Oh baby, what an arrival
LITTLE Ginger Glover Swain was determined to be the first baby born at Geelong hospital this decade. from National | Daily Telegraph https...
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Tuesday, December 31, 2019
NSW bushfires: Four men confirmed dead in raging infernos
The bushfires which raged across NSW on New Year’s Eve claimed a fourth life, with a body found in a burnt-out car near Lake Conjola early t...
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Nissan ex-head flees Japan to Lebanon amid financial misconduct allegations
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has fled from Japan to Beirut as he faces financial misconduct allegations during his time leading the a...
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US deploys 750 troops after attack on its embassy in Iraq
About 750 US soldiers are being deployed to the Middle East in response to violent protests at the country's embassy in Iraq, Defence Se...
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Firefighters unscathed after dramatic footage shows flames surrounding their truck
January 1, 2020. NSW Fire and Rescue Commissioner Paul Baxter speaking to media in Sydney about a team of firefighters who were overtaken by...
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Mona ‘learning as we go’ as new decade dawns
IT was a long line of sweltering art-lovers feasting on free slices of watermelon that made the penny drop for one of the main minds behind ...
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Opinion: Iranian Aggression Cannot Go Unchecked
On Dec. 31, 2019, Iraqi militia members protested the American military response against Kataib Hezbollah by storming portions of the U.S. e...
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Sydney’s harbour lights up to ring in 2020
Supplied footage obtained on January 1, 2019 of the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks display welcoming 2020. (AAP Video/Supplied/ABC/City...
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Night Vision Footage Shows US Marines Landing at Baghdad Embassy
US Marines landed at the American embassy in Baghdad on December 31, after a day of violent protests carried out by supporters of pro-Irania...
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Repairs underway amid warnings of more dangerous fire conditions
January 01, 2020. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons speaking to media at the RFS head...
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Shine on you crazy diamonds
AFTER sellout shows in Devonport and Burnie last year a group of Tasmanian musicians are bringing their standout tribute show Breathe the So...
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Tasmania’s biggest news stories of the decade
FROM floods and fires that claimed lives and devastated communities to triumph over tragedy — think Andrew Gaskell, who was found alive afte...
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US Marines Prepare for Deployment to American Embassy in Baghdad
US Marines were filmed preparing to be deployed to the US embassy in Baghdad on December 31, after pro-militia protesters besieged the diplo...
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Slight drop in Tasmania’s road toll
THIRTY-two people died on Tasmania’s roads in 2019, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Michael Ferguson said. from National | Daily Tel...
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Harrowing scenes emerge after fire tears through Quaama, NSW
At least six homes have been destroyed in the small New South Wales town of Quaama, north of Bega. Sky News crews were allowed into the town...
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Car crashes 15m down treacherous embankment
FOUR people have survived a horror start to the new year after their car crashed off a treacherous Hinterland road and landed 15m down an em...
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Gallery: Cairns Taipans vs SE Melbourne Phoenix
The Cairns Taipans remain in the winner’s circle and play off contention after defeating the South East Melbourne Phoenix 92 points to 84 in...
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Victoria bushfires: Mallacoota residents and holiday-makers flood to foreshore as bushfires raze homes
Holiday-makers and residents that fled to the Mallacoota foreshore for safety say it felt like the “end of the world” as they were blanketed...
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Capital cities light up around the world with spectacular firework displays
Cities across the world have began to welcome in the new year with spectacular celebrations. North Korea put on a spectacular stage and fire...
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World reacts to ‘apocalyptic’ fires
As revellers rang in the New Year on the last day of the warmest decade on record in Australia, the northern hemisphere woke to news of the ...
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Trump announces he will sign China trade deal
US President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to announce he will be "signing our very large and comprehensive Phase One Trade Deal wi...
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UK celebrates 2020's arrival in style with dazzling firework shows
The UK has welcomed in 2020 in style - with huge firework displays heralding the start of a brand-new decade. from The Latest News from th...
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North Korea will show 'new strategic weapon' soon - Kim
North Korea's leader said his country will continue developing nuclear programmes and introduce a "new strategic weapon" in th...
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Monday, December 30, 2019
LIVE: Catastrophic fires burn across Australia (Sky News)
Thousands of people are sheltering on NSW’s beaches as a mammoth bushfire burns out-of-control, even leaving fireys fearful. from National...
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Thousands Seek Shelter as Bushfire Smoke and Ash Block Sun in Mallacoota, Victoria
Locals and holidaymakers were forced to seek shelter in Mallacoota, Victoria, as bushfires burned in and around the coastal town on December...
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Sport Now: Around the grounds
The Stars are second on the Big Bash ladder after a rain-disrupted victory over the Hurricanes in Launceston. The Hurricanes set the Stars a...
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Opinion: Democratic Candidates Should Name Their Supreme Court Picks
Main Street: President Trump released a list of his potential Supreme Court justice nominees as a candidate, so why aren't Democratic ca...
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Kylie Minogue posts epic throwback video
Kylie Minogue has summed up just how far we’ve come in the realm of technology with one single tweet. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://...
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Fast News: Today’s top stories
A volunteer firefighter killed overnight has been identified as 28-year-old Samuel McPaul who had been fighting a fire near Albury in NSW wh...
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‘There’s nowhere to go’: Fireys’ fear
Thousands are facing a harrowing New Year's Eve night on the beach in NSW after out-of-control bushfires suddenly flared up this morning...
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Falls Festival Marion Bay
Everything that’s happening at Marion Bay Falls Festival, Tasmania. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2QtjH3y
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Smoke Shrouds Sun and Sky as Emergency Bushfire Warnings Issued for Victoria
Smoke shrouded the sun and sky as a number of out-of-control blazes burned around popular holiday destinations in Victoria’s east on Decembe...
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Properties lost in Upper Derwent Valley bushfire
FIRE crews will spend Tuesday morning assessing the extent of property damage caused by an out-of-control bushfire which tore through parts ...
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NYE revellers forced to wear nappies
There are only a handful of cities with celebrations so spectacular on New Year’s Eve that they’ve built an international reputation on it. ...
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TV host’s disgusting on-air blunder
An Antiques Roadshow expert was left red-faced after he drank a 150-year-old bottle of port – only to discover it was filled with urine and ...
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Sick photo that got 37 workers fired
A “completely inappropriate” class photo showing scores of trainees giving an apparent “Nazi salute” is set to end in dozens of job losses. ...
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American Airstrikes Rally Iraqis Against U.S.
By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN AND BEN HUBBARD from NYT World https://ift.tt/37ofNjf
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Volunteer firefighter killed when truck rolled over was expecting baby
A volunteer who was killed while tackling bushfires in Australia has been named as Samuel McPaul. from The Latest News from the UK and Aro...
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Out-of-Control Bushfire Turns Morning Sky Black as Trapped Residents Shelter in Bermagui, New South Wales
An emergency-level bushfire threatened communities in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales, on Tuesday, December 31. Residents and hol...
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Air ambulance called in after horror smash
Four people have been injured in a serious crash in Moorabool this morning. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2QwxXIJ
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Property feared lost in Tasmania bushfires
Tasmanian authorities fear properties may have been damaged or destroyed in two separate bushfires currently burning in the state. Blazes at...
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In pictures: Dawnbusters Fun Run
Hundreds of runners pulled on their sneakers at first light on New Year’s Eve for the annual Dawnbusters fun run in Geelong. Check out our p...
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What you need to know about the bushfires
Follow rolling news updates in the Gippsland fire emergency here. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2SCHmB6
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‘Time is critical’ in search for jet skier
A LABRADOR man who’s jet ski was found floating in the ocean off Southport on Sunday has still not been found despite an extensive search ov...
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Skipper backs wayward ‘Cane
HURRICANES skipper Ben McDermott has no problems with Qais Ahmad cranking up the speed gun despite the ramifications of a wayward bouncer in...
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A dacade of news
From floods and fires that claimed lives and devastated communities to triumph over tragedy - think Andrew Gaskell who was found alive after...
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Sunday, December 29, 2019
Hazardous air quality lingers above Sydney as temperatures climb
Air quality in parts of Sydney's south-west is almost four times the hazardous level, as a smoke haze lingers over the city. Temperature...
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Tragic life of George Michael’s late sister
George Michael’s family believe his devoted sister Melanie Panayiotou died of a broken heart – because she never got over his death. from ...
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Woman rejects proposal, keeps $469k ring
A socialite has revealed she accepted a £250,000 ($A469,000) engagement ring – despite turning down the man’s proposal. from World | Daily...
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Star hits back over 21-year age gap
Florence Pugh isn’t here for the naysayers when it comes to her relationship with boyfriend Zach Braff. from Life | Daily Telegraph https:...
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More than two million Australians ditch private health
More than two million people have ditched their private health insurance in the past five years, according to a new survey. Those surveyed s...
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Nathan Lyon is more concerned with the bushfires than the smoke haze’s affect on his leg-breaks
December 30, 2019. Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon says that he's not concerned by smoke interrupting the Sydney test, saying that th...
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Coast company’s clever solution to silicosis threat
A GOLD Coast company is hoping its portable solution to cutting stone safely on site is embraced by an industry reeling from the silicosis c...
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Zac Efron rushed to Aus hospital after contracting life-threatening illness
Zac Efron came face-to-face with a life-threatening illness while filming a new series in Papua New Guinea — forcing medical personnel to fl...
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Fire danger and heatwave conditions in SA, Vic
Supplied video obtained Monday, December 30, 2019 of a weather update provided by the Bureau of Meteorology. Dangerous heat and fire weather...
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‘That’s incredible’: Far North’s latest lotto winner revealed
A MOTHER on holiday in the Far North has been identified as one of the 11 winners of Saturday’s Gold Lotto win. from National | Daily Tele...
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Man sought after teen touched on train
Police have released images of a man they wish to speak with after a teenage girl was allegedly approach and touched inappropriately on a tr...
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Zac Efron rushed to Aus hospital after contracting life-threatening illness
Zac Efron came face-to-face with a life-threatening illness while filming a new series in Papua New Guinea — forcing medical personnel to fl...
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Billionaire’s company slammed as a ‘scam’
Billionaire Mark Cuban is punching back against a gem expert who called one of his companies “nothing more than a scam”. from World | Dai...
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Shane Warne wouldn’t step aside for Stuart McGill – Nathan Lyon on the Sydney test
December 30, 2019. Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon speaks to the media after the Boxing Day Test win in four days against New Zealand. Ly...
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Darwin on track for its hottest December on record
Heat records are getting smashed in the top end, with Darwin on track for its hottest December on record. Every day this month has been abov...
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Two dead in Texas church shooting
Two people have been killed after a gunman opened fire inside a church near Fort Worth in the US state of Texas. The suspect died at the sce...
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Woman’s petty tax revenge foiled
A US woman wanted to protest the increase in her property taxes and hatched a plan to pay her bill in coins. from World | Daily Telegraph ...
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Dog Howls Along With Tornado Siren in Madison, Mississippi
A local dog couldn’t help but howl along as tornado sirens blared in Madison, Mississippi, on December 29. The National Weather Service issu...
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US economy shows signs of improvement despite trade war concerns
The US economy is showing signs of improvement with consumer spending up, the jobs market booming and interest rates low. However, the natio...
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Garage blaze starts day of high fire danger
FIRE crews remain on standby amid predicted extreme weather conditions on Monday as potentially damaging conditions threaten Tasmania. fro...
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Aussies eye perfect summer after MCG win
Australia are one win away from their first perfect Test summer in six years after wrapping up the trans-Tasman trophy with a 247-run floggi...
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Century-old heat record set to tumble
Temperatures are set to soar into the 40s across Victoria on Monday, while Tasmania’s capital could experience its hottest December day in m...
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Cairns dog squad boss rescues pet from burning building
A FAMILY holiday has turned into a moment of heroics for a Cairns dog squad officer after he rescued a beloved family pet from the first flo...
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Saturday, December 28, 2019
Wrestling mum’s ‘disgraceful’ public meltdowns
A NORTHERN Territory woman who travelled to Cairns to visit her child in a Tablelands boarding school was arrested after brawling through th...
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Man gropes boy in hotel pool
A man will appear in court today after being charged for allegedly touching a child in a sexual way at a hotel swimming pool in Sydney. fr...
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Sydney NYE fireworks to go ahead as planned
Organisers of Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks say the $6.5 million show is going ahead – despite calls for it to be cancelled. The City of...
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Stranger things that happened in Geelong in 2019
IF you can’t look back at 2019 and smile – you may as well look back and laugh. Countless weird and wacky things have happened throughout th...
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Andy Murray misses Australian Open through injury
Andy Murray will miss the Australian Open after failing to recover from an injury he picked up at the Davis Cup finals last month. from Th...
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Homes cleared after weapons found at property near Bristol
People have been evacuated from homes in a Bristol suburb following the discovery of weapons at a house. from The Latest News from the UK ...
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Falls Festival in Lorne cancelled due to unsafe conditions
Festival-goers have been told to pack up and leave after the annual Falls Festival in Lorne was cancelled due to volatile fire conditions in...
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Planning ahead is ‘key’ to safe NYE celebrations
Security Expert Daniel Lewkovitz says planning in advance for New Year’s Eve celebrations is “key to a happy New Year”, because “nothing rui...
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Distressing video after mass fish death on Coast
DISTRESSING video has emerged showing hundreds of eels slowly dying in a popular Gold Coast lake just a day after close to 1000 dead fish fl...
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Extra £35m funding to extend crackdown on violent crime
Police and crime commissioners will be given an extra £35m to tackle violent crime, the home secretary has announced. from The Latest News...
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Horror conditions forecast for NYE
Australians are in for a horror New Year’s Eve as a fresh heatwave engulfs at least three states, with temperatures expected to soar well pa...
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Chaos as Falls Festival at Lorne is cancelled
Halsey says she's trying to find other options to perform as commuters struggle to exit the Falls Festival site. from National | Daily...
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Falls Festival goers scrambling to leave Lorne
THOUSANDS of Falls Festival goers are scrambling to leave Lorne as organisers cancelled the iconic New Year’s event due to extreme weather. ...
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Cairns lotto winner yet to claim astonishing division one haul
TIME to check those tickets — a mystery Cairns resident has no idea they have won $2.7 million in last night’s Saturday Lotto draw. from N...
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Line up to get out of Falls Festival Lorne
Thousands of attendees are now trying to leave Falls Festival at the same time after it was cancelled. from National | Daily Telegraph htt...
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Man knocked out in ‘savage’ CBD attack
A YOUNG man was knocked unconscious during a “sustained savage attack” at the hands of four teen girls and one boy in Launceston early this ...
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Total fire ban in place as Tasmania braces for extreme conditions
A total fire ban is in place for a large part of Tasmania as the state braces extreme conditions on Monday. Strong north-westerly wind condi...
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Boxing Day sales ‘started off very slow’ after a tough year for retailers
Russell Zimmerman from the Australian Retailers Association predicted for Boxing Day retail sales to reach $2.5 billion and says “we’re trac...
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Sneaky shark thieves draw government response
THE Queensland Government has responded to criticism of its shark control program from Far North anglers contending with an infuriating spik...
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Toni Collette’s husband ‘lucky to be alive’ after motorbike accident
Australian actress Toni Collette says her husband Dave Galafassi is lucky to be alive after a "devastating motorbike accident" on ...
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Hong Kong protesters stage violent rally at shopping centre
Riot police have detained 15 people in Hong Kong after a violent rally at a major shopping centre. One hundred masked demonstrators swarmed ...
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$23 million reasons to believe in Lotto luck
TASMANIANS collected more than $35 million of lottery wins this year, with one lucky Hobartian taking home $23 million of the share. from ...
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Toni Collette’s husband ‘lucky to be alive’ after motorbike accident
Australian actress Toni Collette says her husband Dave Galafassi is lucky to be alive after a "devastating motorbike accident" on ...
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Friday, December 27, 2019
SA cyclist 'injured himself' during altercation, park rangers claim
A dramatic video has captured the moment South African road cyclist Nicholas Dlamini was roughly detained by rangers in a National Park - af...
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'Where are the heroes?': People flee as Assad closes on final rebel-held stronghold
The streets of one of the first towns to rise up against the Syrian regime lie empty and broken after most of its residents fled an expected...
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Teen fatal crash funerals set: ‘Darling Lily, we celebrate you’
FAMILY members can at last say their final farewells to Cairns teenagers Lily Bingham-Coop and Brett Pomroy with funeral dates set down more...
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Venomous snake’s genius disguise
A venomous red-bellied black snake has been found hiding in a Queensland garage, cleverly disguising itself among a pile of electrical cords...
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How ‘haunting’ Tassie inspired The Gloaming
TASMANIA has a haunting quality for Vicki Madden, whose childhood was shadowed by the eerie landscape. from National | Daily Telegraph htt...
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Flights cancelled as cyclone strands many
Flights have been grounded and nearly 2000 people have been forced to flee their homes in Fiji as Tropical Cyclone Sarai lashed the Pacific ...
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New twist in Mexico family massacre
Mexican authorities have arrested a municipal police chief for his suspected links to the killing of three women and six children of US-Mexi...
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ISIS Affiliate in Nigeria Releases a Video Showing 11 Executions
By BY RUTH MACLEAN AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tcrGtD
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‘It was really very stressful’: Comanche takes line honours in Sydney to Hobart
December 8, 2019. Skipper Jim Cooney speaks at Hobart's Constitution Dock after line honours winner Comanche takes out the 75th edition ...
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Olivia Newton-John receives highest honour
Olivia Newton-John has told of her pride in her British ancestry as she is made a dame — the female equivalent of a knight — in the UK’s New...
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Olivia Newton-John receives highest honour
Olivia Newton-John has told of her pride in her British ancestry as she is made a dame — the female equivalent of a knight — in the UK’s New...
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UK's cyber security chief to step down next year
The challenge of securing technology will become ever more complex, the head of Britain's frontline defence against cyber attack has war...
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RAW: Comanche crew celebrate Sydney Hobart win
December 8, 2019. The crew celebrates at Hobart's Constitution Dock with skipper Jim Cooney after line honours winner Comanche takes out...
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Tasmanian cuties lure Germans down south
A NEW Tasmanian tourism campaign has chosen five native species to lure Germans to the state. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift....
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Comanche ‘proved what it could do’ in 75th Sydney Hobart yacht race
Comanche Skipper Jim Cooney has told Sky News the 75th Sydney Hobart yacht race was "three races in one" but he and his crew ...
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Sydney to Hobart race results
10.15am: ALL five supermaxis in the 2019 Sydney to Hobart have now finished the 628-nautical-mile blue water classic, with race-record holde...
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Lucky numbers revealed for $30m draw
Ahead of the $30 million Saturday Lotto draw, The Lott has revealed the most frequently drawn numbers over a 35-year period. from National...
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Mega Gallery: 2019 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race line honours
Mega Gallery of images from the River Derwent in Tasmanian as Comanche wins line honours in the 2019 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race from Nati...
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Police urging caution on roads as holiday road toll rises to 22
The Christmas holiday road toll has risen to 22 triggering an urgent plea from police for drivers to take care on Australian roads. NSW is t...
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Navy SEAL labelled ‘freaking evil’ in leaked video
Leaked video interviews with Eddie Gallagher's elite commando unit show them describing him as evil and toxic. from World | Daily Tele...
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Olivia Newton-John named a Dame
Britain is hopelessly devoted to Australian film and music legend Olivia Newton-John, as the Grease star is named a Dame in the UK New Year’...
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Navy SEAL described as ‘freaking evil’ in leaked video
A Navy SEAL platoon leader controversially pardoned of war crimes by President Donald Trump has been described as “toxic” and “freaking evil...
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Thursday, December 26, 2019
Matesong campaign: Behind the scenes of Matesong
Tourism Australia's Matesong campaign Behind the Scenes with Ash Barty, Shane Warne, Kylie Minogue, Three Blue Ducks and Ian Thorpe fr...
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Matesong campaign: Behind the scenes with Ash Barty
Tourism Australia's Matesong campaign Behind the Scenes with Ash Barty, Shane Warne, Kylie Minogue, Three Blue Ducks and Ian Thorpe fr...
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Benjamin Netanyahu claims victory in Likud party leadership contest
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed victory in a race for leadership of Likud, the political party he has led for more than a ...
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New Bali travel scams Aussies must avoid
Millions of Australians go to Bali — and many are flying to the popular Asian holiday hotspot for New Years celebrations. from National | ...
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Paramedics treat three people who overdosed by a resort pool on Boxing Day
Paramedics treat three people who overdosed by a resort pool at Surfers Paradise on Boxing Day 2019 from National | Daily Telegraph https:...
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Community celebrates most rain in months
YESTERDAY’S intense storm activity has brought joy to residents doing it tough due to the drought. from National | Daily Telegraph https:/...
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Taste of Tasmania tour
Behind the scenes tour of the Taste of Tasmania. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/39ijx7y
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Two people dead after Boxing Day house fires
Two people have died in Boxing Day house fires, emergency services have said. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky ...
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Recall issued for exploding Sriracha bottles
A popular hot sauce is being recalled across Australia over fears the bottles could explode upon opening, spraying the spicy liquid onto cus...
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Fireys monitor mulch blaze
AIR quality remains “very poor” in Geelong’s north as firefighters continue work extinguishing smouldering mulch at the Port of Geelong. f...
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VIDEO: Wallaby plays totem tennis in Cairns
A CAIRNS woman woke yesterday morning to find a visitor in her backyard playing with her son’s new totem tennis set. from National | Daily...
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Netanyahu faces Likud leadership challenge
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a challenge for the Likud Party leadership from hardline right-wing politician Gideon Sa...
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Boeing adviser quits after ‘challenging year’
Another key figure at Boeing will walk out the door as the world’s major aircraft manufacturer continues to grapple with the 737 MAX crisis....
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New twist in NZ volcano tragedy
New Zealand’s workplace and safety regulator sent an inspector to White Island Tours just two months before the deadly volcanic eruption tha...
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Weird ‘hot blob’ near New Zealand
It’s the summer marine heatwave attracting huge attention – a massive blob of hot water off the eastern coast of New Zealand. from World |...
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Gone but never forgotten
GEELONG is forced to say ‘goodbye’ to friends, family and community stalwarts every year, and 2019 has been no different. We look back on ju...
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Israeli PM Netanyahu claims 'giant victory' in party primary
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in the race for leadership of the Likud party. from The Latest News fro...
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Cops borrow jet ski for water chase
A Gold Coast family will have an interesting Christmas Day story to tell after they helped police apprehend a boatie who was allegedly drivi...
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PM under pressure to pay volunteer fireys
One of Scott Morrison’s ministers has said “it is not logical or sustainable” for volunteer firefighting forces to remain unpaid. from Nat...
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Stallholder’s sea change for summer celebration
AS stallholders and punters alike anticipate the annual summer celebration of Tasmania’s tastiest, one stall in particular is ready to serve...
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Waves Crash Over Promenade in Pacifica, California
Waves crashed over the promenade at Pacifica, California after a rain band passed south of the area on December 26. A beach hazard warning w...
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Pair fail in alleged attempted robbery
TWO Moonah residents face criminal charges after they allegedly failed to pull off a robbery at knifepoint after a newsagency attendant refu...
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Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Third major crash on motorway in 24 hours
There has been another major crash on the M1, the third in just 24 hours. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News...
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Russian opposition campaigner press ganged into the military
Russian opposition campaigner Ruslan Shaveddinov has been press ganged into the military and posted to a remote air base in the Arctic, acco...
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Retailers hoping for $2.5 billion Boxing Day bonanza
The retail sector is hopeful consumers across Australia will spend around $2.5 billion during the Boxing Day sales. Many retailers opened th...
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French tourist rescued at Sydney’s Bronte beach
NSW police have urged the public to exercise caution while swimming after a French tourist was winched to safety after getting washed onto r...
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Retailers hoping for Boxing Day boost
Retailers are hoping for a Boxing Day sales bonanza-dramatically slashing prices in order to encourage shoppers to open their wallets. Image...
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New world news from Time: Israeli Prime Minister Evacuated From an Election Rally After Rocket Fired From Gaza Strip
(JERUSALEM) — Israel said a rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip into its southern territory Wednesday, forcing Prime Minister Ben...
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Lightning cause power outages for thousands
RESIDENTS across parts of the Cairns region are without power at the moment due to lightning strikes caused by storms currently passing thro...
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Scorchers ahead as heatwave spreads
TEMPERATURES are forecast to soar in parts of Tasmania in the days ahead as a heatwave spreads across the south of Australia. from Nationa...
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Hemsworth ‘snubbed’ in family photo
Chris Hemsworth has poked fun at his Spanish in-laws with a cheeky festive snap. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2SqcxzD
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Black caps making life hard for Aussies in Boxing Day test
Tens of thousands of cricket lovers have packed out the MCG on Thursday for the start of the Boxing Day test. New Zealand have rolled the di...
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RAW: Shoppers queue for bargains at Bourke Street mall
December 26, 2019. Bourke St mall shoppers in Melbourne wait their turn to snag a bargain in the Boxing Day sales. Department stores like My...
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Firefighters still at scene of mulch blaze
A WARNING remains in place after a large fire broke out at a woodchip facility at the Port of Geelong late Christmas Day. from National | ...
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Fan favourite heading back for Hobart International
HOBART International’s 2015 champion Heather Watson is coming back, but if she is to add another title she is going to have to do it the har...
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Seasonal offerings to lift the spirits
THERE was no shortage of food, company and Christmas cheer in Hobart yesterday, even if you were far from home or without a table to sit aro...
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Quick thinking Perth police officer saves choking baby on Christmas Eve
A heroic officer saved a baby’s life after two distressed parents ran into a police station, desperately looking for help. from National |...
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Boult takes out Burns early in Boxing Day Test
Supplied video obtained Thursday, December 26, 2019 of New Zealand paceman Trent Boult dismissing Australia opener Joe Burns in the Boxing D...
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Kylie Minogue encourages Brits to go Down Under in new Tourism Australia campaign
Kylie Minogue has resurrected her Neighbours character more than 30 years on in an advert for Tourism Australia aimed at encouraging Britons...
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Coast surf factory goes up in flames
EMERGENCY services have rushed to an industrial fire in Burleigh Heads this morning. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/35Xinf...
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A family gathering of united nations
ALEX Gjocaj and his extended family weren’t going to let the kids spend the day between families this year — and it’s a new tradition he thi...
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‘Long delays’ on Coast roads in Boxing Day chaos
GOLD Coast roads are a virtual carpark today as punters hit some of the city’s biggest shopping centres for the annual Boxing Day sales. f...
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Policeman saves choking baby in Perth
Supplied video obtained Thursday, December 26, 2019 of a police officer administering first aid to a young child after a man and woman enter...
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Confusion over Meghan’s Christmas card
A friend of Meghan Markle’s has slammed a media outlet she claims “photoshopped” the royals’ Christmas card in a “malicious” attack on the D...
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Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Bowlers Neser and Pattinson on the cusp of entering the Aussie side for the Boxing Day Test
December 25, 2019. A bowler-heavy lineup for the Boxing Day Test looks likely for the Aussies with Michael Neser and James Pattinson almost ...
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Hospital carves up city’s hugest Christmas feast
CHRISTMAS can be a difficult time for those who have to stay at Cairns Hospital but catering staff have devised a plan to make the day a lit...
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Church leaders send message of hope and urge Christians to return to the church
Church leaders from across the country have shared a Christmas message of hope in the wake of devastating fires and droughts. Despite fallin...
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Pat Cummins is relentless – his consistent line and length make him one of the world’s best cricketers – Paine
December 25, 2019. Australian cricket captain Tim Paine says that fast bowler Pat Cummins is relentless, and agrees that he's probably t...
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New world news from Time: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Leaves Hospital After Losing Memory in Fall
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from a hospital Tuesday after recovering from a fall at the presidential palace tha...
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Rock fisherman fighting for his life
A rock fisherman who was pulled from the ocean in Sydney’s south is fighting for his life. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/...
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Planned pumped hydro project aims to lower energy prices
A pumped hydro project in South Australia looks to be given a tick of approval to move forward. The project, which is part of the government...
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Tim Paine’s son didn’t give any indication of whether the Aussies should bat or bowl so it’s up to the captain
December 25, 2019. On Christmas Day Australian cricket captain Tim Paine talks about spending time with his family at home before coming to ...
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True meaning of Christmas celebrated
THOUSANDS of Christians have celebrated the birth of Jesus at church services around Tasmania. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift...
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Thousands of Gold Coasters attend Christmas church service
THOUSANDS of Gold Coasters have spent the morning attending Christmas Day church services across the city. from National | Daily Telegraph...
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Full Tim Paine press conference from the MCG
December 25, 2019. Full press conference: Australianb cricket captain Tim Paine speaks to the media at the MCG ahead of the Boxing Day Test ...
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Why you shouldn’t give your pets Xmas leftovers
Feeding your pets festive leftover food could be fatal for your four-legged friends. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ESA4R...
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Security footage captures thief’s low act
SECURITY footage has captured the moment a thief removed items from a Tasmanian home in a brazen daylight robbery. from National | Daily T...
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At least seven killed in northeast Brazil landslide
At least seven people have been killed in a landslide in northeastern Brazil. Local authorities said the group had been gathering for Christ...
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UAE chat app revealed as spying tool
There are allegations a social media 'chat app', that's quickly became popular in the United Arab Emirates, is actually a govern...
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New world news from Time: President Trump Says North Korea May Be Planning a Nice ‘Christmas Gift’
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be planning to give him “a nice pre...
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Crowd Cheers as Irish Priest Leaves Christmas Mass on Scooter
An Irish Catholic priest made a memorable exit from Christmas Eve mass in Dublin on December 24 by mounting a scooter and whizzing down the ...
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1399 Coast homes without power
RESIDENTS might want to pick up a few bags of ice this morning to keep their Christmas food and drinks cool after power has been disconnecte...
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Crowds Gather to Sing Christmas Carols in New York’s Washington Square Park
Crowds filled New York’s Washington Square Park to sing Christmas carols on December 24. This footage, filmed by Storyful’s Darren Davidson,...
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Dog park gaining favour
A MAJORITY of Surf Coast pooch lovers say they would lap up a proposed off-leash dog park in Torquay. from National | Daily Telegraph http...
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Truckie crash rips through family home
Two male truck drivers were flown to hospital last night after their vehicles collided and crashed into a home in Sydney’s west. from Nati...
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Monday, December 23, 2019
Search for missing volcano teen cancelled
The search for an Australian teenage girl missing after the deadly New Zealand volcano eruption earlier this month has been called off. fr...
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NZ authorities suspend search for missing White Island victims
NZ authorities will suspend the search for the bodies of Sydney teen Winona Langford and NZ tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman, who remain mis...
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Opinion: The U.S. Should Lead in Defense of Religious Freedom
Global View: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hopes to make religious freedom the centerpiece of American human-rights policy in order to prot...
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Opinion: Down Syndrome and the Gift of Innocence
Main Street: In the French countryside outside Le Blanc, a convent called the Little Sisters Disciples of the Lamb accepts those who have Do...
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RAW: PM visits Lobethal Relief Centre
December 24, 2019. Prime Minister Scott Morrison, accompanied by SA Premier Steven Marshall, visits the Lobethal Relief Centre in the Adelai...
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Perth train crash leaves one dead
One person has died after two trains reportedly collided at the Walyunga National Park, northeast of Perth. A major investigation is underwa...
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Indonesian captain cops steep penalty for illegal fishing
UPDATE: The captain of an Indonesian fishing boat caught with a massive illegal haul in the Gulf of Carpentaria has been sentenced with auth...
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‘Getting out of hand’: Warning on ‘gangs’
A South Sudanese journalist and broadcaster has warned of a “serious gang culture” in his community after the violent deaths of two teenager...
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Fans stunned by latest photos of Adele
Adele is continuing to leave fans stunned over her incredible 2019 transformation. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2sTlMxJ
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Chinese printing company denies using forced labour to produce Tesco Christmas cards
A factory in China has denied using forced prison labour to produce Tesco charity Christmas cards after a little girl found a message from i...
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Fan Removed From Texas High School Basketball Game For Alleged Racist Remarks
A spectator at a Sherman High School boys basketball game in Texas was escorted from the stands on December 20 after allegedly shouting “go ...
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Lifesaving advice for busy holiday season
FROM Boat Harbour in the North-West to Kingston Beach in the South, more than 900 volunteers from Surf Life Saving Tasmania will be patrolli...
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Penguins Delighted After Jumping Castle Arrives to Melbourne Zoo
The penguins of Melbourne Zoo in Victoria, Australia, were eager to play on the zoo’s first jumping castle on December 24 – a perfect Christ...
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Schapelle Corby’s bizarre acting debut
Convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby has surprised everyone this Christmas by turning up in a rap video, taking a starring role as a seri...
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NSW RFS rejects need to pay volunteer firefighters
Commissioner of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service Shane Fitzsimmons has strongly rejected the need for more financial compensation or f...
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Sanctuary’s cashed-up Christmas
JIRRAHLINGA Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary is celebrating its own Christmas miracle after receiving more than $30,000 in donations in less tha...
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You too can lob this cray onto your plate — for $387
IT’S the most wonderful time of the year for festive fans — and for Tasmanian seafood businesses it’s certainly the busiest, with trade grow...
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Navy chopper airlifts South Coast residents to safety
Supplied video obtained Tuesday, December 24, 2019 of a Navy helicopter airlifting residents from NSW's South Coast on December 21. The ...
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Dairy business praises fireys’ efforts
A POPULAR cheesemaking company has thanked firefighters who helped contain a blaze that engulfed its hay shed near Geelong last week. from...
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Thirsty koala bottle fed by CFS during Cudlee Creek blaze
The Oakbank Balhannah CFS shared this video of a koala getting a drink during the Cudlee Creek blaze from National | Daily Telegraph https...
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Meghan and Harry’s adorable Xmas card
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have posed for a sweet 2019 Christmas card, circulating on social media today – but their young son Archie st...
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Glaring detail in Queen’s Christmas address
Queen Elizabeth’s annual Christmas Day message is a royal family tradition, but this year a glaring detail in the background of the broadcas...
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Sunday, December 22, 2019
Firey in tears over claim RFS ‘failed’ town
An emotional Rural Fire Service volunteer has broken down live on radio, saying he is “offended” at the suggestion fireys “failed” to save t...
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Low-Flying Plane Dumps Water Load Over Fire on New South Wales South Coast
Two major fires on the New South Wales south coast merged on Monday, December 23, with the combined blaze covering around 180,000 hectares. ...
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Iconic Aussie service station to return
Iconic petrol station brand Ampol will return to Australian streets after a licence agreement for Caltex Australia was scrapped. from Nati...
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Alleged pie shop basher in bizarre courtroom rant
A MAN who allegedly attacked a stranger outside a Cairns CBD pie shop, pulling him onto the ground where he slammed his head, has been reman...
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Escape leads to two years in jail
A MAN who escaped police custody before being arrested at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal will now spend two years behind bars. from Natio...
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North Korea poised to test missiles
There are concerns North Korea could be preparing to test fire another ballistic missile. The regime threatened the United States to be more...
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Hemsworth slams ‘lie’ about mega-mansion
Aussie actor Chris Hemsworth has taken the unusual step of publicly responding to a media report claiming he’d ordered a “fleet of water tru...
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Trump’s budget officials withheld Ukraine aid just after Zelensky call
Newly released documents have revealed the White House started freezing aid for Ukraine just 90 minutes after a phone with President Donald ...
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Fierce 100-Mile-Per-Hour Snowstorm Whips Through Alpine Meadows, California
A fierce snowstorm with wind speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour hit Alpine Meadows in California on December 22. The National Weather Se...
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NSW Bushfires: Incredible vision shows the ADF in action
This video shows the frightening situation being faced by residents in fire-affected parts of New South Wales, and across Australia. from ...
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Govt underwriting new Qld power station to keep prices down
The Morrison government will underwrite a new power station servicing Queensland and New South Wales under a plan set to be unveiled on Mond...
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Christmas hopper skips through city
A KANGAROO or wallaby was spotted hopping through central Geelong on Monday morning. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/34NihG...
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Lessons learnt from abandoned match but MCG pitch will remain lively for Boxing Day Test – Matt Page
December 23, 2019. MCG curator Matt Page says he's confident that the mistakes of the abandoned Sheffield Shield match have been correct...
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It’s back! Why Ampol is returning to Australia
The Ampol brand will return to the nation’s roadways after US oil giant Chevron told Caltex Australia it can no longer use the Caltex name. ...
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Irish president in Christmas plea on migration and climate change
Ireland's president has used his annual Christmas message to appeal for hospitality towards immigrants and global action on climate chan...
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‘The plot thickens’ for Trump impeachment vote
Professor at RMIT University Joe Siracusa says “the plot thickens” after the US House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald T...
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The biggest wedding trends of 2020
A NEW decade approaching means a new decade of wedding trends ready to sweep the landscape of tying the knot. from National | Daily Telegr...
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Former Victorian premier John Cain dies aged 88
Former Victorian premier John Cain has died, aged 88. Mr Cain was Labor's longest-serving premier, leading the state from 1982 to 1990. ...
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At least 86 homes destroyed in SA bushfires
At least 86 homes have been lost in the Cudlee Creek fire in the Adelaide Hills. The blaze has killed at least one person and another three ...
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Long-serving premier John Cain dies
Former Victorian premier John Cain has died, aged 88. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2PMFELS
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Fire crews assess damage in NSW as bushfires devastate towns
Authorities are assessing the damage from bushfires raging in the greater Sydney region to see whether it is safe for residents to return ho...
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Coast’s must-read Christmas weather forecast
ST NICK has clearly read our Christmas wish lists this year, with rain expected to fall across the Gold Coast on Christmas Day. from Natio...
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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Queen’s jolly end to troubled year
Four generations of the Royal Family have been intimately pictured during Christmas preparations, in a rare and candid insight into life at ...
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Queen’s jolly end to troubled year
Four generations of the Royal Family have been intimately pictured during Christmas preparations, in a rare and candid insight into life at ...
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Sport Now: Around the grounds
Dave Warner says Australia is preparing for a bumper barrage from NZ during the Boxing Day Test and Liverpool have won the Club World Cup. ...
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Dozens of homes feared lost in the NSW towns of Balmoral and Buxton
There are fears dozens of homes have been destroyed in the NSW towns of Balmoral and Buxton, as fire crews take advantage of cooler conditio...
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SA fires: Victim of Adelaide Hills bushfire named
Engineer Ron Selth is believed to be the man killed while defending his home from the Adelaide Hills inferno. from National | Daily Telegr...
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‘Not much left’ of fire-ravaged town
The town of Balmoral in the Southern Highlands region of New South Wales has been left decimated in the wake of ferocious bushfires this wee...
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How the Gold Coast partied this weekend
Things were getting festive inside the Gold Coast’s nightclubs this weekend as everyone got in a last minute pre-Christmas party. See if you...
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London Bridge terror attack hero breaks silence
A civil servant has described for the first time how he fought off a terrorist on London Bridge with a narwhal tusk. Darryn Frost, who works...
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At least six dead in Las Vegas fire
A fire that erupted at a Las Vegas apartment building early Saturday morning killed at least six people and injured 13, officials said. fr...
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Tensions beginning to ‘ratchet up’ between US and North Korea
There will be “tense days ahead” with top US diplomats preparing for another North Korea missile test, according to Sky News contributor Bru...
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UK PM serves Christmas lunch to troops in Estonia
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has served Christmas lunch to British troops based in Estonia on a one-day visit to the Baltic country. Mr J...
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‘Just resign’: Aussies react to PM’s return
Australians have reacted to Scott Morrison’s first words since returning home from his Hawaiian holiday to address the bushfires crisis with...
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PM apologises for taking holiday during bushfire crisis
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised, admitting he caused a great deal of anxiety in Australia by taking a holiday during the bushfi...
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Coast toddler bitten on face by dog
A GOLD Coast toddler has been rushed to hospital after being bitten on the face by a dog this morning. from National | Daily Telegraph htt...
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SA fire victim named, man missing in NSW
A man killed in the devastating Adelaide Hills bushfire yesterday has been identified as local engineer Ron Selth. from National | Daily T...
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Irish nurse Mary Ellen Molloy dies after tree branch crushes car in Melbourne
A woman who died after a large tree branch crashed onto a car in Melbourne has been identified as a nurse from Ireland. from The West Aust...
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'Really buzzing': Female darts player beats another man at World Championships
Female darts player Fallon Sherrock is celebrating her second historic win against a man this week at the World Championships. from The La...
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Smoke in Plane Forces Passengers to Exit Onto Runway in Dallas
An American Airlines flight was forced to return to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport shortly after takeoff on December 21 when smoke ...
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PM quizzed over Hawaii holiday
December 22, 2019. Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to reporters in Sydney after returning from a holiday in Hawaii. Mr Morrison is quiz...
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PM extends sympathy to families of fallen NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers
December 22, 2019. Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to reporters from the headquarters of the RFS in Sydney after returning from a holid...
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“I get it”: PM apologises for holidaying during crisis
December 22, 2019. Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to reporters in Sydney after returning from a holiday in Hawaii. Mr Morrison apologi...
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PM moves to assure anxious Australians over bushfire disaster
December 22, 2019. Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to reporters in Sydney after returning from a holiday in Hawaii. "I want to ass...
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Friday, December 20, 2019
Boeing’s Starliner veers off course in first flight
A test of Boeing’s new Starliner has gone off course during its first flight. Concerns now hang over Boeing’s desire to send astronauts into...
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Popular Gold Coast beach closed after shark sighting
A BUSY Gold Coast beach has been closed after a shark was sighted this morning. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2PLvMCa
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SA fires: Premier gives overview of current state of bushfires
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall confirms the death of a second person in the fires. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.t...
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One dead, one critically injured by fires
A second person has been confirmed dead after South Australia’s day of devastating bushfires which led to 15 homes being destroyed along wit...
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Two Carnival Cruise ships collide off Mexico
WATCH: Passengers have been left shaken after their cruise liners collided in the port of Mexico’s Caribbean resort of Cozumel. from The W...
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UK MPs finally approve Brexit blueprint
Four attempts and two general elections later, UK MPs have finally approved a Brexit blueprint. With a majority of 124, the Labour oppositio...
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Impeachment on hold as lawmakers take Christmas break
Lawmakers have hit pause on the impeachment process leaving Washington for their two week long Christmas break. The next step in the process...
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Prime Minster Scott Morrison flying home from Hawaiian holiday after bushfire backlash
Scott Morrison will be back in Australia later today after cutting a family holiday short to respond to the bushfire crisis. from The West...
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FULL MEDIA CONFERENCE: Second person dies in SA fires
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall and Emergency Services Minister Mark Jones have confirmed a second death, as the state battles ragi...
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Naarah Barnes reveals family pride
WHEN her parents moved to Tasmania from their Aboriginal community in the Kimberley, their daughter was just a twinkle of hope on their hori...
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Teen hospitalised after crashing jetski
A TEENAGER has been taken to hospital after crashing a jetski in the city’s north this morning. from National | Daily Telegraph https://if...
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Rapid Relief Team assisting NSW fire crews with water supply on fire fronts
Rapid Relief Team Chairman Ron Arkcoll, part of the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, says RRT has developed a pump ...
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Firefighters Douse Trees for Thirsty Bats in Melbourne Amid Record Heatwave
Firefighters with Victoria’s Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board turned the water on in Melbourne’s Yarra Bend Park on December 2...
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’Strong rips’ take over busy Gold Coast beaches
LIFEGUARDS are pleading with beachgoers to stay between the flags this weekend as Gold Coast beaches face ‘strong rips’. from National | D...
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Reggae band’s show is Far North homecoming
PORT Douglas faves, reggae group Sun Salute will hit the Far North town this weekend to close out the launch tour of their new album. from...
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Coastal council declares climate emergency
THE BOROUGH of Queenscliffe has declared a climate emergency, with support for the declaration mounting to more than 2000 people. from Nat...
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How Coast lawyer chased dementia patient’s $50m fortune
A GOLD Coast lawyer removed an elderly dementia patient from hospital against medical advice and changed his will and power of attorney so h...
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Mother continues fight for prison apology
ROSEMARY Harwood’s trans daughter died more than a year ago, but there is still no peace as she fights for an apology from Risdon Prison, wh...
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Hospitals, nursing homes evacuated ahead of Blue Mountains blaze
December 21, 2019. NSW Ambulance Commissioner Dominic Morgan speaking to media at the RFS headquarters in Sydney's west about the remova...
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Fire bears down on major highway
With a fresh state of emergency declared in NSW, motorists have been advised to avoid travelling this weekend. from National | Daily Teleg...
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As bad as it gets: catastrophic fire conditions hit NSW
December 21, 2019. NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons speaking to media at the RFS headquarters in Sydney's west abou...
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NSW residents told to reassess travel plans amid catastrophic fire danger.
December 21, 2019. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons speaking to media at the RFS hea...
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Thursday, December 19, 2019
How a basketballer and an engineer ended up in the same new career
A basketballer and an engineer have made the cut for a whole new profession as firefighters. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.t...
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RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons urges NSW motorists to reevaluate their travel plans
December 20, 2019. RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons speaks to the media in Sydney and says there are more than 100 fires burning across NS...
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Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested for blocking Sydney streets
Extinction Rebellion demonstrators have been arrested in Sydney after clogging Pitt Street and Martin Place with a protest during which they...
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Double demerits in place over holiday period for NSW, ACT, WA
Double demerits are in effect for New South Wales and will remain in place for more than two weeks. Motorists caught speeding, with seatbelt...
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Record bid brings whole lot of joy
BELMONT Primary School has tried to break a world record with cornflakes, honey and 50kg of butter. from National | Daily Telegraph https...
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