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‘Saw What’s at Stake’: Afghanistan Veterans Honoured

A quarter of a century after Australian troops were deployed to Afghanistan, those veterans have been honoured for their service in the fight for freedom. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday offered the nation’s respect and gratitude to all who served in Australia’s name at a service to mark the 25th anniversary of the start […]

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‘Everyday Heroes’: Fallen Volunteers Hailed for Service

Two rescuers who died while answering a call for help during a boating emergency are among a dozen volunteers honoured at a touching ceremony. The names of 62-year-old Frank Petsch and 78-year-old Bill Ewen were added to a state memorial at Sydney’s Mrs Macquarie’s Chair on Sunday. The Marine Rescue NSW volunteers were included alongside […]

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Tax Changes ‘Crack the Nut’ on Housing Affordability

Slumping auction clearance rates show buyers continue to eschew the property market, but prospective home owners are set to win long term. The nation’s housing market is undergoing its biggest affordability improvement in 50 years, according to left-leaning think tank the Australia Institute. Labor’s curbs to investor tax breaks were largely to thank, Chief Economist […]

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Alberta's Smith Rules Out 2nd Referendum on Separation During Her Tenure If First Vote Is to Remain

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province would not hold another referendum on separation as long as she remains premier if a majority of voters choose to remain part of Canada in the Oct. 19 referendum. “Not as long as I’m premier,” Smith told CBC News on Oct. 9. “That’s to me what option one means. It’s if you vote to remain in Canada, then you are rejecting option two, which is to start the legal process to hold a binding referendum.” As for the other nine referendum questions, Smith said the province would “find out other things that Albertans are concerned about” if voters reject them....

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