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Australia, UK unveil new sanctions on Russia on third anniversary of Ukrainian war

Protestors rally in Sydney in March 2022, a month after the war started. Photo: DFAT Australia has announced fresh sanctions against Russian individuals and companies as Ukraine marks three years of war with Russia. “Australia continues to stand with Ukraine,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says. He announced fresh targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on…

Hobart, Darwin private hospitals to lose maternity services

Photo: stock Private hospital operator Healthscope is to close maternity services at its Darwin and Hobart hospitals. Darwin Private Hospital is to lose its services from April 17 while Hobart Private is expected to lose its services on August 20. NORTHERN TERRITORY NT Health Minister Steve Edgington says the decision is “deeply disappointing”. “All expectant…

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Mount Isa looks to the future as end looms for Glencore mines

Mount Isa is now trying to diversify its economy into tourism and green energy activities. Photo: supplied Miner Glencore’s pending withdrawal from Mount Isa in western Queensland is prompting moves to diversify the city’s economic base through green energy and tourism. The city council also wants state and federal government funding help after it released…