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Australia bars Netanyahu government MK ahead of major Jewish conference
Haaretz
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August 18, 2025
Australia on Monday revoked the entry visa of Knesset Member Simcha Rothman, who was scheduled to visit on Tuesday and take part in a series of events with the Jewish community in Melbourne and Sydney.
Australian can't make sense of major difference after visiting London McDonald's
MyLondon
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August 18, 2025
A woman who relocated from Australia to the UK has shared what left her friends gobsmacked when they came for a visit. Amie Elizabeth, a content creator who posts on TikTok as @Amieelizabeth95, shared the eye-opening revelation in a recent video....
Dobbing in a criminal? Don't do it on social media
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 18, 2025
Social media is littered with posts about crime. Facebook even has dedicated community-led groups for sharing information to warn others about local criminals. Perhaps you've joined one. But Australians are being urged to not only post about crime...
Crossroads Volleyball: Louise, Victoria West, and Tidehaven make early-season statement
Crossroads Today - Texas
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VICTORIA, Texas - The high school volleyball season is off to a hot start in the Crossroads, with several local teams making headlines in tournament action. The Louise Hornets have made a statement early, remaining undefeated with an impressive...
In rural Northern New York, drag culture breaks down barriers
Adirondack Explorer - New York
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August 18, 2025
Performers defy small-town stereotypes, blend artistry, resilience and community one show at a time By David Escobar Everything about the Belvedere Restaurant feels like a time capsule of Saranac Lake’s storied history. With antique wood-paneled...
Israeli MP at centre of Australian visa row says choice is Israel or Hamas
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 18, 2025
Far-right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman has told the ABC that Australia needs to "decide to be on the side of Hamas … or Israel", in the wake of his visa being cancelled and Israel's decision to revoke visas for Australia's representatives to...
Israel kicks out Australia's representatives to Palestinian Territory
9News
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August 18, 2025
Israel has kicked out Australia's representatives to the Occupied Palestinian Territories, accusing Australia of fuelling antisemitism in a move labelled "unjustified" by Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced...
Israel boots Australian diplomats, orders close look at visa requests as ties sour
The Times of Israel
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August 18, 2025
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar decided on Monday to revoke the residency visas of Australia’s representatives to the Palestinian Authority, hours after Canberra barred an Israeli lawmaker from entering the country. Australia announced on Monday...
Israel Pulls Australian Officials’ Visas Amid Diplomatic Rift
Jewish Post and News
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August 18, 2025
Kanye West walking on the red carpet during the 67th Grammy Awards held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Feb. 2, 2025. Photo: Elyse Jankowski/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect In the Czech Republic, local officials have pushed back against a...
What’s behind the high rate of suicide in Australia’s construction industry?
The Conversation
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August 18, 2025
The construction industry is a pillar of Australia’s economy, employing more than a million people. But construction work is also among the most dangerous industries. According to Safe Work Australia, construction had the third-highest fatality...
The “arts-in-the-park” of Yardley, Music Off Main
Yardley Voice - Pennsylvania
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by Naomi Weiss Music Off Main has been, and continues to be, a Yardley staple. Its July 12 musical attraction featured Maggie Mae and her band, based in Philadelphia,who played funky rock.Those in attendance included everyone from dancing children...
Rebuilding trust in Australian aid through transparency
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 18, 2025
BY Anne Aly Transparency matters. It matters to the Australian public, who want to know their tax dollars are being spent responsibly, accountably and effectively. It matters to our partners in our region, who expect honesty and openness in how we...
Israel Expels Australian PA Diplomats in Response to Banning of Visiting Politician
Breitbart
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August 18, 2025
The Israeli government announced Monday that it was expelling Australia’s diplomatic representatives to the Palestinian Authority, who live in Israel, in response to Australia’s ban on a visit by an Israeli politician. As Breitbart News reported,...
American mom living in Australia reveals major differences between kids' birthday parties in the two countries
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
An American mom who moved to Australia has revealed the biggest differences between kid's birthday parties in the two countries. In a recent video posted to TikTok, Lex, who has lived in Australia for almost a year, sparked a viral conversation...
Israel revokes visas of Australian diplomats to Palestine
Press TV
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Israel has revoked the residency visas of Australia’s representatives to Palestine after Canberra barred the entry of the regime’s far-right figures and announced its intention to recognize Palestinian statehood. In an X post on Monday, Israeli...
Why posting to your community social media page is not helping to solve crime
9News
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August 18, 2025
Countless reports of crime are being posted to community Facebook pages every day where they rarely ever get seen by investigators, according to Crime Stoppers Queensland. A new campaign for Crime Stoppers Day is urging people to report their CCTV...
Call for 'death tax' to help Australia raise $70 billion
9News
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August 18, 2025
As business, union, and community leaders gather in Canberra this week for the government's landmark economic round table, a call has come for Australia to impose an inheritance tax among other measures to raise $70 billion in tax revenue. A...
Indian-Origin Sikh postman’s thoughtful act in Australia goes viral, wins Priyanka Chopra’s attention
Financial Express
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A woman in Queensland, Australia, has shared CCTV footage of an Indian-origin postman who won the internet with his small act of kindness. The clip has got millions of views and even a like from Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra. Postman Saves...
Israel Cancels Visas Of Australian Diplomats Following Palestinian State Recognition
StratNews Global
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August 18, 2025
Home Australia Israel Cancels Visas Of Australian Diplomats Following Palestinian State Recognition The Australian government said it had cancelled the visa of a lawmaker from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition who has...
The 7 money secrets Australians are most likely to keep
Financial Review
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August 18, 2025
Aug 19, 2025 – 5.00am Gift this article Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Login At what point would a partner’s hidden spending turn from an...