A federal police investigation into a controversial government land deal is focusing on a potential fraud after the auditor-general’s unprecedented referral. The infrastructure department in 2018 paid $30 million for land worth $3 million near the Western Sydney Airport. Auditor-General Grant Hehir referred the deal to federal police earlier this year, more than two months...
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Tasmania premier announces when NSW residents can visit
Tasmania Premier Peter Gutwein is hopeful Tasmania will reopen to NSW residents from early November but will continue to monitor that state’s coronavirus status for the rest of the week. Gutwein said the COVID-19 situation in NSW was pleasing, but added he needed more time before easing restrictions from November 2. “It’s pleasing that state,...
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Coronavirus in Australia: Victoria to ease lockdown as cases fall
Officials are easing tight coronavirus restrictions in the state of Victoria after more than 100 days of lockdown. From Monday, people will be able to travel further and meet up with more friends without a time limit on how long they spend outside the home. But strict measures remain in place for restaurants and retailers,...
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IAB launches resources and support for new and niche Australian publishers
IAB has announced several new measures specifically developed to support small and medium Australian publishers including a New & Niche Publishers Guide to Digital Advertising that includes resources, advice and information for anyone looking to monetise their content through digital advertising. A new membership rate has also been announced, that will give these media owners...
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Are Australia’s Older Pets Getting What They Need?
One thing that concerns many of us is whether we, as individuals and as a society, are properly addressing all the needs of our more mature dogs and cats. To help get a better understanding, the Older Pet Alliance has launched its first annual survey of the needs of Australia’s senior dogs and cats and...
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Bill Shorten defends Berejiklian following Daryl Maguire bombshell
Federal MP Bill Shorten has defended political opponent Gladys Berejiklian, saying she was “punching below her weight” after details of the premier’s relationship with former MP Daryl Maguire were revealed yesterday. The NSW Premier was forced to lay bare her personal life after her five year secret relationship with Mr Maguire during an ICAC hearing...
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Two doctors from Sydney medical clinic test positive for COVID-19
Two new cases of COVID-19 have been linked to a medical clinic in Lakemba. Both cases are doctors who worked at the A2Z Medical Clinic. All staff at the clinic are now isolating and are being tested. The two new cases are linked to a previously reported case in the patient who attended Lakemba Radiology....
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Red-light fines on hold as police retest Adelaide cameras
More than 100 intersections across Adelaide will be closed to allow testing of red-light cameras after a Supreme Court decision called into question the validity of the traffic control devices. All unpaid fines issued before the judgement last week, and any offences detected since, have also been put on hold as police seek legal advice....
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Sydney bus passengers ordered to isolate immediately
Anyone who travelled on one specific bus service from Sydney’s Central Station earlier this month has been advised to isolate immediately over COVID concerns. NSW Health issued a fresh public health alert on Sunday as the state grapples with a resurgence in coronavirus cases. Individuals on a train replacement service from Central at 11.49pm on...
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Australia Post sets Christmas delivery deadline of December 12
Consumers are being urged by Australia Post to make online purchases well before the end of November to ensure gifts they intend to send arrive in time for Christmas. Australia Post has set a December 12 postage deadline to guarantee parcels will be delivered before Christmas Day and December 19 as the guarantee for Express...