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Medical transport jet carrying child patient, her mother, and four others crashes in Philadelphia, US

February 1, 2025

A medical transport jet with a child patient, her mother and four others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighbourhood shortly after takeoff on Friday evening, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes. All six people aboard were from Mexico. The child had been treated in Philadelphia for a life-threatening condition and was being transported home to Mexico, according to Shai Gold, Jet Rescue Air Ambulance spokesperson. The flight's final destination was Tijuana after a stop in Missouri. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said at a news conference late Friday that officials expect fatalities in this "awful aviation disaster." "We know…

ACCC has taken legal action against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly breaching consumer law

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September 23, 2024

ACCC Takes Legal Action Against Woolworths and Coles Over Allegedly Misleading Pricing Claims In a significant development, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against two of Australia’s largest supermarket chains, Woolworths and Coles, accusing them of misleading pricing practices. The allegations center around claims that the retailers misrepresented the cost of their products, potentially deceiving consumers and breaching Australian consumer law. The Allegations: Misleading Pricing Practices According to the ACCC, Woolworths and Coles allegedly engaged in pricing strategies that gave consumers a false impression of savings or the value of discounts. Specifically, these practices are…

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Exploring The Times of Australia: Your Go-To News Portal

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December 12, 2025
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Introduction to The Times of Australia The Times of Australia serves as a leading online news portal, dedicated to providing timely and relevant information to […]

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Medical transport jet carrying child patient, her mother, and four others crashes in Philadelphia, US

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February 1, 2025
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A medical transport jet with a child patient, her mother and four others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighbourhood shortly after takeoff on Friday evening, […]

VICTORIA

Ascot Vale woman’s death linked to Little River freeway incident

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February 1, 2025
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Victorian detective are investigating the deaths of two people on Friday. The body of a woman was found inside a house on the corner of […]

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ACCC has taken legal action against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly breaching consumer law

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September 23, 2024
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ACCC Takes Legal Action Against Woolworths and Coles Over Allegedly Misleading Pricing Claims In a significant development, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has […]

Immigration

Guide on Australia incoming passenger card

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May 4, 2024
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The incoming passenger card for Australia has two sides. On the front side you would need to fill out your basic information and do the […]

Education

Minimum wage in Australia for international students per hour 2024

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April 28, 2024
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Australia has a minimum wage. You must be paid at least this amount – it’s the law!. The minimum wage ensures fair compensation for workers […]

Immigration

Character requirement for Australian Citizenship 2024

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April 27, 2024
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It is a requirement that applicants aged 18 and over who seek to become Australian citizens must be of ‘good character’. Good character is not defined in […]

Education

Genuine Student (GS) requirement for student visas (sc 500)

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April 21, 2024
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The GTE requirement applicable to student visas (sc 500) is being replaced with a Genuine Student (GS) requirement from 23 March 2024. As part of […]

Immigration

New Migration Rules for Australia Immigration 2024

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April 20, 2024
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Government released its much-anticipated New Migration Rules for Australia Immigration in 2024, which outlines a new vision for Australia’s migration system and a what to expect in 2024. […]