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Australian Citizenship applicants to wait 13 months for results
According to the Department of Home Affairs, 75% of applicants for Australian citizenship would be waiting 13 months to hear about the decisions made on their applications.
Bill Cosby declared guilty of sexual assault
US television icon Bill Cosby has been convicted of sexual assault, after a US jury found him guilty of drugging and molesting an employee 14 years ago.
‘Real Bodies’ Exhibition Called To Be Shut Down
A Sydney exhibition has come under fire for its’ alleged use of deceased Chinese inmates and political prisoners after the company failed to provide sufficient documentation for its’ corpses.
Iran banned images and videos on Telegram
Iran’s net regulator states sharing images and videos through the Telegram messaging app is now prohibited.
Barrier Reef Rescue Plan Set To Appear In Federal Budget
A $400 million plan to rescue the Great Barrier Reef is set to appear in the federal budget when it is revealed next month.
Queensland expecting horror influenza season
Health professionals say low immunisation levels are putting Queensland on track to experience another horror influenza season, as almost three quarters of the population are unprotected.
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XXXX Brewery workers' fourth strike of the month
For the fourth time this month, 35 workers from the XXXX Gold brewery in Milton went on strike yesterday, standing outside the main gate holding placards and chanting criticism of the company.
Russia Presents Unharmed Syrians to OPCW
Russia and Syria have presented the Organisation for the Prohibition for Chemical Weapons (OPCW) with more than a dozen unharmed citizens to support claims there was no recent chemical attack in the region.