49 mystery cases in Victoria
Victoria has recorded 397 new infections overnight, a welcome drop after the state recorded it’s two deadliest daily case totals in the past...
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Friday, July 31, 2020
Trials underway for hi-tech temperature scanner
A hi-tech temperature checking device that can scan up to 30 people a minute is being trialled in Victorian businesses and a major hospital ...
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President Trump can’t simply ‘subvert democracy’ to help him at the polls
US President Donald Trump can't simply delay the presidential election past November because he thinks it might give him a "better ...
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America to record 230,000 coronavirus deaths by November
Latest coronavirus modelling in America has predicted the country could see 230,000 deaths incurred from the disease by November. from Wor...
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Teenager dies of coronavirus in US
A teenager based in California’s Central Valley died of causes related to COVID-19, public health officials confirmed on Friday. from Worl...
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Portland Protester Charged With Arson After Allegedly Launching Explosive at Federal Courthouse
Authorities announced on July 31 that an 18-year-old Portland man was charged with arson after footage from a protest on Wednesday, July 28,...
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Man charged with historic sex offences released in Cairns
A MAN charged with a string of alleged historic sex offences has been released back into the community after being granted bail in a Cairns ...
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Coronavirus crisis: Longer Victorian lockdown looms if case rise persists
Victoria’s coronavirus lockdowns could be extended if daily case numbers remain stubbornly high, the premier has warned. from The West Aus...
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Kmart, Bunnings shoppers’ virus warning
Shoppers have been warned to monitor for coronavirus symptoms after Kmart, Bunnings and JB Hi-Fi stores have been linked to the virus. fro...
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Model’s eye-popping sheer beach outfit
There’s no place more appropriate than the beach to team up your fishnet dress and g-string bikini. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://if...
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Sky News wins BAFTA award for reporting of Hong Kong protests
Sky News has won the BAFTA TV award for news coverage for its reporting of last year's violent protests in Hong Kong. from The Latest ...
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One In A Million campaign: Keith Roberts
The captivating new #OneInAMillion social media campaign highlights the stories of Australian men and women from World War Two in a salute t...
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One In A Million campaign: William Keys
The captivating new #OneInAMillion social media campaign highlights the stories of Australian men and women from World War Two in a salute t...
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One In A Million campaign: Vivian Bullwinkel
The captivating new #OneInAMillion social media campaign highlights the stories of Australian men and women from World War Two in a salute t...
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One In A Million campaign: Smoky Dawson
The captivating new #OneInAMillion social media campaign highlights the stories of Australian men and women from World War Two in a salute t...
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One In A Million campaign: Edith Edwards
The captivating new #OneInAMillion social media campaign highlights the stories of Australian men and women from World War Two in a salute t...
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One In A Million campaign: John Rogers
The captivating new #OneInAMillion social media campaign highlights the stories of Australian men and women from World War Two in a salute t...
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One In A Million campaign: Harry Nesbitt
The captivating new #OneInAMillion social media campaign highlights the stories of Australian men and women from World War Two in a salute t...
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One In A Million campaign: Roden Cutler
The captivating new #OneInAMillion social media campaign highlights the stories of Australian men and women from World War Two in a salute t...
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Queensland border officially closed to Sydney
Queensland is officially closed to Sydney as the southern city attempts to control growing community transmission of coronavirus. from Nat...
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James Murdoch resigns from News Corp board of directors
Rupert Murdoch's son James Murdoch has resigned from the board of directors at News Corp. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift....
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Thursday, July 30, 2020
WSJ Opinion: Republicans Go on the Coronavirus Offense
Potomac Watch: After weeks of getting played by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Senate GOP demand virus-aid votes. Image: Michael Reynolds/EPA/Shu...
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Crude comment that cost teacher’s job
A US music teacher is out of work after posting a sexual comment about the local mayor on social media. from World | Daily Telegraph https...
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Court told how ex-NRL star lost it all
Former rugby league star Willie Mason has been accused of “aiding and abetting” the regular hard partying that led to the failure of an inve...
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Prison Inmates Rush to Help Georgia Deputy Suffering Medical Emergency
Three inmates at a Gwinnett County jail in Georgia were commended by officials for coming to the aid of a deputy who suffered a medical emer...
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Qld confirms locally transmitted COVID-19 case
Queensland has confirmed a new locally transmitted case of COVID-19, which is linked to two cases reported on Thursday. from National | Da...
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Govt will seize Facebook and Google revenue if new code-of-conduct is breached
Facebook and Google could be stripped of up to 10 per cent of their Australian turnover if they fail to abide by a world-first mandatory cod...
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REVEALED: Suburbs at-risk of COVID-19
THE State Government has released an exhaustive list of suburbs in south east Queensland that are potentially at higher risk of COVID-19. ...
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Union says Golden Farms cluster has grown
A coronavirus cluster at a Breakwater chicken plant has grown from 10 to 16 cases. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2EBzlaR
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Vic Police forced to break up anti-mask protest
Police were forced to break up an anti-mask rally in Melbourne today after a dozen people gathered at the Shrine of Remembrance to protest t...
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Victoria’s second wave ‘will see house prices fall fast’
Sky News contributor Peter Switzer says the extent of the lockdown in Victoria will cause house prices to fall fast due to reduced confidenc...
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NASA sends life-hunting rover to Mars
NASA has sent a car-sized rover called Perseverance to Mars on a mission to hunt for signs of life and habitable conditions. from World | ...
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Breaking Bad star’s coronavirus diagnosis
Actor Bryan Cranston has publicly revealed he was diagnosed with coronavirus in a post to Instagram today. from Life | Daily Telegraph htt...
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Nude pic star always feared would surface
Kyle Richards posted a nude picture to Instagram account this week after once fearing it would impact her ability to join The Real Housewive...
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Eid celebrations toned down in Oldham as COVID spike brings a tighter lockdown
The annual festival of Eid al-Adha - the Festival of Sacrifice - is a time for celebration and family. from The Latest News from the UK an...
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Backflip in fight for Far North golf club
THE future of a Far North golf club has been thrown back into doubt after a stunning backflip by its proposed administrators. from Nationa...
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Dog walker discovers partially clothed, burnt body of Sydney woman
A dog walker has discovered the partially clothed body of a Sydney woman in bushland in Sydney’s south. from National | Daily Telegraph ht...
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Levina Brown shows Karens how it’s done
An anti-Karen has filmed herself driving through a checkpoint, politely dealing with police while showing people how easy it is to do. The v...
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$20m Powerball winner’s surprise plan
A young man from Liverpool who pocketed $20 million in Thursday’s Powerball jackpot has vowed to share his winnings – and potentially “work ...
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Google and Facebook forced to pay for Australian news
Tech giants will be forced to pay Australian media companies for their content and be forced into binding arbitration if parties can not agr...
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Dozen virus cases at Melbourne tower
A dozen COVID-19 infections have emerged at a Melbourne high-rise tower, with close to 20 casual construction workers identified as close co...
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‘Give me your handbag’ Launceston man robs woman at gunpoint
A WOMAN being robbed in Devonport’s CBD let go of her handbag when she realised the man she was fighting with was pointing a gun at her stom...
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$10m fine for tech giants not paying for Aussie news
Australia is on track to become the first country in the world to order Google and Facebook to pay for news content after a landmark code wa...
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Vic should focus on ‘better contact tracing before contemplating stage four lockdown’
Liberal Member for Higgins Katie Allen says Victoria should focus on better contact tracing before contemplating a harder, stage four lockdo...
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Reporter’s shocking on-air slur
BBC journalist Fiona Lamdin has sparked intense backlash after using a racial slur during a news report about a young victim of a racially-m...
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COVID-19 denier arrested in Melbourne
A COVID-19 denier who caused public outrage has been arrested in Melbourne, after refusing to speak to police. from National | Daily Teleg...
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Comets’ coaches blaze a trail for football in Cairns
Southside Comets may be creating the blueprint for regional football clubs after the appointment of an elite coaching team. from National...
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Police condemn teens who snuck into QLD: “Deceitful, deceptive and criminal”
A third woman is under police investigation after returning to Queensland from Victoria and failing to declare her whereabouts. from Natio...
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Closing the Gap fail prompts overhaul
New targets to improve life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be unveiled on Thursday. from National | Daily...
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Qld defends border closure as two new infections are linked to NSW cluster
Queensland officials have defended their decision to close to Sydney travellers after two of three new cases confirmed in the Sunshine State...
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‘Buy now, pay later’ services leaving vulnerable Australians in debt
Technology Editor at the Australian David Swan says companies such as Zip and Afterpay are facing calls for greater regulation, as Australia...
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Barty pulls out of US Open over COVID-19 fears
Australia’s top tennis player Ash Barty has withdrawn from the US Open over fears of the coronavirus. from National | Daily Telegraph http...
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‘Stopping community transmission’ the ‘number one priority’ of aged care sector
Leading Age Services Australia CEO Sean Rooney says “widespread community transmission” of the coronavirus throughout Victoria’s hotspots ha...
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Coast’s killer ‘tacky and fake’ reputation
THE Gold Coast can use the coronavirus crisis to shake off its outdated reputation as unsophisticated, tacky and fake while at the same time...
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WSJ Opinion: A Biden Presidency Won’t Help Black School Children
Wonder Land: Voters can’t pretend a Biden presidency will help the black children trapped in failing inner-city schools. Images: Getty Image...
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NT govt welcomes US-funded fuel reserve in Darwin Harbour
The Northern Territory government has welcomed the United States’ plan to construct a military fuel reserve facility in Darwin Harbour as pa...
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Brazil records highest daily caseload with 70,000 new cases and 1,600 deaths
Brazil has recorded its highest daily number of new coronavirus cases and deaths since the start of the pandemic. from World | Daily Teleg...
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Tech giants roasted by rare unified United States Congress
The leaders of the world’s most powerful tech giants have been roasted by the United States Congress during a brutal antitrust hearing which...
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Powerball jackpots to record $20m tonight
Punters will have the chance to pocket $20 million tonight – the fourth time the Powerball jackpot has reached that staggering sum this year...
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More Sydney schools, restaurants close as coronavirus clusters grow
Sydney's west is on alert as growing clusters force the closure of four schools and several restaurants after possible exposure to coron...
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Heritage assessment backs ice-breaking campaign
THE CAMPAIGN to keep a retired icebreaker in its home port of Hobart has been given a shot in the arm by a heritage assessment which backs l...
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Mona to partly reopen for six week ‘experiment’
MONA’S newest section will throw open its door to the public more than four months after the internationally acclaimed museum closed up shop...
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Push for polluters to pay for bushfires
Climate experts, former firefighters, doctors and bushfire survivors are urging the Federal Government to introduce a levy on the fossil fue...
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REVEALED: Heritage home in expansion plans
AN expansion at a property which was the residence of every Anglican Bishop of Tasmania for more than 100 years has been proposed. from Na...
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Victoria’s deadliest virus day
Victoria is reportedly set to announce a new record of over 700 cases today, marking a shocking new record for the nation. from National |...
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John Lewis Given Final Salute at Joint Base Andrews
Georgia congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis was given a final salute at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on June 29, as the casket ...
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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Brendan Murphy warns there will be more tragic deaths in aged care homes
Department of Health Secretary and former Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy says the “most tragic” part of the outbreak is ther...
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Child care, fuel drive record drop in inflation
The prices paid on consumer goods dropped almost 2 per cent in the June quarter, the biggest fall in the 72-year history of the Consumer Pri...
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New forecasts predict travel to recovery slower than expected
The International Air Travel Association has predicted the recovery of international travel to be slower than first expected. from World |...
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Madonna posts bizarre virus conspiracy
Pop superstar Madonna posted a coronavirus conspiracy theory to her 15 million Instagram followers, claiming that a vaccine has already been...
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Conflict with China within a year ‘absolutely credible’
Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute Michael Shoebridge says the urgency with which Australia and the US are preparing to d...
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Developer’s big plans for little block
A Geelong land owner has revealed plans to build five triple-storey townhouses on a vacant residential block of land in the heart of the inn...
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‘Repeatedly slapped’: Spat between neighbours turns violent
A NEIGHBOURHOOD spat on a tiny suburban cul-de-sac has landed in court with a woman found guilty of assaulting two men who lived next door, ...
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Fears grow over coronavirus cluster in Sydney’s east
A new COVID-19 testing clinic is set to open at midday today in Sydney’s Rushcutters Bay after a member of the Cruising Yacht Club of Austra...
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Invermay P-platers busted at 40km/h over the limit
TWO P-platers caught hooning in the state’s north on Monday night have triggered renewed calls for motorists to drive safely following a rec...
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Two new COVID cases in Queensland
Two young women have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Queensland, Health Minister Steven Miles announced today. from National | Daily Te...
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Hunt for mystery $6m Oz Lotto winner
If you’ve bought a lottery ticket in Brisbane recently, it’s time to check your ticket. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/39B...
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Record deaths at America’s epicentre
Florida’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 6000 on Tuesday as the disease claimed a record 186 lives in its relentless march through the sou...
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Coronavirus crisis: Victoria COVID-19 cases falls below 300
Victoria has had some rare good news, with the number of new coronavirus cases reportedly falling below 300 for the first time in nine days....
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Man killed after van jackknifes
A MAN has died after a van crash on a northern Gold Coast road on Tuesday night. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3g9Mo16
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How a student travel corridor can reignite a $160m FNQ sector
STUDY Cairns has unveiled a bold plan to bring international students back to the Far North by parachuting in upfront fee-paying pupils stra...
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Two-vehicle crash blocks lane on busy Cairns road
G’day Cairns and Far North, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the region today, Wednesday July 29, 2020. fr...
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Tales of hope shine through at Chamber’s sellout event
HOPE and resilience in the face of adversity was the message the Cairns business community took away from the first Cairns Chamber of Commer...
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Sydney Westfield hit with virus scare
Another Sydney shopping centre has been hit with a COVID-19 case. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2X1XQUL
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BREAKING: Dreamworld pleads guilty to safety charges
DREAMWORLD owners Ardent Leisure have pleaded guilty to breaching their health and safety duties in relation to the Thunder River Rapids Rid...
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MONA gets Heritage Council recognition
ONE of Tasmania’s most iconic sites has had its cultural value recognised by the Tasmanian Heritage Council. from National | Daily Telegra...
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Dreamworld pleads guilty over ride deaths
Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure has pleaded guilty to three charges relating to the deaths of four people at the Gold Coast theme park in...
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Paul Murray Live ‘Our Town’: Live from the Gold Coast tonight at 9pm
In this special episode live from the Gold Coast, the inspirational Queenslanders getting our state back in business, and re-building our to...
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Views sought on Hobart high schooling
THE state government wants public input on how secondary schooling should be delivered in Hobart. from National | Daily Telegraph https://...
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Monday, July 27, 2020
80,000 tourists evacuated after local residents test positive
Vietnam is evacuating 80,000 people -- mostly local tourists -- from the popular resort city of Da Nang after three residents tested positiv...
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World’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study under way in US
The world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study is under way with the first of 30,000 planned volunteers helping to test shots created by the US ...
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Hamilton says he 'isn't against a vaccine' after backlash over anti-vaxxer post
Lewis Hamilton has been forced to clarify he is not against a coronavirus vaccine after sharing an anti-vaxxer video on Instagram. from Th...
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Police probe fatal truck crash
Police will probe the cause of a fatal crash near Skenes Creek on Monday. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/307vhHL
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Sydney coastal residents issued evacuation order
New South Wales authorities issued an evacuation order to residents in the Sussex Inlet area last night as fears mounted over wild weather c...
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Petrol prices hit 17-week high
Petrol prices have hit a 17-week high with Australian motorists paying up to a $1.41 per litre at the bowser. from National | Daily Telegr...
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Footage shows Chris Hemsworth’s wife caught in NSW flood waters
Video footage has shown Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth's wife caught in flood waters following severe weather conditions on Australia’s...
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Mistake costs Aussie $126m lotto win
A Northern Territory woman who selected the winning numbers for a massive $126 million Powerball jackpot has been left empty-handed after en...
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The $28M debt crippling Beenleigh and Yatala residents
THE state’s debt collector is chasing 85,000 Gold Coasters for $170 million in unpaid fines. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.t...
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Economists optimistic about job retention despite lockdowns
KPMG Chief Economist Brendan Rynne says he suspects Victoria’s lockdown will be longer than originally planned, but remains optimistic about...
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Giant tower planned for site just 80m from famous beach
A GIANT tower with more than 170 units is planned for a site just 100m from both Gold Coast Airport and the beach. from National | Daily T...
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UK lawsuit against BHP over Samarco dam disaster key to justice: Brazil mayor
‘Since BHP went to Brazil and did not respect our rights, we came to England and our rights will be respected here.’ from The West Austral...
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Woman swimmer killed in apparent shark attack
A woman swimmer has died in an apparent shark attack off the coast Maine, New England. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the Wor...
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‘Full weight of the law’ should be brought down on BLM protestors: Canavan
Senator Matt Canavan says the full weight of the law should be brought down upon the “few idiots” that attend the Black Lives Matter protest...
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Girlfriend of mowed down man facing 100+ charges
TENSE scenes have again unfolded outside the Hobart Magistrates Court, with Lucaston woman Melissa Oates once more facing the grieving famil...
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‘Sinkhole’ Traps Truck in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs Following Heavy Rain
A truck driving through Double Bay in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs sunk into a large hole that formed in the roadway on July 28 following heavy ...
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Victoria’s COVID-19 new cases drop
Victoria is set to confirm less than 400 new COVID-19 cases today, after yesterday recording a record 532 new infections. from National | ...
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Black Lives Matter protesters face six months’ jail
New South Wales Police Commissioner David Elliott has warned anyone who defies public health orders at an illegal Black Lives Matter protest...
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Rain Outlook
WATCH: Dubbo is celebrating new rain & a dam level milestone as the south coast was Ulladulla collects its heaviest rain in 29 years. Sk...
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Greater Syd travellers now banned from visiting NT
The Northern Territory Chief Minister has declared all of Greater Sydney a coronavirus hotspot and banned all visitors who passed through th...
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Weather To Watch
WATCH: The East Coast Low is moving away, giving way to severe frosts over parts of inland Australia. Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe expl...
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‘I thought someone was winding me up’
A TWEED Heads micro greens grower was on the brink of closure due to a devastating coronavirus pandemic downturn when an early morning phone...
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‘Critical time’: China dominates US talks
Australia and the United States will hold high-level defence talks in Washington on Tuesday. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.t...
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Sunday, July 26, 2020
PM targets 'buy one, get one free' deals in national obesity plan
Junk food adverts will be banned on TV and online before 9pm and shops will not be allowed to display sweets and chocolates at checkouts as ...
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Sweets, bike ride prescriptions and calories on menus: What's in PM's obesity plan?
Boris Johnson has announced a range of measures to encourage the nation to lose weight. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the Wo...
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Racing NSW boss has ‘never seen program’
NSW racing boss Peter V’landys has never seen the episode of 7.30 he is suing over and may watch it for the first time in front of a judge, ...
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Six steps first home buyers must take right now
Australia’s relaunched First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is proving popular among home buyers as record low interest rates, government incentiv...
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Cyclist injured after hitting roo
A cyclist has been flown to hospital after colliding with a kangaroo along the Great Ocean Rd this morning. from National | Daily Telegrap...
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Chances of youth developing severe COVID-19 ‘clearly not zero’
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Nick Coatsworth said while the chance of young Australians developing a severe case of COVID-19 is low but it c...
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Call for ScoMo to ‘take charge’ of Victoria
Barnaby Joyce has called for the Morrison Government to step in and “take charge” of Victoria’s management of the coronavirus crisis as the ...
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Primary school still closed after second COVID-19 case
The closure of Grovedale West Primary, prompted by a second coronavirus case at the school, has been extended. from National | Daily Teleg...
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Anti-masker ‘putting retail workers at risk’
SDA National Secretary Gerard Dwyer has responded to footage which shows a woman threatening legal action against a Bunning’s Warehouse staf...
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Aged care sector ‘a victim of coronavirus community spread’
Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck says aged care residents and the sector are "victims of the community spread [of COVID-19]" and...
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75 Victorians could die this week
Victoria is set to confirm its worst day of the pandemic, with 532 new cases recorded overnight. from National | Daily Telegraph https://i...
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‘You can’t make this up’: True story behind Coast star’s heartbreak
PAIN of grief and the extraordinary courage of Mick Fanning and his mother Liz in the days following the death of the surfer’s older brother...
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Couple banned from Walmart over swastika face mask stunt
A couple have been banned from Walmart after they went to the department store with swastika face masks in a bizarre anti-socialism stunt. ...
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Star’s ‘ugly’ house absolutely roasted
Model Gigi Hadid has given the world a detailed look inside her latest project: designing the interiors of her luxury New York apartment. ...
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Government warns it could add more countries to quarantine list at short notice despite anger
The government has warned it "won't hesitate" to add more countries to its quarantine list at short notice - despite anger amo...
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'It is safe to be here': Bemusement at the Spanish seaside at UK's quarantine move
As he leans back in the tall bar stool, Fernando Fraguas gestures around him. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky ...
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Sturgeon faces new questions over whether she misled parliament about when she knew of Salmond complaints
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon faces new questions over whether she misled parliament about when she knew of sexual misconduc...
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Victoria records 532 COVID-19 cases
Victoria is set to confirm its worst day of the pandemic, with 532 new cases recorded overnight. from National | Daily Telegraph https://i...
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Council fight over ‘heritage lawn’ is far from over
THE owners of a New Town house who had their application to build a cottage at the rear refused by council because of the impact it might ha...
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Severe weather warning issued to NSW residents
Warnings have been issued for damaging surf, dangerous winds and heavy rain fall from the New South Wales city of Newcastle down to the Vict...
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Family of aged-care victim say goodbye
The family of a third coronavirus victim at a nursing home in Melbourne’s north was able to see their loved one in their final moments despi...
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‘Scarred forever’: Grim outlook for young
Young Australians in their 20s and 30s could be faced with years of poor career prospects, including low-paying and low-skilled jobs. from...
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Aged care crisis centre ramps up
Preventing the spread of coronavirus at nursing homes will be the focus of a new Victorian aged care response centre. from National | Dail...
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Saturday, July 25, 2020
Multiple feared dead after plane crashes into homes in West Jordan
Multiple people are feared dead after a light plane crashed into a neighbourhood in West Jordan, Utah. from World | Daily Telegraph https:...
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'Absolutely devastated': Holidaymakers angry and confused over Spain travel U-turn
The news that people coming into the UK from Spain will have to isolate for 14 days has left thousands of holidaymakers angry and disappoint...
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Former Carter White House staffer claims Obama is refusing to speak out against black-on-black crime
It’s disappointing Barack Obama is refusing to speak about the epidemic of black-on-black crime now that his presidency is over, according t...
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Australia’s COVID recovery ‘hinges on Daniel Andrews getting it right’
The Australian’s Editor-at-Large Paul Kelly says Victoria “is on the horns" of a terrible dilemma in the fight against the novel corona...
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NSW records 14 new cases
New South Wales has recorded 14 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 3479. from National |...
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Black Lives Activists are ‘twisting’ words
Sky News host Rowan Dean says author Douglas Murray is right when he says Black Lives Matter activists are twisting words in order to confla...
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Business figure’s shocking COVID-19 battle
Cairns business father figure Graham ‘Braschy’ Brasch has revealed the shocking toll coronavirus wreaked on his body and family. from Nati...
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Premier reveals stage 4 restrictions twist
Premier Daniel Andrews revealed that parts of Victoria are now “effectively” under stage four restrictions. from National | Daily Telegrap...
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Dating 8 women at once: Tassie farmer’s big risk
Dating eight women at once – on national television – could end up being a disaster or a dream come true. from National | Daily Telegraph ...
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Armed militia clash in US city
Police and federal agents fired tear gas and forcefully dispersed protesters in the US city of Portland early Saturday amid President Donald...
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Wearing of face masks a ‘double-edged sword’
RMIT University’s Dr James Collett says whilst wearing a face mask is a "good thing" during the pandemic, there is a concern of it...
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Hurricane Hanna Brings Strong Winds to Corpus Christi
Hurricane Hanna made landfall on Padre Island in Texas at 5 pm local time on Saturday, July 25, bearing maximum sustained winds of up to 90 ...
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Baseball Field Submerged as Hurricane Hanna Hits Texas
Hurricane Hanna made landfall on Padre Island, a barrier island along the southern coast of Texas, at 5 pm local time on Saturday, July 25, ...
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Public should be aware of ‘vaccine optimism’
Reading University’s Henley Business School Professor Rajneesh Narula says in the UK there is not a complete understanding of the mandatory ...
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As the World Gets Tougher on China, Japan Tries to Thread a Needle
By BY MOTOKO RICH AND MAKIKO INOUE from NYT World https://ift.tt/30NZfj6
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Heavy Winds Lash Galveston as Hanna Hits Texas
Hurricane Hanna brought heavy winds and high surf to Galveston on July 25, as the storm barreled straight for the Texas Gulf Coast. The hurr...
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Shots fired in confrontation outside house
A MAN has been arrested for allegedly shooting a rifle at another man outside his home. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/39x...
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Powerful Winds Hit Port Mansfield as Hurricane Hanna Makes Landfall
Powerful winds hit Port Mansfield, Texas, as Hurricane Hanna made landfall in the southern state on July 25. Port Mansfield Police urged res...
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Hurricane Hanna Bears Down on Corpus Christi
Hurricane Hanna made landfall on Padre Island in Texas at 5 pm local time on Saturday, July 25, bearing maximum sustained winds of up to 90 ...
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Govt, unions working together on JobKeeper 2.0
The government is working with national unions to allow businesses impacted by COVID-19 to keep their staff on part-time hours in an attempt...
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Mask-dodger’s bizarre threat to police
A woman in Melbourne has filmed herself threatening to sue police officers who questioned her about why she wasn’t wearing a mask in public....
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Rain Outlook
WATCH: The most comprehensive rain outlook on Australian television. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3g3W7G7
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Friday, July 24, 2020
NSW Thai Rock coronavirus cluster grows
A coronavirus outbreak triggered by a Sydney mourner linked to the Thai Rock restaurant cluster has grown. from National | Daily Telegraph...
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Smoke Billows From Raging Hog Fire, California
Thick smoke rose from the Hog fire at Hog Flat Reservoir, west of Susanville, Lassen County, California, on July 24, as authorities continue...
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“Selfish” conspiracy theorist causes further delays for all
A “SELFISH” conspiracy theorist filmed breaching a COVID-19 roadblock has caused further delays to be implemented for those travelling betwe...
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Police to issue $100,000 in fines to Snowy Mountains dance party attendees
Up to $100,000 worth of fines could be issued to partygoers accused of breaching coronavirus rules in the NSW Snowy Mountains. from Nation...
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MAFS bride’s rant sparks death threats
After sharing a disturbing post on Instagram on Thursday, former reality star Amanda Micallef has come under fire again for perpetuating cor...
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Police facing heightened hostility as tensions rise over stop and search
Police officers are facing heightened hostility and anger as they carry out stop and search operations in London's black communities. ...
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Charlize Theron 'insulted' by being asked to do more car training than male co-stars
Charlize Theron has recalled feeling "insulted" when producers on The Italian Job remake tried to make her do six weeks more car t...
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Dogs learning to sniff out coronavirus
Germany has launched an army program aimed at training dogs to sniff out coronavirus, but the defence minister admits they are months away f...
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Dogs learning to sniff out coronavirus
Germany has launched an army program aimed at training dogs to sniff out coronavirus, but the defence minister admits they are months away f...
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Depp’s ‘sick joke’ at Amber Heard wedding
Minutes after their wedding ceremony, Johnny Depp joked that he could now punch Amber Heard and get away with it, according to the final wit...
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Fears COVID-19 spike imminent in Sydney
There are fears of an imminent spike in coronavirus cases in Sydney after a woman attended church services and a funeral while infected, and...
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Depp’s ‘sick joke’ at Amber Heard wedding
Minutes after their wedding ceremony, Johnny Depp joked that he could now punch Amber Heard and get away with it, according to the final wit...
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NOAA Hurricane Hunters Pass Through Tropical Storm Hanna
Tropical storm warnings, storm surge warnings and hurricane warnings were in effect for the Texas coastline in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday,...
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Sleeping Victorian arrested in SA
A sleeping Victorian man was arrested in South Australia on Friday afternoon for allegedly breaching coronavirus directions. from National...
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Truck rolls on remote FNQ road
A TRUCK rollover on a remote Far North road has landed a driver in the back of an ambulance for emergency treatment. from National | Daily...
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360 cases expected, another nursing home infected
This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. Get full digital access to trusted new...
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Top players to watch at Innisfail’s Super Sixes
Goondi Bend will be littered with smelly batting gloves, eskies full of beverages and 18 teams battling for a share of $1600 at Sunday’s Inn...
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US healthcare system ‘has left 30 million Americans uncovered’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
Cypress College’s Peter Mathews is calling for a major overhaul of the US healthcare system, which he says has left 30 million Americans unc...
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Kim films TV show amid Kanye drama
Kim Kardashian West has been seen out and about filming the family’s reality show one day after her impassioned message following husband Ka...
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Woody Johnson Was a Loyal Trump Supporter in 2016. As an Ambassador, He May Be Too Loyal.
By BY MARK LANDLER, LARA JAKES AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2WTlWRI
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‘Not a drill’: Cairns nightclub’s bizarre COVID-19 request
A CAIRNS nightclub has made a bizarre request to punters after strict social distancing rules were reinstated across Queensland. from Nati...
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Trump signs orders to lower prescription drug prices
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed four executive orders aimed at lowering the prices Americans pay for prescription drugs. Freddi...
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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Government’s ‘political sloganeering’ needs to stop: Conroy
Former Labor senator Stephen Conroy has called out the government for blaming its budget deficit on the coronavirus pandemic, arguing the bu...
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Debt ‘a very good’ economic driver
Debt is a tool which will help lead Australia out of the dire economic situation it finds itself in as a result of the coronavirus pandemic,...
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7 new COVID cases in NSW
There have been a total of seven new coronavirus cases diagnosed throughout NSW overnight, out of a massive 36,000 tests. from National | ...
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Why this odd-looking object is being dropped into sea
AN ARTIFICIAL reef will be sunk off the Tweed in coming months in a boon for sports fishers on both sides of the border. from National | D...
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Ominous Clouds Spit Above Storm-Warned Calgary
A severe thunderstorm watch – including warnings for possible tornadoes – was issued for parts of southern Alberta, Canada, on Thursday, Jul...
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Masks mandatory for hospital visitors
Masks are now mandatory for visitors and patient-facing staff in every hospital across NSW as coronavirus cases in the state continue to ris...
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Cancelling “Cancel Culture” hosted by Rowan Dean, 8:30pm Sunday on Sky News
This Sunday night, Sky News Outsiders anchor and political commentator Rowan Dean presents Cancelling “Cancel Culture” examining whether the...
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Restaurateurs ‘very worried’ NSW will follow Vic lockdowns
Restaurateur Luke Mangan says he is “very much” worried Sydney will follow in the footsteps of Victoria and return to strict lockdown. fro...
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Trump cancels Jacksonville convention amid coronavirus crisis
President Donald Trump has cancelled the Jacksonville component of the Republican National Convention, citing the surge of coronavirus cases...
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School closures placing students at ‘considerable risk’: Trump
In a coronavirus briefing at the White House on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he was concerned about the academic and psychologic...
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'No proof,' Official defends Sweden's controversial Covid-19 move
Sweden's State Epidemiologist Anders Tegnell tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour that, despite the country's high mortality rate, th...
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Harry and Meghan file lawsuit to protect son's 'right to privacy in their home'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles after drones were allegedly used to photograph their 14-month-old son Arc...
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British Gymnastics accused of ageism as athlete is 'considered past it at 25'
British Gymnastics, the governing body for the sport, is facing a claim of ageism from one of its most experienced athletes. from The Lat...
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Sir Elton John in £3m court battle as ex-wife accuses him of breaching contract
Sir Elton John's ex-wife is suing him for £3m over claims he broke a legal agreement not to talk about their marriage. from The Latest...
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Shock rise in number of pedestrian fatalities
THE number of pedestrians and cyclists killed on Queensland roads in the past year has more than doubled, but motoring officials cannot say ...
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Coronavirus Success: How Australia leads the world in COVID-19 ICU survival rates
In good news, Australia's medical services are leading the world in COVID-19 related ICU survival rates. from National | Daily Telegra...
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People are suffering and there will be more outbreaks
THE second wave of coronavirus on the mainland has left a lot of people on edge. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2OX3m6F
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Coronavirus: This gross footage shows how far your sneeze travels
Remarkable footage shows the massive difference wearing a mask makes. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Bur5bw
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If Victoria’s outbreak worsens, Aus unemployment will exceed 9.25 per cent: Switzer
The Switzer Report founder Peter Switzer says “we have to watch the Victoria situation very closely” because if it deteriorates, Australia’s...
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Unemployment rate ‘closer to 16 per cent’
The real unemployment number is closer to 16 per cent, not 9.5 per cent, Chief Executive of Australian Industry Group Innes Willox says. f...
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Weather To Watch
WATCH: Will a Tasman low cause severe along the east coast? Sky News Chief Meteorologist Tom Saunders has the details. from National | Dai...
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Dumper sprung by roadside camera
A Richmond man caught on camera has copped a fine for illegally dumping green waste on a bushland reserve. from National | Daily Telegraph...
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Class action launched over Ruby Princess outbreak
Australian cruise passengers have launched a class action lawsuit over the deadly coronavirus outbreak linked to the Ruby Princess cruise sh...
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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Stars’ wild ‘drugs and sex’ confession
Alison Brie and Dave Franco fell for each other during a crazy “48 hours of drugs and sex,” thanks to their mutual friend. from Life | Dai...
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Kim ‘meeting with divorce lawyers’
Kim Kardashian is reportedly meeting with divorce lawyers as she grapples with Kanye West’s latest meltdown, in which he launched public acc...
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Tassie devil face masks go viral on the mainland
TASMANIAN devil face masks created by a crafty Geeveston couple have been going viral to stop the spread of COVID-19. from National | Dail...
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Grunting Toddler Shows Off Impressive Baseball Swing in Nevada Backyard
A young boy showed off his impressive baseball swing, hitting a series of balls off a batting tee at his home in Reno, Nevada, on July 21. 2...
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Leigh Sales exposes sickening abuse
ABC journalist Leigh Sales has shared a shocking insight into the sickening abuse she receives whenever she interviews Scott Morrison. fro...
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Powerful Thunderstorm Rolls Through Brooklyn
A severe thunderstorm brought driving rain, flashes of lightning and growling thunder to the New York City area on Wednesday, July 22. The N...
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Allianz Ambassadors Tokyo 2020
Allianz announces its Olympic and Paralympic ambassadors and support for athlete mental health from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift...
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‘Eye-watering’ budget deficit ‘unfortunate, but entirely necessary’
Deloitte Access Economics Director Chris Richardson says the budget deficit to be announced today will be “eye-watering” but urged against v...
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Man Rams Car Into Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment Building After She Refused to Eat With Him
A drunken man drove his vehicle into the apartment building of his ex-girlfriend in Prostějov, Czech Republic, on July 20, after she refused...
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Vic Treasurer optimistic restrictions will be ‘gradually removed’ in Sept
Victoria’s State Treasurer Tim Pallas says he is optimistic restrictions will be gradually removed in September, but admits it is "a dy...
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Green light for controversial tower
THE council’s planning committee has approved a new tower designed to awaken a sleepy Broadwater suburb despite objections from nearby resid...
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Another grim virus tally for Victoria
Victoria has reportedly recorded another 403 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt...
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Trump announces further police funding in defiance of BLM activists
US President Donald Trump has vowed to increase police funding promising he will not cave to Black Lives Matter protesters and defund the po...
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Coronavirus crisis: Victoria records 403 new COVID-19 cases
Victoria will reportedly record its third worst daily increase in coronavirus cases, with numbers expected to again exceed 400. from The W...
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US-China tit-for-tat drives gold to 9-year high
Gold surged to a nine-year peak overnight as an escalation in US-China tensions stoked demand for safety. from The West Australian https:/...
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‘Pointless’: BHP slams $9b UK suit over Samarco dam failure in Brazil
The Big Australian called for the record group action to be struck out or suspended, alleging it duplicated Brazilian proceedings and victim...
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‘It’s Pouring Out Here’: Severe Thunderstorm Floods Streets in New York City
A severe thunderstorm hit New York City on July 22 leaving streets flooded. The National Weather Service warned of winds of up to 60 miles p...
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Premier threatens ‘swift action’ on border
Queensland’s Premier has not ruled out closing the border to NSW or further hot spots within the state. from National | Daily Telegraph ht...
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$100,000 boost for niche industry
Hard-hit tourism operators were “front and centre” of Queensland’s COVID-19 recovery plan, the Premier announced at the state’s world-class ...
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$35m revamp for famous Coast hotel
MORE than $35 million will be spent revamping one of the Gold Coast’s best-known hotels. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2C...
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Drugs found after man nearly hits cop car
A man who nearly hit a fully marked police car on a busy Sydney street on Wednesday night has been charged with supplying drugs and dealing ...
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Tassie mum breaks woman’s nose for ‘slagging off’ home town
A WOMAN who repeatedly punched a visitor to Queenstown because she “slagged off” her home town and its inhabitants while sitting at the bar ...
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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Photo Depp says ‘proves’ Heard is lying
A photo of Amber Heard with Johnny Depp and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was submitted to a London court on Tuesday – to try to p...
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Traditional owners lose bid to stop mine
Aboriginal traditional owners have lost a court bid to protect sacred cultural sites from a proposed coal mine in northwestern NSW. from N...
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Pressure mounts on govt to permanently increase JobSeeker
Australian Council of Social Service CEO Cassandra Goldie says government funding for the JobSeeker scheme should reflect that it “is the li...
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$13m Lara development to bring jobs boost
A block of vacant land in Lara has been earmarked for a $13 million transformation to allow a major grain company to relocate a Melbourne fa...
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Concerns mount as NSW clusters grow
Concerns are mounting as COVID-19 clusters in New South Wales continue to grow with the state recording 13 new infections. from National |...
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Plan to stop scourge of developer influence on City
A register of meetings between Geelong property developers and the city’s councillors and senior executives would be created under a council...
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Nation’s ‘eye-watering’ debt due to virus
The extraordinary impact of the coronavirus crisis on Australia’s finances will be revealed by the government in stark detail tomorrow, and ...
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PM dismisses calls for politician pay cuts
Scott Morrison has dismissed calls for politicians to take a pay cut while parliament is not sitting as “clickbait”. from National | Daily...
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Trump orders illegal immigrants excluded
President Donald Trump ordered the US census Tuesday to exclude illegal immigrants in its population count for determining representation in...
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US coronavirus situation will ‘get worse before it gets better’: Trump
Donald Trump says the COVID-19 situation in the US will "get worse before it gets better", vowing to develop a vaccine in honour o...
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Scientists accidentally create new fish
Researchers in Hungary were trying to save the Russian sturgeon from extinction. Instead, they accidentally created the hybrid "sturddl...
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Glee star’s heartbreaking tribute
Chris Colfer penned an emotional tribute to his former Glee co-star Naya Rivera in the wake of her tragic death in a boating accident. fro...
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How many passengers COVID has cost Cairns Airport
CAIRNS Airport has taken a COVID-19 hit with passenger numbers down 1.4 million in the 12 months to the end of June. from National | Daily...
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JobKeeper extension a lifeline for Tassie businesses
JOBKEEPER will be extended until March but slashed to $1200 and $750 a fortnight under a new two-tier system from late September. from Nat...
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Health alert issued as man with COVID-19 visits NSW shopping centre
A health alert has been issued for anyone who visited the Salamander Bay Shopping Centre in NSW on July 15 after a man in his 60s tested pos...
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NZ charity breaks world record for largest lamington
New Zealand charity Cook’s Night Off successfully broke the Guinness World Record for baking the largest lamington. from National | Daily ...
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Rescued Sea Turtle Weighing 120kg Finds New Home at Sydney Aquarium
A rescued Australian Green Sea Turtle weighing 120kg was recently transferred to her new home at the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Footage of th...
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Lawyer appears in court on cocaine charge
A HIGH profile Gold Coast lawyer charged with possessing cocaine has appeared in court for the first time. from National | Daily Telegraph...
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Budget to reveal nation’s ‘eye-watering’ debt
Australians should prepare to see “eye-watering numbers” on debt and deficit when Treasurer Josh Frydenberg reveals the worst budget black h...
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AMA calls for nationwide mask policy
Australian Medical Association President Tony Bartone is calling for a nationwide mask policy, arguing Australia would not be in the positio...
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Police Bust Attempt to Smuggle Across Closed Queensland Border in Car’s Boot
A man from New South Wales was fined after trying to enter Queensland in the boot of a vehicle on July 19, as the state’s border remains shu...
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300,000 cigarettes found in raid
Hundreds of thousands of illegal cigarettes and hundreds of kilograms of undeclared tobacco have allegedly been uncovered during a raid at a...
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Monday, July 20, 2020
Three dead, 374 new cases as Victoria’s coronavirus crisis grows
Victoria has recorded 374 new cases of COVID-19 and three people have died, dampening any hope of slowing the State’s coronavirus curve. f...
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Kim ‘shocked beyond words’ at Kanye rant
Kim Kardashian is reportedly at the end of her tether and “doesn’t know how much more she can take” of the “public embarrassment” brought up...
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Coronavirus: Public sector workers set for inflation-busting pay rises
Doctors, teachers, police officers and other public sector employees are to receive bumper, inflation-busting pay rises as a reward for thei...
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MasterChef finale dominates TV ratings
MasterChef’s Grand Finale dominated TV ratings last night, surging ahead of rival networks’ news programs and Channel 7’s Big Brother. fro...
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Looking closer to home for new TT-Line vessels
THE State Government and TT-Line will be looking onshore for options for new Spirit of Tasmania vessels as the last ship builder in Europe w...
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Ashmore, Parkwood and Broadbeach under economic microscope
ABOUT $75 million a week may still be wiped from struggling Gold Coast families if Scott Morrison ultimately pulls the plug on his JobKeeper...
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Sharp rise in Victoria’s COVID cases
Victoria has recorded 375 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, according to reports. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift...
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Lawyer: Candyman defamation claim is ‘frivolous’
A GOLD Coast solicitor has branded a defamation case filed by tobacco tycoon Travers “The Candyman” Beynon as “frivolous”. from National |...
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NSW faces new targeted lockdowns
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned the state is at a “critical point” in the pandemic and now there talks of restaurants and pubs cou...
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A YOUNG Tasmanian woman infected with coronavirus is in a stable condition in hospital, as authorities ramp up testing regimes in quarantine...
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Confronting Gender Inequality in Finance
Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, discusses what Wall Street can do to confront gender and racial inequality. Plus, State St...
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'Violence and abuse are too often a part of a child athlete's experience' in Japan: report
Hitting children with bats and sticks, slapping them across the face, and holding their heads underwater to simulate drowning are some of th...
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Chemical company loses appeal against weedkiller cancer ruling
A California appeals court has refused to overturn a verdict in favour of a school caretaker who claimed the weedkiller Roundup caused his c...
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UPDATE: Why plea for new marine marker is falling on deaf ears
UPDATE: GOLD Coast Waterways Authority is worried reinstalling a navigational marker at Currumbin Creek would give boaties the wrong impress...
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Homeless 12yo walks out of hospital back to the street
A 12-YEAR-OLD homeless girl with a serious infection walked out of the Gold Coast University Hospital and back on to the streets, despite be...
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Shopping centres linked to virus cases
Three Sydney shopping centres have been forced to undergo deep cleaning after being linked to confirmed COVID-19 cases, becoming the latest ...
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Everyone appearing in Southport Court today
Each day a number of people appear in the Southport Courthouse, on a range of different charges and civil matters. Here is everyone listed f...
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Primary schools reopen after COVID-19 probes
TWO local primary schools that closed on Monday while coronavirus case investigations took place will reopen on Tuesday. from National | D...
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New restrictions for crossing border
Bordertown residents looking to enter New South Wales from Victoria will be forced to reapply for their travel permit with a new border zone...
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$220k in virus fines issued in 24 hours
Victoria Police handed out more than $220,000 in fines in one day earlier this week to residents caught breaching the state’s COVID-19 restr...
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Man charged over sex assault of girl, 5
A man has been charged with the sexual abuse of a five-year-old girl in Port Stephens on the NSW north coast earlier this year. from Natio...
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Sunday, July 19, 2020
Victoria records 275 new cases
Victoria has recorded 275 new cases of coronavirus, taking the state’s tally to 5942. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2CUwx...
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NSW sees biggest COVID surge in months
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced another 20 cases of coronavirus overnight, most from community transmission. from National | ...
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Most outrageous comments from Trump’s trainwreck interview with Fox News
Donald Trump spoke with Fox News' Chris Wallace in what turned out to be a disaster interview. from World | Daily Telegraph https://if...
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Heartbreaking tribute to Elvis’ grandson
Riley Keough has penned a heartfelt tribute to her late brother Benjamin Keough following his death by suicide. from Life | Daily Telegrap...
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China rift, Russia claims, Brexit talks: Foreign policy challenges weigh heavy on PM
The UK's place in the world may not have been the focus these last few months, for obvious reasons, but this week the prime minister won...
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‘Every case’ could be linked to hotel bungle
The $3 million inquiry into Victoria’s bungled coronavirus hotel quarantine program won’t cross-examine witnesses for at least another fortn...
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Possible ‘many’ or ‘every’ Vic COVID-19 case linked to hotel bungle
Many or all recent COVID-19 cases plaguing Victoria could be traced back to the state’s disastrous hotel quarantine strategy. from Nationa...
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Shoppers warned after Westfield scare
Shoppers who visited a western Sydney Westfield on Saturday have been warned to be on the lookout for coronavirus symptoms. from National ...
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PHOTOS: Junior AFL and football kick off again
WINTER weekends in Tasmania have regained some normalcy with thousands of children and parents returning to junior AFL and football. from ...
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‘Wasn’t a good moment’: MP’S embarrassing text gaffe
IT’S a simple mistake that many people will have made at some point in their lives – sending an email or a text message to the wrong recipie...
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Floods in India and Nepal kill 189, displace four million
At least 189 people have died and four million are without homes across India, Nepal and Bangladesh after monsoonal rains caused heavy flood...
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Trump: 'I'll be right eventually' that coronavirus will 'disappear'
Donald Trump has said he will "be right eventually" that coronavirus will "disappear" - as he insisted a surge in cases ...
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Coach travel and school buses at risk as sector struggles with coronavirus
School buses are not guaranteed to run next term unless the government steps in with extra cash for the industry, according to a leading coa...
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Weather Explained
WATCH: A la niña event seems to be brewing, how likely is it that farmers will see good rain later this year? Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sha...
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Weather To Watch
Rain is falling across the Red Centre – and it’s a sign of the end to Queensland’s dry spell. Meteorologist Alison Osborne explains. from ...
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New virus measure for buses, trains
Hand sanitiser will be provided to Brisbane commuters at busy train and bus stations as city workers and university students stage a return ...
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Where apprentices can get more work
Apprentices are in high demand across the nation, as employer confidence returns in line with easing COVID-19 restrictions in most states an...
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More mining encouraged in wake of Beaconsfield revival
THE State Government is encouraging new mining exploration opportunities as it welcomes upcoming activity at the Beaconsfield Mine site. f...
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Mandatory mask order ‘reflects gravity’ of Vic’s situation
Victoria’s move to implement mandatory mask wearing for residents in Melbourne coronavirus hotspots is “reflective of the gravity of the sit...
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BREAKING: Qld records first new virus case in days
QUEENSLAND has recorded its first new coronavirus case in almost a week after a bulk carrier crewman tested positive on the Sunshine Coast. ...
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City Deal cash earmarked to ‘beautify’ fast-growing area
CONCERNS have been raised over whether funds allocated to “beautify” Kingston will solve traffic congestion problems. from National | Dail...
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Why Labrador, Southport and Burleigh are in economic dangerzone
ABOUT $75 million a week will be wiped from struggling Gold Coast families if Scott Morrison pulls the plug on his JobKeeper scheme. from ...
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Teen attempts to abduct sleeping child
Police have arrested a 19-year-old man for allegedly trying to abduct a nine-year-old girl in the remote town of Tennant Creek in the Northe...
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Saturday, July 18, 2020
Victoria records three new COVID-19 deaths, 363 new cases
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed three new coronavirus deaths in the state and 363 new cases since Saturday. from National |...
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18 new cases confirmed in NSW
Eighteen new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in NSW, bringing the state’s total to 3379 since the pandemic began. from National | Da...
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Face masks to be mandatory across Melbourne amid virus surge
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has announced face masks will be mandatory for residents in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire am...
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Sydney Metro construction work deep under Sydney city
Workers have finished digging a 19 metre long escalator tunnel to create one of the entrances to the new Martin Place metro station. from ...
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Social influences ‘may be a factor’ in the rise of gender dysphoria in young people
A lot of gender ideology activists are trying to dismiss the idea that social influence could be contributing to a sharp rise in gender dysp...
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Coronavirus crisis: Victoria records 363 new COVID-19 cases
Victoria has recorded 363 fresh COVID-19 cases and three more deaths, prompting a move to make face masks mandatory in coming days. from T...
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'I didn't play sport because it burns calories': Many kids missing out on free school meals
Huge numbers of children are missing out on free school meals due to postcode lotteries and digital poverty, food charities have warned. f...
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'Obsessed' rugby boss Eddie Jones reveals he's yet to reach the perfect ending
England's rugby head coach Eddie Jones is adamant his memorable career is yet to summit. from The Latest News from the UK and Around t...
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People cancelled, silenced and shot for saying ‘all lives matter’
People are being cancelled, losing their jobs, being silenced and being shot for saying “all lives matter”, Sky News host Rowan Dean says. ...
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Boy goes missing from Cairns suburb
CAIRNS police are calling for public help to locate a boy reported missing since Saturday evening. from National | Daily Telegraph https:/...
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Push for free childcare for all
The Australian Council of Trade Unions is calling for free, universal childcare to be introduced in Australia as part of a national jobs pla...
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Metro works reveal iconic new view
Sydney Tower can be seen from almost every point of the Harbour City – now it can even be spotted from underground. from National | Daily ...
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Firefighting Helicopter Drops Water on ‘Big’ Brush Fire in Van Nuys
Aerial firefighting craft were seen dropping water on a brush fire in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on July 19. The ...
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Lockdown end has beauty business booming
The beauty industry is back and business is booming. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3eFfOSY
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Australian Olympic ice skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya dies in Moscow
Tributes have flooded in for Australian Olympic ice skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya who has died in Moscow. from The West Australian http...
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Can a religious group that wants to bring down China's Communist Party survive in Hong Kong?
To the upbeat sounds of a blue-uniformed brass band, the rally proceeded through downtown Hong Kong. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World ht...
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Stellar in full Voice for grand finale
WHEN Tasmania’s Stellar Perry walks on stage to perform in The Voice grand finale tonight, one New Town family will be cheering extra loudly...
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Man violently attacked partner over ‘soft drink’
A WOMAN suffered cuts and bruises after her partner punched and strangled her with a seatbelt before threatening to kill her if she went to ...
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World can no longer turn a blind eye to China’s ‘ethnic genocide’
Australia, along with the rest of the free world, must take a stand against China’s “ethnic genocide, torture and enslavement” of its Uighur...
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Coffin Carrying US Soldier Arrives in Texas After Death in Afghanistan
The body of a Texas soldier who died in a vehicle accident in Afghanistan arrived home on July 17 in San Antonio, where the military provide...
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Teen dies in northern beaches car crash
A teenager is dead after a horrific car crash in a semirural street of Sydney’s northern beaches overnight. from National | Daily Telegrap...
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Govt should ‘return to the drawing board’ if COVID app fails to deliver Vic results
Sky News contributor Djuro Sen says the government should return “to the drawing board” if the COVIDSafe app does not deliver the results fr...
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Friday, July 17, 2020
Police trying to find boy missing since Thursday
TWEED Byron Police are desperately trying to find a 12-year-old boy who went missing two days ago. from National | Daily Telegraph https:/...
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Maccas link in new virus cases
Community transmission continues across New South Wales with a number of positive coronavirus cases now identified on the state’s south coas...
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Coronavirus crisis: Dogs patrol South Australia-Victoria border as virus cases grow in NSW
South Australian police dogs will join Australian Defence Force personnel as security on the border with Victoria is tightened. from The W...
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Masks an ‘issue of freedom’ to Americans
Political writer Joe Garofoli says mask wearing has been overly politicised in the US, with some arguing the protective garment goes against...
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Koranic school boys sent into slavery
Young boys in secretive Koranic schools are being turned into child slaves, forced to beg and steal for money. from World | Daily Telegrap...
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Beatrice’s unusual married title revealed
Princess Beatrice has married her fiance Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a secret Windsor ceremony after her big day was cancelled due to COVID-19....
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Simon Cowell’s surprising fall from grace
Having sold millions of records and racked up a vast fortune in the process, Simon Cowell’s sudden exit from his own music company lays bare...
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Savings gone, jobs lost and homes taken away: Lebanon now a 'failed state'
The economic crisis in Lebanon has turned the country into a "failed state" but there "is light at the end of the tunnel"...
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The blame game has started - and Public Health England is first in the firing line
The inquiry into the UK's response to coronavirus will be brutal and it will be dirty. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the...
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Dentists warn of looming dental and mouth cancer crisis
Dentists are warning of a looming dental and mouth cancer crisis after months of delays and patients being unable to get check-ups and repai...
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Paramedics at ‘three-vehicle and pedestrian’ emergency
CRITICAL care paramedics have been called to a traffic emergency reportedly involving three vehicles and a pedestrian on the Gold Coast. f...
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20-year wait: Scary data reveals truth about search for housing
A GOLD Coast man waiting 21 years for a safe roof over his head has missed out again. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3eFQC...
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NSW records 15 new COVID-19 infections
New South Wales has reported an additional 15 cases of coronavirus, five of which are not yet linked to known outbreaks. from National | D...
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Australian retail market profiting from ‘revenge spending’
REA Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says the Australian retail market is profiting from “revenge spending”. from National | Daily Te...
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Another 60 ADF personnel deployed to Qld-NSW border
An additional 60 ADF personnel will be deployed to Queensland border checkpoints as travellers complain of lengthy delays as they attempt to...
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Where 15 new NSW cases were from
Coronavirus cases in New South Wales have risen by 15 overnight bringing the state’s total to 3361. from National | Daily Telegraph https:...
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New report places unpaid workers among seniors’ top concerns
A new report from National Seniors Australia indicated a lack of clear health advice for unpaid carers of the elderly was among the top conc...
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Rescue chopper to evacuate injured trail walker
EMERGENCY services, including the Rescue 510 helicopter have been tasked to two separate falls at Far North Queensland walking trails on Sat...
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Chinese man jailed over meth barrel plot
A Chinese national has been thrown behind bars for eight years after his role in a failed attempt to smuggle liquid methamphetamine and MDMA...
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Charity hero knighted by the Queen
Captain Tom Moore has been knighted by the Queen in Her Majesty's first official engagement in person since lockdown. from National | ...
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Shark grabs boy from boat and pulls him into the water off Tasmania
A shark has snatched a child from a boat off Tasmania's north west coast. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ONLkUJ
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Lorna Jane fined almost $40,000 over ‘anti-virus activewear’ claim
Lorna Jane has been fined almost $40,000 for claiming its 'anti-virus activewear' provides protection against infectious diseases. ...
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Home a tribute to a twin’s caring life
A NEWLY built charity home will forever be a loving reminder to the caring life of Madison Lyden for twin sister Paige. from National | Da...
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Thursday, July 16, 2020
More than 4,000 patients discharged into care homes without coronavirus test
More than 4,000 people were discharged from hospital into care homes without being tested for COVID-19 around the peak of the pandemic, figu...
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The Good Doctor or Doctor Doom? Anthony Fauci is not an easy enemy for Trump to have
Dr Anthony Fauci is the talk of the town in Washington DC - there's almost a folk-like nostalgia that surrounds him. from The Latest N...
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Fancy Bear and Cozy Bear: What are Russia's hacking operations?
There are two hacking operations associated with Russian intelligence. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News ...
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Govt’s JobTrainer program ‘obviously not perfect’
InvestSMART’s Evan Lucas says the government’s JobTrainer program will help “a decent amount” but is "obviously not perfect". fr...
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Sex toys, Gucci bags, dogs: Aussies’ weird tax claims
Exclusive: Dogs, paternity tests, sex toys and designer handbags are among the outlandish claims Australians are trying to sneak through at ...
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‘Death and misery’: Heroin intercepted at Cairns Airport
A CAIRNS Airport police sting has landed a woman in handcuffs over an alleged plan to bring heroin into a Far North community. from Nation...
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Victoria’s record rise in virus cases
Victoria is expected to announce more than 400 cases of coronavirus today, a record for the state. from National | Daily Telegraph https:/...
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Massive swells damage NSW coast
Massive swells are pounding the New South Wales coastline and causing major damage to land and infrastructure. from National | Daily Teleg...
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The unemployment rate is lower than we feared: Cormann
“The unemployment rate is less than what we feared it would be when we first went into this crisis,” according to Finance Minister Matthias ...
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Desal plant poised to hit ‘full capacity’
THE GOLD Coast desalination plant will provide up to 133 million litres into the South East Queensland Water Grid when it’s fired up again t...
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Top End reopens borders
The Northern Territory has reopened its borders after four months of hard restrictions. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/393...
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British workers ‘frightened’ of furlough scheme’s October deadline
Concerns are rising over the October end-date for the British government’s furlough scheme which was designed to support workers facing unem...
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Labour frontbencher quits after JK Rowling abuse comments
A Labour frontbencher who was under pressure to step down for his comments about JK Rowling's domestic abuse revelation has resigned. ...
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Attempt to sneak into Queensland foiled
A Victorian has lied on a border declaration pass and attempted to enter Queensland through a rural border checkpoint, Queensland Police hav...
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Mismanagement of hunting data a load of quack
THE State Government just seems to keep digging in deeper over its duck hunting decision. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3...
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‘Positivity’ in jobs numbers despite increase in unemployment
The Switzer Report’s Peter Switzer says there is positive growth in job seeker numbers after June’s employment figures showed an increase in...
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NSW records three mystery cases of coronavirus
Authorities are racing to find the source of three mystery COVID-19 cases in Sydney unable to be linked to the Crossroads Hotel cluster in C...
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Push to make alcohol pregnancy warnings more prominent
State and territory leaders are set to meet today to decide on a proposal by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand to change alcohol heal...
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Emergency CPR applied after Cairns man falls from roof
A MAN in his mid-40s is in a serious condition after falling from the roof of a suburban Cairns home this morning. from National | Daily T...
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Who can and can’t visit NT
The Northern Territory border has reopened for everyone except Victorians and Sydneysiders who will have to pay $2500 to quarantine before t...
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Qld border restrictions to be reimposed if case numbers spike
Queensland Police Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollshewski has warned border restrictions will be reimposed if case numbers spike. from Natio...
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Sneaky border tactic to avoid virus checks
Queensland has erected a 700m “border wall” with NSW in a bid to stop southerners from avoiding police checks. from National | Daily Teleg...
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Boy, 5, allegedly gang raped on beach
Three boys, all under the age of 14, will be dealt with by Queensland Police after allegedly raping a five-year-old boy in a remote Queensla...
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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Huge blow to Chinese telco
Britain has banned Huawei from its 5G network, marking a huge new blow for the Chinese telco. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/...
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The handful of countries still welcoming US tourists
Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under the cloud of coronavirus, with ...
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Depp accused of filthy act in Oz mansion
Johnny Depp tried to write Amber Heard’s name in urine in their rented Gold Coast mansion during a bender, the British High Court was told t...
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US disease expert Fauci says White House attacks on him are 'a bit bizarre'
US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has described White House efforts to discredit him as "bizarre" and a "major mi...
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Visibility Plummets as Thick Morning Fog Shrouds Melbourne’s City Centre
Dense fog reduced visibility in Melbourne, Australia, prompting authorities to issue road weather warnings to motorists on July 16. The stat...
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Job hunters aided by $1.5 billion Coalition training package
The $1.5 billion JobTrainer program boost will be welcome news to year 12 students who are staring down the barrel of rising unemployment fi...
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Popular ag show cancelled
IT was meant to be its 70th anniversary show, but this November the gates won’t open as usual at the annual Brighton Agricultural Show. fr...
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‘Fine the pr***s’: Outrage at campsite destruction
UNRULY campers in central Tasmania have destroyed a boat ramp and camping area, leaving corpses of dead native animals, a felled mature tree...
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‘Freaking out’: How ‘trippy’ border cops rattled Coast woman
A GOLD Coast businesswoman says a “power trippy” policeman “interrogated” her for nearly 30 minutes and doubted the validity of her border p...
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Junior player tests positive for COVID-19
A JUNIOR player from Inverleigh Football Netball Club has tested positive for coronavirus. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/...
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Twitter Bitcoin hack nets high-profile billionaires Elon Musk and Bill Gates
Joe Biden, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Elon Musk are among public figures targeted by a Twitter cyber-attack which has led to the social medi...
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Dr Fauci a Democratic pawn in hyper-partisan politics
US infectious disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci has found himself a pawn in the fray of hyper-partisanship dividing the United States, says Sky...
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Another political implosion rocks NZ
New Zealand’s opposition party has been plunged into disarray again, with two senior MPs quitting days after the abrupt downfall of National...
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BLM statue raised in place of slave trader
An unofficial sculpture of a Black Lives Matter protester has been raised in the place of a statue of a controversial British slave trader t...
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New footage shows Floyd’s final words
Police bodycam footage has revealed new details involving the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white Minneapolis police o...
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Obama, Bezos and Kardashian accounts hacked in Bitcoin Twitter scam
Several high-profile Twitter accounts have been hacked in what appears to be a Bitcoin scam. from The Latest News from the UK and Around t...
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Tax agent banned after lodging 170 dodgy returns
A GOLD Coast tax agent who lodged 170 dodgy returns to the Australian Taxation Office has been suspended after it was found he made false cl...
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Tech CEO found dismembered in NYC apartment -media
A technology entrepreneur who founded Nigeria's Gokada ride-hailing app was found decapitated and dismembered in a luxury New York apart...
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Biden, Musk and Gates’ twitter accounts hijacked
The Twitter accounts of high profile figures including former president Barack Obama, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden,...
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