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Australia jobless rate hits near 5-year high of 4.5% in July

Australia jobless rate hits near 5-year high of 4.5% in July

SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Australian employment unexpectedly fell in July and the jobless rate hit its highest point since late 2021, data showed on Thursday, adding to signs of a cooling labour market and easing pressure for another interest rate hike.
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Australia investigates fourth close call at Sydney airport in less than a month

Australia investigates fourth close call at Sydney airport in less than a month

By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Australia's transport safety regulator said on Friday it had launched an investigation into a fourth incident involving air traffic control at Sydney airport in less than a month after two planes were directed towards the same intersection on the ground.
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Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news

Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news

SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Australia passed legislation on Thursday that will force tech giants to pay millions of dollars in levies if they fail to strike commercial deals with local media outlets for news on their platforms.
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The Drama Behind Sydney’s Most Famous Building

The Drama Behind Sydney’s Most Famous Building

The Sydney Opera House stands today as a globally recognized symbol of architectural brilliance, a multi-venue performing arts center located on th...
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Australia jobless rate hits near five-year high of 4.5% in July

Australia jobless rate hits near five-year high of 4.5% in July

SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Australian employment unexpectedly fell in July and the jobless rate hit its highest since late 2021, data showed on Thursday, easing pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates. The weak report sent the Australian dollar down 0.2% to $0.7111.
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Made Up Stories and Alison Hurbert-Burns Launch New Sydney-Based TV Venture, The Set Up

Made Up Stories and Alison Hurbert-Burns Launch New Sydney-Based TV Venture, The Set Up

Made Up Stories and Alison Hurbert-Burns Launch New Sydney-Based TV Venture, The Set Up
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Prosecutors to retry Yung Filly on 3 rape charges in Australia

Prosecutors to retry Yung Filly on 3 rape charges in Australia

British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly will be retried on three charges that allege he raped a fan in Australia following a music performance two years ago
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Former Australian All-Rounder Shane Watson Calls India His 'Second Home' Due to IPL and Fan Support

Former Australian All-Rounder Shane Watson Calls India His 'Second Home' Due to IPL and Fan Support

Former Australian All-Rounder Shane Watson Calls India His 'Second Home' Due to IPL and Fan Support
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The U.S. Was the First Team to Qualify for Rio’s Basketball Tournament

The U.S. Was the First Team to Qualify for Rio’s Basketball Tournament

The men's basketball tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro featured twelve national teams, each earning their spot through a rig...
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Australian Cricketer David Warner Fined for Drink-Driving, Cites 'Media Onslaught' Impact on Career

Australian Cricketer David Warner Fined for Drink-Driving, Cites 'Media Onslaught' Impact on Career

Australian Cricketer David Warner Fined for Drink-Driving, Cites 'Media Onslaught' Impact on Career
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'Below Deck Mediterranean' star Nathan Gallagher arrested for domestic violence

'Below Deck Mediterranean' star Nathan Gallagher arrested for domestic violence

"Below Deck Mediterranean" star Nathan Gallagher is facing domestic violence charges involving Gael Cameron, with whom he shares a 1-year-old son.
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Australia secures court-enforceable child safety undertaking from Roblox

Australia secures court-enforceable child safety undertaking from Roblox

SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Australia's internet regulator secured a court-enforceable undertaking from Roblox to improve protections against grooming and sexual exploitation, after tests found adult strangers could still contact children despite safety measures introduced by the world's biggest