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‘Xi Jinping Thought’ introduced into curriculum
China will introduce the political ideology of the Chinese President in its national curriculum.
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Victorians say vaccination portal struggling with high demand
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US will stick to August 31 deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan, Joe Biden says
S President Joe Biden has confirmed America's remaining troops in Afghanistan are on track to leave in a week, ending their 20-year presence in...
Children allegedly abducted from Melbourne home found safe and well
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RAAF flights ferry another 650 out of Afghanistan in mass Kabul airlift as Taliban’s...
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Afghanistan: US ramping up Kabul evacuation effort, says Biden
President Joe Biden says efforts to evacuate people from Kabul airport are accelerating, with US troops expanding the perimeter around the site.
Many thousands of...
Victoria records 71 local COVID-19 cases as the state’s outbreak grows
Victoria has recorded 71 new local COVID-19 cases, the highest daily increase in its recent Delta outbreak.
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