NBL teams arrive in Hobart
New Zealand Breakers and South East Melbourne Phoenix arrive in Hobart. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph ...
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Thursday, December 31, 2020
NSW volunteer firefighter reflects on Australia’s devastating black summer bushfires
Former acting commissioner and NSW volunteer firefighter Jim Smith reflects on his involvement in fighting Australia’s devastating bushfires...
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Teen girls allegedly raped at Gold Coast resort
THREE men are being questioned by police over the alleged rape and sexual assault of two 15-year-old girls, who they met on the beach in Sur...
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Milan Residents Celebrate Start of 2021 with Fireworks
Residents of Milan celebrated the end of a year that saw the Lombardy region become one of Europe’s coronavirus epicenters, taking to the st...
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Today in Cairns: Hazard reported on Kuranda Range
G’day Far Northerners, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the region today, Friday, January 1. from Breaking...
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PM’s warning on border spat
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suggested he wants “greater consistency” when it comes to border closures, but stopped short of criticisin...
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Scott Morrison praises NSW and VIC for coronavirus outbreak response
The Prime Minister has praised the response in NSW and VIC for their response to the latest COVID-19 cases in their states. from Breaking ...
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Trump warned of China ‘terror’ plot
US President Donald Trump was told this month that China “wanted to pay terrorists to attack American forces in Afghanistan”. from Latest ...
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Costello claims weak ministers forced his hand on GST reform
Former treasurer Peter Costello has hit out at his former cabinet colleagues saying he was forced to push through the largest tax reform in ...
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Croydon and Wollongong cases linked to Avalon cluster
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant has revealed genomic sequencing results show COVID-19 cases from Croydon and Wollongong are all link...
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Berejiklian thanks ‘well-behaved’ Sydneysiders as state records three new COVID-19 cases
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has praised the conduct of Sydneysiders on New Year's Eve as she confirmed the state recorded three new C...
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Watch live: Prime Minister press conference
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is speaking now. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2U1f6b7
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Victoria records no new COVID-19 cases overnight
Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley confirmed there were no additional COVID-19 cases in the state overnight. from Breaking National Ne...
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Teenager claims $5k race win as streaker cops big hit
A STREAKER was met with a fierce tackle, cyclists were treated by paramedics after a horror crash and a 16-year-old took home a thousands of...
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Trump delivers New Year’s address
US President Donald Trump delivered a New Year’s message to America, praising the nation for showing “incredible grit, strength tenacity and...
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Trump: ‘It’s so easy if you know what you’re doing’
Donald Trump used a New Year’s Eve message to praise Americans for their “incredible grit, strength, tenacity and resolve” to fight against ...
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NSW may be facing ‘explosive outbreak’
New South Wales is currently on high alert amid a new cluster that’s seen Sydney’s coronavirus outbreak balloon significantly. from Latest...
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Victoria to declare all of New South Wales a Red Zone
Holiday plans of Victorian residents have been thrown into disarray as the state is set to declare all of New South Wales a Red Zone from Mi...
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Isolation orders for NSW, Victoria travellers
TASMANIA will enter the New Year without ramping up restrictions on interstate travel despite Victoria and South Australia announcing border...
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Had a festive blowout? Here’s Cairns’ hottest January gym deals
BLURRY fitness declarations were no doubt shouted across Cairns as the clock struck midnight last night with local gyms gearing up for a big...
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Changing the national anthem ‘is about bringing us all together’
Indigenous Advocate Warren Mundine says the recent change to the national anthem was great because it unifies all Australians, which is what...
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Watch live: Sky News
For rolling coverage watch Sky News Australia on Foxtel or visit www.skynews.com.au. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Dai...
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Staggering photo shows utter border chaos
Victorians rushing to get back across the New South Wales border to beat a snap government deadline were met with mammoth several-hour delay...
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Christmas Display Brings Holiday Cheer to Suburban Street in Western Australia
A Christmas display dazzled crowds in a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, for an annual fundraiser on Saturday, December 19. This footage ...
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Australian troll laws become world first
People who troll children and adults online will risk six figure fines under world first Australian cyber safety laws. from Breaking Natio...
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Top Tasmanian court cases of 2020
IT WAS a year that revealed the dark underbelly of Tasmanian society – and exposed uncomfortable truths hidden beneath rocks for far too lon...
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‘Too risky’ for spectators to gather for Sydney’s NYE fireworks
Deakin University Chair of Epidemiology Catherine Bennett says “it’s too risky” for spectators to gather in large numbers and view Sydney’s ...
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V/Line apologises after horrific week of woes
V/Line has apologised to commuters after a series of cancellations and delays on the Geelong line in the lead up to the holiday season. fr...
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‘Are You a Bad Puppy?’: Labrador Looks Guilty After Destroying Couch at Wyoming Home
A yellow Labrador retriever looked especially guilty on December 23 after he destroyed a sofa in the living room of his home in Glendo, Wyom...
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Homeless fisho out of jail after buying stolen van
A HOMELESS fisherman who bought a stolen caravan to live in has been released from jail. from Breaking National News and Australian News |...
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Second mutant strain of COVID in the UK
Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed two cases of a new, South African strain of COVID were detected in the UK. from Breaking National ...
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Conspiracy theories abound amid COVID-19 as people try to make sense of the chaos
La Trobe University’s Dr Matthew Marques says many COVID-19 related conspiracy theories emerged throughout the pandemic, likely because they...
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NSW cluster grows, rule sparks airline boycott threat
Nine new cases of locally acquired coronavirus cases have been recorded in New South Wales overnight. from Breaking National News and Aust...
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NSW Premier urges residents to wear masks as state records 10 news COVID cases
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed the state recorded 10 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, with three linked to the unfo...
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Barwon Heads link to confirmed COVID-19 case
A close contact of a confirmed coronavirus case has visited Barwon Heads in the past week. from Breaking National News and Australian News...
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Where most rain fell overnight as Cairns prepares for damp NYE
G’day Far Northerners, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across the region today, Thursday, December 31. from Brea...
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NSW Police Commissioner warns residents police will be doorknocking over NYE
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Mick Willing warned residents of New South Wales police would be doorknocking to ensure people abide by he...
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South Australia to reimpose hard border with New South Wales
Premier Steven Marshall has announced South Australia will reimpose a hard border with New South Wales as of 12:01am tonight. from Breakin...
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Public Health Tasmania watching new Victorian cases
Tasmanian health authorities have confirmed they are closely monitoring new locally-acquired coronavirus cases in Victoria which were identi...
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Strict new restrictions imposed in Victoria
Victorians have been hit with changes to mask rules and indoor gatherings on New Year’s Eve after the state detected six local coronavirus c...
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China’s olive branch to Australia
Australia’s $20 billion trade war with China could soon ease, with their country’s foreign minister saying he wants the relationship back on...
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South Australia expected to announce hard border to New South Wales
A hard travel ban between New South Wales and South Australia is expected to be announced following stern advice against travel from the SA ...
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US hospitals overwhelmed by COVID patients
American hospitals are facing more COVID-19 hospitalisations than every before, with the surge in patients causing Los Angeles to run out of...
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Norwegian landslide injures 10 with 21 unaccounted for
A landslide has hit a Norwegian village in the municipality of Gjerdrum injuring ten people and leaving 21 unaccounted for. from Latest Wo...
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Vaccine rollout has become ‘Operation Walk Speed’: Ware
Sky News US contributor Michael Ware says the United States government’s vaccine rollout has become “Operation Walk Speed” due to a lack of ...
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Trump’s final plan to overturn election loss
A Republican senator in the US has announced he will challenge the election results from key swing states when Congress holds a joint sessio...
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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Dogs Take Advantage of Heavy Lake Effect Snow in Buffalo
Heavy lake effect snow fell in Buffalo, New York, on December 26, the National Weather Service said. Up to 18.5 inches of snow accumulation ...
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Questions remain over how Sydney outbreak started
When asked whether it’s reasonable for the public to be disappointed by the government not being able to determine how the outbreak started,...
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One in hospital, one in custody after alleged Christmas car theft
A MAN who allegedly dragged the owner of a car he was stealing along the road, seriously injuring him, during a Christmas Day rampage has be...
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UK government MP pushes for ‘free travel’ trade bloc with Canada, Australia, NZ
A UK government MP is pushing for a trading bloc between the Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, which he says would be ...
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Workers Clear Rubble After Deadly Earthquake Topples Buildings in Central Croatia
At least seven people were reportedly killed after a magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck central Croatia on December 29. The European-Mediterran...
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NSW residents encouraged to limit mobility amid rising case numbers
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant told Sydney residents the “safest thing” they could do ahead of the new year was to limit their inte...
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Changes to Sydney New Year’s Eve rules
Sydney residents can now only have five people in their homes and only 30 people together outdoors on New Year’s Eve, NSW Premier announced....
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Founder’s death leads to liquidation of Coast furniture firm
A GOLD Coast leather furniture manufacturer and retailer will be wound up following the death of its founder and industry veteran Garry Pear...
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New South Wales records jump in COVID-19 cases
New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian has imposed tougher New Year’s Eve rules after 18 locally acquired cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the...
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Where you can mark New Year’s Eve across Geelong
While there will be no annual fireworks to bring in 2021, an array of Geelong traders have a string of events up their sleeves to get people...
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UK government MP pushes for ‘free travel’ trade bloc with Canada, Australia, NZ
A UK government MP is pushing for a trading bloc between the Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, which he says would be ...
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The EU has ‘crumbled’ under Boris Johnson’s determination
The United Kingdom has finally reached a trade deal with the European Union, but it was only achieved after the EU "crumbled" unde...
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The EU will most likely be the ‘biggest loser’ in Brexit trade deal
Ultimately the European Union "relies on" the United Kingdom for information and security, and therefore are the "big losers...
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‘Outright neglect’: Man’s maggot-infested sores in govt care
HEALTH authorities have launched an investigation into the discovery of a diabetic dementia patient with maggot-infested wounds in the state...
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In memory: Far Northerners we have farewelled this year
AS most families were madly preparing for Christmas this year, the Rusty’s Markets family and the Far Northern Papua New Guinean community w...
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Minister threatens to cancel visas of those responsible for Bronte Beach gathering
The illegal gathering of a party of backpackers at Bronte Beach on Christmas Day has caused outrage in all levels of government, with Immigr...
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Qld health authorities confirm COVID variant poses no risk of spreading
Queensland’s Health Minister Yvette D’ath said the recent South African COVID case identified in the state posed no further risk to the comm...
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NSW Police urge residents to adhere to restrictions ahead of NYE
New South Wales Police Assistant Commissioner Mick Willing says while the majority of people are abiding by the current health restrictions,...
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Vote to decide the region’s No.1 beach
Some of Australia’s best beaches can be found in Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast, but which is the pick of the bunch? from Breaking ...
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Year in Review: The COVID-19 corporate cleanout
Business chiefs at some of Australia's biggest companies were cleaned out in 2020 with many resigning and others losing their jobs due t...
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‘Really important’ to use Service NSW system ahead of mandatory rollout
New South Wales Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello says it’s really important for residents to use the Service NSW app before it...
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What you’re craving most at new-look Chinese restaurant
A CAIRNS Chinese cuisine icon has defied the body blows of coronavirus and is winning fans in a new location. from Breaking National News ...
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Australia at risk of ‘unprecedented military conflict’
Australia is facing the possibility of an unprecedented military conflict amid the increasing likelihood of a war between the United States ...
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Monday, December 28, 2020
Gladys’ blasted for ‘superspreading’ risk
An off-limits CBD, indoor gatherings capped at 10 people and strictly no kissing or hugging once the clock strikes 12: NSW Premier Gladys Be...
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Berejiklian government ‘acting as though no vaccine is available’
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed the hotel quarantine program will continue to function as “though there is no vaccine available” un...
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New Year’s Eve will see a ‘significant’ police operation in NSW
NSW Police will launch a significant operation to ensure New Year's Eve is COVID-safe and will equip officers with substantial powers un...
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NSW chief health officer urges residents to get tested amid drop in testing rates
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant urged Sydney residents to resist complacency and continue to present for testing. from Breaking Na...
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NSW premier flags relief plan for Northern Beaches businesses
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she is not considering imposing stay-at-home orders for Greater Sydney at this point in time...
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Baby capuchin monkey
3 week-old baby capuchin monkey at Sydney Zoo. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2JpDt0f
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‘Stay away’: New Year’s virus warning
Despite recording 60 straight days without any new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, Victorians are being urged to stay away from the CBD on New Ye...
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Waverley Council closes parks for Sydney NYE fireworks despite NSW government advice
Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos says her council does not feel confident it could manage the influx of revellers flocking to parks to enjoy vi...
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Heavy Snowfall Covers Ski Resort in Southern California
Heavy snowfall covered the Snow Valley Mountain Resort in Runnings Springs, California, on December 28, as snow fell across the San Bernardi...
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Sydney residents on ‘high alert’ as New South Wales records three COVID-19 cases
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed three new cases were recorded in New South Wales overnight, all of which were in isolation and link...
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Federal environment law ‘must be changed’ to build new dams: Campbell Newman
Politicians who claim to be "fairdinkum" about building new water infrastructure must then change the federal environmental law, a...
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Addy’s best photos of 2020
The Addy’s photographers are among the best in their field. Through their lenses they capture the moments that matter to our region. from ...
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COVID-19 ‘may not necessarily be the big one’: WHO issues global health warning
The World Health Organisation has issued a grim warning in its final press conference for the year – telling global nations to prepare for a...
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Turkey and UK to sign free-trade deal ahead of Brexit
Turkey and the United Kingdom are expected to sign a free trade deal as Britain prepares to formally leave the European Union on Thursday. ...
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COVID rule-breakers warned of deportation
Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has warned those caught breaking COVID health protocols could be deported. from Breaking National News and...
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Dog Adopted by Player After Invading Bolivian Soccer Pitch
A dog whose appearance during a soccer match in Bolivia on December 24 went viral has been adopted by the player who carried him off the pit...
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Actress Lori Loughlin released from prison
American actress Lori Loughlin has been released from prison after serving her sentence for her role in the college admissions scandal. fr...
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Tech giants overtake Australian government’s annual income
For the first time global tech giants are earning more than the Australian government. from Breaking National News and Australian News | D...
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Northern Beaches wedding attracts hefty fine
Police on Sunday issued nine fines to a group from the Northern Beaches at Dalton House in Pyrmont. from Breaking National News and Austra...
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Victoria reports steep incline in post-lockdown drug and alcohol hospitalisations
Youth hospital admissions for drug and alcohol related emergencies saw a drastic decrease in Victoria while the state was under draconian lo...
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NYE celebrations ‘too risky’ for NSW’s uncertain health situation
While there remains some “mopping up” for New South Wales Health in relation to the Northern Beaches cluster, low case numbers indicate the ...
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Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race 2020
Launceston to Hobart Yacht Race 2020 from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3aO4ypb
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Reserve Bank goes unconventional in 2020
“Bumpy and uneven” is how the Reserve Bank has characterised Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19 but that’s not how the year began. ...
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Sunday, December 27, 2020
Widespread flooding after Storm Bella lashes the UK
Storm Bella has lashed the United Kingdom with wild weather and winds of up to 100mph over the weekend. from Latest World News Headlines |...
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Pompeii snack-bar contents to give historians look into ‘classic, everyday experience’
The discovery of a largely intact snack bar in Pompeii will give historians a well-informed look into everyday life in Ancient Italy, says M...
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CDC updates health warnings for Americans considering vaccine
The United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new health guidance for people with particular underlying medical con...
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Federal government to fund world first drug to treat blood cancer
The federal government will fund a first-of-its-kind blood cancer drug giving multiple myeloma patients hope in treating the disease. from...
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Happy Holidays from deployed ADF personnel
ADF members deployed on operations overseas send heartwarming messages to their families back home from Breaking National News and Austral...
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Campers evacuated in Victoria’s north west due to fire threat
Campers in Victoria’s far north west have been forced to evacuate after an out of control grass fire threatened popular camping spots near t...
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Man in his 70s dies after complications following COVID-19 infection
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant has confirmed a man in his 70s died on December 21 from respiratory complications following a corona...
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Melbourne storm leaves trail of destruction
A clean up operation is underway across Melbourne this morning after an intense cold front brought damaging winds of up to 110 kilometres pe...
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Pompeii snack-bar contents to give historians look into ‘classic, everyday experience’
The discovery of a largely intact snack bar in Pompeii will give historians a well-informed look into everyday life in Ancient Italy, says M...
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10 stories that captivated Geelong in 2020
It’s been a massive year in news, and the Geelong Advertiser was there every step of the way to keep the community informed. These are our m...
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Victoria’s ban on New Year’s Eve kissing ‘rather extreme’
Sky News contributor Michael Kroger says Victoria’s ban on New Year’s Eve kissing is rather extreme move considering that no one has the cor...
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Hazzard warns against ‘extremely dangerous’ shopping outings amid virus outbreak
New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard has implored Northern Beaches residents to “go shopping locally” amid the coastal coronavirus c...
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Australia-China relationship worsened throughout 2020
Australia’s relationship with China has suffered over the past year due to escalating trade-tensions. from Latest World News Headlines | D...
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Dog thefts spikes in UK as price of pups rises amid pandemic
Dog thefts have risen by 250 per cent across the United Kingdom during the pandemic considering the price of puppies soared as demand for a ...
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Israel health workers celebrate beginning of vaccine campaign
Medical workers in Israel are celebrating the rollout of a coronavirus vaccine throughout the country as the daily case load surpasses 3,000...
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World Health Organisation says more pandemics are expected
The World Health Organisation director says the coronavirus won’t be the last pandemic and attempts to improve human health are doomed witho...
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Hunt for Ballarat mum’s killers gains momentum
The discovery of a body dumped in a mineshaft near Ballarat shapes as a major breakthrough in the case of missing Ballarat mum Kobie Parfitt...
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Sydney’s NYE celebrations on tenterhooks
New Years Eve celebrations are on tenterhooks in New South Wales amid the threat of a COVID-19 spread. from Breaking National News and Aus...
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2020 US Review: America hit by the virus, violent protests and political contentions
The United States has felt the twin-impacts of violent protests and the coronavirus pandemic during a chaotic year under the leadership of P...
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Scientists estimate herd immunity will only be reached if 75 per cent take COVID jab
Current polls are suggesting only 57 per cent of Italians intend to take the COVID-19 vaccine while scientists estimate herd immunity can on...
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Moment dad punched in the face by a kangaroo
The father was punched and kicked down by the kangaroo as he tried to defend his children. from Breaking National News and Australian News...
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‘We are not happy’: Byron Bay locals ‘outraged’ over beach parties
Locals are “outraged” at the behaviour of young people holding weekend parties on Byron Bay beaches – violating coronavirus restrictions and...
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Riot police called to break up Airbnb party
A Perth suburb was plunged into lockdown as 150 youths wielding metal poles and bricks clashed with police at an Airbnb property on Boxing D...
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Saturday, December 26, 2020
Coronavirus mercy flight diverted from Hobart
TASMANIA will no longer host arrivals from a repatriation flight that was set to land in the state early next month. from Breaking Nationa...
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Police discuss death of Launceston woman
Detective Inspector Kim Steven discusses the death of a 49-year-old woman at a a house in Wellington St, Launceston. from Breaking Nationa...
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NYE celebrations could see the potential of another COVID-19 ‘superspreader event’
Stricter restrictions are worth being considered over the New Year period in a bid to stem the spread of the latest coronavirus outbreak in ...
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Mullet with meaning shed after hair-raising effort
Dennis Tomasovic has ditched a divisive ‘do after raising more than $5000 for Geelong Animal Welfare Society. from Breaking National News ...
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Final picture of friends before drowning
A young group’s Christmas Day trip to the beach turned into a disaster in a matter of seconds as rough currents swept two Indian immigrants ...
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Bilpin residents still rebuilding a year on from devastating bushfires
A year after devastating bushfires ripped through the small New South Wales' town of Bilpin, residents have spoken to Sky News about the...
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Skipper puts ‘family’ in the firing line
JEFF Cordell has sailed in all but one of the 14 Launceston to Hobart yacht races and in this year’s event the ace skipper would love to lea...
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Tasmanian tourism businesses release ‘shocking figures’ amid border closures
Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania CEO Luke Martin says the closure of Tasmania’s borders to New South Wales has had a "perverse...
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Fuel price hike expected after holiday season
Geelong motorists can expect to pay more at the pump in the New Year, according to new data. from Breaking National News and Australian Ne...
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Parts of New South Wales and Victoria under total fire bans
Total fire bans are in place for parts of New South Wales and Victoria today as warm, dry and windy conditions are forecast in both states. ...
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Coast’s surprise New Year’s weather forecast
THE warm weather and sunny conditions are expected to go before the New Year for the Gold Coast. from Breaking National News and Australia...
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Over an hour delay: Latest border traffic
QUEENSLANDERS returning home and holiday goers heading to the Sunshine state can expect delays as they make their way across the border toda...
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Residents warned to keep an eye out for snakes amid rising temperatures
As temperatures rise across Australia's eastern seaboard, residents are being warned to keep an eye out for snakes. from Breaking Nati...
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West Gate chaos as Melburnians head to coast
Roadworks on the West Gate Bridge are causing traffic chaos for Melburnians escaping the city for a post-Christmas getaway with lane closure...
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Baby found dead at Brisbane home
Queensland Police are investigating the suspicious death of a baby girl who was found dead at a home in Brisbane’s inner-south last month. ...
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Missing motorcyclist found 15 hours after crash
A missing motorcyclist found by police after an overnight search in Victoria’s west has been flown to hospital in a serious condition, 15 ho...
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No government can ‘give assurances’ COVID-19 outbreaks won’t occur
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says there can be no "assurances" that what has taken place in Sydney's Northern Be...
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Severe flooding causes chaos and concern across the UK
Severe flooding across parts of the UK has caused chaos and concern for residents during the festive period. from Latest World News Headli...
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Over half the UK enters lockdown after a restricted Christmas
Tighter restrictions have been imposed on large parts of the United Kingdom in a bid to stem the spread of the virus over the festive period...
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Trump ‘plays golf at Florida resort’ as $3 trillion relief bill deadline approaches
Sky News US contributor Michael Ware says President Trump is “holding much-needed coronavirus aid hostage,” as the deadline for a stimulus b...
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THE BEAT: Police to provide update on suspicious death
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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Nudist given notice for naughty behaviour
While many hit the shops to get more clothes, a man was arrested at a beach on Boxing Day for not having enough. from Breaking National Ne...
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Avalon resident praises tough COVID restrictions despite spending Christmas alone
Avalon resident Paula Goodman says while the newly implemented coronavirus restrictions for the northern beaches are “challenging,” she thin...
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Friday, December 25, 2020
Prezzee records 40 per cent spike in gift card purchases for Christmas
E-commerce store Prezzee has recorded a 40 per cent spike in gift card purchases for Christmas with CEO Tony Karp attributing it to the safe...
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NSW residents urged to watch out for snakes and spiders as weather warms
News South Wales residents have been urged to watch out for snakes and spiders as warmer weather causes a surge in sightings of some of our ...
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Australians’ favourite festive songs revealed
Australia's top 10 festive favourites have been revealed with Mariah Carey's single "All I Want for Christmas" topping the...
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New South Wales Health Minister appalled by 100 person Christmas gathering at Sydney beach
New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard has labelled a Christmas gathering of more than 100 people at Bronte Beach “appalling” but than...
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Queensland bushfire victims seeking closure
Charges have been laid for a bushfire that razed more than half of Queensland's Fraser Island but those who lost everything in last year...
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NSW to revert to pre-Christmas restrictions as state records nine new cases
Premier Gladys Berejiklian has revealed nine new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in New South Wales, with eight linked to the Northern Bea...
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It’s been a ‘huge learning year’ for tech companies
Image Matrix Tech Editor Djuro Sen says 2020 has been a “huge learning year” for technology companies and users because of the COVID-19 pand...
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No new cases as Queensland prepares for $400m Boxing Day retail frenzy
Queensland has received welcome news as the state records no new locally acquired coronavirus cases however, health authorities are monitori...
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Sydney’s Northern Beaches in lockdown as COVID cluster grows
The NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a drastic health order in the northern beaches in response to the escalating outbreak. fr...
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Tony takes his final bow after 50-year career
THE smile on Tony Webb’s face says it all: after more than 50 years of primary school teaching, he is retiring at exactly the right time. ...
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Australia’s top doctor’s border plea
Australia’s Acting Chief Medical Officer hopes the states and territories will have a “proportionate” response to their borders with NSW as ...
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Duck Hunters Rescued by Coast Guard Off Jersey Shore
New video shows the Coast Guard rescue of two duck hunters who became marooned on December 15 after leaving their boat to hunt on an island ...
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Top Gold Coast ATAR students revealed
GOLD COAST high school graduates have been listed among the state’s top performing students as final results have been revealed. from Brea...
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‘Never had a chance’: Tragic end for Innisfail dad
A 30 YEAR old Tongan national has been remanded into custody after appearing in court for the alleged murder of a father of two in Innisfail...
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Why sex offenders are the sneakiest prisoners
If you’re looking out over a sea of dangerous criminals, and you’ve got to pick one to trust, always choose a murderer. from Breaking Nati...
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Northern Beaches in lockdown: tough restrictions brought in for residences
Sydney’s Northern Beaches will be placed in lockdown from 5pm today and [residents] will only be allowed to leave their homes for essential ...
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Dirt bike rider flown from Cairns after double fatality
ONE of the men injured in a double motorbike fatality will be treated in Townsville. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Dai...
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Two found dead in suspicious Melbourne housefire
A suspicious housefire in Melbourne's north which killed two people is being investigated by arson squad detectives. from Breaking Nat...
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‘Chance of storm’ forecast for New Year’s Eve fireworks
NEW Year’s Eve revellers in the Far North may have to contend with wet weather conditions as showers are forecast for the next seven days. ...
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‘Just amazing’: Christmas celebrated in style
SHOWERS and grey clouds did not hinder Christmas Day in Cairns, with interstate visitors joining local folks to mark the occasion during a ...
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‘Feng shui’: Key elements in buying property
THE mantra “location, location, location” epitomises real estate. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph https:...
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‘Plan, pack, listen’: FNQ urged to prepare for cyclones
FAR Northern residents are being urged to prepare for the cyclone season now with fears that complacency has set in. from Breaking Nationa...
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Black rainforest dingo makes surprise visit in FNQ town
A BLACK dingo turned up to surprise a property owner and create much chat among Cassowary Coast residents, with many saying they’d also seen...
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Thursday, December 24, 2020
Barwon Heads set for a month of circus acts
CIRCUS acts, acrobats and cabaret are set to thrill audiences at Barwon Heads as the Wonderland Spiegeltent makes a return this summer. fr...
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Driver killed in Christmas highway tragedy
TRAGEDY has struck Far Northern roads on Christmas with the death of a 28 year old man on the Cassowary Coast this morning. from Breaking ...
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Heavy Snowfall Brings White Christmas Eve to Western Michigan
Snow fell across western Michigan on December 24, making for a white Christmas Eve. Leon Hendrix captured this slow motion footage of heavy ...
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Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Alabama
A meteor was captured on camera in Marshall County, Alabama, on the evening of December 22, as it hurtled across the sky. This clip, posted ...
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Strong Winds, Snow Trigger Blizzard Warning in Nebraska
A blizzard warning was issued for parts of northeast Nebraska as snow fell and wind gusts were forecast to reach as high as 60 mph on Wednes...
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‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’: NYC Health Care Workers Get COVID-19 Vaccine
More than 30,500 COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in New York City as of December 23, with the first shots being given to frontl...
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‘Whiteout Conditions’: Blizzard Hits Red River Valley
Snow bands and strong northwest winds hit the Red River Valley on December 23, with “whiteout conditions” reported near Fargo, Minnesota, on...
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Blizzard Brings Snow and Strong Winds to Grand Forks
Snow bands and strong northwest winds hit the Red River Valley on December 23, with a blizzard reported in Grand Forks, North Dakota, in the...
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Hawaii’s Kilauea Spews Enough Lava to Fill 3,000 Olympic-Sized Swimming Pools
Scientists with the US Geological Survey (USGS) said Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has spewed enough lava to fill 3,000 Olympic-sized swimming po...
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Hundreds of Trucks Lined Up Along Motorway Waiting to Enter Dover
Truck drivers were stranded in long lines along the M20 motorway just outside of Dover, England, on Wednesday, December 23. Many have been s...
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Biggest Gold Coast political moments of 2020
BETWEEN a local council election, a border lockdown and a state government election the Gold Coast has had one of its biggest political year...
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Schools secure space ahead of international student rush
EDUCATION providers are fast securing new premises in the Gold Coast CBD in anticipation of a revival of the decimated international student...
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Coasters pay the price to keep up appearances
A Gold Coast insolvency counsellor is seeing more debt-ridden younger clients who are trying to keep up with luxury lifestyles portrayed on ...
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Woolworths, Coles impose toilet paper limits in Greater Sydney
Supermarkets have reimposed purchase limits on toilet paper after a surge in sales was recorded in NSW following the tightening of restricti...
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ADF rejects request for more troops to control NSW border
The Australian Defence Force has rejected the Victorian government's request to provide more troops to support the NSW border closure fo...
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Calgary Buried in Deep Snow After Pre-Christmas Winter Blast
The Canadian city of Calgary was buried under 20 to 40 centimeters of snow on Tuesday, December 22, after a winter storm blew through Albert...
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Playful Cockapoo Bounds Over Thick Calgary Snow
A Canadian cockapoo enjoyed a romp in the snow on Monday, December 21, after a winter storm moved through Calgary, Alberta. Environment Cana...
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Waste from toxic site pumped into river
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Weather To Watch
WATCH: Flood risk for QLD on Christmas Day and showers for the NSW coast. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegrap...
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Video Captures Father’s Shock at Daughter’s Surprise Army Homecoming
A father in Delaware got a priceless gift when his daughter surprised him at their Kent County home after six months away in the military. N...
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New plan for Eastern Shore golf course
GOLF Australia is seeking a meeting with the Clarence City Council in a bid to reverse a recent decision to close the course. from Breakin...
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Alex Padilla, Tapped to Fill Kamala Harris’s Senate Seat, Will Be California’s First Latino Senator
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla has been selected to replace the seat vacated by incoming Vice President Kamala Harris, the state...
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New coronavirus variant spreads to Germany
The new coronavirus variant which has been spreading across the UK, has now been detected in Germany. from Latest World News Headlines | D...
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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Tanker Truck Carrying Gasoline Ignites After Overturning on Arkansas Highway
A tanker trunk containing gasoline overturned and ignited on Wednesday, December 23, leading to blocked highway lanes near Ozark, Arkansas. ...
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Adorable Young Girl Gives Gift of ‘Peace’ in Detroit, Michigan
A young girl gave the gift of “peace” for the holiday season on Detroit, Michigan, on December 22, and offered those without presents a gift...
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ADF assisting with COVID this Christmas
Members of the Australian Defence Force assisting with COVID over the holidays have wished Australians a “Merry Christmas". from Brea...
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$187 million bypass reaches milestone
TENDERS have been called for the southern bypass of Sorell which is expected to ease the traffic bottleneck which has plagued residents and ...
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Trump issues pardons to close allies
United States President Donald Trump has issued three high profile pardons for some of his closest allies during his last days in the White ...
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‘Disgusting’: Trump’s latest pardons lashed
Donald Trump continues to use his final days in office to grant pardons to his closest allies. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Te...
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Pfizer to double US vaccine dose deal
Pfizer is set to double their current deal with the United States by supplying an addition 100 million doses of their coronavirus vaccine by...
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Anger peaks over testing delays at UK border after days of waiting
Angered truck drivers who do not want to leave the queue into Dover Ferry Terminal to get a COVID-19 test have come into confrontation with ...
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Psychic’s eerie predictions for 2021
A blind mystic who reportedly predicted 9/11 foresees a cure for cancer, an assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin and a “dragon seizing hu...
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Millions across the UK enter harsh tier four lockdown
Pubs across the UK prepare to close from Boxing Day, during what would usually be their busiest time of year. from Latest World News Headl...
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Meghan and Harry’s Christmas card stuns fans
They say a picture paints a thousand words. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3rzE158
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Turkey hits new COVID-19 daily death toll record with 259 fatalities
Turkey has hit a new record of daily COVID-19 deaths reporting 259 in the past 24 hours. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegrap...
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Map proves true horror of US crisis
A frightening number of counties have been labelled as “sustained COVID” hot spots by the White House as the US suffered its second deadlies...
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New Qld case linked to NSW cluster
A Queensland man who travelled to the northern beaches and returned to the Sunshine State has tested positive to coronavirus. from Breakin...
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Superyacht crew member tests positive in Cairns
A crew member from a superyacht in Cairns has tested positive to COVID-19 in the region’s first positive case since October. from Breaking...
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Travellers breaching Qld border restrictions could face $4,000 fine
Lighter barriers will be installed around the Tweed Heads checkpoint on the Queensland – New South Wales border in an effort to stop travell...
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Hospital blow out: Cancer patients at risk
Exclusive: Hundreds of thousands of Australians missed out on health screens and surgeries because of COVID-19 with hospitals now so overwhe...
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Slashing accused to spend Christmas in hospital
THE MAN accused of slashing a neighbour during a scuffle will spend Christmas in hospital. from Breaking National News and Australian News...
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‘Risk based approach’ key to keeping states safe until vaccine rollout
Cornerstone Group Senior Director James Cullen has praised the premiers for their efforts to keep the public safe over the past six to eight...
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Queen Victoria Market buzzing ahead of Christmas
The Corner Chicken Shop’s Chris Gavriel says the business for his shop this Christmas has been wonderful. from Breaking National News and ...
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Flight Radar Animation Captures Pre-Christmas Air Travel Over United States
A Flightradar24 animation shows pre-Christmas air traffic over North America, including the continental United States and parts of Canada an...
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Man in hospital after Moolap crash
Portarlington Road was closed after a car crash brought down powerlines early Thursday morning. from Breaking National News and Australian...
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Sydney Fish Market stocked with oysters, prawns and lobsters for Christmas
Sydney Fish Market’s Alex Stoles says the market is “absolutely prepared for your visit” with shelves full of oysters, prawns, lobsters and ...
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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Major upgrade to emergency services radio network
TASMANIA’S emergency services radio network is set for a major upgrade, seven years after recommendations were made in the wake of the 2013 ...
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Hopes dashed: Thousands still in lockdown for Christmas
Parts of the northern beaches will remain locked down for Christmas while the rest of Sydney will see some restrictions lift over the next t...
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NSW residents asked to avoid visiting Northern Beaches aged care ‘if unnecessary’
New South Wales authorities are asking people not to visit aged care facilities in the Northern Beaches where it is not necessary – as New S...
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Brown Snake Caught in Children’s Toy Room in Queensland
Queensland snake catchers were called to a home in Maudsland after a brown snake was spotted in a child’s toy room, footage posted on Decemb...
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Major upgrade to Tasmanian emergency services radio network announced
Tasmania’s emergency services radio network is set for a major upgrade, seven years after recommendations were made in the wake of the 2013 ...
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COVID health alert issued for Orange, NSW
A health alert has been issued for Orange, New South Wales, after contact tracers confirmed a health care worker, who has tested positive, t...
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Volcanic Fog From Kilauea Eruption Visible From International Space Station
A plume of volcanic fog created by the eruption of Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii was visible from the International Space Station on the afterno...
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Changing COVID situation ‘incredibly stressful’ for tens of thousands of Australians stranded overseas
A fresh blow has been dealt to the tens of thousands of Australians stranded overseas after Singapore announced it will ban flights from the...
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The Christmas rule confusing everyone
Sydneysiders will be celebrating Christmas a little differently this year – with coronavirus restrictions staying in place for the city. f...
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Baby elephant saved with CPR after motorbike accident
A baby Thai elephant has been saved by a rescue worker who performed CPR on a roadside after the animal was hit by a motorbike while crossin...
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Give Aussies vaccine sooner: Labor
Australia’s vaccine rollout pencilled for March has been slammed as too slow – with the opposition accusing the government of sitting on its...
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Security advisors concerned China’s fishing facility could double as a military proposition
The Morrison Government is seeking clarification from Papua New Guinea regarding its recent signing of a deal with China which allows a Chin...
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Almost 3,000 lorries stuck between UK and France amid border closure
Almost 3,000 truck drivers are stuck between the UK and France after France shut its border. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Tele...
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Data shows Pfizer vaccine is 95 per cent effective
New data submitted to regulators shows the Pfizer vaccine is 95 per cent effective in preventing infection. from Latest World News Headlin...
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Music teacher Ulf Kaiser to fight child sex charges, says lawyer
Ulf Kaiser's lawyer Nick Hanna speaks outside Cambelltown Court to The Daily Telegraph. from Breaking National News and Australian New...
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Give Aussies vaccine sooner: Labor
Australia’s vaccine rollout pencilled for March has been slammed as too slow – with the opposition accusing the government of sitting on its...
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Hospitality venues, hairdressers required to use Service NSW QR code from Jan 1
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Wednesday all hospitality venues and hairdressers in the state will need to use the Service NSW ...
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First Shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccines Arrives in Qatar
Qatar received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine on the evening of December 21, the country’s Ministry of Public...
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Magpie put down after bad diet, life in a cage and put on lead
A JUVENILE magpie has been euthanized after it was found “placed in a small cage”, kept on a lead and fed the wrong diet at a Gold Coast hom...
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Security advisors concerned China’s fishing facility could double as a military proposition
The Morrison Government is seeking clarification from Papua New Guinea regarding its recent signing of a deal with China which allows a Chin...
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Northern Beaches to be separated into two by new boundary line
The New South Wales government is introducing a new boundary which will separate the Northern Beaches region into two – with each area subje...
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Berejiklian announces ‘modest’ changes for Christmas, 10-person limit remains
From Christmas Eve to Boxing Day, Greater Sydney residents will have to maintain the 10-person limit in households however children below th...
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A-maze-ing! Dog Races Through Mini Snow Labyrinth After Winter Storm Hits Calgary
A dog made quick work of a snow maze in Calgary, Alberta, on December 22, after a massive winter storm dumped up to 16 inches of snow across...
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Monday, December 21, 2020
Mystery third motorbike hunt after horror double fatal crash
A THIRD mystery motorbike may have been at the scene of a horrific crash which left a man and teen dead and another fighting for life. fro...
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Luxury lockdown: Aussie stars’ homes in Sydney COVID cluster
Sydney’s northern beaches has been thrust into the spotlight thanks to the emergence of a COVID cluster that has led to the area going into ...
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Year in review: 2020 corporate clean outs
The year 2020 was one of corporate clean outs, resulting in the highest number of CEOs in a decade to depart top Australian companies. fro...
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Northern Beaches outbreak may have ‘minimal’ effect on the economy
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says if the coronavirus outbreak on the Northern Beaches continues without having a broader impact, it’s effec...
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UK faces harsher lockdown amid new, highly transmissible strand
Health officials are warning the new, highly transmissible variant of COVID-19 might result in a harsher lockdown in the UK. from Latest W...
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Bill Barr will not appoint a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden
US Attorney General William Barr has revealed he will not appoint a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden. from Latest World News He...
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Fake COVID rumour engulfs Aussie stars
A bizarre rumour that Australian acting royalty is behind the northern beaches outbreak has been quashed. from Breaking National News and ...
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How new COVID crisis could impact Cairns flights
THE Far North will lose $5 million for every week the greater Sydney area remains locked out of Queensland as the southern state’s COVID cri...
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Seven locally made gifts to give in FNQ this Christmas
IT has been a tough year and there’s no better time to stick with the locals than when purchasing Christmas gifts – and Far North Queensland...
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Teen gang raped at own birthday party
A teenage girl was left needing surgery after she claimed she was drugged and gang raped by 10 men at her own birthday party, according to r...
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Complacency around water one of ‘biggest dangers’ to swimmers
Australians are being urged to be aware of the conditions of where they choose to swim this summer after 235 coastal deaths were recorded ar...
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Fatal motorcycle crash victim identified
Tributes are flowing for a 17-year-old girl who died in a motorcycle crash in South Australia’s south east earlier this month. from Breaki...
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‘My poor flowers’: Massive python moves in to Coast home
MAKING room for strange visitors is a given at Christmas time, but even playing host to the in-laws has nothing on bunking with a three metr...
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ACCC taking Lorna Jane to federal court over ‘COVID-proof’ clothing
Activewear giant Lorna Jane has been taken to the federal court by the ACCC over claims its clothing could stop the spread of COVID-19. fr...
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Concerns mount over NYE fireworks
Sydney’s Lord Mayor Clover Moore believes the city’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks should be scrapped if they can’t be held safely. from...
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There are ‘a number of good signs’ related to the Northern Beaches COVID cluster
Deakin University Chair of Epidemiology Catherine Bennett says there are “a number of good signs” related to the Northern Beaches coronaviru...
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Adopt me: “Boomerang cat” returns to shelter
Chester has been dubbed the "boomerang cat" after returning to an RSPCA shelter for the fourth time. Jenny Sherring explains what ...
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Details emerge on Victorian teen infected in NSW
A Victorian teenager has been infected in NSW’s Northern Beaches outbreak, testing positive to coronavirus after returning home. from Brea...
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NSW government will pay farmers to protect koala habitat on their properties
Farmers will be paid by the New South Wales government to preserve koala habitats on their properties under a new proposal. from Breaking ...
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NSW records just 8 new COVID cases
NSW has recorded another drop in COVID-19 cases, well below the 15 new infections confirmed on Monday. from Breaking National News and Aus...
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Democrats and Republicans playing the super PAC game ahead of Georgia senate runoffs
A cacophony of television and digital adds are hitting Georgians from the right and the left ahead of the senate runoff races. from Latest...
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Wedding spreads new mutant COVID strain
A COVID outbreak at a wedding has resulted in 11 guests being infected with the new mutant strain – with none showing symptoms. from Lates...
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Girl ‘raped, murdered’ by stepdad
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Sunday, December 20, 2020
Coate hands down ‘damning’ final report into Victoria’s hotel quarantine program
The final report – which was handed down today – into Victoria’s bungled hotel quarantine program has not identified the person who made the...
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Cairns trading hours: What’s open longer, closed this Christmas
WE’RE now into the pointy end of the festive season in the Far North. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Daily Telegraph ht...
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Lawsuit for Lorna Jane over virus killing claim
Women’s sportswear brand Lorna Jane is being sued by the competition regulator for allegedly making false claims its activewear could stop a...
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Premier backs Sydney-Hobart cancellation
PREMIER Peter Gutwein has said there is a silver lining in New South Wales’ 15 new COVID-19 cases announced today – they are all traceable. ...
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Gladys urged to make unpopular decision
There are fears NSW could be on the brink of a second wave of COVID-19 infections, with experts saying there is one restriction that could c...
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Panicked Coast residents are filling COVID clinics
GOLD Coasters have rushed to get tested for COVID-19 this morning, for the third day in a row, with long queues reported at the hospital and...
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COVID claims land Lorna Jane in court
Activewear maker Lorna Jane is facing new action over antivirus claims it made for some of its products, with the Australian Competition and...
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Thousands of NSW residents flock to be tested amid increasing COVID case numbers
New South Wales Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant thanked New South Wales residents who had presented themselves for testing and encourage...
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New tower for Palm Beach’s future light rail route
A 1960s-era Palm Beach unit building will be transformed into a nine-storey tower overlooking the light rail route. from Breaking National...
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Punches fly in violent road rage brawl
A roadside brawl between five people in Adelaide’s northern suburbs has left two directed to front court while police hunt for the other thr...
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Gladys urged to make unpopular decision
There are fears NSW could be on the brink of a second wave of COVID-19 infections, with experts saying there is one restriction that could c...
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Jupiter and Saturn align to create ‘Star of Bethlehem’ for first time in 800 years
On December 21st the night sky will light up with a close alignment of Jupiter and Saturn, their closest since the early 13th century. fro...
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Local community throws birthday parade for boy fighting brain cancer
A young boy fighting brain cancer has been surprised by a parade thrown by his Wisconsin community to celebrate his fifth birthday after his...
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Countries Suspend Travel From U.K. in Response to New Covid-19 Strain
Countries across Europe barred travelers from Britain on Sunday in an effort to keep out a highly infectious new strain of the coronavirus t...
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Cher campaigning to rescue Thai gorilla
A lonely gorilla in a Bangkok zoo has become the latest focus of singer Cher and the charity she co-founded, Free the Wild, as they campaign...
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Christmas in quarantine for stranded NSW travellers
THE worsening coronavirus outbreak in Sydney has wreaked havoc with the Christmas plans of returning Tasmanians, many of which now have to g...
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ADF denies Victoria’s border support request
Concerns are being raised about extended delays at Victoria’s border checkpoint after a request for further ADF support fell short. from B...
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Victoria’s hotel quarantine inquiry report released today
The person who made the decision to use private security in Victoria’s bungled hotel quarantine program may remain unknown when the report i...
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Raucous Bills Fans Celebrate Buffalo’s First AFC East Title in 25 Years
Thousands of fans met the Buffalo Bills in the freezing cold early on Sunday, December 20, after the team clinched the AFC East for the firs...
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Urgent public health alerts issued to venues across Sydney as cases rise
Public health alerts have been issues to several new venues across the Northern Beaches, the city and Inner West – including cafes, restaura...
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‘Holly Jolly’ Van Spreads Holiday Cheer in Georgia Neighborhood
The “Holly Jolly Van,” adorned with brightly-colored Christmas lights, toured neighborhoods in Evans, Georgia, on December 17, video posted ...
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Buffalo Bills Fan Celebrates for Doorbell Camera After Team Clinches Division
Fans of the Buffalo Bills celebrated into the early hours of Sunday morning, December 20, after the team clinched the AFC East for the first...
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Why the Far North could miss Christmas Day backyard cricket
FAR Northerners have only a number of days to prepare their lawns for Christmas Day backyard cricket, but any efforts in this scorching heat...
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Saturday, December 19, 2020
Like Father Like Son: Tiger and Charlie Woods Swing Clubs in Sync Ahead of PNC Championship
Tiger Woods and his son Charlie were in sync while practicing on December 17 for this year’s PNC Championship, which is to be held in Orland...
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Victoria’s strict new rules for NSW
Victoria has resolved to slam its state borders shut to travellers from parts of Sydney as a coronavirus outbreak on the northern beaches sp...
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Victoria to roll out permit system for travellers from NSW
Victoria is set to establish a permit system for people travelling from New South Wales from midnight tonight after 10 new coronavirus cases...
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Pat’s surprise turn in Millionaire Hot Seat
THERE’S no way around this – Pat O’Leary is a larrikin. The local surf instructor popped up on our screens recently as a contestant on Eddie...
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SA not ‘rushing in’ to close border with NSW
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has confirmed he will not rush to close the state’s borders after NSW recorded 10 new cases of the ...
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Queensland confirms three new COVID cases
Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeanette Young confirmed three new COVID cases in the state on Friday, two in hotel quarantine, and a wom...
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Geelong chicken schnitty one of world’s most popular dishes
A humble chicken schnitty served up by a Geelong restaurant was the 12th most-ordered dish in the world this year for online food delivery s...
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Man arrested on Cairns beach in bid to save fish
A FRUSTRATED Holloways Beach resident who was handcuffed and dragged off the sand when attempting to open Barr Creek has accused the council...
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Brisbane plane tickets rise by 800%
Anyone hoping to make a last minute escape from NSW and head to Queensland ahead of Christmas can expect to pay a premium price with the cur...
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Victoria shuts border to NSW ’red zone’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews issued a veiled swipe at his NSW counterparts for their response to the growing northern beaches cluster as...
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‘Christmas this year will be very different’: UK PM Boris Johnson
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced tougher tier four restrictions for parts of England as the country battles a new fast-spreadin...
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Authorities detail ‘challenge beyond us’
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says authorities are still “not confident” they know where the original case at the centre of the Avalon cl...
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Every new COVID restriction in NSW
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced new lockdown restrictions for Greater Sydney as the northern beaches COVID cluster ...
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Sydney under new restrictions until December 23
Greater Sydney will revert back to more severe restrictions - including a maximum of 10 people at a home and no more than 20 dancing at wedd...
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Panicked Coast residents queue for COVID-19 test
SNIFFLY Gold Coasters are rushing to get tested following the discovery of COVID-19 in the city’s sewerage system. from Breaking National ...
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Crowds Seen at London’s St Pancras Station as Tier 4 Lockdown Announced
Crowds were seen on December 19 at London’s St. Pancras train station hours before the city went into a Tier 4 lockdown in response to a ris...
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Every new COVID restriction in NSW
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced new lockdown restrictions for Greater Sydney as the northern beaches COVID cluster ...
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Shoppers Fill Oxford Street in London Ahead of Tier 4 Lockdown
The British government announced tier four restrictions in several areas of England including London on December 19, with the new limits on ...
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30 new cases in NSW
NSW has recorded another 30 coronavirus cases on Sunday as residents of Sydney’s northern beaches started their first full day in lockdown. ...
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Large Crowds Congest Arizona Airport Ahead of Holidays
A packed crowd was spotted at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona on Saturday, December 19, as seen in footage taken on ...
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Man injured in ‘targeted’ machete attack
A MAN has been hospitalised after he was attacked with a machete and left with wounds to his hand and leg. from Breaking National News and...
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Woman injured, trapped in crash at busy Cairns intersection
A WOMAN is believed to be trapped in her car with leg injuries after a two-car crash at Bungalow. from Breaking National News and Australi...
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Calls to ‘mandate masks now’
The NSW government’s failure to implement a mask mandate has sparked outrage as a coronavirus cluster in the northern beaches continues to g...
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Friday, December 18, 2020
‘Muppets’: Ute drivers ‘playing tag’
A furious motorist has caught two ute drivers who almost caused a high speed accident while “playing tag” on a motorway. from Breaking Nat...
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Dozens of police swarm Melbourne hotel
Police have surrounded a Melbourne hotel as about 60 refugees and asylum seekers detained inside are loaded onto buses and relocated to an u...
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Nor’easter Brings Heavy Snowfall to Brooklyn, New York
A winter storm warning was in effect for the tri-state region on December 16 as a severe storm was expected to bring as much as 12 inches of...
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Dropping testing rates leaving NSW ‘vulnerable’ to COVID-19
AMA Vice President Chris Moy says a drop in New South Wales’ testing rate and increasing complacency has left the state open to a resurgence...
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Latest unemployment figures unveiled
Australia’s unemployment rate has fallen to 6.8 per cent, with 90,000 new workers finding jobs during the month of November. from Breaking...
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High use of mental health services since COVID began
Head of the AIHW Health Systems Group Adrian Webster says there have been elevated levels of people accessing mental health services since t...
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Top Gold Coast ATAR students revealed
GOLD COAST high school graduates have been listed among the state’s top performing students as final results have been revealed. from Brea...
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US approves Moderna vaccine for emergency use
America's drug authority has approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegra...
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Stay at home: NSW Premier urges Sydneysiders to stay indoors as concerns grow over COVID cluster
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has urged all residents of Greater Sydney to stay at home and only engage in essential travel as the cases li...
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FDA Authorizes Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine for U.S. Use
Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine was cleared for use in the U.S. by health regulators Friday, the second shot to get the green light. WSJ’s Peter ...
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Australia’s big mistake with China
A highly-respected academic has issued a veiled criticism of Australia’s heavy reliance on China’s trade agreement over the years amid the c...
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Talking dirty earns woman $1.7 million
A woman has been raking in the cash during lockdown just by using her accent to entice blokes. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Te...
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Son sues parents over $25k porn stash
A divorced bloke has won a lawsuit against his parents for throwing out his $25,000 stash of porn and sex toys. from Latest World News Hea...
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Northern Beaches in lockdown: tough restrictions brought in for residences
Sydney’s Northern Beaches will be placed in lockdown from 5pm today and [residents] will only be allowed to leave their homes for essential ...
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Dirt bike rider flown from Cairns after double fatality
ONE of the men injured in a double motorbike fatality will be treated in Townsville. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Dai...
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Two found dead in suspicious Melbourne housefire
A suspicious housefire in Melbourne's north which killed two people is being investigated by arson squad detectives. from Breaking Nat...
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December auction numbers ‘unprecedented’
REA Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says there is an “unprecedented” number of auctions taking place this December. from Breaking Na...
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Aussie barley farmers looking to bounce back despite Chinese tariffs
Despite challenging years of crippling drought and recent Chinese trade tariffs Australian barely farmers are on track to pull off a near re...
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‘Hemsworth effect’ behind Australian tourism boom
The Hollywood halo effect of having the Hemsworths in our big Aussie backyard has done wonders for some of the nation’s top travel destinati...
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Sue Neill-Fraser baking behind bars again
SUE Neill-Fraser will be baking her famous pavlovas behind bars again this Christmas. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Da...
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Determined Husky Clambers Through 40 Inches of Snow in Upstate New York
A husky was seen powering through a massive snowbank in Endicott, New York, on December 18. The town was buried under more than 40 inches of...
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Cyclist killed in crash
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Rokewood on Friday night. from Breaking National News and Aust...
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Air crew fined for allegedly breaching COVID isolation
There have been 13 airline crew members fined for allegedly breaching self-isolation orders. from Breaking National News and Australian Ne...
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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Road emergency: Fire crews bring vehicle blaze under control
UPDATE: A Queensland Fire and Emergency Service spokesman said the car was well involved in flames when firefighters arrived at the scene. ...
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‘Iconic’ Moore Park Golf Course at risk over plans to ‘cut it in half’: Bragg
Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg says Clover Moore and the City of Sydney Council are putting the "iconic" Moore Park Golf Course at r...
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Craig McLachlan’s acquittal shows there are ‘no winners’ when it comes to allegations: Murray
Sky News host Paul Murray says Craig McLachlan’s acquittal shows that “nobody wins” out of legal processes. from Breaking National News an...
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Kabul’s deputy governor killed in bomb attack
A bomb attack in Afghanistan's capital city killed the deputy governor of Kabul on Tuesday, security officials said, adding a sticky bom...
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