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Australia's Woolworths tops quarterly sales estimates, flags inflation, fuel risks

Australia's Woolworths tops quarterly sales estimates, flags inflation, fuel risks

April 30 (Reuters) - Woolworths surpassed third-quarter sales estimates on Thursday, but warned that domestic food segment earnings growth could no longer reach the upper end of the range, citing fuel price pressures and customer retention investments.
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G Adventures Appoints Maddy Schilg as Communications Manager for Australia and New Zealand

G Adventures Appoints Maddy Schilg as Communications Manager for Australia and New Zealand

G Adventures Appoints Maddy Schilg as Communications Manager for Australia and New Zealand
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Cunard Launches Training Incentive for Travel Agents with $3,000 in Prizes

Cunard Launches Training Incentive for Travel Agents with $3,000 in Prizes

Cunard Launches Training Incentive for Travel Agents with $3,000 in Prizes
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Bruce Munro Unveils New Light Installation in Australia, Boosting Regional Tourism

Bruce Munro Unveils New Light Installation in Australia, Boosting Regional Tourism

Internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro has launched a new light installation, the Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO), in the Mildura and Wentworth region of Australia. This immersive art piece combines light, sound, and landscape to create a unique cultural experience. The installation is part of a two-night event that includes the Trail of Lights, showcasing the beauty of the Murray-Darling region after dark. The FOSO features 80 illuminated Hills Hoists, each representing an instrument in a luminous open-air symphony, accompanied by an original score from Emmy Award-winning composer Nainita Desai. The event aims to attract visitors and boost local tourism by highlighting the region's natural and cultural offerings.
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Australian police find body in search for missing 5-year-old Indigenous girl

Australian police find body in search for missing 5-year-old Indigenous girl

By Christine Chen and Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, April 30 (Reuters) - Australian police said on Thursday they have found a body believed to be that of a missing five-year-old Indigenous girl and were searching for the man who allegedly murdered her.
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Australia's home price growth hits lowest in over a year, led by falls in big cities

Australia's home price growth hits lowest in over a year, led by falls in big cities

SYDNEY, May 1 (Reuters) - Australia's home prices rose at the slowest pace in over a year in April as higher borrowing costs and war in the Middle East pushed prices in Sydney and Melbourne into outright declines, data from Cotality showed on Friday.
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Charlize Theron Defies Age Norms with Action Role in 'Apex'

Charlize Theron Defies Age Norms with Action Role in 'Apex'

Charlize Theron Defies Age Norms with Action Role in 'Apex'
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Astrotourism Gains Popularity with Southern Lights Viewing in Tasmania

Astrotourism Gains Popularity with Southern Lights Viewing in Tasmania

Astrotourism Gains Popularity with Southern Lights Viewing in Tasmania
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Australian Government Grants Alcoa Exemption, Threatening Black Cockatoo Habitat

Australian Government Grants Alcoa Exemption, Threatening Black Cockatoo Habitat

The Australian government has granted a national interest exemption to the U.S. bauxite mining company Alcoa, allowing it to continue operations in the Northern Jarrah Forest despite unauthorized clearings. This forest is a critical habitat for three threatened black cockatoo species, including the critically endangered Baudin’s black cockatoo. Environmental organizations argue that the government's agreement with Alcoa, which includes a payment of A$55 million and conservation programs, is insufficient to prevent the extinction of these species. The exemption is part of Australia's efforts to secure critical minerals and counter China's dominance in supply chains.
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Expedia Study Reveals Travelers Spend Significantly on Non-Travel Purchases

Expedia Study Reveals Travelers Spend Significantly on Non-Travel Purchases

Expedia Study Reveals Travelers Spend Significantly on Non-Travel Purchases
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Australia Opens New Gas Exploration Permits Amid Energy Security Concerns

Australia Opens New Gas Exploration Permits Amid Energy Security Concerns

Australia's New South Wales has opened its first new areas for gas exploration in a decade, reducing application fees significantly to encourage industry participation. Two frontier locations in the state's west are now available for exploration, although the exact number of sites remains unspecified. This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure a stable energy grid, especially in light of global events affecting energy supply. Despite the push for exploration, environmental and farming groups have expressed concerns about potential impacts on biosecurity and water resources. Meanwhile, business associations and industry groups have welcomed the move, citing the need for energy security as the Australian Energy Market Operator predicts gas supply shortfalls by the end of the decade.
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Inquiry into antisemitic attack that left 15 dead in Sydney recommends gun reform

Inquiry into antisemitic attack that left 15 dead in Sydney recommends gun reform

A government inquiry into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen believed to be inspired by the Islamic State group allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival in December has recommended that authorities prioritize gun reform