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    Australians to be evacuated after Hantavirus outbreak | ABC News Top Stories

    A group of Australian passengers is preparing to disembark the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly Hantavirus virus outbreak, and travel on a federal government supported flight to Perth. Australians are digesting One Nation's historic victory in the Farrer by-election. Iranian state media says the regime in Tehran has delivered its response on the latest plan to end the war with the United States and Israel. An ABC investigation has revealed oil and gas giant Shell has been paying minimal tax on the trading profits it makes, by selling Australian gas through Singapore. The number of aged care patients languishing in hospitals across the country has surged by more than 35 per cent in about six months. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    What is hantavirus and what's next for the passengers?

    The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has gotten involved in managing the outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius, as it is set to arrive in the Canary Islands. The ship will anchor close to the Spanish island of Tenerife and passengers will be taken to land in smaller boats before boarding flights late on Sunday. Four Australians were aboard the ship, but are not known to have been infected.

    3 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    What next steps for returning 'ISIS brides' and their children

    The return to Australia of a group of women and children with links to Islamic State fighters has been causing a political storm.

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  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Will gas bills go down under an east coast gas reserve?

    A new east coast gas reserve of 20% will "drive down" prices, according to the federal government and ensure Australia is no longer "hostage" to international markets. The new scheme, similar to one already operating in Western Australia, will take effect in the middle of next year.

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  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    Productivity losses hitting younger generations hardest

    Ahead of next week's budget, addressing intergenerational fairness is shaping up as a central theme.

    3 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    CNN founder and pioneer of rolling news dies aged 87

    Ted Turner, who founded CNN in 1980 has died at the age of 87.  Known for pioneering rolling 24-hour news coverage, he reshaped how audiences around the world consume news media.

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  7. 4 DAYS AGO

    Labor axes funding for $45b inland rail

    The federal government has halted plans for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail, amid concerns the project could cost more than $45 billion to complete.

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  8. 5 DAYS AGO

    Labor pledges $74m to combat 'online terrorists'

    The federal government will spend $74 million over the next two years to set up a national Counter Terrorism Online Centre... in an effort to curb youth radicalisation.

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    ABC News
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    2023 - 2026
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