WHO reassures: Mpox is not the new COVID – We know how to control its spread

21 August, 2024

A World Health Organization (WHO) official emphasized today that Mpox, whether it’s the new or old strain of the disease, is not the new COVID-19, as health authorities have the knowledge to control its spread. “We can and must tackle Mpox together,”…

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The Middle East on a razor’s edge: Tough bargaining for a ceasefire

21 August, 2024

International concerns over the escalation of war in the Middle East have peaked as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel in a last-ditch diplomatic effort to secure a ceasefire in Gaza. This comes amid fears that the conflict could…

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The Victorian Land Tax System: Time for Reform

21 August, 2024

Many Victorian families are facing significant distress as they are forced to sell their inherited or acquired holiday homes due to soaring land taxes. These properties, which generate no income, are incurring substantial holding costs while remaining vacant. The Victorian land tax…

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South Melbourne FC mourns loss of legendary player Jimmy Armstrong

20 August, 2024

Jimmy Armstrong, a Championship Winner, member of the Team of the Century, Hall of Fame inductee, and former Socceroo, has passed away. South Melbourne FC, a club he scored over 100 goals for during his illustrious career made the announcement last Monday.…

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Monkeypox: WHO Recommends Vaccination in Affected Areas

20 August, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended on Monday that countries affected by the mpox virus (commonly known as monkeypox) initiate vaccination programs, particularly in regions where cases have been reported. The mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), caused by…

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Sicily shipwreck: Tech tycoon Mike Lynch among the missing

20 August, 2024

At least one person has died and six others are missing after a luxury yacht was struck by a severe storm and sank off the coast of Palermo, Sicily’s capital. Among the missing is British tech magnate Mike Lynch, according to a…

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Australia calls for protection of Gaza war cemetery amid Hamas threat

20 August, 2024

The Australian government has strongly condemned any threats to desecrate war graves following the revelation of a Hamas plot to exhume the remains of Australian soldiers. The conspiracy, detailed in a seven-page document discovered in Gaza in 2022, outlined Hamas’ plan to…

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WHO reassures: Mpox is not the new COVID – We know how to control its spread

The Middle East on a razor’s edge: Tough bargaining for a ceasefire

The Victorian Land Tax System: Time for Reform

South Melbourne FC mourns loss of legendary player Jimmy Armstrong

Monkeypox: WHO Recommends Vaccination in Affected Areas

Sicily shipwreck: Tech tycoon Mike Lynch among the missing

Australia calls for protection of Gaza war cemetery amid Hamas threat

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