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Australia · ABC

WA government to consider return of Perth to Albany passenger rail service

25 Oct 12:02

There have been several attempts to bring back the passenger line since it was scrapped in 1978. None has been successful, but with the proposed WA government buyback of the state's freight rail network, a new opportunity has presented itself.

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Australia · ABC

High Court to hear challenge to under-16s social media ban

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3 Nov 06:43

Australia · ABC

Airbnb host accused of using AI image of blocked toilet to claim damages

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3 Nov 06:43

Australia · ABC

Bringing blue corn from Mexico to Australia for traditional tortillas

Melbourne-based Mexican food company La Tortilleria has harvested a crop of blue corn to make traditional tortillas, after six years of research and development.

3 Nov 06:31

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Mortgage borrowers brace for interest rate rise

The Reserve Bank is being warned a widely forecast interest rate hike today could push Australia into recession.

3 Nov 06:27

Australia · ABC

Small town's serenity threatened by new Sydney airport noise, residents say

For residents living near the new Western Sydney International Airport, its October opening raised concerns and fears for the future of their tranquil suburbs.

3 Nov 06:27

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

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3 Nov 06:25

Australia · ABC

Breaking: Parts of jet appear to have broken off before fatal Florida crash

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3 Nov 06:14

Australia · ABC

Chloroform threat leaves NSW mayor afraid to leave her home

A NSW mayor says she has had to make a plan for her safety after police gave her a "reality check".

3 Nov 06:03