World Health Organisation admits it never probed Chinese wet markets or labs
The World Health Organisation has admitted none of its experts visited the wet market or the Wuhan laboratories during a fact-finding missio...
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Sunday, May 31, 2020
Australian military’s new war room to face any enemy
Australia will have a rapid response military force to pull together in the event of major civilian crises like bushfires, floods and pandem...
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Chinese lab experimented on ‘highly pathogenic viruses’ days before COIVD-19 outbreak
THE Wuhan Institute of Virology was given permission to engage in experimental research involving highly-pathogenic viruses just 10 days bef...
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George Floyd protests: Michigan sheriff’s powerful speech to crowd
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson joined hundreds of people who expressed their frustration during a peaceful protest in Flint Township. ...
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Cop’s gesture at White House protest
Thousands of protesters have descended on the White House area to call for justice for George Floyd. from World | Daily Telegraph https://...
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Powerful moment sheriff rallies protesters
A county sheriff took off his riot gear and helmet and peacefully joined protesters in Michigan on the weekend, telling angry protesters “I ...
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What Grimes, Musk really call their baby
Grimes and Elon Musk left fans perplexed earlier this month when they revealed they named their newborn son X Æ A-12. from Life | Daily Te...
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Star dumped after public sex confession
Silicon Valley actor Thomas Middleditch has split from his wife Mollie Gates – just months after he revealed swinging had “saved their marri...
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REVEALED: The fate of iconic Gold Coast nightclub
SLEEP easy Usain Bolt – your favourite Glitter Strip nightclub haunt SinCity will be alive and pumping in Surfers Paradise if you ever retur...
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Will new laws make Tasmania’s night-life safer?
The coward punch – also known as a “king hit” or “one-punch assault” – is usually dished out in the early hours by a drunk young male after ...
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Weather Explained
WATCH: . What is a northwest cloudband? Sky News Chief Meteorologist Tom Saunders explains. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt...
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Weather To Watch
WATCH: : Strong Cold winds, dust, rain, small hail and snow! It’s all in the mix for the first day of winter for our southern states. from...
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NSW easing of restrictions ‘a gamechanger’
The Australian Hotels Association’s John Green says Monday’s easing of restrictions in New South Wales “will be a gamechanger” to the hospit...
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PM’s new cash grant plan
Scott Morrison has revealed he’s planning a renovation rescue for the economy with cash grants for new home builds and even some larger reno...
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Racism ‘in the DNA of certain nations’
The United States is experiencing a repeat of the civil rights protests and the anti-war movement from the 1960s when about 25 cities burned...
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Minneapolis police release tear gas, mace on protestors
Law enforcement officers have ramped up their response to thousands of protestors in Minneapolis, administering tear gas, pepper spray and m...
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Powerful image of protester goes viral
Police cars were blown up, windows were smashed and graffiti that levelled threats against American police officers were seen across the US ...
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‘Broken, disgusted’: Stars rage amid chaos
Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and a host of other celebrities have joined the fight for social justice as America descends into cha...
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‘Broken, disgusted’: Stars rage amid chaos
Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and a host of other celebrities have joined the fight for social justice as America descends into cha...
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No fans, no celebrations, precious little passion - but sport is coming back
Football phone-ins about no football, Formula One drivers racing via computer consoles and cricketers re-living their finest hours but not p...
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Man critical after quad bike crash
A MUTCHILBA man is in a critical condition at Townsville Hospital after a quad bike crashed yesterday afternoon. from National | Daily Tel...
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Big Brother 2020: Meet your Gold Coast contestants
A GOLD Coast marriage celebrant who performed one of Australia’s first legal same-sex marriages will be starring on Big Big Brother 2020. ...
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Former ASIO head calls for review of Aust labs following biosecurity breaches
The former ASIO director-general is calling for a review of Australia’s laboratories over safety concerns after it was revealed there have b...
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Saturday, May 30, 2020
$720 million bungle to cost more
The true cost to taxpayers of the government’s bungled Robodebt scandal could blow out to a significantly larger sum than the $720 million q...
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Trump blames riots on ‘radical left’
US President Donald Trump has blamed the “radical left” for riots as more than 13,000 National Guard troops are deployed across the country....
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The Global Times is a ‘propaganda mouthpiece’ used to ‘intimidate’ Australian MPs
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie says The Global Times “serves as a propaganda mouthpiece for the Chinese Communist Party” and “the intent of naming...
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Trump supporter runs over protester
Disturbing footage has emerged of a Trump supporter driving into a protester in California as ongoing protests against police violence and s...
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Pulling up plastic from the River Nile is horribly, frighteningly easy
Fresh off a plane and sleep-deprived is probably not the perfect preparation to see a beach ball of plastic being cut out of the stomach of ...
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'The next best thing to a hug': Care home uses plastic screen to let residents see loved ones
After a couple of pumps of hand sanitiser, Judy Ogilvy walks into a small room and says simply: "Hello, dad." from The Latest Ne...
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Bike sales surge as commuters search for 'new, isolated' travel
The UK's bicycle industry says it has seen an "enormous" increase in the use and sale of bikes during the coronavirus lockdown...
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Thomas The Tank Engine narrator and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet star Michael Angelis dies
Michael Angelis, who was best known for narrating Thomas The Tank Engine series Thomas And Friends, has died at the age of 68, his agent sai...
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Grave warning for all amid tears for ‘bloody ripper’ Nan
THE granddaughter of a Burnie woman who died after contracting coronavirus in hospital has spoken of her family’s painful experience as a wa...
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German authorities are cracking down on ‘climate change dissent’
YouTuber and climate realist Naomi Seibt says governments across the world are cracking down on dissent, especially when it comes to content...
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‘We Have Liftoff’: SpaceX Rocket Sends US Astronauts Into Space
The SpaceX Crew Dragon launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on May 30, marking the first time American astr...
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Body found with stab wounds in high-rise
Victoria’s homicide squad are investigating the death of 22-year-old man whose body was found in a Melbourne CBD apartment last night, with ...
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Big tech’s anti conservative bias ‘well documented’
Sky News host Rita Panahi says Twitter's decision to 'fact check' Donald Trump shows social media's "double standards i...
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Far-left ‘fuelling’ violent protests across US
Far-left groups, including Antifa, are stoking violence and engaging in “mindless lawlessness” under the guise of protesting police brutalit...
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Femicide in Australia: May proves deadly month for women killed by domestic violence
This month eight women were killed allegedly by domestic violence — a statistic made even more shocking by the fact a ‘normal’ month for fem...
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“It should never have happened” Trump speaks on George Floyd murder
Trump has weighed in on George Floyd's murder and the riots across the USA. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3dedfHP
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Far-left ‘fuelling’ violent protests across US
Far-left groups, including Antifa, are stoking violence and engaging in “mindless lawlessness” under the guise of protesting police brutalit...
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Celebrities call for justice in the wake of George Floyd’s death
Barack Obama, Beyonce, Oprah and Jamie Foxx have joined a growing list of celebrities and public figures to call for justice in the wake of ...
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Labour MP steps down as whip after breaking lockdown rules
A Labour MP is no longer in a frontbench role after breaking lockdown rules, Sky News understands. from The Latest News from the UK and Ar...
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'Art with a message': Artists turn coronavirus struggles into street murals
Street art is having a moment. While galleries are closed, deserted cities across the UK offer an irresistible canvas for creatives. from ...
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NSW Premier scraps $810 million ANZ Stadium rebuild
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has scrapped the $810 million rebuild of Sydney’s Olympic stadium at Homebush as the state deals with the fal...
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America ‘is profoundly troubled’
Donald Trump is unable to provide the unifying leadership America needs as it grapples with profound social, economic and health crises, acc...
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Foodbank Australia demand to spike in September, October
Chief Operating Officer of Foodbank NSW and ACT John Robertson says demand has surged by 50 per cent following the first two weeks of the CO...
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Friday, May 29, 2020
Big business forced to ‘adapt’ amid current coronavirus climate
Storage King CEO Michael Tate has revealed how his company was forced to adapt under the current climate. Mr Tate told Sky News host Tim Gil...
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Fireys rush to Nyrstar site
TASMANIA Fire Service officers remain at Nyrstar’s Lutana site today as investigations continue into the cause of a fire in the cell room ov...
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Monkeys snatch coronavirus-positive blood samples in India
A group of monkeys have attacked a medical official in India stealing blood samples of people who had tested positive for coronavirus. The m...
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Madonna slammed over bizarre video
Madonna has been slammed online after posting a "tone deaf" tribute to slain US man George Floyd. from World | Daily Telegraph h...
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Madonna slammed over bizarre video
Madonna has been slammed online after posting a "tone deaf" tribute to slain US man George Floyd. from Life | Daily Telegraph ht...
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Tens of thousands take to the streets as protests spread over George Floyd's death
Protests over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd are spreading across the US, with some in Minnesota, Atlanta and elsewhere becomin...
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Attacks on Churches, House of Worship Increase Across the Globe: 'These Are Turning into Houses of Horror'
Christians go to church to worship, grow their faith, and feel safe - but religious freedom monitors say some churches and other houses of w...
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Riot Police Clash With Protestors During George Floyd Demonstration in Atlanta
Demonstrators and police clashed in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 29, during a protest against the death of George Floyd. Footage uploaded to Twi...
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Qld considers easing intrastate travel restrictions
Queenslanders may soon be able to holiday in their own state, with the Palaszczuk government considering easing restrictions on intrastate t...
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NSW clubs given special clearance from June 1
NSW clubs could accommodate more than 100 patrons from Monday after being given special clearance by the state government. Restrictions will...
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Coast road closed after terrifying crash
A GOLD Coast road is closed after a terrifying car and bicycle incident. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ZW6ruN
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Iran jail terms ease for Aussie academic but fears remain
Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been given access to books inside Iran’s notorious Evin prison, sources have confirmed. from N...
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Hundreds of Demonstrators Gather During Black Lives Matter Rally in Kansas City
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, to protest the death of George Floyd, who was killed ...
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WATCH LIVE: Minneapolis protesters gather outside police station before city curfew
Derek Chauvin and three other police officers involved in the arrest and death of George Floyd have been fired as protests rage across the U...
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‘Stuck inside’: White House in lockdown
The White House has been placed on lockdown as furious George Floyd demonstrators flooded the streets of the capital and cities across the c...
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Iran jail terms ease for Aussie academic but fears remain
Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been given access to books inside Iran’s notorious Evin prison, sources have confirmed. from W...
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A Continent Reopens
By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY AND LAETITIA VANCON from NYT World https://ift.tt/3diaoNV
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ASIO calls for greater power to crackdown on extremist teens
Australia's Security Intelligence Organisation has called for more power to crackdown on teenagers being influenced by extremist ideolog...
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Justice for George Floyd Rally Takes Over Lawn in Milwaukee
Protesters rallied in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 29, against the police-involved death of George Floyd, who was killed during an a...
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Road now clear after highway crash
Traffic is now clear after a multi-vehicle crash on the Gold Coast Highway this morning. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2M...
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Correction on Selwood apartment sale
A report in today’s Addy about Geelong Cats captain Joel Selwood selling a waterfront apartment is incorrect. from National | Daily Telegr...
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Footage Gives Aerial View of Barclays Center Protests
Protesters demonstrating against the police killing of George Floyd gathered at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on the evening of May 29, video ...
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Thursday, May 28, 2020
The final sign-off: Alan Jones farewells his radio family
Radio host Alan Jones had a dig at coronavirus measures during his final show on Friday but said “it ain’t over really” as he concluded 35 y...
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Life with coronavirus through the eyes of a child
Amid the global pandemic, The Associated Press asked children around the world to describe their experiences in lockdown and their visions f...
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Donald Trump threatens to shut down social media after Twitter’s fact-check move
US President Donald Trump has promised to take “big action” against Twitter, after it took a dramatic step to bring his tweets into line. ...
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National guard called to Minnesota following George Floyd death
The Governor of Minnesota has called in the National Guard as protests worsen over the death of an unarmed African-American man while in pol...
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Access granted to Queen’s secret letters
Letters between the Queen and the governor-general who dismissed Gough Whitlam should be released, the High Court has ruled. from Life | D...
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Boy, 12, dies after ‘altercation’ in park
A 12-year-old boy has died after a “physical altercation” with another group of youths in a Cairns park overnight, police say. from Nation...
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‘Glassphalt’ road seal a smashing idea
DEVELOPMENT on a Glenorchy stretch of road could pave a new way forward for Tasmanian infrastructure projects. from National | Daily Teleg...
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Vehicle crashes into Smithfield worksite
THREE people are being assessed by paramedics after a vehicle crashed into a work site and collided with another vehicle at Smithfield. fr...
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NSW Police continue their investigations into fatal balcony fall
Supplied video obtained Friday, May 29, 2020, showing strike force detectives, assisted by the Forensic Evidence and Technical Services Bran...
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NRL boss doubles down on crowd return
ARLC chairman Peter V'landys insists crowds should again be allowed to attend rugby league games despite the doubts of health officials ...
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Police investigating sudden death of boy, 12, after fight
DETECTIVES are investigating the sudden death of a 12-year-old boy at Mooroobool overnight. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt...
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Trump must avoid ‘spooking Wall Street’ by being too tough on China
Sky News contributor Peter Switzer says US President Donald Trump needs "to make sure he doesn't spook Wall Street and cause a seco...
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Trump blasts twitter fact-check, calls for tougher regulations
President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has long protected internet companies, includi...
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‘Figures are made up’: Jones’ final rant
Radio host Alan Jones had a dig at coronavirus measures during his final show on Friday but said “it ain’t over really” as he concluded 35 y...
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Black man stabbed in riots on live TV
Protests have continued into their second day in Minneapolis sparked by the death of an African American man who was pinned by a white polic...
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Meghan and Harry forced to call in police
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have complained to police about drones flying over their new Los Angeles home – fearing it could be a “terror...
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Man dies after 'rocks thrown' in grounds of tourist attraction
A man has died after rocks were thrown in the grounds of a castle in Kent. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky New...
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Tassie suburbs with the worst smoking rates in Australia
THE national response to COVID-19 should prioritise the reduction of smoking among disadvantaged communities, researchers say, as some Hobar...
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Protestors Gather in New York’s Union Square Over George Floyd’s Death
A group of protestors gathered in New York City’s Union Square on May 28, demonstrating against the police involved death of George Floyd, w...
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RAW: Strike Force Trawler detectives arrest man over alleged online child procurement
Supplied video obtained Friday, May 29, 2020, showing the arrest of a 52-year-old man at Walgett about 3.30pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Th...
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George Floyd Protesters Smash Store Windows in St Paul
A crowd of protesters smashed store windows in St Paul, Minnesota, on May 28, following looting and clashes with police in nearby Minneapoli...
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Selfish new threat to restaurants
Thinking of cancelling your dinner reservations at the last minute? Think again, as the true cost of your decision will be far greater than ...
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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
US coronavirus deaths top 100,000
The coronavirus death toll has reached 100,000 in the United States, as Americans emerge from months of lockdowns. (AAP Video) from Nation...
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America erupts after ‘sickening’ death
Wild protests erupted in Minneapolis on Tuesday after horrific video emerged showing a white police officer kneeling on the neck of an Afric...
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Hong Kong police fire pepper bullets into protesting crowds
Thousands of police have been put on alert across Hong Kong to shut down any demonstrations and break up protestors attempting to encircle t...
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India has an unlikely new type of period health educators: men
There's no trash can in the cramped washroom shared by almost 200 women at the congested Banjara Basti slum in Thane, a satellite city n...
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Larry Kramer: Playwright, author and AIDS activist dies aged 84
Playwright and author Larry Kramer, who was known for his AIDS activism from early on in the epidemic, has died aged 84. from The Latest N...
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Everything you can do on June 1
Australia is gradually opening up with many states announcing more coronavirus restrictions will be relaxed from next Monday, June 1. from...
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Far North CEO resigns in shock announcement
TABLELANDS Regional Council CEO Justin Commons has resigned from his position with the Far North local government authority. from National...
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Why smoke haze is hanging around Gold Coast
A PLANNED burn is likely to cover the city in smoke today. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2X6oa0s
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NRL season relaunch kicks off tonight
The National Rugby League season relaunch kicks off tonight as the Parramatta Eels take on the Brisbane Broncos following the temporary susp...
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Cargo ship debris litters eastern beaches
Debris from a cargo ship could continue to wash up on eastern beaches for several days after 40 shipping containers fell overboard into wate...
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CCTV released following suspicious fire at cafe
Supplied video obtained Thursday, May 28, 2020, of a man who Victoria Police wish to identify as part of their investigation into a suspicio...
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Prisoners offered new drug after riots over visit restrictions
Exclusive: Prison officials have fast tracked trials of a new drug replacement therapy in a bid to ease tensions among inmates struggling wi...
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Thousands protest death of George Floyd following violent arrest
Four American police officers have been fired for their involvement in the death of an African-American man who was held down with a knee. ...
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Opinion: After the Covid Apocalypse
Wonder Land: Coronavirus lesson #1: The U.S. is willing to shut down for three months, but that’s about it. Images: Getty/Twitter/Lawler50/v...
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What Bolsonaro said as Brazil's coronavirus cases climbed
That Brazil saw warning signs would be a dramatic understatement. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2MhwS69
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War of words over ‘false’ Kate claims
A war of words has erupted between the royal family and a British media outlet over claims the Duchess of Cambridge is feeling “exhausted an...
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Banks were already ‘trending down’ before coronavirus
InvestSMART's Evan Lucas says the banking sector's share prices were already "trending down" prior to the coronavirus pand...
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Your guide to each state’s restrictions
Coronavirus pandemic restrictions are being relaxed in states from June 1. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Ba6Hfh
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Emergency testing begins at Blackwater following virus death
Lines are forming outside the Blackwater showgrounds in Queensland after the grounds were converted into an emergency drive-thru coronavirus...
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Parents, kids rejoice as Cairns swim school reopens
ONE of the city’s oldest swim schools is back in business and parents couldn’t be happier. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/...
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Aussie band to rock out on Coast airport tarmac
WHILE planes at the Gold Coast Airport are grounded, one of Australia’s best bands is coming out to play. from National | Daily Telegraph ...
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Photo shows Irish PM breaking iso rules
Ireland’s prime minister Leo Varadkar has been accused of “hypocrisy” after photos of him picnicking with friends during coronavirus lockdow...
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Sad reason star almost rejected Avengers role
Even superheroes can struggle from time to time. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3ehE1yY
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Difference between Ben and Jen’s iso lives
Whether you want to admit it or not, you are always in competition with an ex. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2AdlG7u
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City to spend $1.7m to help feed most vulnerable
Geelong council has rubber-stamped a landmark $1.7 million agreement to bolster the region’s food relief efforts, and provide meals to the c...
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Image-based abuse cases increase by 200 per cent during coronavirus lockdown
ESafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says her office has seen a 200 per cent increase in image-based abuse cases since the beginning of th...
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RAW: Australian Border Force officers locate child abuse material on Japanese tourist’s phone
Supplied video obtained Wednesday, May 27, 2020, of a Japanese tourist being questioned by Australian Border Force officers at Perth Interna...
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SAS soldier accused of killing ‘village idiot’
WARNING: Graphic from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3c6V0CS
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Horrific new details of 4yo girl’s death
Horrific new details have emerged about how a little girl with an intellectual disability was left dead in her cot for days as Australia’s d...
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What Gold Coasters can expect fuel prices to do
FUEL prices have once again dipped below $1 but don’t get too excited, a motoring body has warned. from National | Daily Telegraph https:/...
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Tassie country stars hit No. 1 with new song
HUON Valley hit makers The Wolfe Brothers’ new single No Brakes has gone to the top of the country charts, making it the band’s 13th country...
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Queensland man, 30, dies from coronavirus
A 30-year-old Queensland man has died from COVID-19, bringing the state’s virus death toll to seven. The 30-year-old, from Blackwater in Que...
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Coronavirus crisis: Queensland man becomes Australia’s youngest COVID-19 victim
A Queensland man with COVID-19 has died, making him the youngest to succumb to the disease in Australia. from The West Australian https://...
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Disney releases famous ice cream sundae recipe
Disney releases famous ice cream sundae recipe with 28 ingredients from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3gtqkPp
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President Trump: ’I don’t use insulin. Should I be?’
Donald Trump asked aloud during a press conference whether he should be taking insulin, which is used to treat diabetes, while announcing a ...
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China prepares for ‘worst-case scenario’
China will step up its preparedness for armed combat and improve its ability to carry out military tasks, according to state media reports. ...
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Major Coast music festival axed
ANOTHER major Gold Coast music festival has been axed due to coronavirus restrictions. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3gpM...
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Program to foster Tassie artists from home
An intensive artist residency and development program run by Contemporary Art Tasmania, Mona and Detached will run via distance for the firs...
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PM ‘disappointed’ in Sharks doping scandal
Prime Minster Scott Morrison has expressed his disappointment with the Cronulla Sharks doping scandal that was revealed on the eve of the NR...
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Two charged as part of investigations into coordinated theft and sale of baby formula
Supplied video obtained Wednesday, May 27, 2020, showing the arrest of 45-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman as investigations continue in...
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Clueless Aussies’ $100m ‘windfall’
Scores of Victorians have no idea the State Government owed them cash, with a staggering $100 million waiting to be claimed by residents. ...
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Thunderstorm Brings Heavy Rain and Hail to Toledo
A powerful thunderstorm passed through northern Ohio on May 26, bringing heavy rain and hail to the Toledo area, footage shows. The National...
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Dad charged with murder of 4-year-old daughter
A little girl found dead at a home in Brisbane on Monday was murdered by her father and left in her cot for days, police allege. from Nati...
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Hunt for mystery $2.5m lotto winner
A Perth resident is nearly $2.5 million richer today – but they still have no idea of their good fortune. from National | Daily Telegraph ...
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Monday, May 25, 2020
Americans take a break from social distancing to mark Memorial Day
Americans have swarmed beaches, pools and parks as they take a break from social distancing for Memorial Day. Authorities struggled to enfor...
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Trump hits back over golf pictures
Donald Trump has defended his decision to spend most of the Memorial Day weekend playing golf as the US death toll neared 100,000. from Wo...
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Premier on when next round of restrictions will ease
STRUGGLING Gold Coast cafes and restaurants will discover on Sunday when the next round of COVID-19 restrictions will be relaxed. from Nat...
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Cairns cruise ship passenger revealed as new virus case
A CAIRNS woman who was a passenger on the Ruby Princess cruise ship has been revealed as Queensland’s one new overnight case of COVID-19. ...
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Soggy conditions to settle in
Almost 50mm of rain fell on Sydney’s CBD over the last 24 hours, easily the highest amount for three months as a Tasman low swirled out to s...
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Weather To Watch
WATCH: Low-pressure systems have hammered the east and west but where will the wet weather focus next? Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe exp...
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Hoyts Australia preparing to reopen ‘within weeks’ with strict new coronavirus measures
Hoyts Australia has some good news for lockdown weary movie-lovers longing for a true cinema experience and a cheeky choc bomb, teasing thei...
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China flags willingness to ‘retake Taiwan’ with aggressive tactics
Sydney Morning Herald International Editor Peter Hartcher says the Chinese communist party has offered a “deliberate signal” that they are p...
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WHO says the COVID-19 outbreak could peak again
Supplied video obtained Tuesday, May 26, 2020, of Dr Michael Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, speaking during a p...
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Skull breaker challenge, the choking game: When viral videos turn deadly
The growing popularity of social media has seen an increase in viral trends - some fun, but some fatal. from World | Daily Telegraph https...
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Lufthansa clinches $10 billion bailout
Lufthansa and the German government have finalized the terms of a €9 billion ($9.8 billion) bailout, following weeks of intense negotiations...
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Harry a ‘lost soul’ as he settles in LA
Prince Harry will struggle much more while trying to settle into his new life in Los Angeles than Meghan Markle ever did in the UK, accordin...
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Tassie’s top teachers: High praise for dedicated educators
STUDENTS are likely to have a new appreciation for their classrooms – and their teachers – when classes resume on Monday. from National | ...
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‘Where’s Melbourne?’: Thick Morning Fog Blankets Victoria’s Capital
A thick blanket of fog shrouded Melbourne on the morning of May 26, lowering visibility across the city. The Victorian capital woke to the c...
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‘Hero’ UPS Driver Stops on Delivery Route to Fix American Flag
A UPS driver took a slight detour during his delivery on May 22, stopping to unfurl an American flag outside an Adair, Oklahoma, home. Secur...
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Cars and Pedestrians Navigate Heavy Flooding in Miami, Florida
Heavy rainfall led to “significant” flooding across Miami, Florida, and nearby areas on Monday, May 25, according to the National Weather Se...
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Sharri Markson to host special documentary ‘Coronavirus: What is China hiding?’
China’s responsibility for the global coronavirus pandemic will be laid bare in this Sky News Australia expose revealing the extraordinary l...
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Teen cops cuffs over double suburb break-ins
A GORDONVALE teen has been charged over an alleged string of property offences that spanned two suburbs and one count of drug possession. ...
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‘Too many charges’ for restaurants, cafes to reopen
Australian chef and restaurateur Luke Mangan says “the restaurant business has too many charges” which is making it harder for hospitality s...
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Senate inquiry probes aged care sector
The Senate inquiry investigating the government's coronavirus response will today examine the effect on the aged care sector. Aged care ...
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Power out at Gold Coast homes
POWER is out at more than 1000 Gold Coast homes this morning. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3eioC1p
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Frosty start to the day as temps dip to zero
MUCH of the Hobart region woke to frosty lawns this morning, with a wind chill making it seem nearly four degrees colder than thermometers s...
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Sunday, May 24, 2020
Childcare workers exempt from ‘no jab no play’
Experts are calling for governments to make it mandatory for childcare workers to have the flu shot after educators were quietly dropped fro...
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Boat lands on top of car in dramatic crash
A BOAT has landed on top of a car during a crash at Palm Beach. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3bYNLwJ
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Australia’s remarkable virus milestone
Australia’s coronavirus cases have hit a remarkable low, with only three new cases across the entire country on Sunday. from National | Da...
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Tables turned in sports power game
THE precarious position the Clarence Football Club finds itself in through no fault of its own demonstrates the shift in power in Tasmanian ...
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New COVID-19 case for Geelong
Geelong has recorded one of just two new cases of COVID-19 across the state, bringing Victoria’s total number of cases to 1605. from Natio...
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New world news from Time: New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern Continues TV Interview During Earthquake
(WELLINGTON, New Zealand) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live...
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‘New Cold War’: China raises tensions
The Chinese government has accused the US of pushing for a “new Cold War”, further fuelling the prospect of a trade war between the two coun...
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Kyle reveals why his face was so red
Kyle Sandilands has revealed why his face was “beetroot red” during his controversial interview with Karl Stefanovic on last night’s 60 Minu...
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New millionaire bought winning ticket in Geelong
Someone who purchased a TattsLotto ticket in Geelong may have woken up Monday morning without knowing they are $1.2 million richer after win...
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Church blessing bags to help homeless
A TASMANIAN church’s generous donation looks set to help dozens of homeless Tasmanians get a better night’s sleep. from National | Daily T...
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Australian research reveals virus could have been altered to transmit to humans
An Australian scientist says it is possible that the coronavirus originated in a lab after a study revealed the virus was uniquely adapted t...
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Ease back into society, says psych
As restrictions begin to ease, Tasmanians face the new challenge of reintegrating back into society. from National | Daily Telegraph https...
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First Target stores to close
Some Target shoppers will have just a handful of weeks to prepare before their local store closes forever, or is converted into a Kmart. f...
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‘Callous’: Man arrested after ‘hit-run’
A 35-year-old man has been arrested over an alleged hit and run that claimed the life of a female cyclist in Melbourne. from National | Da...
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Britain’s Johnson defends top aide accused of breaking virus rules
Supplied video obtained Monday, May 25, 2020, of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing at 10 Downing Street, London. ...
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White House announces new travel restrictions on Brazil
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation suspending entry into the US for any individual who has been in Brazil within 14 days immed...
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Trump's tough choices over Hong Kong
Successive administrations have struggled with an increasingly aggressive China, while factoring in the geopolitical reality that it is, and...
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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern continues live TV cross during 5.6 earthquake
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview. from The Wes...
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JobKeeper scheme set for extension
The massively underspent JobKeeper scheme won’t be expanded to workers who missed out, but it could be extended beyond six months for the ba...
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Lost learning: How schools will catch your child up
School shutdowns have amounted to weeks of lost learning that must be urgently addressed according to new research from The Centre for indep...
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Crowds Flock to Ocean City Boardwalk for Memorial Day Weekend
Crowds flocked to Maryland’s Ocean City Boardwalk for the second day in a row during Memorial Day weekend. This video, filmed by Robert J Ba...
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Families to take ‘common sense approach’ as NSW schools resume
NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell says schools are “well prepared” for students to return and are asking families to take a “common sens...
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Teen’s final moments before high-rise fall
Three men are expected to face court today on murder charges over a teenager’s fatal fall from a Gold Coast apartment balcony. from Nation...
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Saturday, May 23, 2020
World stunned by tragic front page
The US will soon have lost 100,000 people to coronavirus, a heartbreaking milestone for the country. from World | Daily Telegraph https://...
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Test and trace system to launch this week after 25,000 trackers recruited
Ministers have recruited 25,000 contact tracers ahead of the launch of the government's flagship test and trace programme which aims to ...
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'COVID-19 crisis has brought us closer together' - N Ireland's political leaders
The joint leaders of Northern Ireland's devolved government say their response to COVID-19 shows unionists and nationalists can work tog...
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Next chapter of life for 106-year-old who survived COVID-19 and Spanish flu
A 106-year-old woman who survived coronavirus and the Spanish flu says she's looking forward to the next stage of her life, as she is ab...
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Cairns records new active COVID case
CAIRNS has recorded a new positive coronavirus diagnosis after five days with zero active cases in the region — and it could have much wider...
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Security crackdown for Sydney peak hour commute
Sydney’s train stations and public transport hubs will be guarded with an army of security guards making sure commuters follow social distan...
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‘Alarmist’ COVID-19 reporting lead to a panicked response
Sky News host Rita Panahi says the “hysterical” reporting of COVID-19 has been “designed not to inform but to scare the bejesus off of the a...
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The West has ‘tolerated’ China’s authoritarianism for too long
America’s most senior diplomat says the COVID-19 outbreak has revealed China’s authoritarian nature, including its desire to exert hegemonic...
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Teen arrested following unit fire
A 16-year-old girl has been arrested after a unit was “fully engulfed” in a blaze breaking out in the early hours of Sunday morning. from ...
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20 allowed to visit as state lifts lockdown
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has just announced relaxed restrictions from June 1, with the advice no longer being “stay at home”. from Na...
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Karachi plane crash survivor speaks about moments before and after crash
Karachi plance crash survivor Mohammad Zubair opens up about his harrowing experience during the PK8303 crash. from World | Daily Telegrap...
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Obama tweet comes back to bite Trump
Another of Donald Trump’s old tweets has come back to bite him. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3ebtTrF
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Shocking video shows destruction from crash
Dozens of people are dead after a Pakistan International Airlines flight crashed in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi. from CNN.com -...
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Awkward truth of Prince Harry’s new life
Say what you will about the Queen and her penny-pinching ways, when it comes to the occasion of a royal wedding, she truly opens up her famo...
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Duff slams sex trafficking rumours
Hilary Duff is taking no chances with her reputation, immediately killing “disgusting” rumours that she and her children are somehow involve...
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Rescue chopper searches for missing man
THE Rescue 510 helicopter and SES volunteers are searching through Cairns bushland for a missing man amid fears for his safety. from Natio...
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Victorians granted more freedom as restrictions ease
Beauty and personal care services, entertainment venues and swimming pools will be allowed to reopen from June 1 under a significant easing ...
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Storm to smash entire coastline
Western Australia is set to be lashed by “rare and dangerous” winds and tides today as ex-tropical cyclone Mangga reaches the west coast. ...
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NW woman critical after falling from back of vehicle
A NORTH WEST woman is in a critical condition after falling from the back of a vehicle on a private property on Saturday night. from Natio...
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Three men charged with murder after teen falls to death
Three men have been charged with murder after 19-year-old Cian English fell to his death at a resort in Surfers Paradise. from National | ...
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Pilot’s chilling warning before crashing
One of two survivors of a Pakistan plane crash that killed 97 people has described the terrifying last moments of the flight. from World |...
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Blackouts strike suburbs after Ergon fire
POWER has been cut to about 1800 homes on the northern beaches with police onsite after a vital piece of equipment went up in smoke. from ...
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Friday, May 22, 2020
Coronavirus serving as a ‘mid-life crisis, whether you’re conscious of it or not’
Psychotherapist Melissa Ferrari says people should use the coronavirus lockdown as a chance to reassess what they want in life. “It’s kind o...
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Ambulance involved in crash
AN AMBULANCE vehicle was involved in an intersection collision which left a motorist hospitalised. from National | Daily Telegraph https:/...
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Driver ‘unconscious’ during horror crash
The man who crashed into a western Sydney hijab shop will remain behind bars after facing court on Saturday on a string of driving offences....
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Vic tourism suffers billions in losses
The fallout from the coronavirus and the aftermath of the bushfires have combined to have a devastating effect on regional tourism in Victor...
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Tassie’s next big trade markets
JAPAN, Malaysia, Singapore and the United States are tipped to be Tasmania’s next top export markets as businesses look to diversify in the ...
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Brisbane man falls off balcony after Gold Coast party
A Brisbane man has died after falling from a balcony in Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast during a party. Paramedics arrived a...
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Hope for Tassie businesses in JobKeeper bungle
AN embarrassing paperwork bungle – which has seen the costs of the JobKeeper scheme slashed by $60 billion – has prompted fresh calls for th...
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Aussie state’s unwanted virus figure
Australia has emerged as a global success story when it comes to controlling the deadly coronavirus pandemic. from National | Daily Telegr...
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Star pleads guilty in admissions scandal
Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli have plead guilty in the college admissions scandal. from Life | Daily Telegraph h...
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'Stay away': People urged to avoid beaches over bank holiday weekend
With temperatures set to reach highs of 26C (79F) over the bank holiday weekend, councils with responsibility for beaches and beauty spots a...
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‘Uncertain’ what shopping centres will look like after pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak has thrown all aspects of our economy into doubt, including the housing market and while seller leads are on the ri...
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Course changes announced as school returns
A MODIFIED curriculum spelling out how the remainder of the school year will run will be given to Tasmanian Year 11 and 12 students on their...
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Premier reopens SA pubs after mass confusion over indoor dining rules
Some pubs in South Australia opened their doors for the first time in two months last night, less than an hour after restrictions were lifte...
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UK chief adviser breaches lockdown
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's chief adviser has been questioned by police after breaching lockdown rules while displaying coronaviru...
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One American was aboard the plane that crashed in Pakistan, official says
One US citizen was on board the flight that crashed in Karachi, Pakistan, on Friday, a State Department official told CNN. from CNN.com - ...
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Coronavirus crisis: Donald Trump’s COVID-19 cure linked to deaths
Antimalaria drugs that US President Donald Trump has touted for treatment of COVID-19 have been linked to an increased risk of death and hea...
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Michigan Dam Failure Litters Area With Debris
Drone footage showed a large amount of debris gathered near the Sanford Dam in Midland County, Michigan, on May 22, after it burst, along wi...
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Two dead after seperate balcony incidents in NSW and QLD
A 19-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman have died after falling from a balcony in two seperate incidents. from National | Daily Telegrap...
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Woman dies after falling from a Sydney hotel balcony
A crime scene has been established after a woman died in a balcony fall at a Sydney hotel. Police say she fell from the 10th floor of the Hy...
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Teen falls to death during drug-fuelled party
A 19-YEAR-OLD man has died after falling from a balcony and four people have been taken to hospital after a drug-fuelled party on the Gold C...
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Love letter from a drunk: COVID-19 be damned
I HAVE always been hopeless with this sort of stuff, so I will just come right out and say it. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift...
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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Snow Falls in Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Snow fell on the New South Wales Blue Mountains region early on May 22 after a cold front passed through the state. The Bureau of Meteorolog...
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Labor wants Australia to go green during economic recovery
The man in charge of Labor’s now axed energy policies which helped lead the party to a catastrophic election defeat last year has dismissed ...
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Fine after disabled woman’s death
The aged care provider responsible for providing care for a woman who died in shocking and degrading circumstances last month has been fined...
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New report reveals one in five parents drink daily
A new report suggests one in five parents have started drinking almost daily in front of their children since the beginning of the lockdown....
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Self-isolate for 14 days or face £1,000 fine, UK to tell overseas visitors
International travellers could face fines of £1,000 if they fail to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in the UK, the government is exp...
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Renewed hope ‘US will be out of recession’ by July
Sky News contributor Peter Switzer says he hopes the Wells-Fargo Global Strategist is right when he predicts "the US will be out of rec...
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Snow Falls on Katoomba in the Blue Mountains After Cold Front Sweeps New South Wales
Snow fell on the New South Wales Blue Mountains region early on May 22 after a cold front passed through the state. The Bureau of Meteorolog...
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Hydroponics grow rooms located in Julatten
A hydroponics grow room filled with various forms of cannabis has been uncovered at a Julatten property on May 19, 2020. from National | D...
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Cannabis hydroponics rooms uncovered at Far North property
A SERIES of hydroponics grow rooms filled with various forms of cannabis has been uncovered at a Far North property. from National | Daily...
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Vic students to return to school on Tuesday
Students in Victoria will sit VCE exams, a month earlier than previously planned. Students will sit their final exams in November to ensure ...
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Trump threatens to remove funding from Michigan
US President Donald Trump has threatened to remove funding to Michigan over its decision to use ‘mail-in ballots’. “We don’t want them to do...
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Coronavirus to scar US economy
The economic impact of the pandemic is being felt in the United States, with hundreds of companies closing down and millions of people now u...
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Llamas deliver essential supplies to most vulnerable in Wales
Llamas are being used to deliver essential supplies to people in remote parts of Wales who are at high risk of contracting the coronavirus. ...
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Trump’s push to reopen churches is ‘very political’
Sky News contributor Michael Ware says the reopening of churches has become a focal point in the United States as every state moves to ease ...
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Her homeschooling rant went viral; now schools are back
As students in Israel return to school, CNN catches up with one mother whose frustration at homeschooling went viral. from CNN.com - RSS C...
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‘Foolish lapdog’: China mocks Australia
Chinese state media has called Australia “naive” and accused us of “blindly following” the United States in its latest salvo amid escalating...
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RAW: Arrests made following investigation into criminal syndicate
Supplied video obtained Friday, May 22, 2020, released by NSW Police following the arrest of three men in Sydney and another man in Melbourn...
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Sydney told to brace for severe weather
A severe weather warning is in place for parts of Sydney as strong winds and hazardous surf conditions are forecast. Gusts of up to 90km/h a...
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Target stores to close right across Australia
Up to 167 Target stores will be closed or converted as part of a massive restructure by parent company Wesfarmers. The retailing conglomerat...
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Dallas Zoo’s Black Vulture Goes on Enrichment Stroll Through Park
Baldwin, a black vulture living at Dallas Zoo has been taking enrichment walks regularly through the parks enclosed areas while the Texas zo...
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