French tourist's biggest culture shocks in Australia
A French visitor details her biggest surprises in Australia, from early dinners to casual chats with strangers. Locals confirm her observations perfectly capture the Aussie way of life.
A French visitor details her biggest surprises in Australia, from early dinners to casual chats with strangers. Locals confirm her observations perfectly capture the Aussie way of life.
A French visitor details her biggest surprises in Australia, from chatty strangers to 6pm dinners. Locals confirm her observations perfectly capture Aussie life. Read her full list.
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Internal Liberal party polling reveals growing voter rebellion in metropolitan electorates over climate policies, putting Australia's net zero commitment at risk as MPs scramble to save their seats.
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Australia's stalled environmental reforms are creating economic uncertainty while failing to protect the natural heritage future generations will inherit. Experts warn that continued political stalemate comes with a heavy price tag.
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Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith delivers scathing criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's leadership, claiming Australian businesses are 'going backwards' under his government amid cost of living pressures.
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