becomes unexpectedly pregnant. The film was a huge success, both critically …

When Elliot Page promoted Juno, he was forced to wear a suit. He “almost killed” her. Read More »