Moderna files for COVID-19 vaccine approval
Moderna has announced it has applied for emergency use authorisation of their vaccine candidate as the US recorded an additional 4 million C...
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Monday, November 30, 2020
‘Belligerent, immature, offensive’: Liberal Senator slams Chinese Twitter attack
Liberal Senator Eric Abetz has slammed China’s Twitter attack on the ADF saying it’s “belligerent”, “immature”, “unacceptable” and “offensiv...
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China’s ominous warning to Australia
China’s state-controlled media has bluntly warned Australia’s warships to stay out of the South China Sea or risk the “bitter pill” of confr...
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The stunning hypocrisy of China’s tweet
China has stirred up a hornet’s nest by sharing a sick doctored image of an Aussie soldier. Now they are being eviscerated for hypocrisy. ...
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Nurse uses brutal photo to slam actor
A British nurse has delivered a stinging rebuke to an actor refusing to adhere to the UK’s coronavirus lockdown. from Latest World News He...
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Residents’ battle to stop three-storey apartment block
OBJECTORS have shared concerns over plans to build a three-storey apartment block in Torquay as they attempt to stop the $12.8 million proje...
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WA to open border with VIC, NSW
WA’s border will reopen to travellers from Victoria and NSW next week without requiring them to quarantine, but anyone coming from South Aus...
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South Aussies still shut-out of Queensland
Ahh Queensland … Beautiful one day – doesn’t want to see us the next. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph ht...
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Tas Premier ‘highly uncomfortable’ with Geelong Port Arthur movie
PREMIER Peter Gutwein says he is uncomfortable that a film is being made about the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, but the government cannot do a...
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The opening and closing of borders ‘will be the death’ of any confidence
Tourism and Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond says what is needed now is a uniform "set of triggers" for the opening and closing of...
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Speculation quashed over future of Coast business powerhouse
SUNLAND’S managing director has poured cold water on suggestions the company is preparing to delist and return to private hands. from Brea...
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Queues as border finally reopens
TRAVELLERS from Victoria and New South Wales queued at the Queensland border overnight waiting for the closure to lift at 1am. from Breaki...
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Furious plane passenger puts gum and coffee in woman’s hair after she blocked her tv
A furious plane passenger was caught on video sticking chewing gum and dunking coffee into the hair of the woman in front of her after she b...
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Flashback: St Michael’s Collegiate leavers dinners 2004-2012
As the Class of 2020 prepares to attend their leavers dinner tonight, the Mercury takes a look back at formals over the years — check out 90...
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COVID vaccine ‘100 per cent effective’
Moderna announced it will apply for emergency approval of its COVID-19 vaccine on Monday after results from its late stage study showed it i...
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WSJ Opinion: Trump’s Georgia Stakes
Main Street: While Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are the Republican candidates, no one has a bigger stake in keeping the Senate red ...
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Furious plane passenger puts gum and coffee in woman’s hair after she blocked her tv
A furious plane passenger was caught on video sticking chewing gum and dunking coffee into the hair of the woman in front of her after she b...
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Obama’s brutal assessment of Joe Biden
Barack Obama voiced concerns about Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy and warned allies not to underestimate his ability to “f**k things up”...
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China now treating Australia as a ‘rich political target’
Australia’s relationship with China has hit an all-time low following a Twitter post by China containing a doctored image of an ADF soldier ...
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China ‘punishes those who try to do the right thing’, Australia ‘punishes perpetrators’
Liberal Senator James Paterson says he's “very happy” to compare Australia’s human rights record with the Chinese Communist Party’s afte...
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China criticises Australia for tweet backlash
The war of words between China and Australia is escalating with the latest battle regarding the horrific ADF propaganda image. from Latest...
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WHO issues Christmas COVID-19 warning
The World Health Organisation has warned a surge in coronavirus cases could be triggered by end-of-year festivities. from Latest World New...
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Fox News host’s epic Trump smackdown
A news anchor has attacked US President Donald Trump for making baseless claims of electoral fraud during an interview on Fox News. from L...
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Sunday, November 29, 2020
Labor puzzled by Australia’s leadership on COVID-19 inquiry
Labor frontbencher Madeleine King has criticised Australia for being the first country to call for a COVID-19 inquiry on the global stage be...
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Trump doubles down on claims of voter fraud, describes Fox News as ‘unwatchable’
United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on claims of mass voter fraud in his first television interview since the election. ...
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Court allows voting machines to be ‘wiped’
A lawyer fighting to overturn Georgia’s election results touted a short-lived victory on Sunday, with a federal judge briefly granting, then...
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Call to change how we spell ‘Australia’
As part of our economic recovery plan, we should change the spelling of Australia, according to one of the country’s leading advertising gur...
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“Devastating”: Elderly hiker found dead during search and rescue
An elderly hiker was found dead last night after a search and rescue attempt in Tasmania’s north. from Breaking National News and Australi...
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Multiple People Reported Shot at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Multiple people were reportedly shot on November 20 at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, a city in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. ...
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Pedestrian killed on Brooker Highway
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China’s latest attack on Australia
China has taken another swing at Australia, this time over its ties with North America. from Breaking National News and Australian News | ...
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Suburbs on alert after ‘unexpected’ result
Seven Melbourne suburbs are on alert after coronavirus fragments were found in wastewater. from Breaking National News and Australian News...
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Surf Coast musician describes near-death experience
MIA Dyson’s fleeting near-death experience was a peaceful one. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph https://i...
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How to quit your doomscrolling addiction
Last week I caught up with a friend who, like many of us, had not done so well in Melbourne’s lockdown. When I saw her though, after months ...
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Coalition ‘laying the groundwork’ for super ‘backflip’
There are claims a review into superannuation has found boosting compulsory contributions could disadvantage low-income earners and reduce t...
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Police discover secret drug lab
A stash of $13 million has been found at a Port Melbourne property after police discovered a secret drug laboratory in the bayside suburb th...
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ScoMo’s popularity surges
Support for Scott Morrison has jumped to its highest point in four months as politicians land in Canberra for the final sitting fortnight of...
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How $25k investment paid off for Geelong business owner
LAUNCHED with a $25K investment in early 2018, things could scarcely be rosier at The Scent Lab which most weeks is now turning over twice t...
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Big consequence of Chinese tariffs
Penfolds owner Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) says the latest trade spat between Australia and China has put up to 30 per cent of the group’s e...
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Sydney Weather: Huge high tide swells in Sydney
Massive high tide swells are seen at Sydney’s Clovelly Beach. Video: Rachael Tosh from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily ...
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Chartered flight carrying 64 overseas students to land in Darwin
The first international students to arrive in Australia since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic will land in Darwin this morning. ...
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Dr Fauci applauds Australia’s COVID-19 approach
US Infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has praised Australia's response to managing the pandemic, applauding the Morrison governm...
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‘Disturbing’: Sales hits back at abuse
ABC presenter Leigh Sales has hit back at the months-long abuse many journalists have been experiencing around their questioning of Victoria...
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How NBN has cost these Coast businesses thousands
WEST Burleigh business owners are livid over regular internet outages lasting all day leading to thousands of dollars in lost sales. from ...
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Appeal to find missing 14-year-old girl
Police have asked for the public’s help after a teenage girl disappeared in Sydney. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Dail...
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THE BEAT: Teen trapped in rolled car for over an hour
For the latest, follow The Beat, the Mercury’s live breaking news blog with the latest traffic, police, fire and ambulance news across the s...
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Saturday, November 28, 2020
Biden’s biblical ‘slip-up’ points to how little religion will inform his decisions
Sky News host James Morrow says a “small, hilarious slip-up” from President-elect Joe Biden where he pronounced 'Psalms' - a book in...
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Iran demands punishment of those behind nuclear scientist’s assassination
Iran's supreme leader has called for the "definitive punishment" of those behind the assassination of one of the country's...
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France protests turn violent over a controversial security bill
Protesters in Paris have clashed with police as thousands of people demonstrated across France against a proposed new law that would ban the...
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Puppies rescued from China’s dog meat trade get new owners
A plane full of adopted puppies rescued from death in China’s meat trade arrived last night in New York to meet their excited new owners. ...
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Urgent virus alert for university
Health authorities have issued an urgent plea for those who visited an Adelaide university to immediately quarantine and get tested as soon ...
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There has been some ‘interesting developments’ in Donald Trump’s election bid
President Donald Trump is “keeping the dream alive” in his continued efforts to contest the election, according to Sky News host Rowan Dean....
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Kylie Moore-Gilbert to quarantine in Australia after being released from Iranian prison
Rescued academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has celebrated her freedom in the Australian way with a Tim Tam and "the best cup of coffee in two...
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Man suffers serious injuries in jet ski incident
A MAN is in a serious condition after a jet ski incident in Jacobs Well. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph...
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Brisbane man ‘fathers 23 kids in one year’
The man being touted as the unofficial most prolific sperm donor in Australia is under investigation for reportedly surpassing the limit of ...
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‘Host of election oddities’ point to ‘large-scale coup’ to bring down Trump
Sky News host Rowan Dean says the battle for the Oval Office is "still actually heating up,” contrary to popular opinion in the media. ...
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Fire being controlled near Finley, NSW
A fire burning at Myrtle Park in the NSW Riverina has been downgraded to advice level but crops have been destroyed across at least four pro...
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Motorcyclist dies in Lenah Valley crash
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following an early morning crash north of Hobart. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegrap...
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Boris Johnson is ‘in a lot of trouble’
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is “terrified it (UK) will be Italy repeated” and the National Health System will be unable to cope with the...
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Man attacked and forced into car at Coast hotel
A MAN was assaulted, forced into a car and driven from the Gold Coast to Brisbane during a vicious attack early Sunday morning. from Break...
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Heatwave sets new temperature records for Sydney
Australia's east has sweltered through a record-breaking heatwave which is expected to linger throughout this Sunday. from Breaking Na...
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British COVID lockdown is ‘really disturbing’
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has “lost all control” as more than a hundred anti-lockdown protesters were arrested in London demonstrating...
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LNP claims victory in Qld
The Liberal National Party has easily won a by-election in the safe federal Queensland seat of Groom, with candidate Garth Hamilton declarin...
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Cash will always be king despite pandemic fears
Seeing signs emblazoned on my local cafe shop front saying “we accept cash” raised my eyebrows. from Breaking National News and Australian...
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South Australia records two new cases linked to Parafield cluster
South Australia has recorded two new coronavirus cases linked to Adelaide's Parafield cluster. from Breaking National News and Austral...
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Snow Flurries Land in Northern Texas
A slow-moving storm brought snow into the Texas Panhandle including the city of Gruver on Saturday, November 28, the National Weather Servic...
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Craziest Schoolies photos: 2016-2019
It’s one of the most famous events on the Gold Coast but just because there is no official Schoolies in 2020, it doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy...
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‘Real problem’ when fallen soldiers’ parents are asked to hand back medals
Andrew Clennell says there is a “real problem” when fallen soldiers' parents are being asked to hand medals back and “there is talk with...
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Australia will ‘go to the umpire’ if China refuses to engage in ‘rules based’ trade
Recent Chinese trade-related actions indicate the communist government's stoush with Australia over trade is motivated by a grievance ov...
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Friday, November 27, 2020
‘Dumpster fire’: Trump’s legal humiliation
Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the result of the US election has suffered another monumental setback, with a panel of conservative, Repub...
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NT declares Boxing Day a public holiday
The Northern Territory's decision to make Boxing Day a public holiday - despite falling on a Saturday - has taken the hospitality indust...
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‘Appalling’: Man charged with bestiality
A Newcastle man has been charged with numerous child abuse and bestiality offences as part of a large-scale crackdown into an alleged online...
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GALLERY: St Mary’s College formal and leaver’s dinner
Green was the colour of the evening as St Mary’s College frocked up for their formal and leaver’s dinner, blowing off steam and celebrating ...
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Low cost of debt ‘firing up’ house prices in capital cities
Houses are rising in price again in most capital cities and although the rental market remains weak there are some surprising increases in v...
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Tassie stands out in economic growth report
TASMANIA is the only state or territory charting above-trend economic growth and acceleration, a new report has said. from Breaking Nation...
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Body of missing teen swimmer found
The body of a 16-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming at a popular Perth beach has been recovered. from Breaking National News and ...
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Police search for missing boatie
A major air and police search continues for a man whose canoe capsized in waters off Lake Alexandrina in South Australia. from Breaking Na...
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Moment of Zen: Hummingbird Enjoys Bath in North Fork, California
An purple colored hummingbird enjoyed a bath in North Fork, California. Footage uploaded by Patty Wagner-Cottington, known for her relations...
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Where to find amazing Christmas lights near Geelong
Adventure Park’s Festival of Lights has so many lights that even Clark Griswold would be jealous. from Breaking National News and Australi...
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Fears radical Muslim’s execution call could scare off Bali tourists
A radical Indonesian cleric has called for ‘blasphemers against Islam’ to be executed, chilling the blood of moderate Muslims, ethnic minori...
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China launches robotic spacecraft to retrieve rock samples from the moon
China has successfully launched a spacecraft in a bid to bring back rock samples from the moon. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily T...
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Massive virus vax conspiracy shut down
The world held its collective breath as scientists rushed to find a COVID-19 vaccine – but now that one is set to be rolled out imminently, ...
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Joe Biden given access to daily briefings
US President-elect Joe Biden has formally been granted access to daily security and intelligence briefings – marking another major step forw...
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State governments facing greater struggle from debt due to ‘narrow tax base’
While both the federal and state governments are digging themselves into greater debt, the problem is more prominent for state government’s ...
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Today in Cairns: Man thrown from bike in roundabout crash
G’day Far Northerners, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the region today, Wednesday, November 25, 2020. fr...
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Search for Australia’s COVID heroes
All of us were touched in some way by the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s a group that continues to work tirelessly and selflessly in extr...
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$1.5M apartments sell out in a flash
THE “knockout success” of an apartment building planned for a prominent Hobart site shows locals want “human scale” architecture and – impor...
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Victoria records 26th consecutive day of no COVID-19 cases or deaths
Victoria has reached its 26th consecutive day with no new coronavirus cases or deaths. from Breaking National News and Australian News | D...
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10 minutes of mayhem in alleged stabbing
A Sydney mother accused of repeatedly stabbing her son in her multimillion-dollar property is set to spend Christmas behind bars after a fla...
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In pictures: Yoga, brekky and bubbles combine
They came for the yoga class, but stayed for the breakfast and the bubbles. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegr...
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Dinosaurs Spotted on 34th Street Ahead of Thanksgiving Day Parade
Preparations were underway on November 24 ahead of the year’s toned down Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan. In light of the corona...
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Kindy crisis hits Cairns suburb after controversial decision
PLAYGROUND warfare is about to about to erupt in a Cairns suburb after a decision was handed down on a controversial plan to open a childcar...
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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Victoria records 27 days of zero new infections, deaths
Victoria has recorded 27 days of zero new coronavirus cases and deaths. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph ...
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Missing woman might not ‘want to be found’
Police have issued an urgent appeal to try to find a Sydney millionaire, two weeks after she vanished from her home. from Breaking Nationa...
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Sneak peek inside new Movenpick Hotel
SWEET treats and Tasmanian produce will be front and centre at one of Hobart’s newest hotels when it opens its doors early next year. from...
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Craziest Schoolies photos: 2000-2005
It’s one of the most famous events on the Gold Coast but just because there is no official Schoolies in 2020, it doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy...
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‘Airlocked’ Ruby Princess passengers allowed loose
BIOSECURITY officials have defended letting Tasmanians returning from cruising on the Ruby Princess back into the State sparking a cluster o...
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Schoolies behaving badly on Gold Coast
WILD videos captured during unofficial Gold Coast Schoolies celebrations show young school leavers clinging to moving police cars, fleeing f...
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The families still up for ‘adoption’ in Christmas appeal
CHRISTMAS can be a difficult time for families doing it tough – and this year, COVID-19 has only made things worse. from Breaking National...
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Putin’s secret ‘love child’ with cleaner
Russian President Vladimir Putin may be the father of a secret teenage love child with a cleaner who is now worth more than $135 million, ac...
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Boris Johnson warns of new national lockdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned of a new national lockdown if Britons don't follow a tough three-tier system of restrict...
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Trump calls out ‘rigged election’
US President Donald Trump has again rejected Joe Biden's claim to the presidency, labelling the election "100 per cent rigged"...
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US officials raise questions about effectiveness of AstraZeneca trial vaccine
AstraZeneca's CEO says the firm is likely to conduct another global trial of the Oxford coronavirus vaccine after US officials raised qu...
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CCP ‘making the point’ they will likely control Hong Kong ‘for foreseeable future’
Former Pentagon adviser Jason Israel says the traditional Hong Kong will likely be lost moving forward as China solidifies into control over...
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Mum’s horror diagnosis on Zoom call
Kimberley Eccles, 23, of the UK, had several vital appointments scheduled after she spotted a lump inside her mouth. from Latest World New...
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China’s harsh new punishment to Australia
China has slapped temporary penalties on Australian wine imports following an anti-dumping investigation. from Latest World News Headlines...
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Sidney Powell files election lawsuits in Georgia and Michigan: ‘The Kraken is released’
Attorney Sidney Powell has filed lawsuits in Georgia and Michigan alleging “ballot-stuffing” and “massive election fraud” in the presidentia...
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Trump says he will ‘certainly’ leave if Biden is confirmed
President Donald Trump says he will “certainly” leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for Joe Biden. from Latest World News...
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Shocking reason woman was jailed
Saudi Arabia wants it both ways. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3fGnZAA
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Bizarre sea beast washes up on beach
A sea beast branded “the most beautiful killer in the ocean” because of its dazzling blue colour and potentially-fatal sting has washed up e...
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Ex-Trump lawyer files typo-riddled lawsuit
Lawyer Sidney Powell filed a lawsuit in Georgia on Wednesday evening alleging “massive election fraud” that changed the state’s results in t...
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Trump says he will leave White House if electoral college votes for Joe Biden
Donald Trump has confirmed he will leave office if the electoral college votes for Joe Biden on December 14. from Latest World News Headli...
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Trump says he will leave if vote goes ahead
Donald Trump has confirmed he will leave office if the electoral college votes for Joe Biden on December 14. from Latest World News Headli...
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‘Mistake’ could derail virus vax approval
AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine is coming under intense scrutiny after its UK scientists made a major “mistake” during trials – one that c...
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PM’s veiled swipe at China you missed
Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a veiled swipe overnight at China over the country’s concerning actions in the South China Sea, but blink...
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Australia will do ‘everything it can’ to prevent unlawful detentions: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government has refrained to comment on the situation or any suggestions surrounding the release of Au...
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REVEALED: Hobart’s most affordable suburbs
A SUBURB on the outskirts of the city and another on the Eastern Shore have been crowned Hobart’s most affordable and liveable areas. from...
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Facebook’s ‘secret’ censorship algorithm is Orwellian: Founder of Parler
Facebook’s “secret internal algorithm” which censors conservative viewpoints has been condemned as “Orwellian” by Parler chief executive Joh...
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Trump call outlines 14 wild election claims
Donald Trump phoned in to a meeting of his supporters in the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania today, thanking them for continuing to figh...
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Democrats exposed for hypocritically ignoring own COVID-19 restrictions
Joe Biden calls for Americans to unite against the virus but Democrats have been exposed for hypocrisy for failing to follow their own COVID...
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Marise Payne ‘extremely pleased’ Australian released from ‘unjustified detention’
Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne says the Melbourne academic detained unjustly in Iran and released in a prisoner swap is a testament t...
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PM refuses to confirm prisoner swap
Scott Morrison has refused to confirm or deny that a prisoner swap secured the release of Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert, saying ot...
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PM speaks on Kylie Moore-Gilbert’s ‘miracle’ release
Kylie Moore-Gilbert has broken her silence as Prime Minister Scott Morrison briefs the nation about her "miracle" release. from ...
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Crowds Chant for Diego Maradona in Buenos Aires Streets After Soccer Great Dies Aged 60
Fans cheered and partied in the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 25, after world-cup winning soccer star Diego Maradona was a...
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Lawyer’s car written off half an hour after being stolen
A Gold Coast lawyer’s car has been found destroyed just half an hour after it was stolen from his home while he and his partner slept. fro...
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Victoria records 27 days of zero new infections, deaths
Victoria has recorded 27 days of zero new coronavirus cases and deaths. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph ...
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Missing woman might not ‘want to be found’
Police have issued an urgent appeal to try to find a Sydney millionaire, two weeks after she vanished from her home. from Breaking Nationa...
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Sneak peek inside new Movenpick Hotel
SWEET treats and Tasmanian produce will be front and centre at one of Hobart’s newest hotels when it opens its doors early next year. from...
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Craziest Schoolies photos: 2000-2005
It’s one of the most famous events on the Gold Coast but just because there is no official Schoolies in 2020, it doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy...
Read more »
‘Airlocked’ Ruby Princess passengers allowed loose
BIOSECURITY officials have defended letting Tasmanians returning from cruising on the Ruby Princess back into the State sparking a cluster o...
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Schoolies behaving badly on Gold Coast
WILD videos captured during unofficial Gold Coast Schoolies celebrations show young school leavers clinging to moving police cars, fleeing f...
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The families still up for ‘adoption’ in Christmas appeal
CHRISTMAS can be a difficult time for families doing it tough – and this year, COVID-19 has only made things worse. from Breaking National...
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‘We’re about to see the pardon season’: First ‘Corn’, now Michael Flynn
Americans are likely to witness a “pardon season” from President Donald Trump after absolving former national security adviser Michael Flynn...
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Biden calls for unity in Thanksgiving speech
United States President-elect Joe Biden has referred to his own personal tragedies in a Thanksgiving speech to the nation in a bid to unite ...
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Staff in revolt over Jordan Peterson book
Staff at a publishing house have reportedly been in tears over news that their company was set to publish the latest book by divisive Canadi...
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Joe Biden won’t be the ‘America first president’
President-elect Joe Biden’s is sending the message he will not be the “America first president” like Donald Trump and is essentially returni...
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Trump issues his first full pardon
Donald Trump has pardoned his former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI over Russia. from Latest World News ...
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China leaves $750m of Aussie coal stranded
China cannot escape scrutiny and is mistaken if it believes it can set the terms of its engagement with the world, Australia’s top diplomat ...
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Aussies asked to pay for beach use
Lifesavers across Australia are asking beachgoers to donate $1 for every hour they spend at Australia’s beaches this summer in an ambitious ...
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Craziest Schoolies photos from the 1990s
It’s one of the most famous events on the Gold Coast but just because there is no official Schoolies in 2020, it doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy...
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India’s sexual violence crisis: Why is rape so common?
The country reports 90 cases a day on average and a decade of demonstrations have not changed much. from Latest World News Headlines | Dai...
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Biden administration to have ‘very different’ approach to foreign policy
The US Studies Centre’s Brendon O’Connor says Joe Biden’s government will have a “very different” approach to foreign policy, compared to Pr...
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First climate envoy, first woman to lead intelligence community to feature in Biden cabinet
US President-elect Joe Biden has formally introduced key members of his cabinet as he prepares to take office. from Latest World News Head...
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Biden shaken in first interview since win
US president-elect Joe Biden has given his first TV interview since winning the election, facing questions on the state of the presidential ...
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‘Nonsense!’: Don Jr’s frantic election plea
With Donald Trump’s hopes of holding onto the presidency fading, all eyes are now turning to two crucial run-off elections in Georgia that w...
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Global aviation industry backs COVID-19 ‘e-pass’ to fly
Costly hotel quarantine rules for foreign travellers has “killed” demand to travel to Australia, torn apart global social fabric and the gov...
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Wild COVID conspiracy takes hold
Microchips in vaccines, sovereign citizens, a new world order under the cover of a crisis – the pandemic has been fertile ground for the nur...
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Trump relative considers Senate run
US President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara is considering a Senate run in her home state of North Carolina in 2022, it’s claimed. fr...
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Claims of dead people voting debunked
Donald Trump’s campaign and his supporters have been working tirelessly to push claims of voter fraud and to try and get people to believe P...
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Virus killing one person every 8 seconds
The coronavirus is killing one person every eight seconds around the world. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegraph https://ift...
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Prince George’s anniversary gift to the Queen
Like the platinum set diamonds and sapphires in her Chrysanthemum brooch, the Queen’s marriage to Prince Philip has stood the test of time. ...
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Lights out: Coast Christmas icon’s brave decision
CHRISTMAS has been cancelled at the Gold Coast’s most festive street, with homeowners at ‘Candy Cane Lane’ in Upper Coomera taking the year ...
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Rotary Club Hands Out Thanksgiving Meals to Seniors in Baton Rouge
The Rotary Club of Port Allen – a city in the Baton Rouge metro area – treated Louisiana senior citizens to a drive-through Thanksgiving lun...
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Returned overseas travellers contracted virus in SA hotel quarantine facility
South Australia Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier has revealed two returned overseas travellers in hotel quarantine have been adde...
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BIG LIST: 4675 fine dodgers owe Tassie $10.5M
PUBLIC debtors from around the country have only paid of $100,000 from a whopping $10.5M owing in fines since the last data was released. ...
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Why ScoMo is defending $4k per hour flights
Mathias Cormann “would have contracted COVID-19” if he wasn’t given taxpayer-funded flights to secure a tax-free job, the Prime Minister cla...
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LAST DAYS: Final chance to use your free travel vouchers
FUNDS leftover from the Make Yourself at Home travel voucher program will be redirected to help the tourism sector in other ways, the Premie...
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THE BEAT: Police hunt for youths after fires
POLICE INVESTIGATING DELIBERATELY LIT VEGETATION FIRES from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/36...
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Positive SA cases to be transferred to ‘dedicated health facility’
South Australia Premier Steven Marshall says all positive COVID-19 cases will be transferred from medi-hotels to a dedicated health facility...
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COVID infected to be guarded by cops
Positive COVID-19 cases in South Australia will be taken to a dedicated facility as part of a major crackdown on the state’s medi-hotels. ...
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‘Rollercoaster spring weather’ to bring heat and rain
PERFECT beach days are on the horizon as we inch closer to the summer months, with some hot days on the horizon. from Breaking National Ne...
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Monday, November 23, 2020
Fire services roll out to blaze in affluent suburb
TASMANIA Fire Service appliances are rolling out to a fire in an affluent suburb just south of Hobart. from Breaking National News and Aus...
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Scary virus reaction months after infection
A young Aussie who was infected with COVID-19 five months ago is still suffering daily impacts of the deadly virus, with the healthcare work...
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Andrews announces $5 million sick pay scheme trial
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced there will be a $5 million allocation in the state’s budget to run a two-year trial of a minimum sick p...
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Albury-Wodonga police thank border communities for patience
Murray River Police District Commander Paul Smith has celebrated the reopening of the New South Wales – Victoria border, saying it is “terri...
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Class action hits Coast-based childcare giant
GOLD Coast childcare and early education giant G8 Education has been hit by a class action filed on behalf of aggrieved shareholders by Slat...
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Broome shark attack victim named
The victim of a fatal shark attack at Western Australia’s iconic Cable Beach has been identified as a local hotel worker. from Breaking Na...
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No new local virus cases in NSW
NSW has recorded no new locally acquired coronavirus cases for the 16th day in a row. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Da...
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Six words that changed guard’s life
For Kerry Corbin, it happens like a horror movie, playing on loop before his eyes. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily...
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Coroner’s report after Whittington man’s death
POLICE will prepare a report for the coroner following the weekend death of a man in Whittington. from Breaking National News and Australi...
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‘Uni language changes only the beginning of a slippery slope’
UPON reading the Mercury, I learnt the University of Tasmania will no longer be offering any face-to-face teaching of French and no face-to-...
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Our political, military leaders display elite level of bravery
OUR nation’s political and military leaders have displayed an elite level of bravery, more usually the domain of war heroes — the kind of va...
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How to get $100 restaurant freebies
The NSW Government will begin sending out $100 vouchers for people to spend in restaurants, pubs, theatres and cinemas from as early as toda...
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Tassie’s pie king retains his crown
A BRIGHTON bakery has once again cemented itself as one of the best in the business. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Dai...
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First look: Controversial new tourist attraction for Gold Coast
A NEW nature-based tourist attraction for the southern Gold Coast is set to be approved despite some opposition from residents and councillo...
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Health minister thanks ventilator manufacturers for pandemic work
Health Minister Greg Hunt has thanked ResMed Australia for its work throughout the coronavirus manufacturing ventilators. from Breaking Na...
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Flight from India set to land in Hobart
MERCY flights carrying Australians returning from overseas to Hobart could begin as soon as December 6, a Parliamentary Committee has heard....
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Prison slang quiz: What’s a brick?
Think you’ve got what it takes to talk like a prison pro? from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt...
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‘Who Does This Kind of Stuff?’ Mystery Metal Monolith Discovered in Utah Desert
Workers with Utah’s Department of Public Safety were left baffled upon discovering a mysterious metal monolith in the state’s southeast on N...
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‘Broad’ powers for child sex abuse commission
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Calls surfacing to boycott Qantas over COVID vaccine mandate
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is facing backlash online for his move to mandate a coronavirus vaccination for all travellers wishing to board intern...
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Four charged over mustard bottle liquid meth importation
Four people have been charged over the largest liquid meth importation seizure in Victoria's history - with 560 kilograms allegedly insi...
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Georgia runoff loss would given Biden an ‘excuse’ to tell progressive Dems ‘sorry’
Sky News contributor Miranda Devine says President-elect Joe Biden would have an “excuse” to swat away the progressive wing of the Democrati...
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Joe Biden’s White House transition approved
The US General Services Administration has officially approved President-elect Joe Biden's transition to the White House. from Latest ...
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Sunday, November 22, 2020
Class action hits Coast-based childcare giant
GOLD Coast childcare and early education giant G8 Education has been hit by a class action filed on behalf of aggrieved shareholders by Slat...
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DATE SET: Mercy flights back on for Tasmania
MERCY flights carrying Australians returning from overseas to Hobart could begin as soon as December 6, a Parliamentary Committee has heard....
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Broome shark attack victim named
The victim of a fatal shark attack at Western Australia’s iconic Cable Beach has been identified as a local hotel worker. from Breaking Na...
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No new local virus cases in NSW
NSW has recorded no new locally acquired coronavirus cases for the 16th day in a row. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Da...
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Carlos Ghosn ‘shocked’ to learn of accomplice’s extradition request
Former head of Renault-Nissan Alliance Carlos Ghosn says he was shocked to learn that the United States is considering extraditing the men w...
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Rain Outlook
WATCH: It's been a dry November for much of Australia, but La Nina will have its day. Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe walks you throug...
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Southside launches Q-League North to grow football
THE growing multicultural population of Cairns’s southern corridor and the transition to Q League North branding will help grow the region’s...
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South Australian Labor leader calls for an end to medi-hotels as state records no new cases
South Australia has recorded no new cases of community transmission on its first day out of lockdown. from Breaking National News and Aust...
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Violence seen in America ‘doesn’t sound like the unity Biden promised’
Sky News host Rowan Dean says what is currently being observed in America "doesn't sound like the unity that we were promised from ...
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Steven Marshall says ‘catastrophic’ situation has been avoided in SA
SA premier Steven Marshall says catastrophic consequences have been avoided due to his government's swift response to COVID-19 outbreak....
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Lonely backpacker begs for friends
Stranded German traveller Line Schallmayer has spent the last nine months only speaking to men wanting to get into her pants or children und...
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American politics ‘starting to look a bit Soviet’
Sky News host James Morrow says American politics is starting "to look a bit Soviet". from Breaking National News and Australian...
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One new SA COVID-19 case: ‘Nothing to be concerned about’
South Australia has recorded one new COVID-19 case in hotel quarantine. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph ...
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Words that sparked violent attack
For Kerry Corbin, it happens like a horror movie, playing on loop before his eyes. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily...
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Coroner’s report after Whittington man’s death
POLICE will prepare a report for the coroner following the weekend death of a man in Whittington. from Breaking National News and Australi...
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‘Uni language changes only the beginning of a slippery slope’
UPON reading the Mercury, I learnt the University of Tasmania will no longer be offering any face-to-face teaching of French and no face-to-...
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Our political, military leaders display elite level of bravery
OUR nation’s political and military leaders have displayed an elite level of bravery, more usually the domain of war heroes — the kind of va...
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Arizona National Guard Helps Phoenix-Area Food Bank Distribute Supplies
Arizona National Guard soldiers helped distribute food to local residents at the St Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, Novem...
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Australian media companies push for bargaining code
Australian media companies have written an open letter calling for the government to finalise a bargaining code to have Google and Facebook ...
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Two Hobart homes crack national hot list
TWO Hobart Eastern Shore homes were among the most viewed properties in Australia on realestate.com.au last week. from Breaking National N...
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Culture of cover-up a cancer on democracy
CLAIMS of sexual abuse and a cover-up at Ashley Detention Centre and Tasmania’s appalling record on handling Right to Information requests s...
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‘I can’t change the past, but I can change the future’
TASMANIA will hold a Commission of Inquiry into sexual abuse in government institutions, Premier Peter Gutwein says. from Breaking Nationa...
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Hayne arrives for rape trial with girlfriend
Former NRL superstar Jarryd Hayne has arrived at court ahead of his sexual assault trial at Newcastle District Court. from Breaking Nation...
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Saturday, November 21, 2020
International fugitive Carlos Ghosn hits back at allegations in exclusive interview
International fugitive Carlos Ghosn has spoken to Sky News about the day he was arrested and his imprisonment in Japan, which he claims is a...
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‘Fundamental change’ to mask rules
Victoria’s rules around masks are being adjusted as the state begins rolling back restrictions that have helped it register no new cases of ...
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Carlos Ghosn ‘shocked’ to learn of accomplice’s extradition request
Former head of Renault-Nissan Alliance Carlos Ghosn says he was shocked to learn that the United States is considering extraditing the men w...
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Rain Outlook
WATCH: It's been a dry November for much of Australia, but La Nina will have its day. Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe walks you throug...
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Southside launches Q-League North to grow football
THE growing multicultural population of Cairns’s southern corridor and the transition to Q League North branding will help grow the region’s...
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South Australian Labor leader calls for an end to medi-hotels as state records no new cases
South Australia has recorded no new cases of community transmission on its first day out of lockdown. from Breaking National News and Aust...
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Violence seen in America ‘doesn’t sound like the unity Biden promised’
Sky News host Rowan Dean says what is currently being observed in America "doesn't sound like the unity that we were promised from ...
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Steven Marshall says ‘catastrophic’ situation has been avoided in SA
SA premier Steven Marshall says catastrophic consequences have been avoided due to his government's swift response to COVID-19 outbreak....
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Lonely backpacker begs for friends
Stranded German traveller Line Schallmayer has spent the last nine months only speaking to men wanting to get into her pants or children und...
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American politics ‘starting to look a bit Soviet’
Sky News host James Morrow says American politics is starting "to look a bit Soviet". from Breaking National News and Australian...
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Motorcyclist critical after crash with truck
A MOTORCYCLIST is in a critical condition after a crash with a truck on a notorious stretch of road in the Gold Coast hinterland on Sunday m...
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One new SA COVID-19 case: ‘Nothing to be concerned about’
South Australia has recorded one new COVID-19 case in hotel quarantine. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph ...
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‘We are playing lip service to the cause’ if violence against women not taken seriously
Spending of millions of dollars on violence against women awareness campaigns is not as effective as ensuring that women who have been victi...
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Protesters Smash Windows of Guatemalan Legislative Building
Protesters challenging Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei stormed and set fire to part of the country’s Congress building on Saturday...
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Turkey and Face Mask Giveaway for Thanksgiving
Local officials and business owners in Jefferson County teamed up to give away Thanksgiving baskets in Birmingham on Saturday morning, Novem...
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Guatemala’s Congress Building Set Ablaze by Protesters
Protesters challenging Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei stormed and set fire to part of the country’s Congress building on Saturday...
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‘Severe injuries’: Elderly man hurt in explosion at FNQ home
A MAREEBA man has suffered “significant” injuries to his arm and face after a gas bottle exploded in a shed at his home. from Breaking Nat...
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Power-hungry Premiers are ruining our holiday plans
Opinion: Many Victorians will be itching for an interstate summer break after being hemmed into their homes for months on end. from Breaki...
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Why Australia’s stoush with China is scary
Opinion: All this angst from China towards Australia and our exporters is becoming a big worry. from Breaking National News and Australian...
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Boris Johnson ‘has gone cuckoo’ with leftist policies
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservatives are acting like Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour with their leftist environment policies, accord...
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Protesters Set Fire to Guatemala’s Congress Building Amid Outcry Over Budget
Protesters challenging Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei stormed and set fire to part of the country’s Congress building on Saturday...
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Car crashes into veteran centre
AN alleged drink driver has crashed his ute into an RSL support club in St Helen’s causing significant damage. from Breaking National News...
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New Yorkers Line Up Early for COVID-19 Testing as Cases Surge Citywide
Long lines at testing centers were reported in New York City and elsewhere in the US on Saturday, November 21, as coronavirus cases surged a...
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Friday, November 20, 2020
Matt’s last goodbye
Faye Leveson emotionally recalls the last time she saw her son Matthew alive from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Teleg...
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Vic government commits to fast rail from Geelong to Melbourne
The Victorian government has committed $2bn to fast rail between Geelong and Melbourne, adding to $2bn from the Commonwealth government. f...
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PETA Supporter Poses as Raw Turkey to Support Cruelty-Free Thanksgiving in Charleston
Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) concerned about Thanksgiving turkeys staged a demonstration in Charleston, Sou...
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Fugitive teacher dumped by legal team
Fugitive teacher Malka Leifer has been dumped by her lawyers ahead of a crucial extradition appeal hearing in Israel. from Latest World Ne...
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Multiple injured in US mall shooting
An armed gunman has injured multiple people after opening fire in a Wisconsin mall on Friday, local time. from Latest World News Headlines...
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Panic buying resurgence hits American stores
A wave of panic buying has struck stores in the United States as coronavirus case numbers surge across the country. from Latest World News...
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Rudy Giuliani’s son tests positive to COVID-19
A White House aid and the son of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani have contracted the coronavirus. from Latest W...
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Prince Harry claims Diana probe being used ‘to drive a wedge’
Prince Harry has hit out at attempts to “drive a wedge” between him and Prince William over his response to a scandal surrounding a famous B...
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Donald Trump’s son catches COVID-19
Donald Trump Jr has tested positive for coronavirus. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/333QAek
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Man who buried teen alive executed
WARNING: Graphic content from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2IX53S9
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Cop who posted spicy photos quits force
A police sergeant who posted racy snaps of herself travelling the world while signed off on sick leave has resigned from the force – blaming...
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Pfizer submits request for emergency use authorisation of COVID-19 vaccine
American pharmaceutical company Pfizer is seeking approval for the emergency use of its coronavirus vaccine in the US. from Latest World N...
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Do Trump’s lawyers actually have a point?
If you tuned in to the news at all yesterday, you are probably already aware of the extraordinary press conference held by Donald Trump’s le...
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Revealed: What Gold Coast businesses think about future
ALMOST all businesses are still experiencing a negative impact from COVID-19 restrictions, as Gold Coast operators admit they remain pessimi...
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SA health minister defends hotel quarantine system
South Australia Health Minister Stephen Wade has defended the security at hotel quarantine, despite it being the source of Adelaide’s corona...
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Economic confidence has ‘plummeted’ in US, Europe
InvestSMART’s Evan Lucas says economic confidence has plummeted in the United States and Europe. from Breaking National News and Australia...
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Inside Mona’s new $6M pod and caravan park
MONA’S plans for the redevelopment of its neighbouring former caravan park site appear to be moving forward, with a development application ...
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Blacktown Hospital midwives threatening industrial action over shortages
Nurses and midwives at Sydney’s Blacktown Hospital are threatening to take industrial action unless Western Sydney Local Health District add...
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Arizona National Guard Distributes Thanksgiving Supplies to Navajo Nation After Lockdown Begins
The Arizona National Guard helped load up food supplies for Navajo Nation residents in Tuba City, Arizona, ahead of Thanksgiving on November...
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The Australian Strategic Forum – Mellody Hobson on corporations navigating social issues
Mellody Hobson, Co-Ceo and President of Ariel Investments, Vice-Chair of Starbucks in conversation with The Australian’s Associate Editor Gl...
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Victoria marks 20 days of zero new infections, deaths
Victoria has recorded its 20th consecutive day of zero new coronavirus deaths or cases. from Breaking National News and Australian News | ...
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Man falls 10m at Sydney workplace
A man has been injured after he fell at least ten metres at a workplace in Sydney’s southwest. from Breaking National News and Australian ...
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Today in Cairns: Woman serious after vehicle vs pedestrian incident
G’day Far Northerners, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the region today, Thursday, November 19, 2020. fro...
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Teen’s killer dies after prison bashing
Zlatko Sikorsky, the man accused of torturing and murdering his young girlfriend before stuffing her body in a barrel, has died in hospital ...
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BACK IN BUSINESS: Shops reopen after flooding
FRIDAY UPDATE: from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/36PlMyU
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Fresh blow to Trump’s legal battle
The US state of Georgia has completed its hand recount of the presidential race and affirmed that President elect Joe Biden defeated Preside...
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‘You’re lying!’: Rudy explodes at reporter
Rudy Giuliani exploded at a reporter for “lying” during a fiery question-and-answer with journalists, where he accused the media of exposing...
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Irony of packed stadium for Origin decider
Queensland COVID-19 restrictions will ease on Tuesday afternoon, just in time for the State of Origin decider to be played in front of the l...
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Flashback: Palm Beach Currumbin High’s 2004-2006 formals
Do you remember your school formal? As the class of 2020 gets ready for theirs this week, relive the highs and lows of your own with our PBC...
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North Hobart apartments given the green light
A NEW apartment development for North Hobart is set to go ahead after being approved by Hobart City Council’s planning committee. from Bre...
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Where you can find summer jobs in Geelong and Surf Coast
ATTRACTIONS across Geelong and the Surf Coast are preparing for a busy summer period, with councils and businesses hiring extra staff to mee...
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Toilet paper buying limits back in SA
Just hours after South Australian authorities announced a spike in COVID-19 cases, mass panic buying began across the state. from Breaking...
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FULL GALLERY: Robina High’s 2004-2006 formals
AS Robina State High’s class of 2020 prepares for its formal this week, take a trip down memory lane! from Breaking National News and Aust...
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Flashback: Robina State High’s 2004-2006 formals
Silver eyeshadow, glitter galore and all the hairstyles you’ve tried to forget – as Robina State High prepares for its 2020 formal, here’s a...
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REVEALED: Gold Coast’s most notorious killer streets
THEY have seen more mayhem and tragedy than any neighbour would want to see over their back fence. Here is a list of the Gold Coast’s killer...
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‘Exceptionally talented, caring’ Hobart crown prosecutor dies
WELL known Hobart crown prosecutor Allison Shand has passed away. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph https:...
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Flashback: Upper Coomera State College’s 2007-2009 formals
Relive your own late 2000s formal as the class of 2020 prepares for their own. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Tel...
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Trump lawyer’s rant: ‘You don’t matter’
Trump campaign senior legal adviser Jenna Ellis unloaded on the media during a heated news conference on Thursday, accusing reporters of fai...
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Two week quarantine ordered for SA travellers
LATEST, 7.49PM: from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/38QocQE
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Hundreds of aged care workers paid $400k shortfall
TASMANIAN care provider Community Based Support will repay more than $400,000 to hundreds of workers it inadvertently underpaid over the las...
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Newcomer elected Surf Coast mayor
A newcomer Surf Coast Shire councillor has been elected the municipality’s new mayor, just days after being elected on to council for the fi...
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Mystery after marathon man’s death
IT CANNOT be determined how a fit and experienced mountain bike rider fell from his bicycle at a popular southern Tasmania bike park which u...
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Bird park sex attack victim tells of trauma
The owner of one of Queensland's most iconic tourist attractions has received a slap on the wrist from a magistrate who fined the man $2...
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Geelong teen model has world at her feet
A Mount Duneed teenager making a splash in the modelling world has the runways of Milan in her sights. from Breaking National News and Aus...
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Mafia claims twist in fatal shooting
A Melbourne man who shot two brothers, killing one of them, at a tyre shop in the city’s west acted in self-defence and the victims were in ...
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Hurricanes out of finals race after loss to Stars
THE Hobart Hurricanes’ WBBL finals tilt is over after they were soundly beaten by ladder leaders Melbourne Stars at Hurstville Oval in Sydne...
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
‘Disturbing’ Aussie war crimes claims
Australia’s special forces are accused of unlawfully killing 39 Afghanis and “blooding” younger recruits by demanding they murder civilians ...
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Youth Detention Centre worker stood down amid rape claim
A staff member at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre is facing hundreds of allegations of misconduct, including rape, parliament has heard. ...
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Fight to keep ‘essential’ hospital program
The Back on Track program is an essential part of the care package provided to families at The Cancer Centre for Children at The Children’s ...
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‘I am sincerely sorry’: ADF Chief reveals unlawful killing allegations are ‘credible’
Australia’s Chief of Defence Force Angus Campbell has issued a grovelling apology to the people of Afghanistan after revealing the war crime...
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The Australian Strategic Forum 2020 – Phillipa Harrison on rebuilding our tourism sector
Panel Discussion and Q&A - Rebuilding our tourism and arts sectors post-Covid-19. Promoting Australia to the world. Kim McKay, Chief Exe...
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Anti-Government Rally Attended by Thousands in Bangkok Ends ‘Peacefully’
An anti-government demonstration attended by “thousands” of protesters in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday, November 18, ended “peacefully,” ...
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China using secret ‘microwave weapon’
The terrifying impacts of China’s new microwave weapons have been revealed, with the country’s army reportedly scattering incapacitating ene...
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‘Misconduct’: Hobart nurse faces penalty for drug theft
A Royal Hobart Hospital nurse and elite weightlifter who dobbed himself in for stealing large quantities of painkillers from work has been r...
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Rogue salties: 22 crocs headed for FNQ swim spots
MAREEBA Shire Council has called on the State Government to remove a congregation of at least 22 saltwater crocodiles from a Far North water...
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Streets lay empty as SA locked down
The busy streets of Adelaide looked like a ghost town as South Australians woke up to their first day in lockdown. from Breaking National ...
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‘Misconduct’: Former Cairns nurse boss faces penalty for drug theft
A FORMER senior Cairns Hospital nurse and elite weightlifter who dobbed himself in for stealing large quantities of painkillers from work ha...
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Coroner says ‘perfect storm’ led to Bourke St rampage
Police trying to capture James Gargasoulas failed because of “deficiencies” within the force that allowed “a drug-fuelled, psychotic” offend...
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Locals’ fears as fire tower closes ahead of summer
WINCHELSEA locals have raised concern around a potential lack of fire protection in summer after a nearby fire tower was deemed unsafe for u...
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Cop accused of dangerous moped pursuit
A POLICE officer accused of dangerously pursuing a moped through streets of the southern Gold Coast has faced court for the first time. fr...
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‘Most tragic grief’: Labor leader’s tears
The NSW Opposition Leader struggled to hold back tears while delivering her reply to the state budget. from Breaking National News and Aus...
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International arrivals ban extended for SA
South Australia will extend its international flight ban for the remainder of the month as the state battles to contain a coronavirus outbre...
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US hospitals overwhelmed by uptick in cases
The state of Iowa and the Midwest of the United States are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of patients who are hospitalised with co...
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Britain faces Christmas in lockdown
As Christmas lights go up across the United Kingdom, so too are coronavirus hospital admissions. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily ...
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More than 100 arrested in Berlin as thousands protest new restriction legislation
German authorities have arrested more than 100 people after thousands of protestors gathered in Berlin to protest proposed legislation which...
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Female MMA fighter batters phone thief
A female MMA fighter left a man bloodied after he attempted to steal her smartphone. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegraph ht...
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‘Wrong!’: Trump erupts after another loss
A Democratic state politician told a female Republican election official to “think about your kids” and named their likely school, amid a te...
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China won’t gain global traction by wielding trade as a ‘tool of punishment
When China engages in acts which use trade as a “tool of punishment,” it does not reflect well on the world stage, according to UTS Aust-Chi...
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Biden meets with frontline workers to discuss pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden is hosting a virtual health roundtable today to gather vital information from the country’s frontline healthcare w...
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Picture proves US at breaking point
The United States is at breaking point as the country reports more than a million coronavirus cases within the last week. from Latest Worl...
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Trump sacks expert who denied fraud
Donald Trump has sacked the head of a US government cybersecurity agency that publicly rebuked the President’s allegations of widespread vot...
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Republicans say election ‘far from over’
The head of Arizona’s Republican Party has insisted “the election is far from over”, as Donald Trump hailed a “big victory” in Nevada, and G...
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Load fails: Car speared by metal rebar on M1
A GOLD Coast dad says he narrowly avoided a “trip to the morgue” after a piece of metal rebar fell from a vehicle, was flicked into the air ...
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Drugs, knuckle dusters, flick knife allegedly found during Cairns raid
A MAN charged after police raided a Westcourt residence and allegedly found drugs and weapons, including knuckledusters, has been remanded i...
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‘Very small’ number shuts down state
South Australia recorded just two new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as health authorities announced a lockdown for six days. from Breaking ...
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‘Go home now’: Hundreds to isolate
Hundreds of Adelaide residents have been ordered into self-isolation immediately as the city races to squash the growing Parafield cluster. ...
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What state’s complete shutdown includes
South Australian authorities have announced a “series of wide-ranging restrictions” to get on top of the COVID-19 outbreak. from Breaking ...
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Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by truck
A pedestrian has sustained serious injuries to his arms and legs after being hit by a truck at a Gold Coast recycling centre. from Breakin...
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WATCH: Police smash down door, seize gems, cash and car
POLICE have seized more than $100,000 worth of “precious gems” and cash - alleged to be proceeds of crime - as well as amphetamines during a...
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Big M not so big as virus shakes up flavoured milk
AUSTRALIANS aren’t swigging a chocolate Big M from a milk bar or downing a petrol station ice coffee like they used to. from Breaking Nati...
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‘I can still smell the burnt rubber’: Survivor recalls horror smash
A GREAT Ocean Road car crash survivor is calling on all drivers to ensure they don’t become distracted while behind the wheel, as motorists ...
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Lamborghini hits double speed limit: court
A Sydney man was allegedly driving at more than double the speed limit in a Lamborghini on one of the eastern suburb’s busiest roads last mo...
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Man dead after alleged bird dispute
A man has died after an alleged dispute with a neighbour, which police say may have been over bird feeding. from Breaking National News an...
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UK’s horror day of death
COVID-19 deaths in the UK have risen by 598 in the biggest 24-hour jump in more than six months. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily ...
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Why Biden won’t legally pursue Trump
Joe Biden has reportedly told advisers he wants to “move on” from Donald Trump and not have his presidency consumed by investigations of his...
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Dying COVID-19 patients deny virus
A South Dakota nurse says some of her COVID-19 patients still refuse to accept that the virus is “real” – even in their dying moments. fro...
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‘Dangerous’: China erupts at Australia
A new military pact between Australia and Japan has been slammed as “dangerous” by Chinese state-owned media, which warns ganging up on Beij...
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Trump reveals sudden troop withdrawal
President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw thousands of US troops from Iraq and Afghanistan by January 15 next year – just five days bef...
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NSW marks double-digit virus milestone
For the tenth day in a row, New South Wales has recorded no new locally acquired COVID-19 cases. from Breaking National News and Australia...
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Flashback: Upper Coomera State College’s 2007-2009 formals
As the class of 2020 gets ready for their own formal this week, take a trip down memory lane – here are Upper Coomera State College’s 2007-2...
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‘Two days supply’: Urgent call for donors
An urgent appeal has been issued for thousands of extra people to give blood after a drop in donations during the pandemic. from Breaking ...
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Change to try to halt next outbreak
South Australia’s policy of only testing staff at medi-hotels when they have coronavirus symptoms has been widely criticised by medical expe...
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Monday, November 16, 2020
TV star’s daughter dragged into court saga
Stella Reeve has been dragged into her father Simon Reeve’s court battle with Channel 7 after a judge ordered any evidence of work she has d...
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Mum faces court after taking blame for friend’s reckless driving
ALL sentencing options are on the table for a Huon Valley woman who tried to take the rap for a dangerous driving incident, says a Supreme C...
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Flashback: Varsity College’s 2005-2007 formal photos
Relive all the excitement of Varsity College’s 2005-2007 formals as their 2020 class gets ready for their own this week. SEE THE FULL GALLER...
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Hotel guests to start quarantine again
Australians quarantining at the Peppers hotel in Adelaide’s CBD have been told they must undergo a further 14 days of isolation and are bein...
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Profit-driven aged care homes failing residents
For profit aged care homes have scored the lowest on almost every one of 34 quality indicators a damning report by the Aged Care Royal Commi...
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What’s happening at Candy Cane Lane this Christmas
CHRISTMAS has been cancelled at the Gold Coast’s most festive street, with homeowners at ‘Candy Cane Lane’ in Upper Coomera taking the year ...
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Gallery: Incredible displays at Candy Cane Lane
The Christmas lights at Forest Oak Drive, otherwise known as Candy Cane Lane, have wowed thousands of people young and old. Check out our fa...
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Broken boom gate halts Geelong trains
Delays are expected on the Geelong train line after a broken boom gate caused headaches for morning commuters. from Breaking National News...
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PM opens up on Andrews ‘disagreements’
Scott Morrison has denied tensions with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will undermine the pair’s first meeting since the state’s second wa...
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Irony of packed stadium for Origin decider
Queensland COVID-19 restrictions will ease on Tuesday afternoon, just in time for the State of Origin decider to be played in front of the l...
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Flashback: Palm Beach Currumbin High’s 2004-2006 formals
Do you remember your school formal? As the class of 2020 gets ready for theirs this week, relive the highs and lows of your own with our PBC...
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North Hobart apartments given the green light
A NEW apartment development for North Hobart is set to go ahead after being approved by Hobart City Council’s planning committee. from Bre...
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Where you can find summer jobs in Geelong and Surf Coast
ATTRACTIONS across Geelong and the Surf Coast are preparing for a busy summer period, with councils and businesses hiring extra staff to mee...
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Toilet paper buying limits back in SA
Just hours after South Australian authorities announced a spike in COVID-19 cases, mass panic buying began across the state. from Breaking...
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FULL GALLERY: Robina High’s 2004-2006 formals
AS Robina State High’s class of 2020 prepares for its formal this week, take a trip down memory lane! from Breaking National News and Aust...
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Flashback: Robina State High’s 2004-2006 formals
Silver eyeshadow, glitter galore and all the hairstyles you’ve tried to forget – as Robina State High prepares for its 2020 formal, here’s a...
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REVEALED: Gold Coast’s most notorious killer streets
THEY have seen more mayhem and tragedy than any neighbour would want to see over their back fence. Here is a list of the Gold Coast’s killer...
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‘Exceptionally talented, caring’ Hobart crown prosecutor dies
WELL known Hobart crown prosecutor Allison Shand has passed away. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph https:...
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Flashback: Upper Coomera State College’s 2007-2009 formals
Relive your own late 2000s formal as the class of 2020 prepares for their own. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Tel...
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‘Rise up’: Trump doc’s ‘irresponsible’ tweet
Dr Scott Atlas, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, has called for people to “rise up” up after Michigan Governor Gretchen W...
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13yo girl forced to marry 48yo man
Shocking pictures show the moment a 13-year-old girl was forced to marry a 48-year-old man in the Philippines. from Latest World News Head...
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Pfizer, Moderna vaccines: How they compare
The world is encouraged by the news that late-stage trial results for both the US made Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are promising. ...
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Trump adviser says looks like Biden won
The US national security adviser promised a smooth transition to a new administration under president-elect Joe Biden on Monday, as he came ...
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Sunday, November 15, 2020
Push to make childcare tax deductible
The Education Minister is under pressure to make childcare tax deductible as coronavirus reshapes the workforce. from Breaking National Ne...
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‘Then the bomb went off’: Wild winds wreak havoc
Wild winds are wreaking havoc across Geelong and the Surf Coast, with gusts of more than 100km/h recorded and dozens of SES call outs. fro...
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Andrews declares SA a virus hot spot
Victoria will declare South Australia a hot spot but will not close its border with its neighbour after an outbreak of coronavirus cases. ...
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Shock salaries reveal women paid less than men in first job
Exclusive: Bosses pay young women less than men in their first job across most professions, with a boys’ club bonus branded “unfair’’ yester...
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Big bucks after uni: Who’s earning more than a lawyer
Teeth, tech and teaching are the keys to earning big bucks straight out of university. from Breaking National News and Australian News | D...
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Restrictions may return after outbreak
As South Australia grapples with its worst coronavirus cluster yet, authorities are questioning whether restrictions should be reintroduced ...
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History goes up in flames at Cradle Mountain
A FIRE which has engulfed a little museum at Cradle Mountain has luckily not impacted on nearby Waldheim Chalet or the accommodation cabins....
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Ferry operators launch $1m in free trips to boost tourism
The operator of the Queenscliff-Sorrento ferry is offering free tips worth $1m in a bid to help revive tourism industries on either side of ...
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Nestle announces new lolly names
Nestle’s Allens Red Skins and Chicos lollies will be rebranded after the confectionery brand announced it would rename the products due to u...
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Ranked: Coast’s biggest Instagram influencers
THE Gold Coast is not short on Instagram influencers - but who comes out on top? from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily T...
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‘Living in a shed’: company stalls on ex-pilot’s $5m payout
A Drysdale pilot left quadriplegic by a deadly helicopter crash says he is stuck living in a shed while waiting on millions of dollars owed ...
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Qld flags border closure to SA
Queensland is expected to impose travel restrictions on South Australia after a coronavirus cluster was revealed in Adelaide over the weeken...
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Second SpaceX historic launch prepares for take-off
More than five months after the historic test mission in which NASA successfully partnered with Elon Musk to deliver two astronauts to the I...
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Proposed booze ban for island hotspot
Indonesia’s House of Representatives will resume debate on a controversial bill that would see consumption and distribution of alcohol banne...
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Boris Johnson in coronavirus scare
Boris Johnson says he’s “bursting with antibodies” but he will still follow the two-week isolation rules after coming into close contact wit...
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‘What’s the point?’: Karl slams trade deal
China’s involvement in the world’s largest free trade deal has come under the microscope. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegra...
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Buy now pay later users being ripped off as they skip meals
Some desperate shoppers are going without meals or taking out additional loans just so they can meet their buy now pay later repayments, a n...
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Reserve Bank to ‘define’ how it will handle monetary policy
InvestSMART’s Evan Lucas says the Reserve Bank is using a series of public speeches to define how it will handle monetary policy. from Nat...
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NT to reopen to Melbourne from November 30 as SA declared hotspot
Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced the residents from greater Melbourne will be able to enter the territory with...
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Travellers from SA need to ‘immediately self isolate’
Premier Peter Gutwein has urged those considering travelling to Tasmania from South Australia in the next couple of days to “defer their tra...
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Airline’s low-key celebration of milestone
Qantas has marked its 100th anniversary in one of the most challenging years the Flying Kangaroo has ever faced. from National | Daily Tel...
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‘Serious defects’: Paperbark trees face axe
THE axe is set to fall on a group of large but “defective” paperbark trees fronting a proposed dual occupancy development in Aeroglen. fro...
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