14 January 2021, Thursday News
14 January 2021, Thursday
Andrew Webster: The SCG is not a snake pit of heinous racism
Opinion: The SCG is not a snake pit of heinous racism | awebster1975
awebster1975 Reminded me of this -
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Police search for car linked to shooting of Sydney gang member
Police search for car linked to shooting of Sydney gang member | natassiazc
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Wait goes on for stranded Victorians as tennis players touch down
Premier says he has hope but not timetable for travellers trapped in 'red zones' to return home as city prepares for the arrival of 1200 tennis players and support staff.
Sports people are being allowed to move around the world because they provide entertainment for those trapped in isolation. Pretty obvious.
The song from Abba fits this one perfectly......Money Money Money its a rich mans world!!!!!
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ASX to open higher, as Wall Street hits new records ahead of Biden's stimulus speech
ASX to open higher, as Wall Street hits new records ahead of Biden's stimulus speech
Fake news!
The tower of cards is so high now, a whiff of unexpected bad news will simply blow it down.
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Live: NSW Now: More storms to hit Sydney and Central Coast, Sculpture by the Sea postponed again
Live: NSW Now: More storms to hit Sydney and Central Coast, Sculpture by the Sea postponed again
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Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy dead aged 81
Magician Siegfried Fischbacher, one half of the iconic Las Vegas duo Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 81.
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Authorities plan to kill US pigeon due to quarantine risk | Sky News Australia
A pigeon which crossed the Pacific Ocean from the United States to Australia may soon meet its end after authorities deemed it a quarantine risk.
I’m not an English scholar but please somebody clarify if use of “which” as opposed to “that” is correct?
Pathetic.
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Process of vacating the White House begins
Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner have reportedly been imposing a weird rule on the Secret Service detail that’s charged with protecting them.
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Twitter was right to ban Donald Trump
Opinion: Twitter was right to ban Donald Trump
That took you 8 days. There’s jumping on the bandwagon, and then there’s seeing it slowly approach over 4 years, watching it cruise by, it stopping right beside you, you just looking at it, and it leaving at a snail’s pace before you decide to get on board. ThisIsNotJournalism
Remember social media platforms taking credit for the Arab springs and color revolutions! It’s all ok if it’s not the USA! The double standards are breathtaking.
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One week after the Capitol riots, Washington DC is a visual reminder that democracy is fragile
ANALYSIS: One week after the Capitol riots, Washington DC is a visual reminder that democracy is fragile
Democracy depends upon a fair and impartial media and an educated and informed society, but most importantly, it depends upon governments that don't make laws to impede those things.
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Donald Trump has been impeached again. Now Republicans must decide the future of their party
When Donald Trump leaves office, Republicans will need to find their identity in the post-Trump era.
Where are these tweets that Trump sent that caused all this turmoil. Does anybody have a screenshot or a link to them, can't seem to find these tweets that are said to have caused a coup attempt.
Siri, Show me Trump inciting violence at the Capitol.
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Census to provide gender non-binary option to better measure diversity
A new standard for sex, gender and sexual orientation released by the ABS has been introduced to tackle a data gap on gender and sex diversity.
There is sex diversity now? That's incredibly rare, in reality. Sex precedes humans by a gazillion years. Is sex also human construct to be torn down? Let's ignore science and nature in favor of feelings? Good luck breeding without male and female components.
What about the other 300 genders?
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Government's refusal to answer simple questions leaves vaccine vacuum
On Tuesday, I asked Australia's Health Minister Greg Hunt a fairly simple question.
liammannix AZ is the preferred option because DaveSharma and his LNP mates have shares in CSL! Follow the money!
northway_debbie liammannix So situation normal... when has this govt Ever answered an actual question.
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EXCLUSIVE: Left unions canvassing Jackie Trad for federal parliament | Sky News Australia
Exclusive: Union powerbrokers are actively canvassing Jackie Trad’s return to politics in the federal arena and she has the backing to be preselected this federal election. _juliabradley
davidbewart _juliabradley What’s the problem, you RoboDebt fans?
_juliabradley Join your unions folks. They're the reason you have 4 weeks annual leave, paid maternal/paternal leave, sick leave, carers leave, compassion leave, unfair dismissal defence, workplace health and safety, among many other things we take for granted in this country.
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Heavy security at Biden inauguration | Sky News Australia
Up to 20,000 National Guard troops could be protecting Washington DC by Wednesday January 20 with the city’s mayor urging people to stay home and participate in the inauguration virtually.
lol - personnel on the public payroll forced to attend the senile old farts sham day.
826Maureen So stay home and watch the cabal arrested on TV, I’m bringing in heaps of popcorn for that show !
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Oxford vaccine lead scientist warns against delaying vaccination rollout in Australia
Oxford vaccine lead scientist warns against delaying vaccination rollout in Australia
“What these nearsighted scientists don’t seem to understand is that if we rollout too quickly, then voters in marginal seats may forget they were prioritised when the election gets here! What a waste of taxpayers money that would be!!” ScottyFromMarketing
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'I'm so desperate': Melbourne family considers private jet flight to New Zealand to secure Australian visas
'I'm so desperate': Melbourne family considers private jet flight to New Zealand to secure Australian visas
Can anyone really tell me that this is an ordinary family being able to afford a private jet, and secure visas by rorting the system ! These people need to be on every departments radar AusFedPolice AusBorderForce DavidColemanMP ausgov .
This is just another in a long line of examples of how our Government fails on empathy, decency and human rights
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Insurance 'nightmare' for residents unable to protect properties in holiday paradise
Insurance 'nightmare' for residents unable to protect properties in holiday paradise
aaah, nothing like the party that demonises social assistance recipients saying the government should subsidise insurance for tropical island boomers.
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National curfew from 6am to 6pm: France tightens coronavirus controls
National curfew from 6am to 6pm: France tightens coronavirus controls
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Finch savages woeful Renegades
'I seriously feel for our head coach'
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NSW venues warned to comply with COVID-safe rules or risk being shut down
NSW venues warned to comply with COVID-safe rules or risk being shut down | Rabe9
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Victoria's army bases 'not suitable' as quarantine sites
Premier Daniel Andrews revealed that the state had approached the Commonwealth about using Defence sites, but that the ADF had not been enthusiastic about the idea.
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Scientist warns against delaying rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine | Sky News Australia
A key scientist in the development of the Oxford vaccine has defended the AstraZeneca jab and warned Australians against delaying its rollout.
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Fire acts as a double-edged sword for popular Australian native
Fire acts as a double-edged sword for popular Australian native
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Live: Trump's impeachment trial may begin hours after Biden inauguration
Live: Trump's impeachment trial may begin hours after Biden inauguration
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Government to buy 29 American made Apache helicopters | Sky News Australia
It has been reported the government is planning to spend a rumoured $4.5 billion to buy 29 Apache AH64E helicopters which are made in the United States.
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WHO team arrives in Wuhan to investigate pandemic origins
A team of 13 World Health Organization scientists have arrived in Wuhan, to investigate the origins of coronavirus. 9News
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Andy Murray tests positive for COVID-19, in doubt for Australian Open
Five-time Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray is isolating at home near London after testing positive to COVID-19 | scottspits
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Senior IOOF executive accused of 'inappropriate' touching in unfair dismissal claim
Senior IOOF executive accused of 'inappropriate' touching in unfair dismissal claim | sdanck
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'Skip in their step': Bin-busting grain harvest reviving rural towns
Grain growers along the eastern seaboard reaped record winter crops this season, with timely rain across the grain belt in NSW, Victoria and Queensland after a run of dry years.
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The world is facing 'catastrophic' global warming, with 2020 among the hottest years on record, UN warns
The UN's peak weather agency says 2016, 2019 and 2020 have been the world's hottest years on record, with temperatures expected to only get higher.
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How much did you spend to set up for a new baby?
How much did you spend to set up for a new baby?
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Did you work too much last year? These researchers say you did
Did you work too much last year? These researchers say you did
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Don a pair of gloves (or two) and step inside Australia's international COVID-19 quarantine centre
Don a pair of gloves (or two) and step inside Australia's international COVID-19 quarantine centre
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Record daily German COVID-19 death toll sparks Merkel 'mega-lockdown plan'
Record daily German COVID-19 death toll sparks Merkel 'mega-lockdown plan'
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'Everyone is crying': Hundreds of homes destroyed after devastating fire swept through Rohingya refugee camp
Hundreds of makeshift homes have been burnt down in a fire that swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in southern Bangladesh.
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Can Donald Trump run again? Here's how it could play out
Can Donald Trump run again? Here's how it could play out
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Caitlin and Ben thought 2020 was the 'worst year' to buy their first home but it worked out better than ever
Caitlin and Ben thought 2020 was the 'worst year' to buy their first home but it worked out better than ever
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We need more 'Howards': NT has the answer to fighting COVID variant, experts say
We need more 'Howards': NT has the answer to fighting COVID variant, experts say
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After 29 days in hotel quarantine, this man still doesn't know when he can leave
After 29 days in hotel quarantine, this man still doesn't know when he can leave
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Donald Trump becomes first US President to be impeached twice
President Donald Trump has been impeached for an historic second time for &x27;inciting&x27; deadly riot at US Capitol.
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'Not for women': Rodrigo Duterte says daughter will not succeed him as president
'Not for women': Rodrigo Duterte says daughter will not succeed him as president
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Murray's AO campaign in doubt after COVID diagnosis
Forced to remain in London
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This health threat could kill millions more than COVID-19. A solution may be in our sewage
This health threat could kill millions more than COVID-19. A solution may be in our sewage
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Trump impeachment: Donald Trump stands largely silent and alone
The President has even turned on his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani and grown irritated at his lavish spending, telling aides to stop paying him.
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Australia's most complained about ads of all time
For the brands behind some of Australia's most controversial ads, all publicity is good publicity. 9News
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Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, of Siegfried & Roy, dies aged 81
Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, of Siegfried & Roy, dies aged 81
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J.Lo to perform, Lady Gaga to sing US national anthem at inauguration
Jennifer Lopez also announced as performer
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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny faces immediate arrest upon return to Russia
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny faces immediate arrest upon return to Russia
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Quarantine officials to kill the US pigeon who flew to Melbourne
Authorities contacted Kevin Celli-Bird, asking him to catch the bird, concerned it may be carrying diseases.
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School threatens legal action after 12-year-old Muslim student refuses to wear a shorter skirt
A 12-year-old student was sent home from school after she refused to wear a shorter skirt on religious grou...
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Woman’s top nearly bans her from flight
A young woman was left ‘in shock’ after being told her top was showing ‘too much skin’ for her to board her Virgin Australia flight.
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Census to provide gender non-binary option to better measure diversity
A new standard for sex, gender and sexual orientation released by the ABS has been introduced to tackle a data gap on gender and sex diversity.
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Warner Bros move could close cinemas
There are some epic films set for release this year and you don’t even have to leave your house to see them - but it could be a move that kills cinemas.
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Will a second impeachment silence Trump for good?
A US Studies Centre Senior Fellow has explained what how he thinks the impending impeachment of President D...
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Kim Kardashian’s lawyer vows: ‘Expect equal custody, 50/50 on property and bring your inner Tarzan’ into divorce battle
Kim Kardashian’s lawyer - who has handled some of the biggest Hollywood divorces - has revealed her expert insight into what’s to come.
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Australia to kill pigeon that crossed the Pacific Ocean from the United States
A racing pigeon has survived an extraordinary 13,000-kilometre Pacific Ocean crossing from the United States to find a new home in Australia. Now authorities consider the bird a quarantine risk and plan to kill it
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Australia to kill pigeon that crossed the Pacific Ocean from the United States
The racing pigeon survived an extraordinary 13,000-kilometre Pacific Ocean crossing from the United States to find a new home in Australia. Now authorities consider the bird a quarantine risk and plan to kill it.
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Surprising development for family traumatised by landlord's backyard campsite
There's been a surprising development for a Yamba family who claimed Christmas was ruined when their landlo...
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Sixers star savages BBL finals format
'Been done just to produce more games'
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WA Premier renews push for quarantine at commonwealth facilities
WA Premier Mark McGowan is renewing his push for remote commonwealth facilities to be used for quarantining returned travellers in a bid to stop the spread of the highly contagious UK variant of COVID-19.
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Warne, Symonds' Marnus jibe the gaffe that keeps on giving
Tim Paine and Matthew Wade's gentle dig at Shane Warne for the gaffe about Marnus Labuschagne has not gone unnoticed by some in the baggy green family.
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Luxury Aussie wine: $26 million counterfeiting bust in China
Aussie wine company Penfolds had its iconic, luxury brand counterfeited by Chinese fraudsters who put cheap wine in fancy-looking bottles.
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The real confusion about vaccines comes from the Morrison government's own ranks
At this time in our history, a clear and disciplined message about the COVID-19 vaccine is crucial.
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Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades - Cricket match centre
Join us at Manuka Oval for Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades cricket live scores as part of KFC T20 Big Bash League 2020/2021 - Nine Wide World of Sports
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'There's always danger': Inside a croc hunter's day job
Going head-to-snout with one of the planet's deadliest predators is usually the plot of a horror movie - but for the Northern Territory government's Crocodile Management Unit, it's a Thursday. 9News
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Gun owners fears after private details leaked by police
Hundreds of Queensland firearms owners say they have serious safety concerns after their personal details were exposed by police.
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Australia's diplomatic divorce with China is getting more expensive
Recent Australian government attempts to seek retribution against China's trade bans and restrictions are looking increasingly like own goals.
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Members of WHO team investigating origin of COVID-19 miss flight to Wuhan due to coronavirus test results
Members of WHO team investigating origin of COVID-19 miss flight to Wuhan due to coronavirus test results
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Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades - Cricket match centre
Oh no! Jack Prestwidge has been denied his wicket of Chris Lynn with an incredibly rare BACK FOOT no ball.😮🏏 LIVE 👉 9WWOS BBL10
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Murray's AO campaign in doubt after COVID diagnosis
Not good!! 🤦♂️ 9WWOS
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Andy Murray 'COVID positive', in doubt for Australian Open
Five-time Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray has tested positive for COVID-19, a Scottish TV broadcaster said on Thursday, adding that he is still in good health.
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Aussie coal still finding its way to China
China has looked to other countries for coal as it continues to snub Australian imports, but it is still indirectly buying it, a local producer has revealed.
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Andy Murray tests positive for COVID-19: reports
Five-time Australian Open runner-up Andy Murray has tested positive for COVID-19, a Scottish TV broadcaster said on Thursday, adding that he is still in good health.
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Study reveals way to reverse type 2 diabetes
A new study suggests that type 2 diabetes can be reversed through a short-term low carbohydrate diet.
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NSW would see 'distinct disadvantages' in moving hotel quarantine to rural areas: Minister
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has shot down suggestions of moving the state’s hotel quarantine system to the regions as the Queensland government considers processing returned travellers in mining camps.
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'I thought we were going to die': Stranded outback couple saved after days without food, water
The couple walked for more than 40km after their car became bogged in sand, stopping to leave notes and etch 'SOS' on a dirt road.
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Servant season two review: A strong return for Apple TV+’s psychological horror
Apple TV+’s under-appreciated gem Servant is always a tad discombobulating.
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Why does the internet think Armie Hammer is a cannibal?
If you've been on the internet in recent days, chances are you've seen American actor Armie Hammer's name trending for, shall we say, unusual reasons.
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Plenty to digest in One Night in Miami, but is it worthy of the Oscars buzz?
Plenty to digest in One Night in Miami, but is it worthy of the Oscars buzz? | ptbyrnes
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Human rights lawyer among 11 arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of helping activists flee the city
It comes amid the first confirmed takedown of a website in Hong Kong under the national security law imposed by China.
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Weirdest new gadgets unveiled at 2021 tech show
Here are some of the quirkier tech products showcased at CES's annual trade show, forced to go live virtually due to coronavirus restrictions.
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I’m a Celeb: Ash Williams gets a tick on his genitals and fears for his life
Thursday night’s episode of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has kicked off with Ash Williams frantically calling for a medic already.
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Tycoon’s daughter, granddaughter die after falling from unit
A Chinese-American socialite who once rubbed elbows with Hillary Clinton plunged naked from her penthouse in Hong Kong while holding her 5-month-old daughter in her arms, leaving them both dead, according to reports.
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Huawei had plane waiting to whisk away financial officer under house arrest
Huawei Technologies had a plane waiting to take chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou back to China from Vancouver as a key verdict in her extradition case was to be handed down last May
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Huawei had plane waiting to whisk away financial officer under house arrest
Huawei Technologies had a plane waiting to take chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou back to China from Vancouver as a key verdict in her extradition case was to be handed down last May
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WHO experts arrive in Wuhan for much-delayed mission to investigate origins of COVID-19
The team is investigating the origins of COVID-19, with the WHO saying it's essential that they establish the pathway of the virus from animals to humans, so that they can prevent future outbreaks.
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Government's refusal to answer simple questions leaves vaccine vacuum
On Tuesday, I asked Australia's Health Minister Greg Hunt a fairly simple question.
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South Korea's first woman president loses final appeal against 20-year corruption sentence
South Korea's first woman president loses final appeal against 20-year corruption sentence
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'I thought we were going to die': Stranded outback couple saved after days without food, water
The couple walked for more than 40km after their car became bogged in sand, stopping to leave notes and etch 'SOS' on a dirt road.
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Aussie vaccine production hopes dented
The Novavax COVID-19 jab won’t be produced in Australia until 50 million AstraZeneca doses have been made, in a blow to Australia vaccine hopes.
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Male orangutan cares for daughter in 'rare situation' after mum dies at Denver Zoo
A male orangutan has been nicknamed &x27;Mr Mum&x27; by American zookeepers after he took on an unusual role following the death of the family matriarch.
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NSW's mutant coronavirus strain cases double in a week
NSW has recorded 13 cases of the highly transmissible coronavirus variant that prompted an urgent review of Brisbane's hotel quarantine system.
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Quarantine plan ‘moves, not solves’ problem
Annastacia Palaszczuk has been accused of threatening the safety of regional Queensland through a plan to move quarantine sites to mining camps.
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'Just beautiful little kids': Woman, three children found dead at Tullamarine home
A Melbourne woman is being remembered a 'lovely mother' after she was found dead along with her three young children
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What diseases can you catch from a mosquito bite in Australia?
Living on a rural property in outer Perth, Megan Newman has had her fair share of mozzie bites.
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Underage players sent sexual messages via Among Us
Innocent kids are being sent child abuse videos and sexual messages on a new online game that has taken the world by storm.
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After a bloody campaign, Ugandans head to the polls to vote in the country's election
Ugandans are voting in a highly-charged election after one of the bloodiest campaigns in years, with a veteran president seeking a sixth term against a singer-turned-politician half his age.
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Queensland Health authorities investigate report overseas traveller infected with UK COVID-19 strain visited hospital
Queensland Health authorities investigating claims overseas traveller infected with UK COVID-19 strain visited hospital
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'She was one of a kind': Senior Constable Kelly Foster farewelled after tragic whirlpool death
Senior Constable Foster was an avid bushwalker who loved the outdoors. It was this love of the outdoors that took her on the fateful canyoning trip on January 2.
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