Jenner’s ‘greedy’ fight with Aussie mum

Reality star and billionaire beauty mogul Kylie Jenner has sparked fury after threatening a Gold Coast business over a T-shirt slogan.

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'Horrific' mental health hospitals need 'urgent' reform, report says

Young people with learning disabilities and autism are having their human rights breached by the "horrific" conditions of mental health hospitals that are inflicting "terrible suffering" upon their detainees, a report has found.

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'Emotional trauma' caused illness at US base, not sonic attack

An illness that mysteriously spread among US embassy staff in Cuba and was blamed on a suspected sonic attack was most likely caused by emotional trauma and fear, according to a new report.

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GCHQ turns 100: Can you solve these brain-teasing puzzles?

Fancy yourself as an expert codebreaker or cyber sleuth? Now is your chance to prove whether you could have what it takes.

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Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns

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Major Qld construction certifier warns of industry crisis

One of Queensland's biggest certifiers - GMA Certification Group - says it has been left 'dead in the water' following a premium increase of between 200 and 300 per cent. Hikes to the professional indemnity premiums could see billion-dollar construction projects grind to a halt or left in limbo without certification as a result of the group's closure. Image: News Corp Australia

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Sport Now: Around the grounds

D'Arcy Short has been drafted into the Aussie squad, replacing Glenn Maxwell in the upcoming T20 clash against Sri lanka and Ash Barty has booked her place in the knockout stages of the WTA Finals event in Shenzhen.

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Fast News: Today’s top stories

Australia's aged care system tells a "shocking tale of neglect", according to an interim report from the Royal Commission and firefighters in NSW hope forecast rain will be meaningful as more than 70 blazes burn across the state.

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Where new police officers will be distributed

LAUNCESTON police station will see an immediate boost in officer numbers, with seven to be deployed this year in response to recent crime rates.

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New world news from Time: Hundreds of Koalas Feared Dead in Australian Wildfires

(CANBERRA, Australia) — Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia’s east coast.

Port Macquarie Koala Hospital President Sue Ashton said she hoped wildlife carers would be allowed to begin their search of the fire zone for survivors on Thursday. The fire was started by a lightning strike on Friday in a forest in New South Wales state, 300 kilometers (190 miles) north of Sydney, and has since burnt 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres).

Two-thirds of that area was koala habitat, Ashton said.

“If we look at a 50% survival rate, that’s around about 350 koalas and that’s absolutely devastating,” Ashton said of the death toll. “We’re hoping it’s not as bad as that, but because of the intensity of the fire and the way koalas behave during fire, we’re not holding out too much hope,” she added.

Koalas climb high into trees during wildfires and survive if the fire front passes quickly below them.

The koala colony was particularly heathy and genetically diverse, Ashton said. Koalas prefer coastal forests, which are being cleared for suburban expansion. Increasingly isolated koala colonies have become inbred and diseased.

Australia’s wildfire season has made a particularly early and devastating start in the southern hemisphere spring due to above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall that has left much of the east coast in drought.

Minig protester claims to have been roughed-up by Victoria Police after being taken into cutody

November 01, 2019. Tim Buchanan of Newcastle details his reasons for attending the protests this week blockading a mining conference in Melbourne. Buchanan says he has been volunteering his time recently, delivering water 6 hours away from the coast to towns like Walgett, blaming the mining industry for its effects to the water table in the region. Buchanan also alleges misconduct by the police, saying he was roughed-up behind closed doors after being taken into custody. (AAP VIDEO/Alex Murray)

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Booming suburb’s next health hub revealed

COOMERA is set to get a new medical precinct with work beginning on a two-storey complex due to open at the end of next year.

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Under fire MP’s grovelling apology

Energy Minister Angus Taylor’s belated apology for the botched attempt to embarrass Sydney’s Lord Mayor has not put off his Labor pursuers.

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What really happened to China’s vanishing Uighurs?

This week Australia joined 22 other countries to condemn China at the United Nations over its horrifying treatment of the Uighur ethnic minority within its own borders.

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Island’s amazing $2.8m transformation

Wilson Island has returned to its former glory and reopened as an exclusive holiday getaway.

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One dead, several injured after two buses collide in London

One person has died and several are injured after two buses and a car collided in south London, police say.

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Trump impeachment bid passes first test

The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives has voted to proceed with the next stage of impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. (AAP Video)

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‘Gangster fantasy land’: Man jailed after gel blaster shooting

AN ice addict who used a gel blaster to fire at a stranger in a drive-by style “prank” during a 40-day crime spree through Cairns has been handed an 18-month jail sentence.

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Qantas confirms cracks in three 737s

Qantas has confirmed cracks have been found in three of its 737 NG aircraft. The hairline cracks were found in the 'pickle fork' structure, which is located between the wing and the fuselage. CEO of Qantas Domestic Andrew David said “as people would expect with Qantas, we've gone above what was required to check our aircraft well ahead of schedule”.

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‘Cruel and harmful’ aged care system exposed

A “CRUEL and shameful’’ aged care system is abusing elderly Australians in a “shocking tale of neglect’’, a heartbreaking Royal Commission report revealed yesterday.

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Coalition vows to address ‘shocking’ tales of aged care neglect

Australia's aged care system tells a "shocking tale of neglect", according to an interim report from the Royal Commission. Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the allegations will be addressed in the long term and promised more funding of the industry. "We will address them and there will be a longer term response ... our intention is to provide additional funding," Mr Cormann said. Shocking cases of mistreatment have been uncovered so far, with the commission demanding urgent action to support vulnerable Australians. Royal commissioners said aged care services are underfunded, mostly poorly-managed, and fail to meet the needs of older citizens in the delivery of safe and quality care. The scathing report also found Australia is unkind and uncaring towards older people.

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Last ‘orders’: Bercow serves final day as UK House Speaker

John Bercow is serving his last day as the UK House Speaker after a decade in the chair. Mr Bercow was elected to the post in 2009 - replacing Michael Martin - supported largely by Labour MPs rather than his own side. His bellowing and scolding from the chair gained him notoriety in the role, which was met with disdain and enthusiasm. His relationship with his former party was often tenuous but it has been his role in parliament during Brexit that has produced great controversy, with Brexiteers often claiming he was seeking to undermine the process. Image: AP

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Donald Trump claims Jeremy Corbyn ‘would be so bad’ for UK

US President Donald Trump has claimed Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn would be "so bad" for the UK ahead of the December 12 general election. Appearing on LBC Radio with host Nigel Farage, the leader of the Brexit Party, the president also heaped praise on his "friend" Prime Minister Boris Johnson as a "fantastic guy" and "terrific". Mr Trump said "I have great relationships with many of the leaders, including Boris who's a fantastic man - I think he's the exact right guy for the times." Image: AP

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WhatsApp sues Israeli company

WhatsApp is suing an Israeli company that it claims was behind a cyberattack that installed spyware on users' phones and targeted human rights defenders, journalists, political dissidents, diplomats and government officials.

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Asia's biggest Halloween party is in Hong Kong, where people are being arrested for wearing masks

Lan Kwai Fong is a zoo on Halloween.

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Water bombing aircraft on standby as SA braces for severe fire danger

Water bombing aircraft are on standby as South Australia braces for another day of severe fire danger. Total fire bans have been issued for parts of the state for a second consecutive day as temperatures climb and winds increase. Bans are in place for eight fire districts across the south, west and centre of the state. Residents are urged to prepare their properties for potential blazes and have a bushfire survival plan in place. Temperatures are likely to reach 36 degrees in Adelaide and up to 39 degrees in the state's north west on Thursday.

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Dancing in the Rain: Queensland Farmer Jubilant as Rain Eases Conditions at Drought-Affected Station

A Queensland farmer danced with joy in her dressing gown on October 30 as rain fell on her drought-affected cattle and sheep station near Longreach in Western Queensland. Jody Brown shouted, “it’s raining!” in a video posted to Facebook. “It was an amazing feeling to be out in the rain, but very bittersweet sharing that moment as I know many people who desperately need rain have missed out.” Despite the jubilant scenes, Ms Brown says the rainfall is not enough to break the drought. “It was by no means drought breaking for the Longreach area, but we are exceptionally grateful for the beautiful rain that fell. It really does fill you with joy. Hoping now that this next rain system is more widespread and helps others.” The Queensland Government has declared the Western Queensland shire of Longreach to be fully in drought. Credit: Jody Brown/Latrobe Station via Storyful

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Sport Now: Around the grounds

Half centuries to David Warner and Steve Smith have guided Australia to another comfortable win against Sri Lanka in Brisbane and former South Sydney captain Sam Burgess has been charged with intimidation.

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Field of 16 for Group One Victoria Derby

A field of 16 has been declared for the $2 million Group One Victoria Derby at Flemington with Spring Champion Stakes winner and race favourite Shadow Hero drawing barrier 10. (AAP Video)

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In pictures: Orpheus & Eurydice opening night

The first-time pairing of Opera Queensland and Circa received the ultimate compliment from theatregoers who stood to applaud on opening night. The tragic love story, which blends singing with acrobatics, is at QPAC until Nov 9.

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Protesters’ unusual trick to avoid cops

Climate change activists back on the front line outside a mining conference in Melbourne have labelled police actions “vicious” and of a never-before-seen level of aggression.

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Suspended sentence for man over pushing car onto Adelaide train tracks

October 31, 2019. Taylor Hosking walks from an Adelaide court after being handed a suspended sentence for pushing a car onto train tracks in Lonsdale. (AAP Video/Kathryn Birmingham)

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Fast News: Today’s top stories

Scott Morrison had warned a range of "hostile actors" are intent on undermining democracy, particularly when it comes to terrorism and online threats and health warnings are in place for parts of the NSW east coast, as hazardous smoke from 72 bushfires covers the region. Image: Getty

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US rate cut means ‘cheaper borrowing’ for Australians

Chief Market Strategist at InvestSMART Evan Lucas says the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut means Australian banks can borrow at a lower rate and pass a lower rate on to the consumer. The Federal Reserve announced its third rate cut for the year on Wednesday, cutting it by a quarter percentage point to a range of 1.5 per cent and 1.75 per cent. “Our banks have to borrow from overseas, there isn’t enough free capital in Australia, to lend to all the lenders that are here,” Mr Lucas told Sky News. “A lowering of the federal funds rate means that the borrowing costs for all banks that borrow out of the US will get cheaper. “The ability to therefore pass that on [to the customer] should ramp up.” Image: Getty

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Chilean Police Spray Protesters With Tear Gas and Water in Valparaiso

Police forces sprayed water and tear gas on protesters in the streets of Valparaiso on October 30, as mass protests continued across Chile. Thousands rallied in Valparaiso, Santiago, and other cities across Chile on Wednesday, the thirteenth day of continuous protests, after proposed government reforms failed to meet demonstrators’ demands. On Wednesday, Chilean President Sebastian Piñera announced that the decision was made to cancel the upcoming APEC Trade Summit and Conference of the Parties (COP) events that were due to be held in Chile in November and December, respectively. “As President, my duty is to put the needs of the Chilean people 1st. In these difficult times, with great pain, we have decided to cancel the #APEC and #COP summits. Our priority is to safeguard públic order, give urgent solutions to social demands +implement an inclusive dialogue,” he wrote on Twitter. The protests began in response to a proposed hike in metro fares but have since expanded to encompass general anger about the cost of living and income inequality in the country, according to reports. Credit: @CompaneroSudaca via Storyful

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Arrests made after 400kg of ‘ice’ located in hot chilli sauce import

Supplied video obtained Thursday, October 31, 2019, of three men who were arrested across Sydney last week and all charged with attempt to possess a commercial quantity unlawful import: border-controlled drug and large commercial drug supply. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/NSW Police)

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Bushfires continue to rage on Coast

RESIDENTS in the Currumbin Valley are being warned to keep an eye on a bushfire which has flared up this morning.

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Smashed avocado man to give Tassie advice

HE is the man who gave us smashed avocado — not as a menu item, but a pejorative term to describe Millennials happy to splash $20 on a cafe breakfast instead of squirrelling it away for a mortgage deposit.

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Lasers Light Up Baghdad’s Tahrir Square as Thousands of Protesters Mass

Protesters massed in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square on the evening of October 30, shining lasers from a nearby building they commandeered. Sajad Jiyad, managing director of the Al-Bayan Center, a think tank in Baghdad, took video on Wednesday evening showing protesters crowded in and around Tahrir Square, a central meeting place for demonstrators in the Iraqi capital. Several of the protesters’ lasers came from the so-called ‘Turkish Restaurant Building’, a prominent structure located between the square and the Tigris River. In recent days the building has been taken over by protesters, who have hung banners and flags from the edifice. The footage was taken two days after Iraqi authorities imposed a curfew that was flouted by demonstrators. Protesters appeared set to ignore it once again as night fell on October 30. Credit: Sajad Jiyad via Storyful

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Former footy boss new cricket chief

THE new chief executive of Cricket Tasmania is former AFL Tasmania chairman Dominic Baker.

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In pictures: Stokehouse Q Twilight Dinner

Sublime seafood and sunset river views were on the menu at this interactive dinner atop the Goodwill Bridge. Stokehouse Q executive chef Ollie Hansford led the evening that was part fine-dining experience and part cooking class.

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Jacarandas in bloom: Best reader photos

Jacarandas are well and truly back and how bloomin’ good is it to see those purple flowers? Here are some of the best photos readers have shared with us this spring.

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Tearful Robin Bailey shares her grief

BROADCASTER Robin Bailey has opened up about her grief one month after losing her second husband Sean Pickwell to cancer.

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Health system inadequate, Premier says

THE state’s health system is not performing adequately and the Government accepts responsibility, Premier Will Hodgman has told parliament this morning.

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Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria

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Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets

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Cairns Airport export hub’s final showdown

CAIRNS has just been ticked off for a multimillion-dollar export hub expected to open up new international markets and spur on a surge in agricultural output.

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Couple fight on Ryanair transit bus

The moment a boozy British man and woman's war of words escalated into a full-on fist fight as they started punching each other - on an airport shuttle bus.

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Foxtel to reward loyal customers

Foxtel will reward customers for ongoing loyalty with the launch of Foxtel First - one of Australia's first tenure-based loyalty programs. Customers will be offered exclusive experiences including tickets to sporting events and behind-the-scenes studio tours. Foxtel CEO Patrick Delaney said the program would be divided into four levels - bronze, silver, gold, and diamond - with each unlocking varying benefits and competitions. Image: News Corp Australia

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Footage captures black bear strolling past guest rooms at US motel

A black bear has been captured on video strolling across a balcony on the second floor of a motel in Tennessee. The now-viral video shows the bear making its way downstairs at the Econo Lodge Inn and Suites in Gatlinburg and past guest rooms.

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Dozens charged as escort agency shut down

POLICE say they have shut down an illegal escort agency on the Gold Coast, with 25 people charged, including the alleged business owner.

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More than 70 bush and grass fires burning in NSW

Firefighters are working on the ground and from the air to try and contain a blaze burning near Port Macquarie on the NSW mid-north coast. Firefighters have been trying to strengthen containment lines at the Crestwood Drive Fire before conditions deteriorate on Friday. The blaze, started by a lightning strike, has burnt through more than 2,000 hectares. While the flames have come dangerously close to homes, no properties have been lost. Currently there are more than 70 bush and grass fires burning across the state. Image: News Corp Australia

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RACQ reveals first new boss in 13 years

RACQ has poached experienced banking executive and Queenslander David Carter from Suncorp to take the helm at the iconic motoring group.

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New entertainment option opening in iconic CBD building

THEY have searched long and hard but international gaming arcade franchise Timezone has settled on a CBD Cairns site for its newest store.

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Minister defends fire response

JUST one of eight recommendations of a review into last summer’s bushfires has been implemented, state parliament has heard.

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School to double student capacity in huge expansion

A MAJOR Sunshine Coast alternative school is set to double its capacity if its application for a new master plan gets the green light.

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‘Big sigh’: School’s sassy response to Halloween

A SASSY response to a Halloween dress up day at one of the Gold Coast’s largest high schools has sparked a debate about whether the celebration really does have a place in Australia.

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Deputy PM wrong on farmer payment

DEPUTY Prime Minister Michael McCormack has wrongly claimed landholders who have exhausted the Farm Household Allowance are already receiving a $13,500 supplement.

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Sharon Osbourne’s wild claim about Camilla

Sharon Osbourne claims she once copped a feel of British royal Camilla Parker-Bowles during a visit to Buckingham Palace.

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NZ opposition to crack down on gangs

New Zealand's opposition leader has pledged to crack down on gangs if he becomes prime minister at next year's election. The New Zealand National Party will unveil a raft of social service-related policies on Wednesday, which include cracking down on gang members exploiting tax payers. Under a National government, Simon Bridges said if gang members were unable to prove their assets or income were obtained legally, then they would be blocked from receiving benefits. The opposition leader claimed more than 90 per cent of gang members received a benefit for an average of nine years.

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Vote for Geelong’s best beauty therapist

When it came to telling us your most-loved beauty boffins, you were ready to wax lyrical.

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Security Camera Captures Moment Plane Falls From Sky in New Jersey

Door security footage posted to Facebook on October 29 captured the moment a light plane spiralled down from the sky over a neighborhood in suburban New Jersey. Credit: Divya Jain Bhuptani via Storyful

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‘I thought I was being attacked by a demon’

Australian-New Zealand singer Stan Walker used to laugh when he heard someone say they had anxiety.

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RAW: Accused fake dentist arrives at Sydney court

October 30,2019. Majid Rahebi arrives at Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court accused of doing dental work while not registered. (AAP Video/Andrew Leeson)

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Union boss could face $12k fine

THE militant construction union’s Queensland boss Michael Ravbar will be pursued through the court to personally pay out thousands of dollars for alleged unlawful industrial action.

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RAW: Rape-accused Chinese star arrives at Sydney court

Ocotber 30, 2019. Film and TV star Yunxiang Gao arrives at Sydney's Downing Centre NSW District Court accused of multiple charges of rape and indecent assault following an incident at Sydney's Shangri-La Hotel in March 2018. (AAP Video/Andrew Leeson)

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Lake Cathie fires continue to threaten homes

Supplied video obtained October 30, 2019 of aerial video showing large air tankers the fire near Lake Cathie ton October 29. Firefighters and aircraft are working hard to protect homes and properties in the area. Strong winds are fanning the fire and numerous spot fires are starting ahead of the main fire-front, including to the west of Lake Cathie. The fire is burning towards Bonny Hills.(AAP Video/Supplied/NSW Rural Fire Service) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Birthday plea: Help save my grandson

CAIRNS tourism identity Susan Rees has made a special plea for her birthday today – no presents, but please help save her grandson.

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72 British Lawmakers Condemn ‘Colonial’ Coverage of Meghan

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Aiia Maasarwe’s killer to face court on Tuesday

The man who raped and murdered international student Aiia Maasarwe will learn his fate on Tuesday. Codey Herrmann pleaded guilty to the rape and murder of the 21-year-old in Melbourne earlier this year. Victoria's Supreme Court heard Herrmann attacked her with a metal pole before assaulting her. He's facing a maximum sentence of life behind bars. Image: News Corp Australia

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A December election could boost Johnson or leave him out in the cold

The prime minister on Monday evening was defeated in his is third attempt to get a general election across the line.

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Opinion: House Impeachment Vote Follows Senate Resolution Condemning Process

Main Street: On October 24, 2019, Senator Lindsey Graham tabled a resolution condemning House of Representatives' impeachment process. A few days later, House Democrats announced a vote on an impeachment inquiry. Image: Alex Brandon/Associated Press

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Delivery rider’s shocking bike path move

A BRISBANE cyclist has shared vision of a food delivery driver riding on the Bicentennial Bikeway in Brisbane’s inner-city.

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New tour not for faint-hearted

A TASMANIAN adventure tourism company has a warning for those eyeing off its new adrenaline-fuelled offering – it’s a bit spicy and not for those looking for “softer” experiences.

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Arrests as police scuffle with police at international mining conference in Melbourne

October 29, 2019. Package of arrests and protesters scuffling with police as they attempt to block entry of delegates to an international mining conference at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. (AAP VIDEO/Alex Murray)

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Search for Tassies best tattoos

The search for Tasmania’s best (or worst) tattoos continues.

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Iraqi Antigovernment Protests Grow, Part Battle Lines and Carnival

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Barnes leaves court after guilty plea for attacking reporters

October 29, 2019. Jess Barnes leaves the Adelaide Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to two counts of assault related to attacking two TV reporters during a previous court appearance. (AAP Video/Time Dornin)

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New live music venue for Coast

A POPULAR southern Gold Coast hotel is about to get approval for amplified music in its beer garden — but it has sparked a debate about whether council can monitor sound levels.

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Motorbike jammed under car

A motorcyclist came to grief in Geelong and got his bike trapped under a parked car.

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NSW govt to build M6 stage 1, including tunnels from Arncliffe to Kogarah

Supplied video obtained October 29, 2019 of the proposed M6 stage 1 which includes four kilometre twin tunnels between the new M5 Motorway at Arncliffe and President Avenue at Kogarah. Construction will begin by early 2022 and open to motorists by the end of 2025. (AAP Video/Supplied/NSW Government) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Angus Taylor says Clover Moore will receive his letter this week

October 29, 2019. Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor speaks to reporters during a media standup in Sydney on Tuesday. Taylor says he intends to send a letter to City of Sydney lord mayor, Clover Moore, and has nothing further to add than what he said in last Friday's statement. "I am not going to run a running commentary on it. I have said what I am going to say," he says. (AAP VIDEO/Michael Wade)

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Tigers young gun picked for Aus A

RISING Tasmanian star Riley Meredith has been selected for his first Australia A squad.

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Gillies Range Road closed to traffic tomorrow

DRIVERS who regularly travel on the Gillies Range Rd are reminded that a section of the road will be closed tomorrow from 6am.

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Deliver driver slammed for riding on bike path

A Brisbane bicycle rider has shared vision of a food delivery driver riding on one of the city's most popular bike paths. Video: Heath Carney.

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Firefighters battle out of control bushfire on NSW mid-coast

An out of control bushfire on NSW's mid north coast has kept firefighters busy overnight. The fire in the Crowdy Bay National Park has razed more than a thousand hectares as crews were called in to protect homes near Harrington Waters - as the fire burned towards an Industrial Estate. Conditions eased in the early hours of Tuesday morning and the blaze is currently at a Watch and Act level. Residents in Harrington are advised to enact their bush fire survival plan. Image: News Corp Australia

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Carers’ heartbreaking struggle to get NDIS help

THE National Disability Insurance Scheme presented carers with a bureaucratic nightmare of disappearing staff, lost paperwork, endless reviews and chronic shortages of allied health specialists, a parliamentary committee has heard.

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Girl had ‘welts’ after alleged abuse

A 13-year-old girl was found covered in injuries after allegedly being physically abused by a woman she knew in Sydney.

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Girl, 11, charged after elementary school teacher stabbed in Australia

An 11-year-old girl has been charged with wounding and knife possession after a teacher was stabbed at an elementary school in Australia Monday.

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Boris Johnson fails -- again -- to secure an early election

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Lebanon could be 'days' from collapse

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Man dies after horrendous chimney ordeal

A UK man has died on Dixon’s Chimney in Carlisle after getting stuck upside down 88 metres in the air for 14 hours.

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Relatives hope Grenfell Tower fire report will call for change

The first report from the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster must deliver calls for change and admit the building was non-compliant, a bereaved relative has said.

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Platypus Family Celebrates Birthday With Bubbles Not Balloons in Fight Against Plastics

A family of platypuses celebrated their birthdays at Victoria’s Healesville Sanctuary on October 25 with a mix of bubbles and boogie boards. “Fleay is turning 26 years old, twins Milsomm and Binarri turning 17, Waddirrang 12, Ember 11, Tarrabi 10, Yami nine and Alooka is turning eight years old,” platypus keeper Dr Jess Thomas said. Fleay is the world’s oldest-known platypus and has lived at Healesville Sanctuary since 1993. The duck-billed platypuses are a native Australian species which, along with fellow monotreme the echidna, are one of only two mammals worldwide that lay eggs. “For Yami’s ninth birthday we’ve gotten her a little mermaid boogie board,” Dr Thomas added. “She loves to climb up on it, swim around and investigate it with her bill, like a mermaid.” 17-year-old Milsomm’s present revolved around bubbles. “As the jets push water up from the bottom, he loves to swim through them and let the jet push him through the water nice and fast. He also loves letting the bubbles tickle him on the bill," Dr Thomas said. “These changes in water pressure and flow would resemble the changes in water levels in the creeks, rivers and estuaries that the platypus are found in out in their natural habitat." Instead of balloons, the sanctuary used bubbles to mark the monotremes’ birthdays. “Rubbish from balloons, elastic hair ties and other small plastics are one of the highest contributors to platypus deaths in the wild,” the sanctuary said. Credit: Healesville Sanctuary via Storyful

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PM welcomes death of ISIS leader

October 28, 2019. Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaking to media in Sydney's south west about the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a US strike in Syria. "This is a many-headed monster, Daesh, and as you cut one off, another one inevitably arises," Morrison says. US President Donald Trump has given a detailed account of how al-Baghdadi was chased by special forces and army dogs before getting trapped in a tunnel during the raid at a compound in Syria's Idlib province. (AAP VIDEO/Andrew Leeson)

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‘Lovely’ young couple killed in horror highway crash

A “LOVELY” young couple who had been dating for just a few weeks have been tragically identified as the victims of a horror fatal crash near Babinda.

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England's gamble on Eddie Jones has paid off spectacularly

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Trump says al-Baghdadi “died like a dog”

Supplied video obtained October 28 of the US President Donald Trump announcing that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died in a raid by US forces attacking his compound on the weekend. President Trump says he "died like a dog" blowing himself up and killing his three children in his suicide after being cornered in a dead-end tunnel. Mr Trump then details some of the horrific acts committed by his followers under his orders. (AAP Video/Supplied/White House) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Great Gatsby gala event

It was Guys and Dolls revisited when Behold Entertainment staged the Great Gatsby Gala Event at Novotel in Surfers Paradise.

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Trump says al-Baghdadi “died like a dog”

Supplied video obtained October 28 of the US President Donald Trump announcing that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died in a raid by US forces attacking his compound on the weekend. President Trump says he died like a dog blowing himself up and killing his three children in his suicide after being cornered in a dead-end tunnel. (AAP Video/Supplied/White House) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Would you use a broker to buy a car?

BROKERS are commonplace when buying a home so why not use them when it comes to buying a car and potentially saving thousands for consumers?

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‘Lovely’ young couple killed in horror highway crash

A “LOVELY” young couple who had been dating for just a few weeks have been tragically identified as the victims of a horror fatal crash near Babinda.

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Meghan ‘begged to get in the tabloids’

Appearing on the recent documentary Harry & Meghan: An African Journey, Meghan Markle insisted she hadn’t been prepared for — or wanted — the media attention of royal life.

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Fury over newspaper’s death notice

The Washington Post published a gasp-inducing headline for the ages on Sunday, describing Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as an “austere religious scholar”.

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‘Positive start to the week’ in early trading

IG Australia’s Kyle Rodda says “the ASX 200 has jumped out of the gates with 0.3 per cent gains so far” in early trading on Monday morning. The market analyst told Sky News the jump was “on the back of a Wall Street lead on Friday night which saw the S&P 500 touch very briefly on new all-time highs”. Mr Rodda said Australia had a “notionally positive start to what’s going to be a very busy week” and this was due to “some more niceties between the US and China on trade”. Image: AP

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New world news from Time: Why Trump Mocked al-Baghdadi and Gave Gruesome Details of the ISIS Leader’s Death

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was “was scared out of his mind,” “a coward,” and he “died like a dog,” President Donald Trump told the country from the White House on Sunday. “He died after running into a dead-end tunnel whimpering and crying and screaming all the way,” Trump said, adding that the Islamic State leader took three children into the tunnel with him, and killed himself and the children by detonating an explosive vest and collapsing the walls around them. The American commandos confirmed his identity and left with some of al-Baghdadi’s body parts, he said, adding: “There wasn’t much left.”

Trump spun shocking details and insults to describe al-Baghdadi’s final moments, deploying signature bombastic flourishes and drawing a stark contrast to Barack Obama’s just-the-facts telling of the killing of Osama bin Laden during a nighttime raid into Pakistan in 2011. His remarks, given from a formal and familiar lectern in the White House Diplomatic Room, broke with the traditional somber mood Presidents have put on for decades when addressing the nation after a deadly military operation.

Trump was doing more than running down an adversary; he was actively trying to break the spell al-Baghdadi holds over his followers, says a White House official. “He felt it was important to mock this guy,” the official says, adding that Trump wanted to “rub in everybody’s face that this guy was killing and ordering rape of thousands of people and at the end of the day blew himself up with his three kids rather than fight.”

Roger Cressey, a former senior White House counterterrorism official in the Bill Clinton and George W. Bush administrations, tells TIME that the 48 minutes of Trump speaking and answering reporters’ questions was “uniquely Trump” and “unlike any other president announcement.” And even though Trump was clearly drawing on his “flair for the theatrical,” Cressey saw a deeper method: “He was trying to do something we’ve done in the past, which is demonstrate that the leaders of Al Qaeda and ISIS are not courageous and they are not people who should be followed.”

These terrorist leaders try to cultivate an image of themselves as courageous and pious. U.S. intelligence officials have tried historically to “debunk that myth with some factual elements,” Cressey says, as in when the Obama administration released information about pornographic materials found in Bin Laden’s compound.

But by denigrating al-Baghdadi after his death, Trump was going a step farther, breaking with a strain of thought among long-time counterterrorism leaders that the U.S. should stand for human dignity and not degrade its enemies, no matter how gruesome and heartless their acts are.

“What I don’t understand is why we need to get down in the gutter and use this kind of language.”“These people are criminal, they are wrong at what they do, they don’t have respect for human life, they should be brought to justice. What I don’t understand is why we need to get down in the gutter and use this kind of language. I don’t think it is American,” says Daniel Benjamin, the Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the State Department from 2009 to 2012 and currently the director of the Dickey Center at Dartmouth. “I think it is beneath us all.”

American officials involved in planning and overseeing the raid that killed Bin Laden tried to have Bin Laden’s remains handled according to Muslim traditions, says Nicholas Rasmussen, a long-time counterterrorism official who was director of the National Counterterrorism Center from December 2014 to December 2017. Instead of returning Bin Laden’s body to his family for burial, however, Bin Laden’s remains were slid off an American warship into the Arabian Sea, so there would be no grave site that could galvanize his followers. There was also a concerted effort not to use inflammatory language in how officials described the raid. “I remember at the time of the Bin Laden raid, we talked about what we should do to not inflame passions among the population we seek to make inroads with,” Rasmussen says.

But Trump has decided not to hold back. “The thug who tried so hard to intimidate others spent his last moments in utter fear, in total panic and dread, terrified of the American forces bearing down on him,” Trump said, describing those drawn to follow al-Baghdadi as “losers” and “savage monsters” who will not escape “the final judgment” of God.

David Gomez, a former senior FBI agent who counterterrorism for the FBI’s office in Washington State until retiring in 2012, wondered if Trump was exaggerating for effect about what he knew of al-Baghdadi’s last moments. “I think the statement about his crying was Trump playing to his own ego,” Gomez says. “As someone who has been in a lot of those fast-moving situations, it’s highly unlikely anyone would have seen that if it had occurred,” he says.

When Trump was asked by a reporter if he heard al-Baghdadi whimpering through a live video stream, he said, “I don’t want to talk about it, but he was screaming, crying, and whimpering. And he was scared out of his mind.”

In Trump’s mind, al-Baghdadi is perhaps “the biggest” terrorist the U.S. has ever caught, overshadowing the raid that killed Bin Laden. The world is a “much safer” place with al-Baghdadi dead, Trump said. “This is the biggest one, perhaps, that we’ve ever captured, because this is the one that built ISIS, and beyond, and was looking to rebuild it again,” he said.

But Michael Downing, former head of the Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau for the Los Angeles Police Department, who has studied the organizational structure of the Islamic State for years, says it likely has a replacement already. “They are going to remain strong and they are going to continue attacking the West,” Downing says. “Now is one of the most dangerous times. When you injure an animal, that is when it is most dangerous.”

Sport Now: Around the grounds

Liverpool have come from behind to defeat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield and Ash Barty has all but ensured she'll end the year with the world number one ranking under her belt, after defeating Belinda Bencic in her WTA Tour finals opener.

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Fast News: Today’s top stories

Islamic State Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has died after being hunted down during an American raid in Syria and detectives reportedly tried eight times to get Ivan Milat to confess to the backpacker murders. Image: News Corp Australia

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Nominate Gold Coast’s best seafood restaurant

Fish, fish, come into the dish.

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Morrison slammed over Uluru ‘insult’

A Labor politician has slammed Prime Minister Scott Morrison for failing to attend the historic celebration at Uluru to mark the closure of the climb.

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RAW: NSW govt trialling driverless shuttle buses

Supplied video obtained October 28, 2019 of driverless shuttle buses being trialled in NSW. Customers can get on board and test ride these buses over the next six months at Sydney's Olympic Park, Coffs Harbour and Armidale. (AAP Video/Supplied/NSW Government) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Big banks’ combined annual profits to reach almost $19 billion

All eyes are on Australia's major banks this week as combined annual profits are expected to reach almost $19 billion. ANZ's annual profit report is expected to be released on Thursday, while Westpac and National Australia Bank will hand down their results next week. ANZ's profits are expected to be $6.54 billion, while Westpac and NAB's results are pegged to be about 15 per cent and nine per cent lower respectively.

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Trump details the mission to get ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Supplied video obtained October 28 of the US President Donald Trump announcing that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died in a raid by US forces attacking his compound on the weekend. President Trump says he died like a dog blowing himself up and killing his three children in his suicide after being cornered in a dead-end tunnel. Mr Trump gives a detailed description of the raid which was conducted with eight helicopters flying over enemy territory. The raid had been accomplished with help from Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iraq. (AAP Video/Supplied/White House) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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The truth about this viral graph

Have you seen this viral graph going around?

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Video shows wreckage left in wake of al-Baghdadi raid

CNN's Nick Paton Walsh examines details of the raid that killed ISIS head Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and the wreckage that was left behind.

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Fears flames have claimed multiple properties in NSW

A fire burning in Darawank on the New South Wales Mid North Coast has been upgraded to a watch-and-act level as firefighters work to slow the spread of the growing blaze reported to have claimed two properties. Assessment teams will on Sunday venture in to examine the extent of the damage. More than 80 bushfires are raging across the state, dozens of which still need to be contained, including near Tuncurry where residents have been forced to flee their homes due to an out-of-control bushfire.

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PHOTO GALLERY: TAS Parents & Friends Black Tie Gala Ball

Photo Gallery of TAS Parents & Friends Black Tie Gala Ball at the Pullman International Hotel.

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Truck horror: 25 dead from one village

Up to 25 victims of the Essex lorry horror tragedy may be from the same tiny Vietnamese farming village.

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Bring back national service - but let's do it differently

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Ivan Milat dies: Australian killed seven backpackers including two Britons

An Australian serial killer who murdered seven backpackers, including two Britons, has died aged 74.

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What to expect from networks in 2020

Summer is almost here and, along with it, the much-awaited new year program lineups from Australia's major television networks. The Australian's Media Business Reporter Zoe Samios explains what viewers can expect in 2020. Image: Getty

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What to expect from networks in 2020

Summer is almost here and, along with it, the much-awaited new year program lineups from Australia's major television networks. The Australian's Media Business Reporter Zoe Samios explains what viewers can expect in 2020. Image: Getty

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Life and crimes of Australia’s worst killer

WARNING: Graphic content.

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Trio hospitalised in Bellarine smash

Five people have walked away from a dramatic Bellarine crash on Saturday.

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More than 60 killed in second wave of Iraq's anti-government protests

At least 67 people have been killed during two days of protest in Iraq, after clashes between demonstrators, security forces and militia groups.

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Refugees and asylum seekers gaining employment through baking

A unique approach to philanthropy is helping disadvantaged Australians find jobs — taking the pressure off the government and boosting the economy. There are around 7,000 social enterprises dedicated to this kind of job creation, which employ more than 300,000 people across the country. The Bread And Butter Project is benefiting from a cross-sector, collaborative approach to funding, and it said this might be the way of the future. The social enterprise aims to equip refugees and asylum seekers with the skills required to sustain employment. Cindy Carpenter, chair of The Bread And Butter Project, said “Australia has a chronic shortage of trained bakers, and so we’re helping disadvantaged people be workplace ready and secure sustainable employment.” Image: News Corp Australia

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Vicious assault in front of Gold Coast shopping centre

A teen is body slammed and then kicked in the face during a vicious assault in front of a Gold Coast shopping centre.

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Grass is Greener

The Grass Is Greener music festival at the Cairns Showgrounds. VIDEO: STEWART McLEAN

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Will’s four-word attack on Prince Harry

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Lib Dems and SNP set to offer Johnson path to snap election

The Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party have joined forces to back a change in the law to try to trigger a general election in December, which would give Boris Johnson the snap poll he has been demanding.

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Ambo allegedly spat at, assaulted

AN AMBULANCE worker has been allegedly spat on and assaulted while on the job in Brisbane’s inner city this morning.

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The most powerful cat in the world

Back in early 2016, something of a scandal began to simmer in British politics that threatened to overshadow the Government’s main message.

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Angry diner ‘rips kookaburra’s head off’

An enraged patron at a pub in Western Australia allegedly ripped the head off a live kookaburra after it pinched some food from his plate on Friday evening.

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Traditional owner comments on Uluru the day after climb closure

October 27, 2019. Central Land Council chairman and traditional owner Sammy Wilson speaking in front of Uluru the day after the climb was closed. (AAP Video/Gregory Roberts)

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Canadian university blocks polar bear researcher’s ‘academic freedom’

Polar bears are much more “adaptable and flexible” at surviving through summer sea ice levels than anyone had expected, zoologist and author Susan Crockford has told Sky News. To reach her conclusions, Dr Crockford said she compared research from 2007 to observations of the bears since to find summer sea ice declined decades sooner than experts predicted. “Instead of declining by two thirds, the bears actually increased slightly in population size,” she said. “The bears had actually survived the massive decline in sea ice that had been predicted to almost wipe them out.” Dr Crockford’s view that polar bears are thriving with populations reaching levels not seen for decades has put her in conflict with environmentalists and political allies who have been promoting the idea the mammals are in imminent danger of extinction. She lost her job at Canada’s University of Victoria over her work, an institution she said “prevented” her from exerting “academic freedom”. Image: Getty

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Lucky escape for Corio residents

FOUR people were lucky to escape unscathed when their kitchen rangehood was engulfed by fire yesterday.

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Mum’s desperate plea to find missing teen

THE mother of a missing Queensland teenager has put out a plea to the community to help find her daughter.

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Guy Sebastian’s powerful admission

Guy Sebastian has opened up about his personal experiences with mental health and his belief that society is in the midst of “a great depression”.

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Two girls, 6 and 10, found dead in Perth home

Two young girls have been found dead at a home in Perth's northern suburbs. The sisters, aged six and 10-years-old, were discovered at a home in Madeley on Friday night after neighbours raised concerns. Their mother was arrested after being located at a nearby beach carpark and remains under police guard in hospital. The children's father is assisting officers with their investigation. Image: WA Police

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Bespoke distillery to add spirit to Qld town

A NEW bespoke distillery will add spirit to a hinterland town when it opens in the coming months.

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Coast venue turns pink for charity

A Gold Coast venue has turned pink to raise funds for cancer research this week. Were you there?

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Two men charged over alleged murder of NSW man in 2010

Police have made a breakthrough in the disappearance and suspected murder of a New South Wales man almost a decade ago. Darren Royce Willis was last seen leaving the Imperial Hotel in New England on December 10, 2010. Police believe Mr Willis was fatally assaulted near his home before his body was dumped at an unknown location. After years of extensive inquiries, investigators executed two search warrants at homes in the Bingara area on Friday. A 48-year-old man has been charged with murder, and a 47-year-old man with concealing a serious crime. The pair have been refused bail at Moree local court and are due to reappear on Monday.

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Ryan Reynolds’ ‘filthy’ Joker tweet

Deadpool star and serial prankster Ryan Reynolds has posted a cheeky congratulatory tweet in light of the film Joker’s monumental success.

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Harry And Wills expose royals’ dirty secret

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Clare Bowditch reveals childhood tragedy that changed her life

AMONG the many remarkable things in Clare Bowditch’s powerful memoir Your Own Kind of Girl, is a list she wrote when she was just 21, and about to leave Australia for London.

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Two critical after another horror smash

A PAIR of men remain in a critical condition on Saturday following a serious car crash.

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EU 'very unlikely' to decide on Brexit extension before Tuesday

A senior EU official has told Sky News the bloc is "very unlikely" to decide on an extension to Brexit negotiations before Tuesday.

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Central Highlands blaze grows in size overnight

TASMANIA Fire Service warns today’s forecast rain could pose hazardous for crews as they continue to battle a Central Highlands blaze which grew in size overnight.

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The latest odds with Trackside at TAB

Trackside at TAB goes through the market for Australian racing.

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Star flaunts hairy armpits in tiny bikini

Bella Thorne has flaunted her hairy armpits in a new video on Instagram.

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Police find two bodies in Perth

The bodies of two people have been found at a property in Madeley, in the north of Perth.

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Animal welfare at the heart of racing

Equine welfare ensures the safety and welfare of a racehorse, ensuring horses are properly cared for during and after their racing life. Racing Dreams host Tim Gilbert joined Arrowfield vet Wendy Perraine this week where they discussed the focus of bringing new life into the world.

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Southampton boss apologises after historic 9-0 thrashing

Southampton's manager has apologised to fans after the team were thrashed 9-0 by Leicester in the biggest win in Premier League history.

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The Golden Eagle: A $7.5m race

The finest four-year-olds on turf will be taking to the track at Rosehill Garden to compete in ‘The Iron Jack Golden Eagle’ in one week. The Chief Operating Officer at Racing NSW Graeme Hinton told Sky News “it’s a very unique concept for having a race just for four-year-olds”. “This year there are some absolute superstars out from The Everest,” he said. Image: News Corp Australia

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Danger: Dozens of deadly snakes wash up on beaches

DOZENS of venomous sea snakes are mysteriously washing ashore causing potentially deadly hazards on our beaches.

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Lebanon: Why are protests happening and what happens now?

For over a week now, protests across Lebanon have brought the country to a standstill and on Saturday activists are planning their biggest demonstration yet. 

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Facebook launches news tab to support journalism

Facebook has launched "Facebook News", the latest attempt by the social media giant to support journalism on its site.

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New world news from Time: Chinese Orienteering Team Disqualified For ‘Extensive Cheating’ During Military World Games

A Chinese orienteering team was disqualified for cheating this week during the 2019 Military World Games, which were hosted by China.

Orienteering is an endurance sport in which competitors navigate what is usually unfamiliar terrain using only a map and compass. While racing to the finish line, they must navigate to a series of check-points en route. In the women’s middle distance competition at the Games, Chinese orienteers had come close to sweeping the winners podium, with competitors in first, second, and fourth place. (A male Chinese orienteer placed second in the men’s race.) But an investigation into their conduct was kicked off after complaints from six other countries participating — Russia, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Poland and Austria.

After investigating the complaints, a jury decided to disqualify the competitors and void the results of their race from final tallies. In a statement, the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) decried that, “the middle fistance competition was unfortunately overshadowed by extensive cheating by the Chinese team.” Detailing the investigation, the statement explained that “it was soon discovered and proven that the runners had received illegal assistance both by spectators in the terrain, markings and small paths prepared for them and which only they were aware of.”

“I just don’t want to lose,” 20-year-old Li Meizhen, a member of China’s orienteering team, had said in a pre-competition profile on the Games’ website. “Orienteering is like life. You may feel fatigue and encounter obstacles. Yet you can always find surprises and joy,” she added.

The Chinese team was also disqualified from competing in the long distance race and a relay competition. The team appealed the jury’s decision with the International Military Sports Council (CISM), but their appeal was denied. Though the IOF’s statement noted that “the [revised] results are not yet official,” results currently listed on the Military World Games website do not list any Chinese participants as winning medals in the middle distance races (or in subsequent orienteering competitions).

Now the IOF, which governs the rules of the sport, is partnering with CISM to deliver sanctions to those involved. IOF will also be investigating Chinese teams participating in the Orienteering World Cup finals (a civilian event) that began Friday, also being hosted by China.

“The IOF takes the actions of the Chinese team very seriously and is pleased to see that the IOF rules regarding the fairness of competition were enforced by the jury and CISM and that the best solution was found for those athletes who compete within the regulations of the sport,” said IOF Secretary General Tom Hollowell in a public statement.

The Military World Games kicked off in China on Oct. 18 with a ceremony and declaration from Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Chinese President Xi Jinping declares the 7th CISM Military World Games open in Wuhan, China pic.twitter.com/crOXJACU9Q

— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) October 18, 2019

The Games are “a multisports event organized every four years… based on the CISM and Olympic spirit, without political, religious and racial consideration nor discrimination,” the CISM’s website explains. “By organizing [the] Games, CISM has launched the most explicit and spectacular message of peace to the whole world… Those who had seemed to be forever divided by ideological and political barriers came together under the CISM flag in the name of friendship.”

Across the 2019 Games as a whole, as of Friday China is in first place on the medal table, with 193 medals total as of Friday evening. Russia and Brazil, with 136 and 74 medals respectively, are in 2nd and 3rd place. The Games conclude on Oct. 27.

Morales Averts Runoff in Bolivia, Officials Say, but Anger and Doubt Remain

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Fast News: Today’s top stories

Police investigating the deaths of 39 people found in a lorry container in Essex have arrested a fourth person at Stansted Airport and firefighters in NSW are facing one of the most dangerous days of the bushfire season. Image: News Corp Australia

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Calls for Labour and Tories to be investigated over voter data

Data protection experts have called on the watchdog to investigate political parties' use of data, after internal Labour and Conservative records revealed how they will target voters in a general election.

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Littleproud and McKenzie dismiss any duputy leadership tensions as they meet in Melbourne with agriculture ministers

October 25, 2019. The Nationals deputy leader Bridget McKenzie and agriculture minister David Littleproud are in Melbourne for a COAG discusssion with state leaders. McKenzie and Littleproud discuss tensions within the party after a reportedly bruising couple of weeks in Canberra. (AAP VIDEO/Alex Murray)

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Southport RSL building’s fate revealed

THE future of the Southport RSL Memorial Club is one step closer to being resolved.

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Wildlife lovers want new cat rules

THE State Government is being asked to sharpen Tasmania’s Cat Management Act so cat owners, like their canine-loving counterparts, are fined for allowing their animals to roam.

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Police alert over ‘convincing’ Australia Post scam

POLICE are warning of a convincing scam where criminals pretend to be Australia Post in order to get victims’ personal details.

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Dramatic reversal: US tanks in Syria

The US said Thursday it would beef-up its military presence to protect northeastern Syria oilfields as Kurdish forces abandoned several positions to comply with a deal allowing Damascus, Ankara and Moscow to carve up their now-defunct autonomous region.

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MYER found to have misled shareholders

Retail giant Myer has been found by a Federal Court judge to have misled its shareholders, engaged in deceptive conduct and breached its continuous disclosure obligations over its profit forecast for fiscal 2015. Despite this, the court did not hand a victory to a shareholder class action after finding the investors suffered no loss. The judgement is the first shareholder class action lawsuit by the Federal Court. Company directors and lawyers said they would examine the judgement.

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The Most Inappropriate Halloween Costumes

The spooky season has more than just scares, sometimes it has some extremely inappropriate costumes.

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Eminem grilled over Ivanka Trump lyric

It has been revealed a top-tier United States federal law enforcement agency investigated popular rapper Eminem over “threatening” lyrics about Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka.

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Fears Aussie jihadis used women as sex slaves

The AFP has heard harrowing stories as they investigate allegations that Australians fighting for Islamic State sexually assaulted Yazidi women.

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Geelong’s favourite pet groomers revealed

Everyone deserves to be pampered once in a while and fur-children are no exception.

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Labor want Angus Taylor referred to cops

Labor want Scott Morrison to refer Energy Minister Angus Taylor to police over an allegedly forged document he used to attack Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore. (AAP Video)

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Scandal erupts over bizarre ‘forgery’

A senior government minister’s office will face scrutiny from police over a mysteriously altered document it used to attack Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

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Sydney FC aiming to hold onto their unbeaten record

October 25, 2019. Sydney FC coach Steve Corica speaks to reporters about Saturday's A-League derby against Western Sydney Wanderers at Bankwest Stadium. Corsica says his side is looking forward to playing at a big stadium and in front of a big crowd. "As players, you want to play in big stadiums," he says. "Our boys are prepared." (AAP VIDEO/Adrian Warren)

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24yo becomes instant overnight billionaire

A 24-year-old recent university graduate has scored the “gift” of a lifetime from his uber-wealthy parents.

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Rockpool denies underpaying its staff

Rockpool Dining Group is accusing the United Workers Union of lying after it claimed the restaurant chain was engaging in calculated wage theft of up to $10 million. Law firm Maurice Blackburn alleged the high end restaurant chain committed fraud, claiming it tampered timesheet records to avoid overtime payments. United Workers Union National Secretary Tim Kennedy told Sky News he believed it was "one of the most significant and serious cases of wage theft in Australia". "What this shows is we have a systemic problem of wage theft at the highest level... this is a major problem in our country right now," he said. Image: News Corp Australia

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Exposed: PBS drug subsidy numbers exaggerated

The Morrison Government’s claims it has listed over 2200 new medicines on the nation’s medicine subsidy scheme have been debunked by the Department of Health.

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Facebook’s claim to support free speech ‘does not ring true’

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has come under fire from Democrats for refusing to "fact check" political advertising on his website. House Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters said Mr Zuckerberg was profiting from false advertising. “Your claim to promote freedom of speech does not ring true,” she said. Mr Zuckerberg said "this really is not about money" and "I believe in giving people a voice". "I believe that ads can be an important part of voice," he said.

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Fury at ‘absolutely ludicrous’ Jetstar rule

A mother and her two young children were booted off a Jetstar flight because her toddler-aged son did not have shoes on.

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Students call out teacher for saying what girls wear can lead to rape

Students call out a teacher for claiming female rape victims should be held accountable due to the way they dress.

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Ex-gun dealer yet to plead

A FORMER Ulverstone firearms dealer will enter a plea to 28 charges when he returns to court in December.

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AFP drops probe into Setka threat allegations

The Australian Federal Police has dropped its investigation into controversial union boss John Setka over allegations he threatened senators.

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’Sick of sweeping up customers’ toenails: cafe owner

A Townsville cafe owner has been left wondering if we have lost our etiquette and manners after the toilets were left in a state and a simple request to a customer ended with a 1000-word abusive tirade and a bad review.

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LaPaglia shocks with naked Insta post

This season of Australian Survivor is just the gift that keeps on giving, isn’t it?

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Time to attack costly weed again

TASMANIA is slowly getting the upper hand in its war against a declared weed which destroys pasture but landowners and the wider community needed to remain vigilant, Burnie Mayor Steve Kons says.

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Exposed: PBS drug subsidy numbers exaggerated

The Morrison Government’s claims that it has listed over 2,200 new medicines on the nation’s medicine subsidy scheme have been exploded by the Department of Health.

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Republicans strorm Trump’s impeachment inquiry

An impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump has resumed after Republicans staged a 'sit-in' which caused a five-hour delay. Chaotic scenes broke out when allies of Donald Trump stormed a restricted area on Capitol Hill. The impeachment inquiry is assessing whether the president abused his office by improperly pressuring Ukraine to launch an investigation into the former US Vice President Joe Biden. Image: AP

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Is an Aldi store in the Far North a realistic wish?

ROCKHAMPTON’s got one but what about us here in Far North Queensland?

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What police found after alleged beach gang bash

AN ITALIAN chef has told of the moment he was allegedly bashed by two Kewarra Beach men during a waterfront confrontation.

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ATO chief derails senate estimates with statement attacking Right To Know campaign and ATO whistleblowers

Supplied video obtained October 24, 2019 of Tax commissioner Chris Jordan in senate estimates on October 23, where he takes aim at the media's Right to Know campaign for alleged misinformation about the Australian Taxation Office, and personally attacks the employment records of two whistleblowers. Senators are shocked by Mr Jordan's candid opening statement and after a brief adjournment say they are referring it to the ongoing committee inquiry rather than use Senate estimates to respond. (AAP Video/Supplied/XXXX) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY(AAP Video/Supplied/XXXX) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Doco maker’s surprise admission on Harry

A “bruised and vulnerable” Duke of Sussex was advised to “tell the truth” before he gave his dramatic documentary interview, the program’s presenter has revealed.

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NZ Greens to back anti-terrorism bill

A push to strengthen New Zealand's counter terrorism laws by imposing restrictions on returning foreign fighters is back on track. The proposed law change will target returning foreign fighters, and give police greater powers. The bill is set to have its first reading on Thursday, during which the Greens are expected to give their support.

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Police Declare Emergency After Suspicious Device Found in Raceview, Queensland

Queensland police declared an emergency situation after being called to a suspicious device located by a member of the public in Raceview, on October 24, a statement said. Under the provisions of the Public Safety Preservation Act, police cordoned off a zone bordered by Wildley Street, Nolan Street, South Station Road and Robinson Road “as a precautionary measure”. Specialist police attended to the scene and no evacuations were ordered. This video shows heavy police presence at the Brothers Ipswich Leagues Club in Raceview. Credit: Kiaraa Louisee via Storyful

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Kmart attacker’s sentence to be appealed

The Queensland Attorney-General has announced she will appeal the eight-year jail sentence handed to the man who abducted a girl from a Kmart and sexually assaulted her.

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Truck recovery on the Gillies Range

Geotechnical works have been completed on Gillies Range Road as part of a complex operation to retrieve a crashed truck.

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Sport Now: Around the grounds

Adelaide United have become the first team to win the FFA Cup three times and Mitch Marsh is hopeful he'll be back for Australia's first test against New Zealand in December, despite breaking his hand.

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Fast News: Today’s top stories

British police are working to identify 39 bodies found in the back of a truck in Essex and the National Party is demanding the government spend an extra $1.3 billion on drought-affected communities and have declared it a "seminal issue" at the next election. Image: News Corp Australia

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Opinion: Pelosi’s Impeachment Blunder

Wonder Land: Nancy Pelosi had the impeachment strategy right the first time: Don’t do it. Image: Eric Baradat/AFP via Getty Images

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Firefighters Help Rescue Kangaroo from Backyard Pool

Firefighters rescued a kangaroo from a backyard swimming pool in Elderslie, New South Wales, on October 23. Fire & Rescue NSW Station 248 Camden posted the video of the rescue to Facebook and said the kangaroo didn’t have the energy to get itself out of the pool. “It was captured by firefighters, wrapped up in a blanket, and relocated approximately 1km down the road, where firefighters released it back into bushland behind the Nepean River,” Station Commander Joel Kursawe said. Credit: Fire & Rescue NSW Station 248 Camden via Storyful

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‘Hottest October weather for years’

The “hottest October weather in years” is set to fry eastern Australia over the next couple of days.

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Tax dodgers targeted in ATO’s plan to recoup $45b

The Australian Taxation Office will soon be knocking on a lot more doors with the pressure on to recoup a record debt of $45 billion.

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Shots fired at house

A GUNMAN remains on the run after shots were fired at a Bridgewater house.

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Dad loses bid to stop son’s gender transition

A Texas jury has ruled against a father seeking to intervene in the gender transition of his seven-year-old son.

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Meghan’s painfully awkward meeting

Meghan Markle has made her first public appearance since her and Harry’s explosive ITV documentary aired — but it didn’t go as smoothly as one might hope.

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State to appeal sentence in Kmart kidnap case

ATTORNEY-GENERAL Yvette D’Ath will appeal the sentence of Sterling Free.

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Cat stabbed 20 times, thrown off balcony

A woman is facing a string of serious animal cruelty charges after allegedly stabbing her pet cat repeatedly and throwing its lifeless body from a two-storey balcony.

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One Injured After Cars Burn at Repair Shop in New Britain, Connecticut

At least four cars caught fires at a New Britain, Connecticut auto repair shop on Wednesday, October 23, sending billowing black clouds of smoke into the sky. According to reports, one person was hospitalized for burn injuries at Empire Motors on St. Clair Avenue in New Britain. Police are still investigating and no damage was caused to the building. Credit: Jay Lemire via Storyful

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Water safety warnings issued as summer approaches

One-year-old children are most at risk of drowning in Australia, according to new data released by the Royal Life Saving Society. Most deaths happen in backyard swimming pools in summer due to a lack of adult supervision, which has prompted a warning from lifesaving officials to keep children safe around water, and ensure gates and fences are in working order. Parents are also being urged to learn how to resuscitate to learn those potentially lifesaving CPR skills and enroll their children into swimming lessons. Royal Life Saving Society CEO Justin Scarr told Sky News it is "really critical that when families are celebrating that first birthday, that they think of water safety... because that's when the highest risk happens". Image: Getty

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Hong Kong govt to boost struggling economy

Hong Kong's government has committed further relief measures to support the city's struggling economy. The Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced another $2 billion towards transport, tourism and retail industries.

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Baby wildlife boom hits the Northern Territory

A four-legged baby boom is gripping the Top End where an unprecedented number of births have been recorded at the Territory Wildlife Park, near Darwin. Over the past two weeks, 11 animals have been born leading to many hours of lost sleep for zoo keepers. Four wallabies, a possum and two barking owls were among the newborns and will be hand-reared until they are strong enough to get by on their own. Image: Getty

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Police release CCTV footage in hopes of catching gangland murderer

A stolen orange ute may hold the key to finding the man who killed a known associate of drug lord Tony Mokbel during a spree of gangland gun murders. Homicide investigators said the hitman who shot Mitat Rasimi - a man linked to organised crime - failed to torch the stolen getaway vehicle which was allegedly used in the incident. Police believe the CCTV footage released will be a vital piece of information in tracking down the person responsible for the attack on Mr Rasimi in March.

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Aussie cafe owner blasts ‘horrible’ customers

A frustrated cafe owner has spoken out about a culture of entitlement and rudeness among Aussie diners after a customer left her business an “unwarranted” one-star review recently.

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Recall after nationwide food poisoning

A nationwide food posioning outbreak, which has been linked to two Queenslanders’ hospitalisation has prompted urgent warnings for people to avoid a brand of microwave meals.

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Vegetable grower vents frustration

Adelaide Plains vegetable grower Anthony De Ieseo has taken to Twitter to vent his frustration at the rejection of his produce due to exacting standards.

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Man killed, woman injured in horrifying zipline accident

A South Australian man has died after falling from a zipline in the Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland.

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Third case of measles confirmed in Cairns

HEALTH authorities have confirmed a third case of measles in Cairns.

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Melbourne principal’s alleged sex abuse victims to meet PM

Three women who were allegedly sexually abused by school teacher Malka Leifer will meet with Scott Morrison on Wednesday. The former Melbourne principal, who is facing child abuse charges in Australia, may soon be released on bail in Israel. Leifer's alleged victims are expected to ask Mr Morrison to pressure the Israeli government to extradite her back to Australia. A final decision on whether Leifer is fit to stand her extradition trial in Israel and face the justice system in Australia is expected in December. Image: Getty

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General Election looming to try to sort out Brexit

Three years after the UK voted to leave the EU and finally, Boris Johnson pulled off something that had felt impossible. He got MPs to back, in principle, a Brexit deal.

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UK Cyber Centre foils cyber attacks from "hostile nation states”

Cyber attacks from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea pose "strategic national security threats to the UK", according to the CEO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

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Star’s surprise claim about infamous sex tape

Rob Lowe doesn’t regret making a sex tape, because, in a way, it helped him get him clean.

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MP forced to apologise as guests go through desks

VISITORS who One Nation MP Stephen Andrew brought into Parliament were caught going through members' desks in the Chamber.  

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Woman’s hands bitten off by shark

A French woman has reportedly lost both her hands and a breast in a “rare” shark attack in the Pacific Islands of Polynesia.

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Wednesday's national newspaper front pages

Sky News takes a look at the stories making a splash in Wednesday's national newspapers.

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All the action from the 2019 Geelong Cup

It's one of the biggest days on the Geelong social and sporting calendar. Keep updated with all the action on and off the track for the 2019 Geelong Cup right here.

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Govt urged to offer farmers money to leave the land

The Prime Minister is being urged to consider paying farmers to leave their land as the drought crisis shows no sign of improving. The National Farmers' Federation has put forward six policy suggestions to the government to consider when addressing the ongoing drought crisis. The measures include exit packages for farmers, dole-like payroll payments, urgent local council rate relief, rural school funding and funding to eradicate feral pigs. National Farmers' Federation President Fiona Simpson told Sky News leaving the land would always be a hard decision for families to make but circumstances were dire.

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Tourist photo reveals woman’s cancer

A British woman discovered she had breast cancer after spotting an unusual heat coming from her chest on a thermal imaging camera at a Scottish tourist attraction.

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Meet Instastar Ashy Bines’ new neighbour

CONTROVERSIAL fitness guru Ashy Bines has an unexpected new neighbour.

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Darren Weir leaves court in Melbourne

October 23, 2019. Darren Weir leaves the Melbourne Magistrates Court. Suspended Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has fronted court charged with animal cruelty. Fellow trainers Jarrod McLean are Tyson Kermond also appeared. (AAP VIDEO/Alex Murray)

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‘So tragic’: Investigators return to zipline death scene

POLICE are returning to Cape Tribulation this morning to continue an investigation after a man fell 15m to his death at a ziplining attraction.

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CBA pays up to $7.5m for outage

The system outage only lasted a few hours but it has cost the Commonwealth Bank up to $7.5 million after some customers went without payments through the weekend.

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How UK tourist’s life could have been saved

A REPORT into a plane crash at Agnes Water that killed a UK tourist found better restraints could have prevented such serious injuries.

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Geelong region’s biggest killer

LESS people in Geelong and the Surf Coast are dying compared to the beginning of the decade, new data has revealed.

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Chile Protesters Hug Police as Death Toll Rises

Flights were cancelled and schools closed in Chile’s largest city as protests gave way to vandalism and looting on October 21. Thousands of people have taken to the streets since October 18, leading the government to declare a state of emergency and impose a night-time curfew. In this video, shot on one of Santiago’s main streets on October 21, peaceful protesters can be seen hugging ‘carabineros’, the country’s national armed police force. At least 11 people were reported to have died in the protests to date, including five in a factory fire started by protesters on Sunday. The protests began in response to a proposed hike in metro fares but have since expanded to encompass general anger about the cost of living and inequality in the country. Credit: Juan Atenas Orostica via Storyful

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Inquiry launched into racehorse cruelty

The Queensland Premier has announced an inquiry will be launched into accusations of animal cruelty against retired racehorses.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jacinda Ardern launched personal attack on Alan Jones

Sky News has unearthed a personal attack – launched by Jacinda Ardern – against Alan Jones in a 2012 tweet where she referred to the broadcaster as a "git" and claimed he was "intensely disliked". The nature of the criticism has stumped New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters who has defended Mr Jones in an exclusive interview with Sky News. Ms Ardern would not comment when Sky News contacted her office but Mr Peters said the slur was out of character. “It’s very unlike Jacinda to do that … you’ll have to agree, I’ve never heard of that sort of thing before,” he told Sky News. “Jacinda Ardern has tried to make kindness and compassion a centrepiece of her leadership. “Jacinda’s normally a seriously nice person.”

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Pub chaos led to alleged beach mugging

THREE men filmed themselves during a northern beaches “property rampage” last year that allegedly left two pizza chefs beaten and a car torched, a court has heard.

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Trump says top job cost him billions

Supplied video obtained Tuesday, October 22, 2019, of US President Donald Trump speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Washington, on Monday. Trump says being president has cost him between $US2 billion and $US5 billion that he would have made if he had continued running his business. "If I had it to do it again I would do it in an instant, because who cares, if you can afford it, what difference does it make?" he says. "Whether I lost $US2 billion, $US5 billion, more or less, it doesn't make any difference to me, I don't care. If you're rich it does't matter. I'm doing this for the country. I'm doing it for the people." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/White House)

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‘It’s a job we would expect council to be doing’

THE council is being lobbied to widen its community consultation on the City Plan amendments to include several public meetings.

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Zara shopper banned for life over returns

A woman has been charged with “continual fraud” after meticulously removing tags from Zara clothing — and placing them on older items she then returned in store.

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Premier guilty of contempt, ordered to apologise

ANNASTACIA Palaszczuk has been ordered to apologise to Parliament after being found guilty of contempt for stripping the Katter’s Australian Party of its resources when its MPs would not denounce then Senator Fraser Anning.

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Nationals ‘very focused’ on delivering for our drought affected farmers

Veterans' Affairs Minister Darren Chester says “the National party room is very focused on getting on with delivering particularly for our drought affected farmers”. Mr Chester told Sky News on Tuesday “there’s no shortage of members of parliament with passion and big ideas” and described policy disagreement as “bumping into each other”. “Policy changes do take time, there are a lot of stakeholders that need to be consulted and occasionally people don’t get what they want in this place,” he said. Image: News Corp Australia

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Australia braces for scorching weather conditions this week

Almost every major city across the country can expect scorching heat conditions with temperatures expected to soar well-above 30 this week. Darwin’s current heatwave conditions are expected to drift into the southern parts of the country in the coming days, with Sydney’s west forecast to reach 37 degrees on Friday. Adelaide will bear the brunt of sweltering weather on Thursday, with Melbourne’s hot conditions expected to hit on Thursday. Fire weather warnings have been issued for parts of the Northern Territory after the capital reached 38.2 degrees on Monday.

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Around 40 youth charged with ‘wave’ of street gang violence

Around 40 of Victoria's most dangerous young criminals have been charged following extensive police raids in Melbourne. Police said the crackdown is part of a "wave" of street gang violence in Melbourne. The youth have been charged with a range of offenses including violent car jackings, home invasions, street robberies and theft. The raids occurred on Monday and were all part of a major operation, allowing interstate police officers to share information across borders. Image: News Corp Australia

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Comanchero bikie Shane Ross found dead in Gold Coast bushland

Shane Ross has been found dead in bushland just days after his friend Cameron Martin died in a single-vehicle crash.

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Dream barrier draw for Mystic Journey

ONE-time Cox Plate favourite Mystic Journey will jump from barrier six in Saturday’s $5m major, the 2040m race’s most successful alley with 11 past winners.

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Brutal assault puts prison in lockdown

ANOTHER brutal prison assault has forced the Townsville Correctional Centre into lockdown.

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Two cars jeopardise $6.3m raceway sale

THE sale of a well-known Brisbane amusement attraction owned by a former Logan mayoral hopeful may have fallen through because car loans for a BMW and Mercedes were not paid-out beforehand, a court has heard.

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Opinion: From Hillary With Love

Hillary Clinton's suggestion that Democratic Presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard is a "Russian asset" may have the opposite effect on a candidate who's languishing at the bottom of the polls. Image: AP/Getty Composite: Mark Kelly

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“I don’t need promotion”: Trump

Supplied video obtained Tuesday, October 22, 2019, of US President Donald Trump speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, on Monday. Trump talks about hosting next year's Group of Seven summit and says his resort in Miami was "the best location". "I was going to do it at no-cost or give it free," he says. He then dismisses concerns that he was trying to get free publicity for his resort. "You don't think I get enough promotion?" "I get more promotion than any human being that's ever lived." "I don't need promotion, ok." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/White House)

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NSW school curriculum to go ‘back to basics’

Schools across New South Wales will undergo their biggest shakeup in 30 years in an effort to equip students with real life skills. The state government has released an interim report which recommended a de-cluttering of the curriculum and a focus back on the basic subjects of maths, English and science. The report also discussed changes to senior school years to create better alignment between vocational education and academic pursuits. NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell told Sky News on Tuesday the report was “the first comprehensive review we’ve done with the curriculum in NSW for over 30 years”. “Society has changed a lot in the last three decades and our school system has had changes but this is a chance for broad reform and I think this is important,” she said. Image: Getty

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Pauline Hanson pushes to extend drought-assistance

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson will attempt to widen access to a financial scheme offering drought-stricken farmers critical assistance payments. Legislation formalising the policy is before parliament but still includes a contentious four-year cap - meaning farmers are cut off from the funding after four-years regardless of their circumstance. Senator Hanson confirmed she intends to introduce an amendment to extend the farm household allowance scheme under "special circumstances". Image: News Corp Australia

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Police divers search creek for clues

Police divers are scouring Tallebudgera Creek for evidence into the shooting death of Shane Ross.

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A Reporter Walked Into a Prison Full of ISIS Detainees

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Thousands of Sheep Flock to Madrid Streets for Annual Festival

Thousands of sheep were paraded through the streets of Madrid as part of an annual festival, on October 20. The flock included around 2000 sheep and 100 goats, according to Madrid’s tourism website. Fiesta de la Trashumancia is held every year to celebrate the region’s rural heritage. The sheep are moved through an ancient migration route that goes through the Spanish capital. The event has been celebrated in Madrid since 1994. Credit: EmilyRed17 via Storyful

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Alan Jones’ feud with PM gets personal

Alan Jones made himself a thorn in Scott Morrison’s side last week, launching an extraordinary attack on the Prime Minister live on radio over drought assistance for farmers.

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Drone shows moment boy found

A heat-vision drone has found a missing boy and his dog safe and alive after the pair spent almost 10 hours in freezing conditions.

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Construction to begin on the Western Sydney Metro

Construction will soon begin on the Western Sydney Metro, with seven station locations confirmed today – a project that will slash travel times between Parramatta and the Sydney CBD down to around 20 minutes.

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Snowy Mountain Scheme 2.0 plays ‘important role’ in electricity prices

Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the Snowy Mountain Scheme was “an iconic engineering project in Australian history”. Energy Minister Angus Taylor told Sky News the project “brought with it an incredibly successful immigration program, and was desperately needed at the time”. “It is and has played an enormously important role and will play a role in the future as we move towards Snowy 2.0,” he said. The energy minister said Australia’s electricity prices were spiking, and “Snowy can play an important role in addressing that, as it is a very economical project”. Image: Snowy Hydro Limited

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A Brexit delay could get Boris Johnson the election he craves

There were two pieces of received wisdom about the vote on the first Saturday sitting of parliament since 1982 - one factual, one political.

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PM set for showdown with Bercow as he pushes for Brexit vote

Boris Johnson is set for a showdown with Commons Speaker John Bercow today, with the prime minister expected to push for a so-called "meaningful vote" on his Brexit deal.

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In pictures: Brisbane Fashion Month Moët 150th anniversary high tea

The Treasury Hotel Courtyard served up glamour, fashion, French champagne and a decadent supper high tea at the Brisbane Fashion Month Moët 150th anniversary high tea.

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Blast from past write on target

HOBART author Katherine Johnson spent six years researching a harrowing slice of colonial history for her new novel, Paris Savages, but the subject matter still troubles her deeply — especially when she sees racism still predicated on false 19th century ideas.

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Harrowing 911 call after Aussie shot

Harrowing audio has been released of Angeleanna Estorffe struggling to tell a 911 dispatcher her Australian husband was dying after being shot by intruders in their Texas family home.

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Four mates wiped out in deadly crash

One motorcyclist was killed and three other riders seriously injured after a head-on crash with a car in northern NSW.

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‘Scrutiny must take precedence over secrecy’

News Corp Executive Chairman Campbell Reid says the ‘Your Right to Know’ campaign is “a pretty big step to take because most media companies can’t agree on what day of the week it is, let alone devote their front pages to a unified message”. The campaign saw Australian newspapers censor their front pages on Monday, while radio and television stations asked the public to question increasing restrictions on the media. The Executive Chairman of News Corp told Sky News "scrutiny must take precedence over secrecy" as media organisations united for greater protections for journalists and whistleblowers. The campaign “has the ability to reach every adult Australian” and is “a good shot to raise awareness because media outlets are not being heard as strongly as we could have been". Mr Reid said the overarching goal was to review and amend the “laws that wrongly criminalise journalism”. Image: News Corp Australia

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Schumer calls on FDA to probe toxic baby food report

U.S. Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate a report that found dangerously high levels of toxins in a variety of baby food. Gavino Garay reports.

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