Soccer soars as most popular kids’ sport
Soccer has taken over from swimming as the most popular sporting activity among Australian kids, according to a recent survey.
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News in brief – Political solution still on the agenda, says PM
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has reaffirmed that a “political solution” to the unrest in Syria is still on the agenda, despite tensions escalating this week when a Russian fighter jet was shot down by the Turkish airforce.
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News in brief- Australians unite against domestic violence on White Ribbon Day
Australians united at various marches, breakfasts and lunches today to raise awareness about violence against women on White Ribbon Day.
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Good morning, Sydney – your ship has come in
Five giant cruise ships entered Sydney Harbour just before 7am this morning to celebrate two new additions to P&O’s international cruising fleet.
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Colour Run fun for Flemington Racecourse
More than 20,000 participants were splashed in colour and had plenty of fun in Melbourne’s third annual Colour Run today.
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Why aren’t we grieving for Lebanon?
The Australian public and media experts have expressed concern about disproportionate media coverage and public sympathy towards recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut.
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Climate change groups call on PM for more funding
Volunteers from climate change groups Avaaz and Oak Tree headed to Malcolm Turnbull’s electoral office at Wentworth on Friday demanding more money be funded towards climate change.
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Super puppies on show in Sydney
Assistance Dogs Australia held an awareness campaign in Martin Place this week to raise awareness and funds for “super puppy” training.
Patrons fight Melbourne restaurant closure on social media
A social media campaign is winning significant support for an iconic not-for-profit restaurant threatened with closure in the inner Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford.
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Fleetwood Mac perform last Australian show
Fleetwood Mac left Australia this week to travel to New Zealand for the final leg of their 15-month tour.
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