Pony Express: Horse Trailed by Police Car Holds Up Traffic in Great Falls, Montana
A horse was seen on the run in Grand Rapids, Montana on October 31, trotting down the street and backing up traffic. Footage taken by Luke S...
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Saturday, October 31, 2020
Market is ‘getting a bit nervous’ ahead of US election
Market confidence is falling as tensions rise over the US presidential election, the outcome of which will potentially be unclear for weeks ...
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LNP failed to prosecute one of the most ‘profilgate and laziest Labor governments’
It is an indictment on the LNP that it could not prosecute a case against one of the most “profligate, laziest Labor governments” in Austral...
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Digital solutions empowering companies during pandemic
Companies large and small have reinvented their sales models to stay afloat and Oracle's NetSuite has a bird’s eye view of the trend, pr...
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Cats’ star defender becomes a dad
Cats star Tom Stewart and his wife Emma have announced the arrival of their first child. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3e...
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Tassie loses respected amicable ambo
POLITICIANS, health professionals and the broader Tasmanian community are paying tribute to amicable ambo Paul Templar. from National | Da...
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‘He may be dangerous’: Hunt for wanted man in FNQ canefield
POLICE have warned the public not to approach a potentially “dangerous” man wanted over a string of incidents as they hunt for him in an Inn...
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Disturbance leads to wounding and assault charges
A MAN has been charged with wounding and assault after he allegedly cut another man’s head. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt...
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Qld result is bad news for borders
Annastacia Palaszczuk’s win during this weekend’s Queensland election is bad news for those wanting an early end to the state’s closed borde...
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Australia to begin making vaccine
Australia will start manufacturing a COVID-19 vaccine this month if all goes to plan, according to Health Minister Greg Hunt. from Nationa...
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‘Trump is toast’ due to key structural issues: Ken Courtis
Starfort Investment Holdings Chairman Ken Courtis says “Trump is toast” in the upcoming United States presidential election due to three key...
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UK Reclaim Party ‘taking back the language’ from those using it ‘negatively’
Actor and singer-songwriter Laurence Fox says his counter “cancel culture” party is bringing a "huge" pushback against United King...
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Coronavirus crisis: England plunged into lockdown as COVID surges
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed another lockdown in England as COVID-19 cases hit one million. from The West Australian https:...
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'So unfair': Thousands sign petition to end IVF treatment postcode lottery
Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for "an end to the IVF postcode lottery". from The Latest News from the UK a...
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Dermot Murnaghan's 7 things to watch on US election night
Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught African American surveyor, astronomer and horologist. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the ...
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‘Needed stitches’: Liquor officer hurt, police called after CBD fracas
A LIQUOR official suffered a head injury requiring stitches after he was allegedly hit in the head with a star picket during a loud disturba...
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Aerial Footage Shows Massive Turn Out for Abortion Ban Protest in Warsaw, Poland
Around 100,000 protesters gathered in Warsaw on October 30 to oppose a court ruling that further restricts access to abortions in Poland. Ae...
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Palaszczuk government has done everything to ensure the ‘system is rigged in their favour’
Queensland Labor’s “latest fiddling of the books” by enforcing compulsory preferential voting reflects a “great gerrymander” occurring in th...
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Sean Connery’s controversial love life
Late legendary actor Sean Connery had long been known as a Hollywood sex symbol, having led a life dotted with intense love affairs with bea...
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Christians Worldwide Mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for...
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Christians Worldwide Mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for...
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Cuomo requires incoming travelers to New York to undergo testing.
By BY ZACH MONTAGUE, BRYAN PIETSCH AND JESSE MCKINLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/34KQ71N
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‘Japanese for Trump’ come out for the President in Biden’s home town
'Japanese for Trump' supporters gather in defiance of Democrats in Joe Biden’s hometown of Scranton Pennsylvania screaming “four mor...
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Friday, October 30, 2020
Rolling coverage: Final votes being cast across Far North
The final countdown is on to reveal who will be the Far North’s State Government representatives. from National | Daily Telegraph https://...
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Crowds of more than 6,000 expected for Golden Eagle
Crowds of more than 6,000 people will be permitted to attend Rosehill Racecourse in Sydney's west ahead of the Golden Eagle race. from...
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Palaszczuk and Frecklington debate before Queensland election
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and her political opponent Deb Frecklington clashed in a second debate on the eve of Queensland's election...
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Tassie Bachelor stars announce baby news
A BABY is on the way for two Bachelor in Paradise stars. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3myqs2g
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First look at Sony’s PS5
Tech Guide Editor Stephen Fenech has got his hands on Sony’s PS5 ahead of its sale on November 12 – showing off the features of the next-gen...
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US Election: The Vice Presidents
With both US Presidential candidates in their 70s, many have speculated that the two Vice Presidential picks take on more importance than ev...
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‘Done hiding’: Star’s powerful nude photo
Singer LeAnn Rimes has shared “unabashedly honest” nude photos on social media, revealing in unflinching detail her experience with the skin...
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First-time buyers knock off investors to secure dream
THERE were tears of joy all around when Cassandra Palmer and Daniel Hogan received the news that they were successful in buying their first ...
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Queensland election a seat-by-seat contest
All eyes are on the battle between Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deb Frecklington for tonight's Queensland state election. from National |...
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Body found in burning car
A body has been discovered inside a car found burning in Sydney’s west as police scramble for information on Saturday morning. from Nation...
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‘You’re a disgrace’: Katter’s Australian Party candidate spars with local
EXCLUSIVE: Katter's Australian Party candidate Josh Schwarz has been caught on camera at polling booths in Townsville having a public di...
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Polls open for Queensland’s 2020 election
Polling booths are officially open in Queensland where voters will have their say between returning Labor to government or planting the LNP ...
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Qld voters to face rain, hail storms
Voters turning out for Saturday’s Queensland election could be lashed with heavy winds, hail, rain and floods as a severe thunderstorm brews...
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Coronavirus crisis: UK may impose national lockdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering imposing new national lockdown measures next week, amid concerns hospitals across the co...
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Hospitalizations rise in N.Y.C., but stays are shorter and fewer patients are dying.
By BY J. DAVID GOODMAN AND JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/3kKqhRb
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Twin Girls Absolutely Nail ‘Dumb and Dumber’ Costumes in Greeley, Colorado
A pair of twin girls nailed their Halloween costumes in Greeley, Colorado, dressing up as the lead characters from film ‘Dumb and Dumber’ an...
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Giant hail and destructive winds forecast to hit Coast
THE BUREAU predicts a severe thunderstorm will hit the Gold Coast this afternoon, with giant hail and destructive winds likely. from Natio...
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Harry Taylor calls time on career
FAN-FAVOURITE Cats champ Harry Taylor has announced his retirement. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3kPOkyg
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Bison Released to Native Lands on South Dakota Reservation
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and its partners released 100 bison back to their native plains, the newly created Wolakota Buffalo Range in South...
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Coast operators fume following border lockout news
GOLD Coast operators are fuming following Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s decision to keep the borders closed to greater Sydney. from Nati...
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Final poll tips Qld Labor victory
Labor is tipped to win Queensland’s Saturday election but may need to rely on minor parties to form the next government, a final poll reveal...
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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Eat Out to Help Out 'accelerated second wave of COVID-19', study says
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme caused a "significant" rise in new coronavirus infections, a new study suggests. from The Latest ...
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Palaszczuk accepted chief health officer’s advice ‘lock, stock and barrel’
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has fired up over questions about her decision to reopen Queensland’s borders to all of New South Wales, barri...
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Sydney’s NorthConnex tunnel to open Saturday morning
The long-awaited NorthConnex road will open tomorrow at 2am, allowing Sydney commuters to save 15 minutes each way. from National | Daily ...
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Salamanca cafe serves up scoopfuls of happiness
A WAFFLE cone piled high with two scoops of really good ice cream is surely one of life’s greatest pleasures. Add to that a warm spring even...
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‘No quick fix’: Scale of abuse ‘underestimated’
The sheer scale of neglect, violence, abuse and exploitation of people with a disability in Australia meant the royal commission tasked with...
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Blue Ridge Fire Near Yorba Linda Reaches 30 Percent Containment
Firefighters continued air attacks on the Blue Ridge Fire near Yorba Linda, California, on Tuesday, October 27. By Thursday, the fire had to...
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Help on its way: Premier flags funds to help regional tourism
Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged support is on the way for regional tourism businesses, as he urged Victorians to continue following coron...
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Queensland border to remain closed to Greater Sydney & Victoria
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Queensland's border will reopen to all of NSW except Greater Sydney and Victoria less than 2...
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Rabbit’s hair, car crashes and Clive’s mystery: Bizarre poll moments
EIGHTY candidates across 11 Gold Coast electorates, several weeks of prepolling, forums and questions — what were the most bizarre moments. ...
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US breaks another coronavirus record
The United States has yet again smashed another coronavirus record with more than nine million Americans now catching the potentially deadly...
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Kanye’s extravagant gift for Kim’s 40th
Kim Kardashian West received the ultimate birthday present, which she herself has described as “the most thoughtful gift of a lifetime,” fro...
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SHOCK DECISION: Premier keeps border shut to Sydney
BORDER closures in Queensland will remain in place until November 3rd, with some exceptions, according to a shock announcement by the Premie...
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Credlin speaks with families grieving older relatives claimed by Victoria’s lockdown
Sky News host Peta Credlin has spoken to family members of aged care residents who died during Victoria’s severe coronavirus lockdown. fro...
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Queensland to remain closed to Sydney, open to rest of state
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced Greater Sydney will remain closed to Queensland while the strict border measures will be eased f...
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Crane Spins in the Wind in Midtown Manhattan
Debris reportedly fell from a Manhattan skyscraper construction site after a crane began spinning in the wind on October 29. New York Police...
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Tassie’s worst waterway polluters named and shamed
NEARLY half of the Environmental Protection Authority’s infringement notice prosecutions in the last financial year were issued to TasWater,...
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WSJ Opinion: Progressing to a Contested Election
Potomac Watch: Right now the 2020 race is “Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden.” Come Nov. 3, the race could become, “May the best lawyer win.” Image...
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Tropical Storm Zeta Brings Flooding to Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Major flooding from Tropical Storm Zeta hit the North Carolina foothills and mountains on October 29, with local news reporting power outage...
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Cable car ‘spin’ hard to understand
THE company proposing to build a cable car on Mt Wellington is taking the Hobart City Council to the planning tribunal – claiming it has bre...
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Officer Down! Police Laugh as Fellow Cop Loses Fight With Tree Branch in Edmond, Oklahoma
A police officer got the short end of the stick in Edmond, Oklahoma, this week when he was tasked with dislodging an icy tree limb from a ro...
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How many non-essential travellers entered Tassie
MORE than 180 travellers have been sent a combined half a million dollars’ worth of bills for their stays in Tasmania’s quarantine hotels. ...
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Why Qld may not open border to NSW
There are doubts NSW has met tough requirements set by Qld for borders to reopen after the state recorded seven local coronavirus cases in t...
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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Morgue and more in $4.4m Labor pledge for Cape
HOSPITAL redevelopment studies, health centre upgrades and a new morgue have been promised by Labor under a $4.4 million infrastructure pled...
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Hurricane Zeta Brings Sheets of Rain, Strong Wind to New Orleans
Hurricane Zeta made landfall in Cocodrie, Louisiana as a Category 2 storm on October 28, with the eye of the storm reportedly moving over Ne...
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Andrews praises ‘gold’ test results as state records three cases
Premier Daniel Andrews has praised Victorians after 24,000 COVID-19 tests were conducted on Wednesday. from National | Daily Telegraph htt...
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Shuttered emergency department reopens
THE emergency department at the Mersey Community Hospital will resume 24-hour service at the end of November after eight months operating un...
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FULL LIST: Where to vote on election day
VOTERS across Queensland will head to the polls on Saturday for the State Government election. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift...
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School threats continue for third day
A Sydney boys’ high school has been forced to evacuate its students after a bomb threat. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2H...
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Police investigate fatal crash at Lauderdale
Inspector Brian Edmonds speaks about a fatal crash that occurred on South Arm Rd, Lauderdale, on Wednesday October 28, 2020. from National...
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Squirrel Aggressively Knocks and Makes Delivery to House in Toledo, Ohio
A squirrel made a very loud delivery to a house in Toledo, Ohio. Footage uploaded to Facebook by Mark Gabenski shows the squirrel jumping up...
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Rising US coronavirus cases has investors nervous
Surging coronavirus cases in the United States has investors concerned about tightening restrictions, causing markets to drop. from Nation...
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US Election: Will Trump leave office if he loses?
With Democratic Nominee Joe Biden a clear favourite in the polls to win the 2020 presidential election, speculation is mounting on what Repu...
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To win the election Trump must ‘turn supporters into voters’
US Studies Centre Senior Advisor Jared Mondschein says the 2020 election outcome will hinge on Donald Trump’s capacity to “energise” his bas...
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Trump slams Miles Taylor: ‘This guy should be prosecuted’
Donald Trump has responded to the identity of Anonymous being revealed as Miles Taylor, saying "he should be prosecuted." from W...
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Footage emerges of newborn infant moments after being found at Doha airport
Footage released by Doha News has shown the moments just after a newborn baby was found in a terminal bathroom underneath rubbish in a plast...
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WSJ Opinion: Vote for Joe Biden? Seriously?
Wonder Land: Joe Biden is Bernie Sanders in sheep’s clothing. Compared to the Democrats’ grim vision of America, President Trump is the opti...
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Trumpian politics exacerbate ‘bitter divisions’ across the United States
Political Analyst Bill Schneider says President Trump “thrives on white backlash politics” and his law and order campaign is attempting to h...
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'Critical stage' with 96,000 a day getting COVID as tougher action needed, experts say
The COVID-19 epidemic has reached a "critical stage" with almost 100,000 people a day in England being infected and rapidly increa...
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Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas slammed for ’repugnant’ comments (6PR)
TV personality and newly elected Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has been slammed for “repugnant and bigoted” comments he made on breakfast radio....
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Unions push labor back to the ‘drawing board’ on climate policy
Cornerstone Group’s James Cullen has praised a union-lead push to tone down Labor’s anti-coal and anti-gas rhetoric and back down on the mor...
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Wheat bag warning after elderly woman dies in fire
WEST MOONAH woman Phyllis Pears was 90 years old when she succumbed to a fire that engulfed her home, after a stack of microwave wheat bags ...
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Woman Forcibly Ejected From School Board Meeting for Not Wearing Mask in DeLand, Florida
A number of antimask protesters were ejected from a meeting of the Volusia County School Board in DeLand, Florida, on October 27, ahead of a...
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Simple way to avoid $133 fine
Queensland goes to the polls on Saturday, and with voting being compulsory you don’t want to forget and cop a fine. from National | Daily ...
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Contact tracing info used to spam punters
QUESTIONS have been asked of the state government about how Tasmanians’ personal information is being protected from businesses gathering co...
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Berejiklian pressures fellow premiers to lift hard borders with New South Wales
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has urged her Queensland and Western Australia counterparts to lift their hard borders to New South Wales as the ...
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Ash Barty gives her verdict on new look Vegemite
Exclusive: Ash Barty is not the only Australian who is now using Vegemite in her everyday cooking. from National | Daily Telegraph https:/...
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Protesters March in Wake of Walter Wallace Jr. Police Shooting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Protesters took to the streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 27, one day after the officer-involved shooting of Walter Wallace Jr...
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Coronavirus ‘will always be in the background’: Andrews
Premier Daniel Andrews says Victoria’s long-term reopening will need to accommodate the coronavirus as it “will always be in the background”...
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‘Not rational’: Gladys slams Qld over border
Gladys Berejiklian says she’s becoming increasingly frustrated by being “lumped in” with Victoria when it comes to Queensland’s perception o...
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Geelong libraries record $1.9m surplus despite COVID
The Geelong Regional Library Corporation has recorded a surplus and “many successes” in the 2019-20 financial year despite the coronavirus p...
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Andrews reminds Victorians ‘the rules still apply’ as thousands of stores reopen
Premier Daniel Andrews has celebrated 180,000 Victorians heading back to work on site today as Melbourne retail and hospitality venues reope...
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Foods you should eat to control deadly allergies
Exclusive: Controlling hay fever, asthma, eczema and other allergies could be as simple as including more fibre in your diet. from Nationa...
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‘Magic number’ for Tassie to open up to Victoria
PUBLIC Health has given Tasmanians the “magic number” needed to reopen its borders to Victoria – but there is still a question of whether it...
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Who is winning with one week left?
We are exactly one week away from America’s presidential election, and both candidates still have a realistic chance of winning. from Worl...
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Last-minute drama as Real Madrid avoids yet another defeat in the Champions League
A last-minute goal from Casemiro completed a stunning comeback from Real Madrid on Tuesday that earned the Spanish giants its first point of...
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Kim’s ‘tone deaf’ party brag slammed
Kim Kardashian is being roasted online after she revealed she flew her friends and family to a private island for her birthday. from Life ...
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Chrissy reveals truth behind baby post
Chrissy Teigen has addressed backlash over her posting photos of the aftermath of her devastating miscarriage. from Life | Daily Telegraph...
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World 100m champion to miss Tokyo Olympics following two-year ban
World 100m champion Christian Coleman will miss next year's Tokyo Olympics after receiving a two-year ban. from The Latest News from t...
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RESULTS & AWARDS: Cairns Netball junior grand finals
Phoenix Mercury claimed the Cairns Netball Association 12/U A premiership with a thrilling grand final victory over Brothers Leprechauns 12 ...
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Airport strip-search scandal worsens
Eighteen women on a Qatar flight from Doha to Sydney were subjected to “grossly disturbing” physical examinations. from National | Daily T...
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Man stabbed multiple times, robbed
A MAN was stabbed multiple times and robbed of his mobile phone overnight after robbers broke into his house. from National | Daily Telegr...
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Gutwein digs in on $26M ‘secret’ business grants
THE Premier is standing firm by the government’s decision to withhold the names of those who received $26 million worth of taxpayer-funded s...
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Students asked to take off trousers
Two teachers from a Gold Coast private school have been stood aside from their roles after they allegedly asked boys to take off their shoes...
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Land tax is crushing Tasmanians’ aspirations
THERE has never been a more important time for Tasmanians to be aspirational. From education to home ownership and small business survival, ...
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Retired commander reveals false ABC allegations are hurting ADF veterans
Retired Special Forces Commander Heston Russell has claimed ABC allegations concerning the war in Afghanistan are not only false but hurting...
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Stakes high as leaders go head to head in People’s Forum
Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deb Frecklington will go head to head at the Sky News and The Courier-Mail People’s Forum streamed live on the Cai...
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Tasmania is supposed to be LGBQTIA+ friendly
TASMANIA’S best law against bullying has fostered a more inclusive society, so why is it under sustained attack? from National | Daily Tel...
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Monday, October 26, 2020
Penny Wong condemns Doha incident, says Qatar airline ban would be counterproductive
Labor Senate Leader Penny Wong has demanded the Morrison government take concrete action after 13 Australian women were subjected to forced ...
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Former rich lister defrauds investors of $345k
Former rich lister Craig Gore has been found guilty of defrauding more than $345,000 from self-managed super fund investors. from National...
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Child rapist abused autistic boy at least 12 times
A CHILD rapist who repeatedly abused an intellectually disabled boy living in the same supported housing complex as him in Northern Tasmania...
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Andrews encourages Victorians to holiday locally instead of interstate
Daniel Andrews is encouraging people to stay in Victoria and spend “whatever they can” on holidays in the state’s regions as opposed to head...
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Why homebuyers are flocking to northern suburbs
The cheapest parts of Geelong to buy property are turning out some remarkable sales as first-home buyers and investors chase an affordable e...
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Crowd Cheers as US Senate Votes of Confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
The US Senate voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the US Supreme Court on October 27, boosting the court’s conservative majority. Th...
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Why Currumbin Valley is set for giant shakeup
PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has vowed to buy a giant slice of the Gold Coast hinterland and transform it into a “major new eco-parkland”. ...
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Hidden danger in medicine bought online
Australians are urged to be cautious when buying unregulated complementary medicines from overseas that could be contaminated with lead. f...
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Victorians likely to be wearing masks into 2021: Andrews
Premier Daniel Andrews says Victorians will be required to wear face masks until at least the end of 2020 and possibly into the beginning of...
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Cairns Post to livestream Cairns Netball grand finals
The Cairns Post has partnered with Cairns Netball to livestream the action from two of the biggest nights of the season. from National | D...
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Amy Coney Barrett Is Confirmed to the Supreme Court
Just over a week before Election Day, the Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court justice by a vote of 52 to 48, filling the vac...
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Keanu Reeves unveils drastic new look
Hollywood nice guy Keanu Reeves is rocking a drastic new look. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3mqUS6y
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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice
Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed as a Supreme Court justice after Republicans overpowered Democratic opposition 52-48 in the US Senate. ...
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Hollywood producer Prince Azim of Brunei dies aged 38
Prince Azim of Brunei - a film producer who rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous - has died aged 38 due to an unclear cause. from The...
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Popular barber expands with live music, bar
PARADISE Lost, one of Hobart’s most recognisable spaces for grooming prides itself on catering to a cross range of clientele – and having a ...
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Poor turnout for CBD retail to be the case for some time
Brand Collective CEO Caleb Brown says he expects the poorer shopper turnout for CBD retail stores to be the case for some time into the futu...
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Coast to be reality TV hub after major funding boost
THE Gold Coast is a big winner with the State Government to announce an extra $25 million across two years to boost Queensland’s status as a...
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Let voluntary assisted dying law be an example for Australia
“THIS battle is lost until it is won.” from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3jyx0vU
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Why solar is our future
THE story of 2020 has really been two stories, deeply interwoven, in which what happens in one keeps playing on the other and causing genera...
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Publicans ‘unsure’ where Andrews’ 10 person limit came from
AHA Victoria President and Publican David Canny have urged Premier Andrews to ease the 10-person reopening limit imposed on pubs and other h...
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Aboriginal land return model under review
BUILDING relations with the state’s Aboriginal community remains a key government priority, Premier Peter Gutwein says, although the Greens ...
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Half of Aussies want immigration cut
More than 70 per cent of voters say Australia does not need more people and half want immigration reduced, a pre-COVID-19 national survey re...
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Sunday, October 25, 2020
NT officer to learn if he will face trial over the death of an indigenous man
A Northern Territory police officer will learn today if he has to stand trial over the alleged murder of an indigenous man in a remote commu...
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ASIC Deputy Chair quits over taxpayer funded rental expenses
The Deputy Chair of Australia's corporate regulator has resigned following revelations more than $70,000 in taxpayer funds were used to ...
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‘Grossly disturbing’: Plane incident blasted
The invasive examination of 13 Aussie women from a Qatar Airways flight has been slammed by the foreign minister as “grossly disturbing”. ...
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Traffic lights out as major power outage hits Cairns
SEVERAL sets of traffic lights are out of action on some of Cairns’ busiest roads and more than 2100 Ergon Energy customers have lost power ...
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NSW Premiers jacaranda visit
NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian takes in the jacaranda delights in a trip to Grafton from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2TlPqWi...
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We’re ready, we’re safe and we’re prepared: Premier
11AM: The first flight into Tasmania since the borders opened to safe states has landed. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3d...
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Quiz: When Margot Robbie truly became a Coast star
BEFORE they were famous, this lot grew up or plied their trade on the Gold Coast or northern NSW. from National | Daily Telegraph https://...
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‘Badly smashed’: Thousands left powerless
More than 1800 southeast Queensland homes and businesses are still without power after severe thunderstorms lashed the state on Sunday, with...
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Biden is hiding because he’s scared of making ‘a stupid statement’: Trump
President Trump has lampooned his Democratic opponent Joe Biden’s tendency to cut short campaigning, arguing the former vice president is ke...
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Spain declares six-month state of emergency
The Spanish government has declared a six-month state of emergency which will remain in force until the beginning of May next year. from W...
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White House welcomes trick-or-treaters, kicking off Halloween celebrations
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have kicked off Halloween celebrations, inviting trick-or-treaters to the White House. ...
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Horror detail in woman’s elevator death
The Boston University professor crushed to death in an elevator in her apartment building last month was impacted by the large package she w...
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One infection leads to panic in China
Authorities in the far western city of Kashgar in China are implementing a range of controls after a single asymptomatic case of COVID-19 wa...
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A Lebanese artist created an inspiring statue out of glass and rubble from the Beirut port explosion
Hayat Nazer doesn't remember a time when Lebanon was at peace. But she has learned to channel her grief and pain into beautiful works of...
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Police break up Brighton rave and disperse 200 partygoers
Police have shut down a rave in Brighton involving 200 people - and warned the organisers could face a £10,000 fine for breaking the law. ...
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Inside Gold Coast’s most memorable cinemas
A TRIP to the cinema was one of the Gold Coast’s most popular pastimes before COVID-19 left the industry changed beyond recognition. from ...
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Shock video shows cop’s ‘coward punch’
Queensland police are reviewing footage of a protester who appears to be hit from behind by an officer in Brisbane on Sunday. from Nationa...
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Good, bad and ugly: Every Gold Coast childcare centre rated
THE majority of Gold Coats childcare centres provide quality care for our little ones but one in 12 do not, according to government ratings....
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Political outcry following reports of invasive examination of women on Qatar flight
Political outcry has followed allegations 13 women were taken forcibly off a flight and invasively examined after an abandoned newborn was f...
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Abusive partners force lovers to access super early
Financial counsellors say the early release of superannuation scheme has resulted in cash-strapped partners forcing those close to them to w...
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Expenses scandal snares ASIC deputy
The corporate regulator’s head of enforcement Daniel Crennan QC has resigned with immediate effect after a row over his $750-a-week rental a...
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Man charged over alleged sexual assault at Cairns motel
UPDATE: A 31-year-old Inala man has been charged with a range of offences including rape following an incident at a Cairns North motel late ...
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ZERO CASES , ZERO DEATHS: Victorian infections at a record low
Victoria has recorded zero new coronavirus cases or fatalities in the last 24-hours, indicating the state's deadly second wave may be ne...
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Saturday, October 24, 2020
The pandemic has created a second crisis in India — the rise of child trafficking
One evening in August, a 14-year-old boy snuck out of his home and boarded a private bus to travel from his village in Bihar to Jaipur, a ch...
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Small breweries warn 'reverse Robin Hood tax system' putting jobs at risk
Small breweries in Britain are warning that hundreds of jobs are at risk over government plans to cut tax relief. from The Latest News fro...
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Victoria’s contact tracing system under fire as Andrews extends lockdown
Premier Daniel Andrews has rejected accusations he intentionally postponed reopening due to a lack of confidence in Victoria’s contact traci...
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Two hospitalised after CBD crash
A MOTORCYCLIST and pedestrian are in hospital following a crash in Hobart’s CBD. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2HxjAmX
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Queensland LNP slammed for juvenile campaign video
Ahead of the Queensland election, the LNP are resorting to increasingly "immature" tactics to put down Labor opponents. This video...
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Final debate designed to be ‘comfortable ground’ for Biden
Foreign policy is such an “unalloyed success” of the Trump administration which is why the final debate covered topics which were “a bit mor...
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‘Disaster’ Kamala Harris kept in ‘witness protection’ for entire campaign
Sky News host James Morrow says Kamala Harris has been a disaster for the Democrats which is why she has been “kept in witness protection” t...
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‘Paralysis in decision making’: Jenny Mikakos hits out at ‘unnecessary’ delay
Former Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has hit out at the Andrews government’s “paralysis in decision-making” as the Premier announc...
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Trump will win if Democrats can’t manage to ‘rig it to hell’
Sky News contributor Lauren Southern says although President Donald Trump’s re-election would be great, it would only happen if “the Democra...
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Sydney: windy wet weather lash the Australian east coast
Wild wet windy weather lashing the Australian east coast has whipped up some epic surf swells on Sydney’s eastern beaches. Video: NCA NewsWi...
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Gyms, pools, faith gatherings changes announced
GYMS will reopen and religious gatherings expanded under changes announced by Premier Daniel Andrews. from National | Daily Telegraph http...
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Former health minister rips into lockdown
Former health minister Jenny Mikakos has ripped into the Victorian Government for not lifting coronavirus restrictions in Melbourne on Sunda...
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Victoria pauses lockdown easing as coronavirus cluster grows
Victorians will have to wait longer to take significant steps out of COVID-19 lockdown as health authorities sweat over an outbreak in Melbo...
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Revealed: Alternate Paradise Centre plans unveiled
Alternative grand plans for the Paradise Centre site have been unveiled in a last-ditch effort to win over city leaders and reject a $30m re...
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Security Footage Shows East Troublesome Fire Overtake Homes in Grand Lake, Colorado
Footage from a Grand Lake, Colorado home security camera shows the moments leading up to when the East Troublesome Fire overtook homes in a ...
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Showfest organiser speaks after woman plummets to earth
CAIRNS Showfest organisers have spoken for the first time as eyewitnesses recall the horror of being strapped into a spinning ride for sever...
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Cops arrest fan celebrating Tigers’ win
A man was arrested in Richmond on Saturday night after the Tigers’ win the AFL grand final. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt...
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New answer on when we’ll get a vaccine
Industry Minister Karen Andrews says the federal government believes the rollout of a potential coronavirus vaccine is still at least nine m...
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These workers should get JobKeeper for longer
Shrinking and disappearing JobKeeper payments are piling extra stress on many workers and business owners, but a simple act by the Federal G...
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Teen freed from dramatic crash
Bystanders freed a teenager from her car after it flipped on its roof at Swan Bay in the early hours of Sunday. from National | Daily Tele...
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Dan refuses to lift restrictions
Coronavirus restrictions will not ease in Melbourne from Sunday, despite expectations Premier Daniel Andrews would begin to ease limitations...
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Friday, October 23, 2020
Gastro alert: Vomit and diarrhoea bug hits childcare centres, school
GOLD Coasters are being urged to make hygiene a priority after multiple childcare centres and schools had reported an outbreak of gastro. ...
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First Asian Giant ‘Murder’ Hornet Nest Reportedly Found in the United States
A nest of Asian giant “murder” hornets was found by Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) entomologists in Blaine, Washington on...
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Victoria records seven new cases, lowest active cases since June
Victoria has recorded seven new cases of COVID-19 overnight bringing the active case total to 98 - the lowest since June. from National | ...
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‘Emo Nemos’: Ocellaris Clownfish welcomed at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
50 baby black and white clownfish have been welcomed to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3dWPeWP
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Further easing of lockdown could be delayed
Premier Daniel Andrews has dropped a worrying hint the government could hold back on easing some lockdown restrictions as a coronavirus clus...
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Coronavirus crisis: Melbourne in lockdown for AFL Grand Final while Sydney eases restrictions
Melbourne and Sydney are Australia’s two biggest cities but this weekend illustrates how different their respective experiences of the coron...
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Shock twist in man’s chicken sex case
When Rehan Baig was jailed for “depraved” acts against his pet chickens, a judge declared he would be barred from keeping animals for life. ...
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Bellingcat: Russian scientists secretly developing Novichok nerve agent, and working with military intelligence
The investigative group Bellingcat has uncovered new details about Russia's development of the Novichok nerve agent, which was used agai...
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Traders in Wales 'devastated' as nationwide lockdown comes into force
At the indoor market in Pontypridd there's a sense of déjà vu. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News https:...
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Golden Eagle to give 10 per cent of prize money to charity
This year marks the second edition of the Iron Jack Golden Eagle 1500 metre race, designed to keep colts on the track into their four-year-o...
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Why a fairy village is on the hunt for a new home
A fairy village built in tribute to miscarriage sufferers is on the hunt for a new home after ir was given marching orders by the state gove...
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Tourist funded Aussie holiday selling child porn
A Belgian tourist who bankrolled his Australian holiday – as well as other round-the-world trips – by selling online child sex abuse materia...
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Influencer hits back over oyster debacle
A Byron Bay Instagram influencer has further fuelled critics who heckled her for ordering oysters after she held up their Jetstar flight. ...
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Backlash over Melania’s Halloween plan
Melania Trump’s announcement that a White House Halloween celebration would be going ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic has sparked wide...
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A resurgent virus attacks the heartland, just before the election.
By BY EILEEN SULLIVAN, ALBERT SUN, SARAH MERVOSH AND REBECCA HALLECK from NYT World https://ift.tt/35tGu6L
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The country is nearing a grisly record.
By BY CAMPBELL ROBERTSON, EDGAR SANDOVAL, LUCY TOMPKINS, SIMON ROMERO, MITCH SMITH AND AMY HARMON from NYT World https://ift.tt/35r9I6l
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Hospitals on the brink of capacity. Near-record cases. The virus continues its surge across the U.S.
By BY GIULIA MCDONNELL NIETO DEL RIO, NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS, KAREN ZRAICK, PAM BELLUCK AND MARIE FAZIO from NYT World https://ift.tt/31B...
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Labor reveals $10m drunken itinerant plan for Cairns
DRUNKEN itinerants in the Cairns CBD will be sent to sober up and get well at an upgraded facility if Labor is re-elected after the Premier ...
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Satellite Imagery Captures East Troublesome Fire in Colorado
The Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires burning in Colorado are now the two largest blazes in the state’s history, according to local re...
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How to bring back 50,000 lost jobs
It took just six months for the coronavirus to wipe out 50,000 manufacturing jobs in Australia, but it’s likely to take two or three years t...
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Dedicated health professionals sprinting ahead
A TEAM of occupational therapists at Barwon Health’s University Hospital Geelong have united to raise funds for Run 4 Geelong. from Nation...
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Qld election to go down to the wire
The Labor and Liberal parties are poised to pinch marginal seats from each other in an upcoming Queensland state election set to go down to ...
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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Trump defends his virus response: ‘I’m immune’
US President Donald Trump defends his COVID-19 response during the last debate, saying: "It's a worldwide pandemic, it's all ov...
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Trump: ‘We can’t lock ourselves up in a basement, like Joe Biden’
President Donald Trump has offered a hopeful outlook for the United States in the final presidential but declared the nation must open up or...
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Biden slams Trump’s COVID-19 failure: ‘People are learning to die with it’
Joe Biden slams Trump’s COVID-19 response, saying: ’Anyone responsible for that many deaths should not remain president of the United States...
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Melania spotted first time since COVID-19
Melania Trump has been spotted at the final US Presidential Debate for the first time since she tested positive for coronavirus. from Worl...
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Star’s eight-year rift with mum over fame
Matthew McConaughey has opened up about the heartbreaking family rift that saw him estranged from his own mother for eight years after getti...
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Third degree murder charge dropped against Derek Chauvin
The third degree murder charge against the former police officer accused of killing George Floyd has been dismissed. from World | Daily Te...
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WSJ Opinion: Media Ignores Escalating Biden Family News Story
Potomac Watch: As former business partner, Tony Bobulinski, attests that Hunter Biden did refer to his father as "the big guy"—the...
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Why Trump walked out of interview
Donald Trump has posted his entire interview with 60 Minutes online, three days before it was due to air. from World | Daily Telegraph htt...
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Watch live: Biden vs Trump | Nashville presidential debate
Watch the live stream of Joe Biden and Donald Trump facing off in the second and final debate of the US Election 2020. from World | Daily ...
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ACCC works with travel agents as refund complaints pile up
But the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned it is not its position that all customers must get full refunds. from Th...
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Harry Potter star’s ‘terrifying’ birth
HARRY Potter star Jessie Cave has given birth to baby boy – but he’s been rushed into intensive care. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://...
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Heavy smoke warning for Cairns suburb after fire breaks out
Residents and motorists in the Trinity Beach area are urged to be aware of heavy smoke as fire fighters work to control a blaze. from Nati...
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Horror scene at Tyringham smash
A seven-year-old girl is in an induced coma after being trapped in a single vehicle crash at Tyringham. from National | Daily Telegraph ht...
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Victoria accepting international travellers contingent upon hotel inquiry report
Premier Daniel Andrews has reiterated Victoria will not reopen to receive international travellers until the hotel quarantine inquiry has ha...
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Complacency IS the enemy
THERE is a deadly condition creeping into Tasmanian society, with the potential to be more deadly lethal than COVID-19 itself. After months ...
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President Trump Arrives for Final Debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee
President Donald Trump arrived at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, for the final presidential debate on October 22, where he was ...
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Local families coughing up at least $600 more for child care
MUMS and dads could be forking out at least $600 more annually for child care compared to a year ago, as parents on the Surf Coast and Bella...
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Cop allegedly stabbed after Maserati chase
A police officer was allegedly stabbed in the hand with a screwdriver during a lengthy police chase through southwest Sydney with a Maserati...
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Work begins on massive Chevron high rise
APARTMENT living on Chevron Island is set to reach new heights, literally, with work on the waterfront suburb’s first high-rise under way ne...
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Firefighters Report ‘Pitch Black’ Skies Near Estes Park as East Troublesome Fire Spreads
Mandatory evacuations orders were issued for additional communities around Estes Park in Colorado on Thursday, October 22, as the East Troub...
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Premier Andrews reports ‘pleasingly low’ infections in aged care
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced Victoria has recorded five new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, all of which are linked to known...
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‘It’s Good to See You!’: Barack Obama Joins Biden Campaign Trail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Former US President Barack Obama stumped in support of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 21, holdi...
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Cops catch 288 speed freaks on Coast road
A stretch of road in the Gold Coast hinterland has become a pseudo racetrack with a police blitz nabbing 60 motorists for exceeding the spee...
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Storms, dew forecast to hit Brisbane
Despite being the two best teams of the 2020 AFL season, this Saturday’s Brisbane grand final could come down to something entirely out of R...
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It’s not great for a ‘president to owe money to China’: Obama slams Trump
President Barack Obama has lampooned President Donald Trump during a rally in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania, slamming the preside...
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It will be ‘impossible to muzzle Trump’
Despite the promises that microphones will be muted, it is likely the final presidential debate will still devolve into a "bear knuckle...
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PM commemorates two year anniversary of national sexual abuse apology
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has commemorated the two year anniversary of the National Apology to Victims and Survivors of Institutional Ch...
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Afterpay CEO Anthony Eisen on spending in economic uncertainty
Anthony Eisen, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Afterpay in conversation with The Australian’s Technology Editor, David Swan at the E...
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Virus spreads on stranded cargo ship
Two crew members on board a cargo ship anchored off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast have tested positive to COVID-19. from National | Daily Te...
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‘China plague’ is ‘more accurate’ than ‘COVID’: Trump
President Donald Trump says the name “China virus” is a “far more accurate” word for the coronavirus. from World | Daily Telegraph https:/...
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FBI to coordinate with social media platforms to ‘eliminate foreign propaganda’
FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced the intelligence organisation will liaise with social media companies to ensure online platforms...
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Trump: US Election a choice between a ‘Trump boom’ or a ‘Biden lockdown’
President Donald Trump says he will deliver a “very safe vaccine" during a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina. from World | D...
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Trump: ‘Deep State swamp creatures are much worse and go deeper than I ever thought’
US President Donald Trump has declared he is defeating the "Deep-Staters" but warns "the swamp and the swamp creatures are mu...
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Iran is trying to meddle in the election and damage Donald Trump: FBI
The FBI has warned that Iran and Russia have accessed voter registrations and are using intimidation tactics to undermine American democracy...
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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca vaccine trial volunteer dies
A volunteer in a clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University has died but the trial will continue....
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Communications minister Paul Fletcher on NBN and E-Commerce
The Hon Paul Fletcher MP, Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts in conversation with The Australian’s Commercial Director a...
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Senator’s staffers may have shredded documents, court hears
A POLITICAL Adviser being cross-examined in an unfair dismissal hearing against Tasmanian independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has refuted clai...
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World Gym bashing: ‘His face was pretty busted up’
A FLOORER accused of beating a man at a Coomera gym will have to wait months to find out if he will face trial due to the coronavirus pandem...
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Confusion over COVID vaccine trial death
A volunteer taking part in human trials for the University of Oxford’s COVID-19 vaccine has died, sparking concern and confusion over the ci...
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Improved contact tracing, low infections are Victoria’s ‘pathway’ out of lockdown
Victoria’s low case numbers and improved contact tracing capabilities have placed the state in a position to reopen on the same track as New...
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Barnaby whinges over Gladys’ ‘leave pass’
Former National Party leader Barnaby Joyce claims he was the victim of double standards regarding his affair with former staffer Vikki Campi...
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‘Aussie success story’ tech company Atlassian ‘skyrockets’ during the pandemic
As the workforce transitions to working remotely in the wake of COVID-19, tech company Atlassian has rode the wave to become “an Aussie succ...
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Oatlands driver admits to killing four kids
The man behind the wheel of a car that ploughed into a group of children walking along a quiet street in Sydney’s northwest – killing four –...
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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Victorian government removing ‘hurdles’ around outdoor hospitality expansions
The Victorian government has removed all obstructions to allow hospitality venues to expand their operations outdoors as the state looks to ...
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Seals trapped in Tasmanian fish farms
DPIPWE footage shows 15-20 seals stuck in a fish pen in Tasmania's south. The footage appears to suggest the seals were purposely trappe...
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Former Gold Coast uni student allegedly funding al-Qaeda
An Australian gemstone trader has been named by the US State Department as a “facilitator” providing financial and logistic support to al-Qa...
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‘It’s not a dead end – it’s a detour’: Coast’s passionate plea
THE Gold Coast’s tourism boss says it has never been more important to come together as a city to forge a roadmap for recovery from the deva...
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Geelong milliner turning heads with amazing creations
A GEELONG milliner, who counts superstar Jennifer Lopez as a customer, has been named as a top 10 finalist in the Myer Fashions on Your Fron...
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AFP Live Event (SECOND)
Second AFP Live Event from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3m5bUHb
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Police probe Pell bribe allegation
Australia’s financial crime regulator has shared information with police about an alleged transfer of money from the Vatican to Australia to...
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Trump: ‘Joe Biden a servant of the globalists, lobbyists and Washington vultures’
President Donald Trump says “big deals” are being done behind the scenes between the Democratic party and large companies in order rake in l...
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Trump alludes to 60 Minutes interview: ‘Lesley Stahl is not going to be happy’
President Trump brought up his interview with 60 Minutes reporter Lesley Stahl at an election campaign rally in Pennsylvania. from World |...
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‘If Democrats did a good job I would never have run’: Trump
President Donald Trump says he would never have run for president if the Democratic Party had done a good job of governing the United States...
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Action taken on Cardinal Pell allegation
Australia’s financial crime regulator has shared information with police about an alleged transfer of money from the Vatican to Australia to...
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IT glitch causes major disruptions for Australia Post
The country’s postal service has confirmed it is experienced technical issues with its online services but has reassured customers parcel de...
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Queen’s new $35k job offer
If you’re a fan of the royals and love nothing more than cleaning your house, then the perfect job has just opened up for you. from Life |...
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Netflix sign-ups slump as pandemic restrictions ease
Netflix’s subscriber growth has slowed dramatically after surging earlier this year, fuelled by pandemic lockdowns that corralled millions o...
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The pandemic’s real toll? 300,000 deaths, and it’s not just from the coronavirus.
By BY RONI CARYN RABIN AND GINA KOLATA from NYT World https://ift.tt/37ok9tR
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Cuomo says N.Y. won’t enforce restrictions on three neighbors, after confusion over quarantine for Pennsylvania travelers.
By BY JESSE MCKINLEY AND MICHAEL GOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2FRzrw4
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Turf wars and criminal tentacles: Changing face of Coast bikies
GOLD Coast outlaw motorcycle gangs are constantly recruiting but are less territorial than at the height of the bikie war seven years ago, p...
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MP’s message to young girls after ‘vile personal attacks’
GAVEN MP Meaghan Scanlon has broken her silence on a disgusting personal attack against her on Facebook, after receiving a heartwarming card...
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Australia’s ‘digital economy’ is ‘crucial’ to jobs recovery: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the “digital economy” is a crucial element in the bid to create more Australian jobs as part of the natio...
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Police hunt boy behind vicious attack on elderly woman, 87
Police are desperately calling for public help to identify the young male behind the disturbing and violent assault of an elderly woman in h...
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Women pulled from vehicle in horror attack at traffic lights
CAIRNS detectives are appealing for information after a horror roadway attack where a 27-year-old woman was dragged from her vehicle by her ...
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Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci ‘s captain’s call on a store for vulnerable customers
Chief Executive Officer of Woolworths Brad Banducci, tells The Australian’s Retail Writer Eli Greenblat about opening a new store during the...
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PM addresses E-commerce Summit
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has touted Australia’s “digital revolution” – brought on by the coronavirus pandemic – during an address to th...
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Monday, October 19, 2020
Andrews floats ‘dark opening’ for Victoria next week
Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed Victoria may have a "dark opening" from Sunday based on how case numbers are tracking heading ...
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Blanchett praises 2020 Year 12 ‘heroes’
Cate Blanchett has sent a message of hope to all the 2020 HSC students around the country, saying she’s in awe of their “monumental” achieve...
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Quick-Thinking Rescuers Drag Elderly Couple From Sinking Car in New York Canal
Two police officers and five good samaritans rescued a couple from their vehicle after it became submerged in a canal, in Lindenhurst, New Y...
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Why Merrimac is the safest suburb for drivers on the Coast
THE number of fender benders and fatal crashes on Gold Coast roads has dropped in the past two decades. from National | Daily Telegraph ht...
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Comedian pelted with glass after tirade
Every comedian has had to deal with a few hecklers in their time, but an Australian stand-up took audience interaction to another level in A...
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Eighth person charged over murder of Shane De Britt
A 32-year-old man has been charged by Homicide Squad detectives investigating the shooting murder of Bandidos bikie boss Shane De Britt. f...
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Test stuff-up puts hundreds at HIV risk
More than 200 people who underwent hotel quarantine in Victoria have been urged to go get tested for HIV and other viruses after a testing s...
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Coomera cannabis haul leads to jail time for newlyweds
A COUPLE that starts a cannabis delivery business together, goes to jail together. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/313y2Ka ...
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Life, death and bikies: Truth about Bowden on the Coast
THE shooting death of Shane Bowden kickstarted a dramatic week on the Gold Coast. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2GZPzvA
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‘Serious concern’: Australia swipes at China
Australia will resume a contentious naval exercise alongside India, Japan and the US, in a move set to antagonise China. from World | Dail...
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Joe Biden handed power to ‘socialists’ in ‘corrupt bargain’ for party nomination: Trump
US President Donald Trump says to get power former vice president Joe Biden made a “corrupt bargain” in exchange for the Democratic nominati...
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‘No more aeroplanes, double cars, cows’ under Biden-Harris Green New Deal
President Donald Trump has branded rival Joe Biden a “servant of the left-wing globalists and lobbyists” during a presidential rally in Ariz...
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Watch: Trump openly discusses ’quid pro quo’ with Exxon
A clip from the rally earlier of Donald Trump speaking about raising money from large corporations went viral, with many saying it showed th...
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Palaszczuk flags $600m in local government funding if re-elected
Speaking at the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ), Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced her government would deliver $600...
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Westpac deal a win for Afterpay customers
Buy now pay later juggernaut Afterpay has joined forces with banking giant Westpac to offer daily transaction accounts. from National | Da...
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Today in Cairns: Traffic flowing after highway lights outage
G’day Cairns and the Far North, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the region today, Tuesday October 20, 2020....
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Biden hoping to evade questions regarding the Hunter email scandal ‘right until election day’
Joe Biden's decision to refrain from holding campaign events until later this week shows he wants to evade scrutiny when it comes to the...
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Kids in cuffs after Cairns CBD rampage
A PAIR of boys have been arrested after going on a CBD rampage that allegedly involved throwing cans at people from a rooftop, smashing a ca...
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Euthanasia bill ‘an attempt to distract from empty Labor policy’: Canavan
The Queensland Labor Party’s proposed euthanasia legislation is merely an attempt to “distract people from the emptiness of the Labor Party ...
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Homes Destroyed by Shelling in During Failed Azerbaijan and Armenia Ceasefire
Buildings were destroyed in the Afatli and Garadaghli villages of Azerbaijan’s Aghdam district and in Khojavend, also known as Martuni, in N...
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Fears for bushwalker last seen in state forest
A bushwalker who was seen wandering into a state forest in NSW’s southwest on Sunday only to never return has prompted a wide-scale search, ...
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Sunday, October 18, 2020
Blaze slows morning traffic into Cairns
GRASS was singed but luckily no passengers were injured after a vehicle fire slowed traffic into Cairns during peak hour on Monday morning. ...
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US giant on the way as Southport gets set for new era
THE Gold Coast is on the road to winning another name – Tesla town. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3lDerZ8
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Mareeba Utd stars under injury cloud heading into final
Mareeba United officials will keep a close eye on the casualty ward this week with several regular starters fighting the clock to be fit for...
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‘Boring Biden’ will send mainstream media broke: Donald Trump
President Donald Trump has mocked the US mainstream media saying television ratings will plummet if "boring" Joe Biden is elected....
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Three-week-old baby raped by teen
WARNING: Distressing. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/349VqaX
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Sharks have killed 7 people in Australia this year, the most since 1934. Climate change could be a factor
One morning in early October, a now-familiar scene unfolded on a beach in Western Australia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://if...
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Greater Manchester hospitals 'running out of beds' as Tier 3 lockdown row deepens
Andy Burnham is facing a new clash with Boris Johnson over claims that hospitals in Greater Manchester are running out of beds to treat peop...
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Kyle Sandilands gives Gladys Berejiklian cringey grilling
In an interview on radio this morning, Kyle Sandilands didn't hold back with questions about Gladys Berejiklian's former relationshi...
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COVID restrictions remain in Shepparton as community combats virus outbreak
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced precautionary COVID restrictions will remain in the greater Shepparton area as health services seek to ...
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Father of murdered child ‘nauseated’ BBC gave terrorist killer a platform
Arnold Roth – the father of 15-year-old Malki who was murdered in a 2001 terror attack – has told Sky News host Rowan Dean he is “nauseated”...
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Man admits to role in Coast kidnapping plot
A MAN who kidnapped a 12-year-old Mudgeeraba boy from his home in May 2018 has admitted to his part in the plot. from National | Daily Tel...
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Barrier Reef scuba diving tragedy
A man has died in a scuba diving accident off Queensland’s Capricorn Coast at the weekend. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/...
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Change could have ended lockdown sooner
A decision back in July could have seen Victoria eradicate COVID-19 and likely move out of lockdown faster, according to new modelling. fr...
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The Biden family ‘is a criminal enterprise’
US President Donald Trump has told a rally in Nevada that a recent email scandal involving Hunter Biden shows the entire Biden family is a “...
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Trump says son Barron healed from coronavirus ‘in about 15 seconds’
US President Donald Trump said his son Barron was cured from COVID-19 ‘in seconds’. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/37gvuME
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Left-wing media censor ‘sleazy Biden family business’ with China
The lack of media curiosity concerning suspicious Biden family dealings with China show the left-wing media has morphed into “little more th...
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AUSTRAC to investigate Crown Melbourne for money laundering
Australia’s financial crime watchdog is investigating possible money laundering and other breaches at Crown Resorts’ Melbourne operation. ...
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French Prime Minister joins tribute to teacher beheaded after showing caricatures of Mohammad to pupils
The French PM has joined demonstrators across the country who have rallied in tribute to the history teacher who was beheaded near Paris aft...
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Trump ‘is struggling to win back suburban women’
Donald Trump will not win the presidential election unless he can somehow convince a critical mass of suburban women to vote for him, accord...
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Weather To Watch
WATCH: It's a fairly dry start to the week, but don't get expect it to last. Rain, showers and storms will build as they head east l...
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Gladys Berejiklian interviewed on 2GB
Gladys Berejiklian has been quizzed by Ben Fordham about why she was so drawn to disgraced MP Daryl Maguire. from National | Daily Telegra...
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Victorian officials ‘understood well’ NZ interstate travel arrangements
Acting Transport Minister Alan Tudge has told Sky News there was ample understanding within the Victorian government that New Zealand reside...
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Saturday, October 17, 2020
Harsh reality of Meghan’s risky plan
From a ukulele-playing 12-year-old to a trio of Texan tenors to a Las Vegas-bound ventriloquist act, America’s Got Talent has helped myriad ...
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Queen intervenes to cut sentence of convicted killer who restrained London Bridge attacker
A convicted murderer who helped to stop the London Bridge terror attack last November will have his sentence cut after the Queen intervened....
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Unmanned boats and drones could repair offshore wind farms and clean up the sea
Autonomous drones and unmanned boats could be used to maintain the UK's offshore wind farms in the next five years, experts have told Sk...
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Six London Film Festival movies to have on your watch list
London Film Festival 2020 may have been robbed of the red-carpet glamour of previous years due to the coronavirus restrictions, but there wa...
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Andrews’ stern warning about AFL final
Victorians have been warned “not to pretend this is over” by gathering in groups to watch next weekend’s AFL grand final. from National | ...
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RING OF STEEL STRENGHTENED: Regional Victoria opens up while barrier to Melbourne tightens
The Victorian government is preparing to strengthen its ‘ring of steel’ around Melbourne in an attempt to curb Melburnians leaving to virus-...
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East Troublesome Fire Forces Evacuations in Grand County
The East Troublesome Fire burning in Grand County, Colorado, grew to over 11,000 acres as of Saturday, October 17, and forced evacuations ac...
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CalWood Fire Emits Huge Smoke Plume Near Boulder, Colorado
Huge smoke plumes from the CalWood Fire loomed near Boulder, Colorado on October 17. Footage taken by Instagram user @lidia303zumba shows a ...
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Further easing of restrictions not tied to specific 14-day rolling average: Andrews
Premier Daniel Andrews has reneged on the requirement to have no more than five daily cases emerge on a 14-day rolling average forrestrictio...
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Coronavirus crisis: Lockdown relief as Daniel Andrews reveals easing of some restrictions in Victoria
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the lifting of some coronavirus restrictions on Sunday, after authorities confirmed the state had two n...
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ROADMAP TO COVIDSAFE SUMMER: Andrews unveils plan for further lifting of restrictions
Metropolitan Melbourne will come out of further restrictions on November 1 as Daniel Andrews outlines his plan for the city and wider Victor...
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The restrictions easing for Geelong and regional Vic
Geelong residents can welcome visitors from outside their social bubble into their homes from midnight under a suite of eased coronavirus re...
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Sydney childcare cluster grows
Health authorities remain on high alert after NSW recorded another five new cases of COVID-19 up to 8pm Saturday, including one community in...
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Teen, 15, allegedly raided servos at knifepoint
POLICE have charged a teenage boy who allegedly robbed two Gold Coast service stations at knifepoint. from National | Daily Telegraph http...
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Victoria ‘signed-off’ on NZ travel deal
Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge has hit back at the Victorian Government, saying it knew about arrangements that saw 17 New Zealander...
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‘Misogynistic’ treatment of Peta Credlin has been ‘disgraceful’
There is a real “misogynistic element” to the way Peta Credlin and The Australian's Rachel Baxendale have been treated by those on Twitt...
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‘Shy Trump supporters’ and ‘savvy business owners’ to carry the 2020 US election
While polls may predict the opposite, New York Post columnist Miranda Devine says she believes President Trump will win the 2020 election. ...
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Pressure builds on Greater Manchester after Merseyside gets extra COVID funds
Merseyside has scooped an extra £30m in Tier 3 COVID-19 cash from the government, piling pressure on Greater Manchester's Andy Burnham t...
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'Everybody's coming for him': Women march on Washington DC with a message for Trump
In Washington DC we witnessed a wave of opposition - a women's march with a message for the president. from The Latest News from the U...
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Timelapse Shows CalWood Fire Raging Near Boulder, Colorado
Huge smoke plumes from the CalWood Fire loomed near Boulder, Colorado on October 17. Timelapse footage taken at the Avery Brewing Company in...
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There is a ‘mountain of evidence’ supporting Hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID
Sky News host Rowan Dean says the same “bungling left-wing bureaucrats” who ruined hotel quarantine should not be able to ban and criminalis...
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Friday, October 16, 2020
Cameron Diaz’s perfect reaction to family comment
Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie are part of the same family, something that seems to have surprised some fans. from Life | Daily Telegraph ...
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Tier 3 areas could use 'extra measures' if restrictions are not working
Local areas could introduce "extra measures" on top of Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions because the alert level's "baselin...
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Contact tracing app users given wrong alert levels after 'fat finger error'
Users of the contact tracing app for England and Wales have reported receiving updates incorrectly telling them the risk level in their area...
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Welsh travel ban: Can you visit from a COVID-19 hotspot?
The Welsh government has released a list of exemptions for people travelling into the country from COVID-19 hotspots. from The Latest News...
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London's drinkers head quietly into new COVID-19 lockdown
Friday night in London's West End and the streets fall silent. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News https:...
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Three-tier lockdowns leaving Britons in a 'never-ending cycle of reprieve and restrictions'
Britain's new three-tier approach to the coronavirus crisis will leave millions of people in "a never-ending cycle of reprieve and ...
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‘He is miserable’: Declared dog behind bars for three years
A FAMILY fighting to save their pet cattle dog from death row say they have been allowed to visit him only twice in his three years of “soli...
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M1 CHAOS: Horror smash takes out three cars
A SHOCKING video has emerged showing an accident involving three vehicles at one of the Gold Coast’s most notorious M1 intersections. from...
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Promise of free tampons and pads in schools
With Queensland’s state election looming at the end of the month, Labor is looking to snag a few more votes by its promise to give girls fre...
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How $50 a week can transform Australia
Households spending an extra $50 a week buying Australian-made goods would deliver a $30 billion boost to fuel the nation’s COVID-19 recover...
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New COVID-19 restrictions in force in UK
New coronavirus restrictions have come into force in England with more than half the population facing a further curbing on their social liv...
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Judge upholds Cuomo’s restrictions on religious services in hot spots.
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Unusual hiding place for 552kg of cocaine
A 68-year-old man has been charged after he was allegedly caught attempting to import more than 550 kilograms of cocaine hidden in bags of b...
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Acting legend Jack Thompson joins Aussie cast in ‘Never Too Late’
A new Aussie film stacked with international stars is proving it's 'Never Too Late' to find romance. Acting legend Jack Thompson...
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Chrissy Teigen’s new message to fans
On Thursday, Chrissy Teigen’s singer husband, John Legend, dedicated his performance of Never Break from the previous evening’s Billboard Mu...
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Teacher in France killed in ‘terror attack’ after showing caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad to pupils
French President Emmanuel Macron says the killing of a teacher in Paris who showed caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad to his pupils was an ...
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Killing of White Farmer Becomes a Flash Point in South Africa
By BY LYNSEY CHUTEL AND MONICA MARK from NYT World https://ift.tt/31hK3M5
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Timelapse Shows Spread of Fire on Sign Hill in South San Francisco
A grass fire spread across San Francisco’s Sign Hill on October 16, reportedly forcing evacuations in the area. Timelapse footage uploaded t...
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How $50 a week can inject billions into Australian economy
Households spending an extra $50 a week buying Australian-made goods would deliver a $30 billion boost to fuel the nation’s COVID-19 recover...
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COVID-19 brings forward ‘tsunami of difficulties’ for mental health
University of Sydney Professor Ian Hickie has warned the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has created a “tsunami of diff...
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Tassie’s international students: Ones the pandemic left behind
A STORY of courage, a story of spirit and a determination never to give in or give up. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/354D...
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Thursday, October 15, 2020
‘I can taste it’: Fire pours toxic smoke on evacuated homes
INCREDIBLE photos show the full extent of a raging dump fire still burning in Cairns that forced residents to evacuate their homes due to th...
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Early Voters Brave Long Lines in New Braunfels, Texas
Voters braved long lines to cast their early in-person ballots on day two of voting in New Braunfels, Texas, on October 15. Footage uploaded...
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New world news from Time: The Fatal Gang Rape of a Young Woman Is Forcing a Reckoning in India Over the Caste System
On Sept. 29, a 19 year-old woman died of injuries after she was allegedly gang raped by a group of men in a field in Hathras distr...
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