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Blog posts November 2019

Morning mail: welfare card roadblock, Westpac scandal explained, Tim Minchin returns

A government push to expand the cashless welfare card faces a Senate roadblock, with key crossbenchers saying they will not consider supporting the legislation until they have completed a “fact-finding mission” over summer. Labor has said it will oppose the card without amendments to make the scheme…

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timeline of Angus Taylor's mystery document controversy

The prime minister, Scott Morrison, has stood by his energy minister, Angus Taylor, despite revelations Taylor’s office is under police investigation for relying on falsified documents to attack Sydney’s lord mayor, Clover Moore.

How did we get to this point? Here’s a recap of the main events…

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When Should You Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned?

How often should you clean your air ducts? If this is your main concern, then have  a look at the article I am sharing today on my page. Many professional cleaners recommend homemakers to clean their air ducts every five to six years. But if someone in your family is suffering from respiratory disor…

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London found unauthorised users were driving Uber, now the same could be happening in Australia

London's transport regulator will not renew Uber's licence over concerns unauthorised drivers are picking up passengers and, according to an Australian association of drivers, the same issue exists here.

Unauthorised drivers are able to drive using the Uber app by using the accounts of friends an…

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Everything you need to know ahead of the massive Black Friday 2019 sale

Shopping addicts are preparing to give their credit cards a serious workout with one of the biggest sales events of the year now only days away.

Black Friday kicks off on Friday, November 29, marking the official start of the Christmas shopping season.

But what is the Black Friday phenomenon –…

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China's overreach is testing Australia in four key ways

The emphatic weekend verdict by the people of Hong Kong is a pronouncement much bigger than that city. It is a vote of "no confidence" in Beijing from some of the people who know it best. Twice as many people turned out to vote in the local district elections than at the last ones four years ago.

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Australia's "climate wars" are spilling into the streets

Australians are becoming increasingly frustrated with the conservative government's inaction toward climate change, and it's pushing many to take to the streets for some of the largest protests the country has ever seen, reports the New York Times.

Why it matters: The Australian government is str…

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How To Get Your Teenagers To Clean Their Room

Most teenagers hate sprucing up their filthy room. They choose to live in a cluttered space, especially boys. If you really want them to take the responsibility and clean up their room, then read this article I am sharing on my page. It will help you prepare your young children so that they can assi…

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Australia's 'man drought' is real — especially if you're a Christian woman looking for love

At 32 years of age, Anna Hitchings expected to be married with children by now.

But over the past year, she has found herself grappling with a realisation that she may never tie the knot.

"But that's a reality I have to deal," she says. "It no longer seems impossible that I may never marry. In…

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Walking hand in hand with Australian Science

As Science meets Parliament approaches, Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel writes of what can be achieved when Governments walks with science hand in hand.

Percy Grainger and Dame Nellie Melba were setting America alight with their musical talents. Mrs Edith Widdis was basking in the gl…

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Packages containing cannabis intercepted by task force, South Australia

Two men have been arrested after numerous packages containing cannabis and related products were intercepted leaving Adelaide.

Between Tuesday 29 October and Thursday 31 October, officers attached to the South Australia Joint Agency Ice Strike Task Force (JAIST) seized 66 express post packages be…

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South Australia Invests $15M for New Terror Database

South Australia is investing $15 million in a new computer system to better track potential terrorists and other offenders.

The system will ensure sensitive and important information about offenders is accessed across all relevant law enforcement agencies both throughout South Australia and acros…

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Top 5 Benefits of Hiring Professional Cleaning Services

Hello friends, I am back again with a useful piece of information on professional cleaning services. If you are not happy with the condition of your home or office and want a thorough cleaning, then hire trained and dedicated cleaners. Leave all the complicated cleaning chores to them and focus on t…

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Steve Waugh praises 'courageous' Glenn Maxwell after Australian all-rounder takes break from cricket

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has praised Glenn Maxwell for his "courageous decision" to take a break from the game to deal with mental health issues.

It was announced on Thursday that 31-year-old Maxwell would be taking a short break from the game after experiencing some difficulties wit…

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