Analysis: Britain may not get deals it needs with Europe and US

After nearly four years of profound uncertainty that hobbled the economy and unnerved investors, Britain is finally leaving the European Union. What happens next is vital for many businesses, yet the outlook isn't great.

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Psychologist promotes importance of self-care for children in new book

Psychologist Alexandra Guifre has made it her mission to make sure children and families are taking time to look after their mental health. From bushfires to climate change, Australian kids can be exposed to a lot of anxiety-inducing imagery. Mr Guifre said "children are little sponges and soak up everything that their parents do... if parents are really modelling healthy self-care practices then kids can follow that as well".

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Viral video shows Aussie rain miracle

South Australia has copped a string of severe weather events, with flooding, thunderstorms and strong winds affecting huge chunks of the state.

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Senate voting against witnesses ‘a tragedy’: Democrats

Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer says it's a "tragedy" that a majority of Republicans voted against considering witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. The outcome was widely expected after a key Republican, Senator Lamar Alexander, announced he did not need to see or hear more evidence. The Republican-controlled Senate stopped Democrats' attempts to hear evidence from witnesses such as former national security adviser John Bolton. He is thought to have first-hand knowledge of the US president's efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate political rival, former Vice President Joe Biden.

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Last minute campaigning gets under way as another Democrat drops out of race

Candidates who are vying to become the Democratic nominee for President are crisscrossing the Midwestern state of Iowa this weekend, with the party's caucus to be held on Monday. There are eleven candidates still in the running for the nomination, after former Rep. John Delaney announced he is quitting the race.

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Tech sector feeling the impact of coronavirus

Sky News contributor Stephen Fenech says much of the tech sector has been impacted by China's coronavirus outbreak due to many companies' infrastructure, factories and supply chain being located in mainland China. "Apple executives travel back and forth from San Francisco and China and have also been disrupted," Mr Fenech said.

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‘The people stood firm’: Farage celebrates Brexit

Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage has celebrated Britain officially leaving the European Union, telling Sky News the "people stood firm" against three years of "parliamentary trench warfare". On Friday Britain left the European Union, bringing the curtain down on 47 years of membership.

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Rule change lets Bloomberg join Democratic debates

The Democratic Party on Friday announced new rules around how presidential hopefuls can qualify to take part in debates, changes likely to allow billionaire media mogul Michael Bloomberg to join the stage in February. Lisa Bernhard has more.

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Brexiteers celebrate as Britain leaves EU

The United Kingdom finally cast off from the European Union on Friday for an uncertain Brexit future.

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Giuliani Sought Help for Client in Meeting With Ukrainian Official

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Johnson has 'got Brexit done' but will proceed with caution

A pre-recorded message on Instagram was a very low-key way for Boris Johnson to celebrate getting Brexit done.

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Rate cut ‘unlikely’ due to ‘positive economic indicators’

Sky News contributor Nerida Conisbee says Australia is seeing "a number of positive economic indicators" predicting a rate cut is "unlikely". "Property values are continuing to rise which is one of the impacts of very, very low rates," Ms Conisbee said.

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Former Miss Universe Australia urging Australians to ‘adopt-a-koala’

Former Miss Universe Australia Laura Dundovic is urging people to adopt a koala through the Save a Koala charity and raise money to help our furry friends in the midst of large numbers of wildlife perishing at the hands of bushfires across Australia. Image: News Corp Australia

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Meghan ‘not that close’ with mum Doria

Meghan Markle may not be as close with her mother, Doria Ragland, as many previously thought.

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McLaren’s ‘all about the driver’ maxim resonating strongly with Australians

McLaren CEO Mike Flewitt says the brand's focus is all "about the driver" and has found it has resonated strongly in the Australian market. It's always going to be an exclusive brand, so it's not about volume," Mr Flewitt said. Mr Flewitt said the key areas McLaren seeks to excel in "how competitive the product is in the segments it competes" in and the relationship it establishes with its customers. The prestigious brand's vehicles will be competing at the Bathurst 12-hour is this weekend. "These are cars that are meant to be driven and enjoyed... it's an authentic brand." Image: News Corp Australia

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Red Smoke Flares Illuminate Parliament Square as UK Leaves the EU

Red smoke flares were let off around London’s Parliament Square as the UK left the European Union at 11 pm on January 31. The crowd of Brexit supporters gathered in the square joined in with the countdown as the UK ended its 47-year membership of the union, and began a transition period, scheduled to end on December 31, wherein Britain’s future relationship with the union is to be decided. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson released a video message shortly before the departure in which he hailed the “dawn of a new era.” Credit: Gerard López i Fagedaz via Storyful

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Mogo zoo director looks to the future after fire almost destroys park

Mogo Wildlife Park director Chad Staples says he and 15 other zookeepers worked around the clock to fight off an inferno that was threatening the lives of hundreds of animals within the zoo on Christmas Eve. Fire razed much of Mogo, which is a small mining town in NSW, however remarkably no animal was injured despite the extreme danger the fire posed. In the aftermath of the fire, a rare bit of good news: with a new lion cub being born days after the inferno threatened the park's survival. Mr Staples spoke to Sky News about his harrowing ordeal.

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Five of the best fritters

IDEAL for brekkie, lunch or just a snack at any time, crispy, tasty and wholesome fritters are a great option for keeping the hunger pains at bay. Here are some of the best spots in Hobart to get your fritter fix.

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‘Shameful hypocrisy’ of governments

I AM so sick of the shameful hypocrisy of governments talking tough on crime while hiding their own secrets.

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Indigenous star Mitch Tambo to compete for Eurovision spot

Indigenous singer and songwriter Mitch Tambo says he's looking forward to showing the world "his language", as he gears up to compete for the chance to represent Australia in the upcoming Eurovision contest.

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Man lies dead in empty street at China’s virus ground zero

A man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic.

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Glee star’s ex breaks silence on his death

Actress Georgie Leahy was having a manicure when the news broke: Her ex-boyfriend, 35-year-old “Glee” star Mark Salling, had taken his own life.

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Explained: What happens now that Britain has left the EU

Britain has left the European Union. More than three years after Britons voted to sever ties with the bloc, Brexit has happened.

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Iowa caucuses ‘could be phased out’

Sky News Political Reporter Annelise Nielsen says the Iowa caucuses “could be modernised in the years to come or perhaps phased out all together”. “It has only really eventuated since the 1970s, resulting from issues with the Vietnam War and they wanted to have a more open process. But, there are concerns it’s a bit outdated”. Associate Professor at the University of Iowa Tim Hagle told Sky News “it’s very possible it could be phased out”. “One of the criticisms is we don’t have a high enough turnout”. The Iowa caucuses begin on February 3. Image: AP

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Beyonce’s sister Solange dazzles in Sydney

R&B visionary Solange proved to be the perfect artist to deliver the swan song performances in the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall ahead of its $150 million renovation with her opening Witness! shows on Thursday.

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Clue Meghan may be eyeing off Hollywood

Meghan Markle is reportedly looking for an agent in a possible return to showbiz, after stepping down as a senior royal.

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The story of Brexit

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Inside the Tamborine State School defamation trial

How an explosive defamation trial between the Tamborine State School principal and parents started

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Curtis Scott’s lawyer lashes police case

January 31, 2020. Curtis Scott's lawyer Danny Eid tells media the NRL player will fight the charges against him "to the last breath". Scott was charged with six offences including assaulting police officers in an incident on Australia Day. Mr Eid says the allegations against his client are "contextually false" and "not supported by the objective evidence". "The police clearly misunderstood their powers," he says. "There is a significant concern about the manner in which police conducted themselves. We'll flesh it out in due course. "We're saying Mr Scott is not guilty of all charges." (AAP VIDEO/Tiffanie Turnbull)

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Murder accused still looking for lawyer as case hits Supreme Court

A MAN accused of raping and killing his ex-partner more than three years ago still does not have a lawyer and has claimed he is suffering serious health problems including a mystery “bug”.

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Where should Avalon also fly to?

With international flights to and from Bali starting at Avalon, we asked Addy Facebook readers what other domestic and international destinations they would like to see available at the airport. This is what they said.

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New $1000 fine for driving using phone

Drivers and cyclists in Queensland caught using their phone behind the wheel will be hit with a massive on the spot fine from Saturday.

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China’s biggest breeding ground for virus

There are fears the Wuhan coronavirus will spread to the province of Xinjiang, where more than one million Muslims are housed in China’s concentration camps.

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Pompeo holds talks with Boris Johnson over Huawei access to UK 5G network

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has held discussions with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the UK's decision to grant telecommunications giant Huawei access to its 5G network. Image: AP

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Today's Brexit day: The UK will officially leave the EU at 11pm tonight

The UK will leave the European Union at 11pm tonight.

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Muguruza to face Kenin in Aus Open final

Garbine Muguruza and Sofia Kenin will clash in one of the more unlikely Australian Open finals after fashioning two stirring upsets on a dramatic afternoon at Melbourne Park. (AAP Video)

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RAW: Tyrone May arrives at court

January 31, 2020. Penrith Panthers playmaker Tyrone May arrives at Parramatta Local Court ahead of his sentencing for producing illegal sex tapes. His coach and captain, Ivan and Nathan Cleary, were also present. (AAP VIDEO/Luke Costin)

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Will & Grace star: I’m being ‘bullied’

Actress Megan Mullally has seemingly opened up about her ongoing feud with co-star Debra Messing in a podcast.

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New $1000 fine for using phone

Drivers and cyclists in Queensland caught using their phone behind the wheel will be hit with a massive on the spot fine from Saturday.

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Extreme heatwave to move across Vic, NSW

An extreme heatwave is moving across the country’s south-east with parts of Victoria and New South Wales expected to climb above 40 degrees on Friday. The conditions have put emergency crews on high alert preparing for another dangerous day on the front line. In South Australia, wild weather is expected to hit with the possibility of heavy rain and floods. Image: News Corp Australia

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Coronavirus declared a ‘global health emergency’ as nine cases confirmed in Aus

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the novel coronavirus a global health emergency, confirming it has escalated into an unprecedented outbreak. More than 170 people are confirmed dead from the outbreak in China and there are more than 8,000 cases confirmed in the country. The WHO Director General said the virus – which has spread to 18 countries – posed too great a risk beyond China. Meanwhile in Australia, there are now nine confirmed cases of coronavirus after a second person was diagnosed in Queensland overnight. Image: AP

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Iconic Aussie bookshop set to disappear

The Co-Op Bookshop will soon become a thing of the past as Australia’s “retail apocalypse” shows no sign of slowing.

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WHO declares China virus outbreak an international emergency

Supplied video obtained Friday, January 31, 2020, of WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom, speaking at a news conference in Geneva after the World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus outbreak in China a public health emergency of international concern. "Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems," Mr Adhanom says. "In total there now 7,834 confirmed cases, including 7,736 in China. 170 people have lost their lives to this outbreak, all of them in China. We must remember that these are people, not number." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/World Health Organisation)

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Electric Mercedes-Benz wins Car of the Year

The Mercedes-Benz EQC has won Car of the Year 2020, making it the first electric SUV to take the honours. Editor of Wheels Magazine Alex Inwood told Sky News “it’s not time an electric car has won Wheels Car of the Year, that title went to the BMW i3 in 2014”. “But this year it’s our first electric SUV. It’s Mercedes’ first electric car and it really does move the game on." Image: Getty

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More American Troops Sustain Brain Injuries From Iran Missile Strike in Iraq

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Full list of BAFTAs nominees

We’ve got one final glitzy awards show before the Oscars, with the BAFTAs taking place in London on Sunday (Monday in Australia).

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Hottest year on record expected in next five years

The current record for the hottest year is likely to be broken again within the next five years, the Met Office says. 

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Trump trial: What happened on day eight

Senators have begun to question the legal teams, with Democrats pressing their case for more witnesses to be called, while Republicans again insisting that the alleged offences were not impeachable.

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Man charged over Dastan cold case murder

Supplied video obtained Thursday, January 30, 2020, of a 58-year-old man who was arrested at a hotel at Sydney Olympic Park about 10pm yesterday (Wednesday, January 29, 2020). The man has been charged with the cold case murder of Hasan Dastan. Mr Dastan's severely beaten body was found in the workshop of his Blacktown auto wrecker's business in December 1995. A post-mortem examination found the 52-year-old died of severe blunt force trauma to the head and face. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/NSW Police)

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Gas ‘a positive step if the states get on board’

The Australian Financial Review’s John Keogh says a move towards gas as a “credible” energy source “would be a positive step if the states get on board”. Prime Minister Scott Morrison took aim at the states at his National Press Club address on Wednesday and urged them to support a move towards a lower carbon future. Mr Keogh said “Morrison is really egging on the states and he has a fair point doesn’t he”. “Australia has this massive gas resource in the ground, we’re facing sky high gas prices and yet we can’t pull the stuff out of the ground and it makes absolutely no sense,” he told Sky News. “Let’s not kid ourselves that it’s going to solve all our energy problems overnight, but it would be a positive step if the states get on board.” Image: Getty

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Coronavirus continues to ‘spook investors’

Sky News business reporter Edward Boyd says “Australian shares opened slightly lower on Thursday morning, down about 0.1 per cent in early trading”. “Global fears of the coronavirus is still spooking investors, and overnight markets in Europe and the United States fell also," he said. The business reporter said US markets fell after US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged the threat the virus could pose to the global economy. Image: Getty

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Hot pot restaurant serving up tasty morsels from $3.60

HOTDOGS, corn cobs and crab sticks are some of the soup items on offer at a new design-it-yourself Chinese hot-pot restaurant in Hobart’s Mall.

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Palestinians reject Trump’s ‘win-win’ Middle East plan

Palestinians have rejected Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan despite the US President labelling it a "win-win opportunity" for both Israel and Palestine. The proposal calls for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in parts of eastern Jerusalem and also more than doubles the territory currently under Palestinian control. But it also recognises Israeli sovereignty over major settlement blocs in the West Bank. The Palestinians have accused President Trump of having bias in favour of Israel. Image: Getty

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Opinion: Georgetown Protesters Want Free Speech for Themselves and No One Else

On Oct. 7, 2019, student protesters prevented the then acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan from addressing the audience. Image: Jim Lo Scalzo/Shutterstock

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Opinion: A Communist Coronavirus

Wonder Land: The coronavirus is a metaphor for two political ideas that are incompatible with the realities of the modern world: China’s Communist Party and isolationism. Image: Noel Celis/AFP via Getty Images

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Sanders gains Iowa poll surge despite absence

Support for Bernie Sanders has surged days out from the Iowa caucuses in the first contest in the battle for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Three newly released polls show the Senator ahead of Joe Biden despite being unable to campaign in the state due to impeachment proceedings in Washington DC. Image: AP

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Coronavirus patient was staying at Coast hotel

THE first confirmed coronavirus patient on the Gold Coast had been staying at Peppers Broadbeach in the days before symptoms presented, it has been revealed.

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Barilaro says Kean entitled to his own opinion

January 30, 2020. NSW deputy premier John Barilaro says NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean is entitled to his own opinion. “As different members of parliament we are all allowed to express our different issues and views, I’m on the ground hearing the issues about fuel reduction and hazard reduction. We live in the regions we live it every day, climate change is real,” Barilaro says.

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Australian Border Force officers locate 130kg of ‘ice’ hidden in machinery

Supplied video obtained Thursday, January 30, 2020, showing 130kg of methylamphetamine which was discovered inside an air cargo consignment that arrived at a Sydney freight depot from Central America in December 2019. The illicit drug has an estimated potential street value of $97.5 million. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/NSW Police)

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Dire warning for ‘unbearable’ heatwave

A “heat burst” is set to erupt across southern Australia over the next few days, sending the mercury in three capitals north of 40C, elevating fire dangers and leading to some of the most humid and sticky nights all summer.

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Beijing yet to approve repatriation of Australians trapped in Wuhan

Australian residents trapped in Wuhan, where the coronavirus originated, are weighing up an evacuation offer from the federal government. The Coalition announced it would evacuate Australians trapped in the region and fly them to Christmas Island to be quarantined for two weeks, but the repatriation has yet to be approved by Beijing. Meanwhile, an alert has been issued for anyone who dined at a restaurant in Glen Waverley, Melbourne on Sunday after it was revealed a man ate at the venue before he was diagnosed with coronavirus.

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Shelves empty at Sydney pharmacy as coronavirus fears grow

Shelves have been cleared of face masks and hand sanitiser at Sydney pharmacies at fears over the corona virus grow.

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Pub’s big noise out for fireys

Fundraisers for fireys will continue this weekend, showcasing a diverse range of local musicians at one of Hobart’s most popular Friday night gig venues.

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Hail and farewell to ancient mariner

A TIMBER boat that was once of the favourite of Tasmanian governors has put its oars in the water for the last time.

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Man found ‘seriously injured’ by side of highway

DETECTIVES are investigating after a man was found seriously injured on a highway last night.

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More airlines drop flights to China as virus spreads

The coronavirus crisis has also begun to ripple through US companies with operations in China.

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More airlines drop flights to China as virus spreads

The coronavirus crisis has also begun to ripple through US companies with operations in China.

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Ikea’s drastic China decision

Ikea will close half of its stores in mainland China until further notice due to the threat from coronavirus.

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Sanders gains Iowa poll surge despite absence

Support for Bernie Sanders has surged days out from the Iowa caucuses in the first contest in the battle for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination. Three newly released polls show the Senator ahead of Joe Biden despite being unable to campaign in the state due to impeachment proceedings in Washington DC. Image: AP

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Coronavirus: Australians evacuated from China to be quarantined on Christmas Island

Scott Morrison has announced the federal government will evacuate Australians from Wuhan and transfer them to Christmas Island detention centre for quarantine.

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Supermarket Carpark Flooded as Monsoon Rains Hit Cairns in North Queensland

A supermarket in Cairns was left flooded after more than 200 millimetres of rain fell on the North Queensland city on January 29. North Queensland was hit by heavy rain brought by a tropical low, prompting the Bureau of Meteorology to issue flood warnings across the region including a major flood warning for the Gulf Rivers. Queensland Police have urged residents to drive with caution in flood conditions, using the refrain, “if it’s flooded, forget it.” Credit: Delma Albuquerque via Storyful

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The Geelong streets getting rainbow crossings

Rainbow crossings are set to be painted on Geelong roads in support of the region’s LGBTIQA+ community.

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Morrison wants changes to disaster response

Scott Morrison has flagged new powers to allow a "national state of emergency" to be declared in the wake of crises such as the devastating bushfires sweeping the country. (AAP Video)

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Residents’ ‘ghetto’ fears not eased

Geelong council has postponed a decision on rezoning a wedge of Waurn Ponds to make way for a residential development, amid concerns it could create a crime-plagued “ghetto”.

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Super League player ‘shocked, disappointed’ at Israel Folau’s signing

The first British rugby league player to come out as gay says he is “shocked and disappointed” at Israel Folau’s signing with French club Catalans Dragons in the Super League. Criticising the controversial former Wallabies star on Twitter, Wakefield Trinity player Keegan Hirst said his vocal opposition had “nothing to do with beliefs” but “everything to do with homophobia”. "Our great game is tasked with fighting against homophobia and standing up for the values it puts such high stock in," he said. "It shows none of the bravery, camaraderie or integrity RFL expects from its players, staff and fans."

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Miley and Liam’s divorce finalised

The short-lived marriage between Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth has officially ended.

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Opinion: U.K. Politicians Attack Government Over Huawei 5G Decision

Watch highlights from U.K. Parliament as politicians including Liam Fox, David Davis and Iain Duncan Smith challenge Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on the decision to allow Huawei to help build its 5G network. Image: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire via ZUMA Press

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China’s fury at ‘insulting’ virus cartoon

The Chinese government has demanded an apology after a Danish newspaper published a satirical cartoon of China’s flag.

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Miley and Liam’s divorce finalised

The short-lived marriage between Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth has officially ended.

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Hilarious detail in Brad Pitt’s outfit

Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt opted for an unusual accessory at the Oscars 2020 nominees luncheon: a name tag.

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Woman’s body found on Qld beach

A woman has been found dead at a Queensland beach after a passer-by reportedly saw a body floating in the water this morning.

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Man arrested over stabbing on Gold Coast bus

Police have arrested a 20-year-old man following an alleged stabbing in Varsity Lakes last week.

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In pictures: Mirripoa Primary First Day

There were plenty of excited parents and children turning out for the first day of class at new Armstrong Creek school Mirripoa Primary School on Wednesday morning. Check out our pictures from the big day.

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Aussie breakthrough in deadly China virus

Australian scientists have managed to replicate the coronavirus in lab conditions, in a medical breakthrough which could help speed up the development of a vaccine to combat the deadly virus.

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Woman undergoing testing for coronavirus

A WOMAN in the state’s north is being tested for coronavirus after visiting China.

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Cairns under a deluge as flash flooding grips region

The carpark at the Stockland Cairns shopping centre in Earlville is underwater due to over 150mm of rain falling overnight.

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IN PHOTOS: Cairns region under a monsoon deluge

The heavens have opened up overnight across the Cairns regions and rain gauges have recorded their best figures since last year.

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Aust scientists grow coronavirus in lab

Supplied video obtained Wednesday 29, 2020, of the Wuhan coronavirus growing in a laboratory at The Doherty Institute, Melbourne. It is the first time the virus has been grown in cell culture outside of China. The lab-grown virus, which was developed from an infected patient, will assist with the accurate diagnosis of the disease across the world. The virus is expected to be used to generate an antibody test, which allows detection of the virus in patients who haven't displayed symptoms and were therefore unaware they had it. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Doherty Institute)

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Marine industries research centre launches

TASMANIA is now home to a global marine industries research centre pegged to create new jobs for the state and deliver significant economic and environmental outcomes.

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Opinion: How U.S. Cities Should Manage a Coronavirus Outbreak

Business World: Managing the psychological contagion from Wuhan, China, may be the most important task for U.S. policy makers. Image: Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

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What Factors Could Bring Palestinians to the Negotiating Table

President Trump announced his Middle East peace plan Tuesday charting a two-state course for Israelis and Palestinians. WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib highlights three pressures that could bring Palestinians to the negotiating table. Photo: Michael Reynolds/Shutterstock

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Creepy coincidences in virus outbreak

As health authorities scramble to stop the spread of the disease amid fears of a global pandemic, the coronavirus panic has generated a flood of misinformation, dubious claims and conspiracy theories online.

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System ‘bug’ to disadvantage candidates in council recount

A NEW Hobart Council alderman will be announced on Tuesday afternoon to replace the resigned Tanya Denison, but a leading Tasmanian political analyst has warned a ‘bug’ in the recount method will strongly disadvantage two candidates.

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Gutwein’s new-look, ‘great shape’ cabinet sworn in

THE new state cabinet has been sworn in during a ceremony at Government House in Hobart this morning.

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Prince Andrew has not cooperated with Jeffrey Epstein probe, US Attorney says

The FBI and prosecutors with the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York contacted Prince Andrew's lawyer to interview the prince about Jeffrey Epstein, but they have provided "zero" cooperation, according to US Attorney Geoffrey Berman.

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Kobe Bryant an ‘icon’ on and off the basketball court

CNN reporter Conor Powell says there has been a “steady stream of people for 24 hours” honouring NBA legend Kobe Bryant at the Los Angeles Staples Centre. Shockwaves were felt across the global sporting community after basketball star Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash on Monday. There were no survivors among the nine people on board the aircraft, including the sporting star's 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. “A lot of people have been talking about what Kobe Bryant meant to them, obviously he is a great basketball player but he really has become an icon in the city of Los Angeles in the last few years because of what he did off the court,” Mr Powell told Sky News. “He was well-known for winning championships but in the last couple years he was really starting to transition into a second career. “He had won an Academy Award for a short film he did, he wrote a children’s book, he was very active in the community coaching his daughter’s basketball team, doing a lot of community service. “A lot of people are in shock and disbelief that Kobe Bryant is dead.” Image: AP

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Schools lashed for isolating students amid China virus fear

Education Minister Dan Tehan has slammed schools for isolating students and giving parents the wrong advice about how to deal with the risk of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Australian shares on ‘steep decline’ due to coronavirus

Sky News business reporter Edward Boyd says “Australian shares fell about 1.6 per cent on Tuesday morning, which is quite a steep decline”. Mr Boyd told Sky News the “ASX 200 is now trading below the 7,000-point barrier for the first time in 12 days”. “Investors are really quite concerned about the coronavirus and the affect it will have on the global economy,” he said. Image: Getty

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Dust Storm Blows Through Nyngan in Regional New South Wales

A towering dust storm blew through Nyngan in regional New South Wales on January 27. The dry dust storm arrived as the region continued to suffer through an intense drought. “We haven’t had any rain at all just the near-daily dust storms,” Robyn Cashion told Storyful. Nyngan was hit by dust storms in recent weeks, with storms reported by locals on January 26, on January 23 and January 16. Credit: Robyn Cashion via Storyful

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Orroral Valley fire update Tuesday morning

Supplied video obtained January 28, 2020 of the ACT Emergency Services Agency update at 9am of the Orroral Valley fire south of Canberra in the Namadgi National Park. Commissioner GMs Georgeina Whelan speaks to the media about the state of the fire and its potential to affect properties in Tharwa and other rural communities. (AAP Video/ACT Emergency Services Agency) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Kim Jong Un's aunt seen in public after husband's execution

Kim Kyong Hui, the aunt of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was seen for the first time in public since her husband was executed in 2013.

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Ambassador Bolton ‘a key figure’ in Trump impeachment trial

The US Studies Centre's James Brown says “Ambassador John Bolton is a key figure and somebody who has reportedly described what has happened with Trump’s dealing on Ukraine as a drug deal”. Mr Brown told Sky News “the thing about John Bolton is he is a lifelong Republican, so there is no way he can be accused of partisan bias on this and the Democrats are keen to get him to testify”. “The line the Republicans are running here is this impeachment trial is election interference, that the Democrats are trying to take the president off the ballot,” he said. “I think it would be significant if ambassador Bolton spoke in this trial, and of course it opens the door for other witnesses to be called. “To have the national security advisor testifying he did not think the president was doing the right thing on this deal with the Ukraine, would be very significant for the president’s impeachment.” Image: Getty

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Bizarre new Aussie lamb ad arrives

Aussies have been urged to throw off the shackles of social media and connect face-to-face in the new summer lamb ad.

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142 parents pulled up for truancy

JUST a single case of truancy has been subject to prosecution in more than two years despite a steep rise in kids skipping class.

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Tram strike set to disrupt Australian Open

Melbourne commuters have been told to expect major disruptions on Tuesday as 1,500 tram workers strike over pay and working conditions. Tram drivers and customer service workers walked off the job on Monday morning for four hours. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union announced the strike would also go ahead on Thursday. Treasurer Tim Pallas criticised the strikes, saying the timing is “cruel” as the Australian Open is currently underway. Image: Getty

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Today in Cairns: Heavy rain, flash flooding likely for parts of Cape

G’day Far North Queensland! Here is everything you need to know about what’s happening across our region today, Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

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Coronavirus could wipe $22bn from Australian tourism

Economics Editor at The Australian Adam Creighton says the coronavirus could wipe up to $22 billion from the Australian tourism industry. “Chinese tourists spend $12 billion a year here and then Chinese students spend a further $10 billion and that’s an enormous figure,” he said. “Now of course not all of that is going to dry up, but some of it will.” Image: AP

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RAW: Orroral Valley fire in the Namadgi National Park in the ACT

Supplied video obtained January 28, 2020 of the Orroral Valley in the Namadgi National Park taken on Monday 27 January by the ACT Rural Fire Service Rivers Brigade working near Cotter Hut Road and Perils Tracking Station. (AAP Video/Supplied/ACT Emergency Services Agency) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Karl rips ‘worst lamb ad ever’

Meat and Livestock Australia’s iconic summer lamb ad has finally landed – and there’s one meat lover who’s decidedly unimpressed with this year’s campaign.

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New York’s Bryant Park Subway Station ‘Renamed’ in Kobe Bryant Tribute

A New York subway station was ‘renamed’ in a tribute to late basketball star Kobe Bryant, who died with his 13-year-old daughter and seven other people in a helicopter crash on January 26. This video, filmed on January 27, shows a sign at the 42nd St-Bryant Park subway station that had been changed to read ‘Kobe Bryant Park’. The impromptu renaming was among many tributes to the LA Lakers legend. Others included a public mourning outside his former home ground, the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, and a mural at a market. The helicopter crash was under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety Board, and FBI, the Los Angeles Times reported. Credit: Layla Ferris via Storyful

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RAW: ADF soldiers work to protect the Bendora Hut and arboretum

Supplied video obtained Tuesday, January 28, 2020, showing Army Reserve soldiers clearing potential fire hazards near the Bendora Hut and Bendora Arboretum. The Bendora Arboretum is the only remaining example of a series of 21 arboreta established in the Brindabella Ranges to study the suitability of a variety of introduced commercial species of trees for growing in the Canberra region. Fifty-two species of trees were planted in dedicated plots, with most containing eighty-one trees formally laid out in a grid fashion. The arboretum is the only to have survived the 2003 Canberra bushfires and is listed on the Heritage Places Register of the ACT. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Defence Media)

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Opinion: China’s Coronavirus Exposes Beijing’s Public-Health Deficiencies

The spread of coronavirus in China has led to a massive quarantine. However, the Government’s delayed response could have far-reaching consequences for Beijing. Image: Nicolas Asfouri

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Opinion: Italy’s Delayed Political Revolution

Speaking on Jan. 26, 2020, Italy’s League Party Leader Matteo Salvini said “we can’t wait to confront each other on a national level” after gaining ground against left-leaning parties in regional elections. Image: Miguel Medina/Getty Images

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Opinion: McConnell Derangement Syndrome

Main Street: Sneering hashtags like #MidnightMitch, “Saturday Night Live” skits and accusations of coverup only underscore what’s really bothering Democrats: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell somehow always seems to outfox them.

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Haunting moments captured inside the epicentre of the Coronavirus

As the Coronavirus epidemic spreads haunting imagery has emerged at the virus epicentre in Wuhan, China.

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Kobe Bryant fans gather outside STAPLES Center in Los Angeles

Video obtained Monday, January 27, 2020, showing mourners gathered outside the STAPLES Centre in Los Angeles after NBA star Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. (AAP VIDEO/FOX29)(NO ARCHIVING AAP VIDEO BEYOND 48 HOURS)

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The world pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna after horror helicopter crash

World leaders, sports stars and millions of Kobe Bryant fans are paying tribute to the NBA legend who was killed in a horror helicopter crash with eight other people — which early reports say included his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Image: Getty

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Fifth coronavirus case hits Australia

A young female Chinese student is likely to be the fifth person in Australia to contract the deadly coronavirus, health authorities say.

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#Brexplainer: Key questions answered as Britain prepares to leave

As Britain prepares to leave the EU on Friday, Sky News answers some of the key questions about how your life could be affected by Brexit.

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Extreme week of ‘remarkable’ rain, searing heat

Ensure you have both an umbrella and sunscreen close at hand – it’s going to be a week of “remarkable” rain, some of the heaviest for years in parts, but also searing temperatures as heat races across the continent from west to east.

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TMZ reported Kobe Bryant’s death before his family were told

A sheriff in the United States has condemned tabloid news website TMZ for breaking the news of Kobe Bryant's death before his family — describing it as “extremely disrespectful”. The NBA legend died in a helicopter crash in California with eight other people, one of which was reportedly his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Image: Getty

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Kobe Bryant’s amazing life in pictures

There is no doubt Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest players in NBA history.

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China tests HIV drug on coronavirus

China is testing HIV drugs as a treatment for symptoms of the new coronavirus as the global race for a cure continues.

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Asian stocks drop on coronavirus fears

Concerns over the spread of the coronavirus in China, and the potential economic impact, continue to generate financial market headlines.

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China tests HIV drug on coronavirus

China is testing HIV drugs as a treatment for symptoms of the new coronavirus as the global race for a cure continues.

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Private Lianne Salerno tends to an injured koala

January 27, 2020. Supplied video obtained Monday, January 27, 2020, of Private Lianne Salerno, 4th Combat Service Support Battalion, speaking about the wildlife that are now starving as a result of the Kangaroo Island bushfires. "A lot of these animals have survived the fires but their habitat has been destroyed," she says. "We are seeing them with burns, but also dehydrated and hungry. They're essentially starving." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Defence Media)

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Memorial for late NBA star Kobe Bryant

Mourners gather outside Staples Centre in Los Angeles to pay respects to NBA star Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash in California. (AAP Video/Supplied/Amber Sweeney) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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How man escaped injury in 12 metre fall

A MAN aged in his 60s has escaped with minor injuries after he fell about 12 metres down an embankment on the Gold Coast on Australia Day.

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Senior Australians face longer than ever wait times for aged care

The median waiting time for older Australians going into residential aged care has grown nationwide by more than 100 days over the last six years. New figures from the Productivity Commission revealed South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT are the worst performing jurisdictions for residential aged care access. The wait time for in-home care has jumped to 137 days – up from just 73 in 2012.

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NSW Health works to verify if coronavirus is infectious during incubation

The New South Wales Chief Medical Officer says the health body is working to clarify reports the coronavirus is infectious even during incubation. China’s National Health Commission said overnight that unlike similar disease SARS, the virus is infectious during incubation and the incubation period could be as long as 14 days. Kerry Chant told Sky News NSW health is “working together” with health authorities across the world to verify China’s claims. “That is a very important piece of information – if it’s verified,’ she said. “It is different from our experience with other coronaviruses… so that is something we are working rapidly as we speak to verify because that obliviously has ramifications for our response.”

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Dynamic duo frightening for BBL

ARMED with the best opening batting combination in the Big Bash, the Hurricanes will head into the finals full of momentum and without fear.

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Final moments before helicopter crashed

Eyewitnesses say they saw Kobe Bryant’s helicopter disappear into heavy fog shortly before it crashed today, killing the NBA legend, his daughter Gianna and seven others.

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Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: Witnesses who saw the heartbreaking moment

Witnesses have described the moments before a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant crashed in Calabasas.

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Grammy Awards 2020: Winners and nominees

It’s music’s biggest awards show – the Grammys.

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Memphis Grizzlies Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant With 24-Second and 8-Second Violation

The Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns paid tribute to the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant on January 26 hours after his death by starting their match with a 28-second shot-clock violation and an 8-second violation. Kobe Bryant wore the number 28 and number 8 when he played with the Los Angeles Lakers during his NBA career. The basketball great was killed along with eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, in a helicopter crash at Calabasas in Los Angeles County on January 26. Tributes also poured in online from celebrities, politicians, and “sports starts”: https://twitter.com/esteep/status/1221564272603430918. US President Donald Trump called Bryant a “basketball great” and said the crash was “terrible news.” Bryant’s former teammate Pau Gasol said he was “beyond devastated,” while the NBA Player’s Association released a statement saying it was “stunned and devastated” by his death. Credit: Mark King via Storyful

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NBA Legend Kobe Bryant and His Daughter Are Killed in Helicopter Crash

Kobe Bryant, the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, NBA officials confirmed to league employees. He was 41 years old. Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, was also killed in the crash. Photo: Associated Press

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LeBron James in tears following the news of Kobe Bryant’s death.

LeBron James was shown breaking down as he disembarked the LA Lakers’ team plane, wiping away tears and hugging loved ones.

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Reporter’s ‘gross’ Kobe Bryant tweet

A journalist says she has been flooded with death threats for resurfacing a 2003 rape allegation against Kobe Bryant shortly after the NBA legend and his teenage daughter were killed in a helicopter crash.

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PM says Britain will become 'trail-blazing country' after Brexit

Boris Johnson has said Britain will become a "global, trail-blazing country" after Brexit and that he will "look ahead with confidence".

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Brexit coin unveiled by chancellor to mark 'new chapter'

Sajid Javid has unveiled the new commemorative 50p coin to mark Britain's departure from the EU on 31 January.

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Seth MacFarlane’s massive $1m donation

In the wake of one of Australia’s worst bushfire seasons on record, communities are now attempting to piece together what’s left of damaged homes and shattered livelihoods.

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Fifth Gold Coaster tested for deadly coronavirus

A FIFTH person on the Gold Coast is being tested for the deadly coronavirus after four people in Australia were confirmed to have the disease.

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Australia Day: Hundreds march in Sydney Invasion Day protests

Hundreds of people March in Sydney to protest against the date of Australia Day.

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2020 Local Hero Award: youth advocate Bernie Shakeshaft

BackTrack Youth Works program founder Bernie Shakeshaft says “when we get it right, the community is a safer place to be” and “everybody wins”. Mr Shakeshaft, a youth advocate, was awarded this year's Local Hero Award for helping more than 1,000 children reconnect with their education, training, families and communities. “If school is not working out for these kids, then what we do is give them practical skills,” he said. “A lot of the boys have been trained as RFS firefighters, and the program is designed to re-engage these kids in community. “We want to get this going in any town that wants it across Australia, the model works.” Image: News Corp Australia

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Bushfire season ‘the summer of unprecedented stupidity’

Outsiders host Rowan Dean says the current Australian bushfire season “has been the summer of unprecedented stupidity”. “Never before have we had to suffer such idiocy in public debate and political commentary, nationally and internationally, in relation to two of the most common and predictable occurrences in Australia's climate cycle – drought and bushfires,” Mr Dean said. “Australia accounts for only 1.3 per cent of the global emissions supposedly responsible for the increase in intensity of these fires. “The climate cult would bankrupt our nation to save at most 1.3 per cent of the bushfire damage. “We should be putting all our efforts into doing practical things that we know historically can and will make us safer.” Image: News Corp Australia

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Coronavirus: 56 people killed from outbreak in China

Fifty-six people have died from the coronavirus outbreak in China, the country's state media has reported.

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Democrats can’t match Trump’s ‘forthright appeal’

Sky News host James Morrow has praised US President Donald Trump’s America first speech in Davos — saying no Democratic candidate can match his “forthright appeal to country and loyalty and patriotism”. “The idea that a government must put the needs of its own citizens first was once considered common sense, but these days it makes literal globalist recoil in horror,” Mr Morrow said. “Can you imagine any Democrat saying something similar, indeed any Labor politician here in Australia saying that about Australians?” In his address at the World Economic Forum, President Trump boasted about every decision of his government being “focused on improving the lives of everyday Americans”. Image: AP

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Emergency workers, volunteers the ‘spirit of the nation’: PM

Scott Morrison has paid tribute to Australia’s emergency service workers and volunteers who have dedicated their time to fighting fires and helping animals over the unprecedented summer bushfire season. Addressing the Australia Day citizenship ceremony in Canberra, the prime minister said the dedication from the men and women displaces the real “spirit of the nation”. “Our volunteers understand the best life stems from making a contribution, rather than taking one,” he said.

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Senior Australian of the Year Professor John Newnham and Local Hero Bernie Shakeshaft

January 26, 2020. The 2020 Senior Australian of the Year Professor John Newnham AM and Ausralia's Local Hero, Bernie Shakeshaft speak to the media after the awards ceremony on Saturday evening. Professor Newnham has been recognised for his work to help reduce the incidence of preterm babies. Mr Shakeshaft is the founder of the BackTrack Youth Works program to help disadvantaged youths get their lives back on track. (AAP video/Marc Tewksbury)

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Five reasons why residents love living here in FNQ

IF YOU ask many residents across the Far North, they’ll say that we live in the best place on earth.

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It’s hat’s off to racewear milliner

VINTAGE styles, with a healthy splash of colour, could be the winning formula in the racewear fashion stakes this summer.

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Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke AM: fighting the causes of blindness

January 26, 2020. The 2020 Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke AM speaks to the media after the awards ceremony on Saturday evening. He speaks about the many causes of blindness. One such cause is type 2 diabetes that can be caused by too much sugar in the diet. "It's important for the population to be aware of how addictive sugar is..we need to see an advertising campaign which addresses these issues. (AAP Video/Marc Tewksbury)

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Renee Zellweger, Joaquin Phoenix Oscar favourites following SAGs

Renee Zellweger and Joaquin Phoenix have become Oscar favourites after taking home the top prizes at this year's Screen Actors Guild Awards. Image: AP

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‘British people are sick and tired of being called racist’

Spiked Editor Brendan O'Neill says he has not seen a “single sliver of evidence” the media is racist towards Meghan Markle — but people turned against her when she became an “incredibly woke activist”. “People were very, very supportive. They only turned against her when she started to become this incredibly woke activist who was lecturing everyone else about feminism and climate change and mental health,” Mr O'Neill said. “People just thought that’s not what the royals are for; we don’t want the royals to lecture us. “They’re supposed to be a decorative constitutional thing, they’re not supposed to be this kind of very politically active intuition. “The British people are sick and tired of being called racist. Image: AP

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Revealed: Duke, Rowling and Ashley among UK's top taxpayers

The founder of Bet365 has been named as Britain's top taxpayer, while high street tycoon Mike Ashley and Harry Potter writer JK Rowling are also ranked among the biggest contributors.

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Royals share emotional Australia Day posts

The royal family’s former “fab four” have led tributes to the “strength and resilience” of Australians in moving posts shared to Instagram for Australia Day.

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Harry and Meghan’s Australia Day tribute

Prince Harry and Meghan have paid tribute to Australia on this day of national significance, writing on their Instagram: “Today, on Australia Day, we recognise the strength of spirit and generosity of the community Down Under.”

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WugulOra Morning Ceremony at Barangaroo

January 26, 2020. Yvonne Weldon, Chairperson, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian speak at the WugulOra Morning Ceremony at Walumil Lawns, Barangaroo, in Sydney. Isaiah Firebrace performs Spirit at the event, the first in a number of events around the country to mark Australia Day. (AAP Video/Michael Wade)

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‘It’s a great honour’: Professor John Newnham reflects on award

Professor John Newnham, one of the world's leading authorities in the prevention of pre-term birth, was on Saturday named Senior Australian of the Year. The 67-year-old has been instrumental in making Western Australia an international hotspot for research in pregnancy and life before birth. Speaking with Sky News, Professor Newnham said he hoped the attention from the award would bring a higher interest into funding for pre-term research.

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In photos: Celebrating FNQ’s babies of 2019

When the Cairns Post announced it was featuring all the adorable Far North Queensland bubs of 2019 in a special online gallery, we were inundated with parents sending in pictures of their precious bundles.

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Recording Appears to Show Trump Calling for Ambassador’s Firing

A recording from 2018 appears to show President Trump discussing the ouster of the then-U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch. Photo: Still from Video.

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Govt classes travel to Wuhan ‘extremely dangerous’

The government has raised its travel advice for Wuhan and Hubei in China to four — a level used when the security situation is “extremely dangerous” — as the coronavirus death toll rises to 41 and the number infected soars to more than 1,200. Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Australians should not travel to the region as they may not be able to leave until Chinese restrictions are lifted. One case of the coronavirus has been confirmed in Victoria. Five people are being tested in New South Wales for the virus while two others in Queensland are waiting for their results. The disease has been rapidly spreading across the world, including into Europe and the United States. China has expanded an unprecedented lockdown to 13 cities and at least 36 million people to try to prevent its spread. Image: Getty

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Massachusetts bill for carbon neutrality could spell disaster for gas vehicles

A Massachusetts Senate bill is moving forward which outlines several policies to reach a goal of net-zero carbon emissions in 30 years. One of the more radical changes could mean the end of gas-powered vehicles in the state. Democratic Senator Michael Barrett said “in Massachusetts, and really throughout the country, we all need to be in electric vehicles by 2050”. The bill also proposes changes to how homes and buildings are heated, most of which is done by natural gas or heating oil. Image: Getty

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Coronavirus case confirmed in Victoria

The virus that has killed more than 40 people in China and infected upward of 1000 people around the world has arrived in Australia.

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18 killed and 500 injured after quake jolts eastern Turkey

At least 18 people have been killed after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 struck eastern Turkey.

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Commemorating the Victims of Canada’s ‘Gay Purge’

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Optus offering grants to fire-affected communities

Stephen Fenech says Optus has created a "green shoots grants program" to give bushfire-affected businesses and individuals hardware, technology and services to help people "get back on their feet". "There are more than 2,000 grants on offer," Mr Fenech said. Image: News Corp Australia

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Sydney, Melbourne among the least affordable cities in the world

A new report has revealed Sydney and Melbourne are the third and fourth least affordable cities in the world behind Shanghai and Vancouver. Sky News contributor Nerida Conisbee said "we even have places like the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Geelong coming in the top 20." Image: News Corp Australia

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Australia’s first coronavirus confirmed in Victoria

Victorian authorities have confirmed Australia's first coronavirus case. “The patient is isolated and is undergoing treatments,” health authorities said on Saturday. “It’s important to stress there is no cause for alarm to the community.” The death toll from the virus which originated in Wuhan, China, has killed 41 people and infected more than 1,200 people globally. Image: Getty

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Rescuers Search Demolished Buildings After Deadly Earthquake in Turkey

At least 14 people were killed after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey on January 24, Turkish media reported. More than 500 were injured in the earthquake. The earthquake occurred near the border between Turkey’s Malatya and Elazig provinces, affecting the city of Elazig and many small towns nearby, reports said. Soon after the initial quake, the province was shaken further by a series of aftershocks reportedly ranging from magnitude 5.4 to 3.3. At least 30 aftershocks had been logged. Local media said several buildings were “demolished” in Elazig’s city center. These videos from Twitter user @Eneskavk show complete darkness in Elazig, as individuals with flashlights inspect a collapsed building. Credit: Enes Kavak via Storyful

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Cell to the highest bidder

IN the mid-1800s, this home’s master bedroom walk-in wardrobe was a jail cell.

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London police introduce facial recognition cameras

London police are set to roll out live facial recognition technology across the city despite privacy concerns from the government's own surveillance watchdog. The cameras will send an alert to authorities if a face on a watchlist is detected while those who are not on a wanted list appear pixelated. Image: Getty

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Eerie day Harry checked out of royal family

It was in a South African shanty town when Prince Harry decided he’d had a gut full.

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Best Photos of the Week

From Tasmania’s junior basketballers taking home gold to a new premier sworn into office, here’s a selection of the best pictures of the week.

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‘Kids Home Send Help’: Parent Finds Inventive Way to Write Plea on Snow Day

After a winter storm in Linn, Missouri, prompted a snow day on Friday, January 24, one dad found a creative way to ask for relief. “Snow Day Kids Home Send Help,” Eric Morfield wrote in the snow, filmed using a drone video. According to reports from the National Weather Service, some areas of central Missouri got up to 7 inches of snow on Friday. Credit: Eric Morfield via Storyful

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Tour Down Under cyclists describe race through fire-affected SA as ‘haunting’

Former Tour Down Under race winner Patrick Jonker says cyclists have described stages through fire-affected regions as "haunting" as competitors cycled through parts of the Adelaide Hills. "The riders were commenting there were no sounds of birdlife - it was an eerie feeling," he said. "Charred ground; all the trees were burnt. It was so quiet. Riders said all they could hear were the sounds of their tires. "The race has always been about supporting the race and the local communities to bring some money back into the businesses who could suffer for a long time," Mr Jonker said. Australian Caleb Ewan took out the 152km Stage Four - the longest of this year's race. Fellow Aussie Richie Porte retained the leader's ochre jersey. Image: News Corp Australia

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Incredible way woman survived in wilderness

Who says there’s no decent guys online?

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At Least 18 Dead, Hundreds Hurt as Quake Hits Eastern Turkey

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked a sparsely-populated part of eastern Turkey on Friday, killing at least 18 people, injuring more than 500 and leaving some 30 trapped in the wreckage of toppled buildings, Turkish officials said.

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Mexico Breaks Up a Migrant Caravan, Pleasing White House

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Why West Hobart loves ‘The Bark’

GENERATIONS have been enjoying the West Hobart oval for more than 125 years.

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Man critical after serious Coast crash

A MAN is in a critical condition after a vehicle and motorbike collided in Southport this morning.

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Black box holds secret to fatal fire crash

The wreckage of a C-130 Hercules that crashed in NSW bushland killing three American firefighting heroes has been strewn across a blackened landscape spanning more than a kilometre, as authorities continue their search for the black box voice recorder.

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Adam Schiff label Trump a ‘security threat’ during impeachment trial

Democrat Adam Schiff has made his case for the impeachment of President Donald Trump — labelling him a "threat to national security" if allowed to remain in office during the third day of the Senate trial. Mr Schiff said President Trump has acted in a manner "grossly incompatible with self-governance and the rule of law". "Our founders understood that a president like Donald Trump might one day grasp the reigns of power — an unremorseful and overreaching executive." Image: AP

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Republicans making ‘full-court press’ to wrap up impeachment trial before State of the Union

Sky News contributor Bruce Wolpe says Republican senators are making "a full-court press" to see US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial wrap up by "this time next week" as Democrats push to have John Bolton testify as a witness. Mr Wolpe said President Trump does not want "impeachment hanging over him" while he speaks to media during the traditional NFL Super Bowl interview. "Tuesday is the State of the Union. He doesn't want to face the Congress with impeachment hanging over him," he said.

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Australia Day: If not January 26, then when?

January 26 is a controversial date, would there be a better day to hold Australia's national holiday?

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Scandal exposes bigger problem in Australia

The embattled minister at the centre of the Government’s sports grant scandal may or may not survive.

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RAW: RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons on fire conditions

NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons talking about the current fire conditions in NSW in Wolli Creek, Sydney. "A significant easing in the fire conditions...but there is still thousands of kilometres of fire edge across more than 60 fires across NSW," he says. (AAP VIDEO/Andrew Leeson)

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SA budget surplus unlikely after fires

The financial fallout of the bushfire crisis has made a South Australian budget surplus unlikely, according to the state's treasurer. In the mid-year budget review in December, Treasurer Rob Lucas predicted a budget surplus of $91 million for 2019-2020. The most significant fires in South Australia this fire season have been the Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island fires. Three lives were lost as well as more than 160 homes. Image: News Corp Australia

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Monsoonal conditions developing across NT and QLD: Bureau of Meteorology

Supplied video obtained Friday, January 24, 2020, of Grace Legge and Andrea Peace from the Bureau of Meteorology discussing the monsoonal conditions developing over the NT and QLD. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Bureau of Meteorology)

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Missing Tasmanian miner likely dead

Police say it is highly unlikely a missing miner has survived an earth collapse at a gold mine on Tasmania’s west coast.

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Farewell for US and Canadian firefighters following death of three

Farewell of 32 US and Canadian firefighters who have been assisting with the NSW bushfire crisis over summer. A minute of silence is observed after three US firefighters died when their air tanker crashed in southern NSW. Alaska region fire management officer Chuck Russell says "you don't prepare for this, we know what we do is inherently dangerous but....it hits hard when you lose one of your own."

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Children sunburn cases soar in Victoria

An alarming number of children are seeking emergency treatment for sunburn in Victoria. New figures have revealed one in five of the nearly 300 cases presented to hospitals last year were aged under nine- the highest figure on record since 2004.

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Addict mum’s jaw-dropping transformation

A Gold Coast mum who battled a “hidden addiction” has shared the moment that brought her back from the brink. Now she’s unrecognisable.

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Opinion: Schumer Talks, Senators Walk

Potomac Watch: The more Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argues that anything less than his full demands result in an unfair trial, the more senators unite against his demands. Image: Joshua Roberts/Reuters

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Sports grants are ‘par for the course’

Sky News contributor Michael Kroger has referred to the ‘sports grant saga’ as “par for the course for politicians” and says “giving out grants to local associations in marginal seats has been going on forever”. The former Victorian Liberal Party President told Sky News the matter has been referred to the Secretary of the Department of the PM and Cabinet Phillip Gaetjens who will “give a report to the PM in the next day or so”. “The Wangaratta organisation received the grant”, and the “central question” is whether it “constitutes a breach of the ministerial standards”, he said. Image: Getty

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‘Sick’ plan for dead koalas

A UK businessman who has proposed selling koala fur to raise money for the bushfire-affected marsupial has been labelled “sick” after making his pitch on TV.

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25 coronavirus deaths in China as virus spreads

Twenty-five people have died from the deadly coronavirus in China, China's National Health Commission has confirmed.

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Harvey Weinstein: Ronan Farrow releases alleged secret recording

Ronan Farrow has released audio which is allegedly Harvey Weinstein speaking to Victoria’s Secret model Ambra Guttierez

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“We will be destroyed by climate change, not the planet”: UN Secretary-General

Supplied video obtained Friday, January 24, 2020, of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Guterres says climate change is an "existential threat to us all". "I know that for some people there is this idea well climate change is something to take into account in the future, and the planet will not be destroyed," he says. "I fully agree, the planet will not be destroyed. What will be destroyed is our capacity to live in this planet. We will be destroyed by climate change, not the planet." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/World Economic Forum)

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Mystery over note from missing Bali tourist

Police are investigating whether a British entrepreneur may have faked his own death near a 150-metre cliff edge in Bali after it was revealed he was wanted over fraud allegations.

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Coronavirus Outbreak: Videos Show Chinese City on Edge

By BY MUYI XIAO, CHRISTOPH KOETTL AND CAROLINE KIM from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Gonhal

ASX 200 opens stronger after contagion fears

Sky News Business reporter Edward Boyd says the ASX opened higher on Friday morning, "brushing off some of the global concerns around the coronavirus". Mr Boyd said "the virus has really dominated new cycles over the last few days", affecting shares around the world in Hong Kong and China in particular. The Australian ASX 200 was up almost 0.4 per cent on Friday morning. Image: AP

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Jobs figures reveal female unemployment down

Switzer Report Founder Peter Switzer has applauded jobs figures for December noting "female unemployment is down to 4.7 per cent". Mr Switzer told Sky News the figure is below the national average of 5.1 per cent and "67 per cent of new jobs created went to women". "We always get a burst of part-time jobs over the Christmas period," he said on Friday.

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Report shows action on child abuse takes months

CHILD Safety officers have requested an urgent meeting with Premier Peter Gutwein to address concerns highlighted by the latest Report on Government Services.

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Free WiFi trial launched at NSW beaches

Four NSW beaches will have free wifi available over the Summer period as part of a state government trial to alert swimmers of potential hazards. Beaches in Byron Bay, Bronte, North Wollongong and North Cronulla will all have access from this weekend, in time for Australia Day.

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Lions trust their gut feeling

THEY’VE already got a Tasmanian coach and several Tasmanian players and senior staff, but the Brisbane Lions had another local element helping them last year.

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Farmers struggle to secure enough fodder for autumn

There are fears Australia will run out of fodder by autumn, leaving farmers forced to watch their livestock starve. Drought-stricken communities have been saving as much hay as they can to make it through winter, however the small supply left from the 2019 to 2020 harvest is not expected to meet demand.

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Efforts to Denuclearize North Korea Will Continue Despite Hard-Line Minister, U.S. Says

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Alleged illegal brothel to be rented out

A MASSAGE parlour shut down for allegedly acting as an illegal brothel will be allowed to be rented out.

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Trump gives advice to Thunberg: work on other countries who pollute

Supplied video obtained January 23 of US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Asked about climate change advocate Greta Thunberg, Mr Trump suggests that she should focus on other countries' pollution and not the United States. Mr Trump says the US environmental numbers are improving, "We have a beautiful ocean called the Pacific ocean with thousands and thousands of tons of garbage floating towards us, and that's put there by other countries. I think Greta has to start working on the those other countries," Mr Trump says. (AAP Video/Supplied/White House, World Economic Forum) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein talks about the Henty Mine rock fall

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein talks about the Henty Mine rock fall

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‘You’re no better, Malcolm’: SA Labor pollie defends PM

A South Australian MP has called out Malcolm Turnbull over his blistering attack on Scott Morrison’s handling of the bushfire crisis, saying “You’re no better Malcolm”.

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Crooks steal luxury car in terrifying home invasion

A GOLD Coast woman has had her luxury sedan stolen by men wearing disguises and wielding a screwdriver in a brazen home invasion this morning.

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Beach warning after four rescued

Lifeguards are warning beachgoers to stay safe in the water following a spate of serious incidents locally, including a mass rescue of four swimmers at Point Lonsdale.

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Real estate buzz as new business launches

There’s more real estate buzz than ever in the southern Gold Coast as Southbreak North Kirra opened its doors. Were you there?

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Weinstein declares he has ‘good lawyers’ ahead of rape trial

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein declared he had 'good lawyers' as he arrived at court for the opening of his rape trial. Opening statements and the first witness evidence are expected on the first day of the trial which has been described as the biggest of the "Me Too" era. Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to five charges relating to two women including rape and sexual assault. Since 2017 more than 80 women - including several famous actresses - have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct. The 67-year-old has denied the claims saying any sexual encounters he had were consensual. If convicted he could face life in prison. Image: AP

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Teen impaled through the neck by fish

WARNING: Graphic images

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Commonwealth Bank faces class action from 700,000 customers

The Commonwealth Bank is facing a class action from up to 700,000 customers after being accused of forcing people to pay more for insurance by steering them into its subsidiary, Comminsure. Sky News Host Peter Gleeson revealed Shine Lawyers launched the class action alledging similar or better policies were available through other providers. Image: News Corp Australia

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‘I’ll crack you’: Old man threatened on train

Video has surfaced online of a young man threatening to “crack” the head of an elderly man who had told him to be quiet on a Sydney train before other passengers jumped into the fray.

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Aussies pay $20k for Yassmin’s Paris trip

Controversial Muslim activist Yassmin Abdel-Magied has been handed $20,000 from the public purse to spend six months writing a book - and not even on home soil.

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Opinion: Senate Impeachment Trial Extends the Progressive Democrats’ Agenda

Wonder Land: When Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff and the other House impeachment managers invoke the Founding Fathers, one needs to look closer at their idea of democracy. Images: Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

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Opinion: The Democrat’s Impeachment Case Could Set Dangerous Precedents

On Jan. 22, 2020, Republican Senators responded to the impeachment case presented by House Democrats, and the possible repercussions it could have on the presidency. Image: Caroline Brehman/Zuma Press

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Borderline monsoon drenches the Top End

Heavy rain has been falling in Darwin as a borderline monsoon moves across the Top End. The rain event follows one of the hottest and driest wet seasons on record in the Northern Territory.

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Victoria Police release CCTV footage and appeal for witnesses following Fitzroy robbery

Supplied video obtained Thursday, January 23, 2020, of four males who may be able to assist Victoria Police with their investigation into a robbery at Atherton Gardens about 8:15pm on Saturday, December 7, 2019. The four teenagers are all perceived to be African in appearance. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Victoria Police)

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Fears for Koala population after bushfire crisis

An estimated one billion animals have been killed during or as a result of Australia's catastrophic bushfire season. It's feared as many as 100 species of plants and animals are now facing extinction, including Australia's iconic Koala.

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Consumer confidence ‘worst in 3.5 years’

InvestSmart Chief Market Strategist Evan Lucas says “the fires have had a big impact on the economy” in 2020. Mr Lucas told Sky News “consumer confidence numbers are the worst we’ve seen in three and a half years". He said numbers had been declining since June last year and "some people put that down to the RBA and the fact that it is cutting rates". “We have been conditioned basically since the John Howard era, that raising rates is good for the economy, and falling rates is obviously bad," he said. Image: Getty

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Worker missing at Tasmania gold mine

A worker is missing at the Henty Gold Mine in western Tasmania after colleagues lost contact with him. Emergency services were called to the scene about 4am on Thursday morning after a section of earth was found collapsed underground and workers surfaced to raise the alarm. A rescue team is on standby to continue looking for the man when it is declared safe to do so.

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December jobs figures prompts ‘good chance’ for further RBA rate cuts

December jobs figures from the ABS were released on Thursday with conomists predicting the unemployment rate to hold steady about 5.2 per cent. In November, figures showed about 40,000 jobs were created, pushing the unemployment rate down from 5.3 to 5.2 per cent. Sky News Business reporter Edward Boyd said if the unemployment rate did not stay stable at 5.2 per cent, then “there is a very good chance the RBA will cut interest rates next month from 0.75 per cent to 0.5 per cent”. Image: AP

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‘Even the senators are bored’ of impeachment

Sky News Contributor Cameron Stewart says "even the senators are bored" of the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump. Image: AP

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Millman in line for another Fed showdown

John Millman has set up another dream showdown with Roger Federer after the pair breezed through the second round on day three at the Australian Open. (AAP Video)

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Horror IS video shows child execute man

WARNING: Disturbing

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Prince Harry’s firm reaction to The Crown

Prince Harry is already worried about his family drama being portrayed on screen by The Crown – joking that he would “stop it” before the show could “get to me”, according to his biographer.

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Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers to use ‘intimate emails’ in defence of sexual assault allegations

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers want to use intimate emails from his accusers to try to convince jurors in his rape trial that any contact was consensual.

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Lebanon Names New Cabinet Amid Political and Economic Crisis

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Former Labor minister arrested weeks after release

A former New South Wales Labor Minister has been arrested weeks after being released on parole. Convicted pedophile Milton Orkopoulos spent 11 years behind bars for child sex offences before being granted parole in December. Image: News Corp Australia

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RAW: Milton Orkopoulos leaves Sydney police station

January 22, 2020, . Convicted pedophile and former NSW Labor politician Milton Orkopoulos leaves Marouba Police Station after being charged just a month after his prison release. The 62-year-old was arrested at 7am on Wednesday at a house in Malabar and has since been charged with two counts of failing to comply with his reporting obligations. (AAP Video/Ashlea Witoslawski)

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Two charged over Vic fruiterer execution: police

Supplied video obtained Wednesday, January 22, 2019 of Victoria Police Asssistant Commissioner Tess Walsh speaking to reporters in Melbourne after a number of properties were raided in connection with the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang as part of an investigation into the fatal shooting of Melbourne fruiterer Paul Virgona. Police raided 12 Melbourne properties and have charged two people over the murder of the 46-year-old, who died en route to work when his van was peppered with bullets on the city's Eastlink Freeway at Donvale last November 9. (AAP Video/Supplied/Victoria Police) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Victoria facing severe fire danger day

Just a couple of days after heavy rain and golf ball-sized hail lashed the centre of Victoria, the state again faces severe fire danger on Wednesday.

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Opinion: Peaceful Protest Shows Wide Support for the Second Amendment

On Jan. 20, 2020, more than 20,000 gun rights supporters turned out in Richmond, Virginia for their Second Amendment right to bear arms without violence—despite many, including Gov. Ralph Northam, pushing the idea that this was going to be another Charlottesville. Image: Essdras M. Suarez/Zuma Wire

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Opinion: Australia Needs Forest Management, Not Climate Policy

Business World: A lack of preparation and forest management is to blame for the wildfires that have engulfed the Australian countryside. Image: Saeed Khan/Getty Images

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Midnight Oil star reunites with lost daughter

Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst and country star Jay O’Shea will release their debut album together, a decade after the father and daughter found each other.

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Palm Cove ‘croc’ found to be another kind of marine creature

REPORTS of a saltwater crocodile trapped in the stinger net at Palm Cove trigged the launch of an eye in the sky this morning to determine what witnesses thought they saw.

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Calls to deport former NZ Idol winner

A FORMER top cop has questioned why a former New Zealand Idol winner convicted repeatedly of drug offences has been allowed to remain in the community.

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Multiple vehicle crash in northern suburbs

Emergency service crews are on the scene of a serious crash in Hobart’s northern suburbs.

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Trump takes a swipe at ‘fortune tellers’ at World Economic Forum

Supplied video obtained january 22, 2020 of US President Donald Trump addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. His speech covered how the United States was an economic powerhouse, and how important it is to protect the environment. Optimism is important and fear and doubt is 'not a good thought process'. Trump takes a swipe a the "prophets of doom and their predications". "They are the heirs of yesterday's foolish fortune tellers..they predicated an overpopulation crisis in the 1960's, mass starvation in the '70's, and the end of oil in the 1990's. These alarmists always demand the same thing, absolute power," Mr Trump says. (AAP Video/Supplied/White House, World Economic Forum) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Australia Day: The viral moments that celebrate our Aussie spirit

Amidst the devastating bushfires, we take a moment to look back at all of the moments that make Australia great.

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Megxit: Harry and Meghan threaten legal action against press after Canada pics published

The warning comes after images of Meghan were published in the media showing her taking a stroll through a public park with her son and dogs.

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Mining Executives Face Homicide Charges in Brazil Dam Disaster

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Farmers market announces shock closure

A POPULAR farmers market in the Tweed has announced its shock closure with organisers blame rising rental costs.

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’Skilled and capable’ cafe worker killed by dishwasher

A coroner says it’s time all Tasmanian workplaces are fitted with safety cut-off switches after a worker died by electrocution at Pyengana’s Holy Cow Cafe.

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Two men charged over freeway execution

Two men linked to the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang have been charged with the drive-by shooting murder of a Melbourne father who had “no criminal association”, police say.

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Ex-Vale CEO charged with homicide for dam disaster

Brazilian state prosecutors on Tuesday charged Fabio Schvartsman, the former chief executive of mining giant Vale SA, and 15 other people with homicide for a dam disaster last year that killed more than 250 people, according to the charging document seen by Reuters. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Supreme Court declines to fast-track Obamacare appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a bid by the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives and 20 Democratic-led states to fast-track consideration of their appeal seeking a definitive ruling whether the Obamacare healthcare law violates the U.S. Constitution. Lisa Bernhard has more.

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Australia builds biosecurity barrier for China’s spreading coronavirus

Australia is establishing a biosecurity barrier to seal the spread of China’s coronavirus which has killed at least three people and infected more than 200 since the outbreak started in Wuhan, a major transport hub. Chinese authorities confirmed the virus was capable of spreading from person to person, with cases already surfacing across China, South Korea, Japan and Thailand. Millions of people are due to travel to China for the Lunar New Year holiday, which begins later this week. Image: Twitter / @RaynardToddnay1

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Jailed Aussie taunted, faced spy demands

Australian academic Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert has claimed that Iran had tried to recruit her as a spy and taunted her with “an awful game” that “gravely damaged” her mental health.

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Marchers Take to Streets for Martin Luther King Day in Abilene, Texas

Hundreds of people took to the streets and marched across the MLK bridge in Abilene, Texas, on Monday, January 20, to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Martin Luther King Day march reportedly lasted about an hour. This video shows marchers singing, while some hold flags or banners. Credit: Tate Ellison via Storyful

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Jelly babies’ surprising new home unveiled

A LIKELY new home for the famous Cairns jelly baby sculptures can finally be revealed more than a year after they were evicted from the Centre of Contemporary Arts’ front lawn.

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Protesters Blocked From MLK Parade After Objecting to Officers Marching in LA

A group of protesters who objected to police officers marching alongside them in the Martin Luther King Jr Day parade in Los Angeles, California, on January 20, were stopped from continuing on by the Los Angeles Police Department. Bicycle officers with the LAPD physically blocked the protesters from continuing to march and escorted them as they left the parade, video shows. Several of the marchers held signs with messages that included the names of other people of color killed in officer-involved shootings and detainment incidents. “Basically it was an MLK parade but they had cops proudly marching in it which is so wrong?? And so we went out in front of the sheriffs marching with signs saying ‘I AM (a name of someone killed by cops)’ like the million man march and they blocked us off here,” Twitter user @sunshntemptress wrote. Credit: @sunshntemptress via Storyful

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Africa’s Richest Woman Is Barred From Her Bank and Under Investigation

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Putin to lead shakeup of Russian politics

Professor of Soviet history at the University of Melbourne Mark Edele discusses the current state of Russian politics and what options President Vladimir Putin has going forward.

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Gold Coast Thunder cricket gallery

All the action from the Gold Coast Thunder’s Twenty20 win over North Queensland Monsoons in the Bulls Masters Country Challenge final at the Gabba on Sunday.

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Fast News: Today’s top stories

Giant hailstones, heavy rain and ferocious winds have damaged cars and buildings as several super cell storms battered Australia's south east and doubts have been cast over the government's promised budget surplus as the latest bushfire relief funding is rolled out. Image: News Corp Australia

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Detail you missed in star’s red carpet gown

Renée Zellweger is this year’s award season darling.

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Teacher‘s ‘offensive’ licence plate slammed

A Texas teacher has been ordered to remove the “JAIL 45” license plate from his car amid threatening messages about his protest against US President Trump, according to reports.

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RAW: Blaze rips through Sydney warehouse

Supplied video obtained Tuesday, January 21, 2020, showing a large fire burning through a warehouse at a large commercial property on Sir Joseph Banks Street, Botany, on Monday night. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Fire and Rescue NSW)

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ASX opens lower as global factors persist

The ASX opened lower on Tuesday by about 0.2 per cent after five consecutive days of gains at market open. All United States stock markets have been closed due to Martin Luther King Jr Day which has left Australian investors more hesitant to buy. Another factor weighing the market down is the International Monetary Fund trimming its global forecast for economic growth to 3.3 per cent, down from the projected 3.6 per cent. Image: News Corp Australia

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Weather Explained

WATCH: What caused a wall of dust to charge through Parkes and Dubbo, NSW?

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Water restrictions ramped up as dam levels drop

THE need for new water storage infrastructure has reared its head again as Cairns Regional Council increases water restrictions to Level 2 less than a year after Copperlode Dam was overflowing.

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New world news from Time: The Titanic Wreck Will Now Be Protected Under a ‘Momentous Agreement’ With the U.S.

The world’s most famous shipwreck, the RMS Titanic, will be more rigorously protected under an international agreement, the U.K.’s Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani confirmed during a Tuesday visit to Belfast, where the ship was built.

The U.K. and the U.S. will now be responsible for granting permits to those wishing to visit the wreck and remove artefacts. The agreement, which was signed by the United Kingdom in 2003, was ratified by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last year. The agreement will further protect the wreck, which became a UNESCO cultural heritage site in 2012. The U.K. will take a leading role in protecting the wreck, encouraging other North Atlantic countries like France and Canada to sign the agreement.

“Lying two and a half miles below the ocean surface, the RMS Titanic is the subject of the most documented maritime tragedy in history,” Ghani said in a press release. “This momentous agreement with the United States to preserve the wreck means it will be treated with the sensitivity and respect owed to the final resting place of more than 1,500 lives.”

The RMS Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage to New York on April 10, 1912 from Southampton, England, with 2,207 passengers and crew on board. The state-of-the-art British passenger liner hosted some of the world’s wealthiest people, as well as poorer migrants looking to start a new life in North America. Five days after its departure, the ship hit an iceberg and sunk 3,800 meters to the bottom of the ocean, where it remained unfound for 30 years.

The ship’s disappearance became a source of fascination for oceanographer and former Navy captain Robert Ballard, who embarked on his first unsuccessful search for the wreck in 1977. Determined, Ballard struck a deal with the United States Navy that provided funding for his expedition in exchange for Ballard locating two lost Cold War Navy submarines. In collaboration with a French expedition, Ballard found debris that led him to the ship’s resting place, 350 nautical miles off the Canadian coast of Newfoundland on September 1, 1985.

In 1994, the company RMS Titanic Inc., a subsidiary of Premier Exhibitions, became the wreck’s salvor-in-possession—the only company allowed to collect artefacts. The company has now collected more than 5,500 artefacts, including the face of a child’s doll and a 17-ton section of the hull that was raised out of the ocean in 1998. Some artefacts were auctioned off by Premier Exhibitions, such as a water-stained letter written by a passenger on board the ship that sold for £126,000 ($163,800) as well as a violin that sold for £1.1 million ($1.43 million). Photographs taken of the wreck during expeditions allowed the company RMS Titanic Inc. to recreate digital images of the grand staircase that featured in James Cameron’s 1997 film Titanic.

STUART CAHILL/AFP via Getty ImagesAllan Carlin, general counsel for RMS Titanic Inc., poses for photographers in front of a section of the hull of the RMS Titanic at the Commonwealth Pier in Boston, Aug. 21, 2011.

For years, diving companies such as Ocean Gate have commercialized diving expeditions to the wreck by making them available to tourists prepared to spend tens of thousands of dollars. The first tourists dived to the wreck in 1998 and officials believe the last confirmed trip was in 2012.

“It is difficult to ascertain the activity around the wreck of the Titanic as there is currently no regulation,” Juliet Eales, the senior press officer for the U.K. Department of Transport, told TIME in an email. The new legislation will require trips carried out by U.K. or U.S. vessels to be sanctioned by either country through a licensing process.

“Although this applies to U.K. and U.S. only, it goes a long way to restricting unregulated access as it targets many of those who are driven and equipped to carry out an expedition of this sort,” Eales added.

In any case, the opportunity for tourists to see the infamous wreck is slipping away. Scientists believe the shipwreck could disappear by 2030. In August of last year, divers from Triton Submarines visited the shipwreck for the first time in 14 years and found much of it decaying.

“It was kind of a cool thing to see the ocean reclaiming it,” Patrick Lahey, the president of Triton, told the New York Times. Divers discovered that the wreck has become a new home for marine life. “It’s unusual to find a shipwreck two miles down that’s so active” Lahey added.