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Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +1000
An article for impeachment, straight out of the box
While council promises us a rare garden.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:50:58 +1000
Coronavirus updates LIVE: Sydney's northern beaches no longer a COVID-19 hotspot as NSW records just one new local case
Sydneysiders will be waiting weeks for the Victorian border to reopen, while human rights lawyers have called on the Victorian government to explain why thousands of people stranded for almost a fortnight in NSW’s COVID-19 hotspots cannot return an...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:49:20 +1000
Trump Is blowing apart the Republican Party. God bless him
When all the facts come out about the treasonous attack on the US Capitol inspired by President Donald Trump, impeaching him three times won't feel sufficient.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:14:21 +1000
Taxidermy exhibit 'Wild' closing at Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum is closing its popular taxidermy animal exhibit Wild.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:58:14 +1000
Jonathon Patton in hospital as investigation continues
Hawthorn forward Jonathon Patton is in hospital to address ongoing mental health issues.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:55:54 +1000
Racing heavyweights pay king's ransom to Segenhoe at Magic Millions
Segenhoe Stud had a record day led by the only Kingman colt at Magic Millions on Wednesday, but for Peter O'Brien it was a son of So You Think that was special.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:32:57 +1000
Martial arts instructor charged after alleged sexual assault of boy in Sydney's west
Christopher David Barnes, 33, was charged on Tuesday after he allegedly sexually assaulted a boy who trained at Fearless Martial Arts gym in Guildford West over a two year period.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +1000
New hotel cluster forces some Victorian travellers back into isolation
Sydney's northern beaches are no longer a COVID hotspot, says the federal government, but a new cluster has emerged in one of Brisbane's quarantine hotels.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +1000
NSW residents stayed at hotel linked to dangerous new COVID-19 strain
NSW Health is urgently tracing residents who stayed at a Brisbane hotel that is being evacuated by the Queensland government after six cases of a highly contagious strain of coronavirus were traced back to the site.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +1000
Victorians urged to help scientists count 'vulnerable' platypuses
Platypuses have been added to Victoria's threatened species list for the first time and scientists are calling on volunteers to take part in a citizen science survey to map their habitat.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +1000
End of the Wild: Museum's long-running taxidermy exhibition to close
After more than a decade, Melbourne Museum's so-called "dead zoo" of 750 taxidermied animals will be packed up and put into storage.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:29:09 +1000
Independence concerns spark changes to Hockeyroos review panel
Three new people have been appointed to lead a review into problems with the Hockeyroos' culture after players had concerns about potential conflicts of interests.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:13:29 +1000
Government races to secure more vaccines but stares down AstraZeneca critics
The government is seeking new deals to vaccinate millions of Australians this year, but hit back at concerns it is relying too heavily on the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:01:07 +1000
Pucovski will have to push through pain to play in series decider: Langer
The young gun is rated a 50-50 prospect of overcoming a partial dislocation to his right shoulder to play in the fourth Test against India.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +1000
Sydney Festival receives record philanthropic donation
The donor is a leading businessman who shot to public prominence when he purchased Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged guitar at auction for nearly $9 million.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:47:33 +1000
Sydney FC stars back ‘chilled’ Nieuwenhof to handle heat of derby
A new challenge awaits Sydney FC's boy wonder Calem Nieuwenhof on Saturday: his first A-League derby, in just his sixth professional game.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:32:10 +1000
US carries out first execution of female inmate since 1953
President Donald Trump, an ardent supporter of capital punishment, sped up federal executions at the end of his term. Joe Biden is expected to discontinue them.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:19:48 +1000
India, thanks for coming to Queensland (really), and sorry about the hotel
You could have sworn India weren't particularly keen to visit our sub-tropical surrounds, but the Gabba now shapes as a fitting finale to a mesmerising tour.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:04:29 +1000
There's no point in reviving Sex and the City without Samantha
A spin-off from the hit series sorely needs its fabulous feminist icon.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:02:25 +1000
Native Americans seek to stop Rio Tinto, BHP copper mine plan
Australia's two biggest miners are facing opposition from Native American groups to their plan to build a giant copper mine in Arizona.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:00:04 +1000
'A really nice Band-Aid': Funding boost for Melbourne music industry
The Victorian government has announced the latest venues to share in a $5 million rescue package, on top of $3 million to support new music, events and projects.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Dryden perfectly placed to pitch in with another win
Evergreen trainer Keith Dryden is leading the Canberra charge at Moruya with a five-year-old mare who can make light of her unflattering record.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race tips and preview for Moruya on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner from an eight-race card.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:58:54 +1000
Luna Park denies breaching NYE COVID-19 rules but will still pay $5000 fine
NSW Police issued a penalty infringement notice to the amusement park after mobile phone footage showed crowds of people gathered at Luna Park to watch the New Year fireworks in Sydney Harbour.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:49:53 +1000
Sydneysiders urged to keep Jervis Bay holiday bookings after border confusion
Accommodation providers and businesses in the South Coast holiday region have been swamped with cancellations following confusion over Commonwealth coronavirus border restrictions.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:48:01 +1000
Two dead, five rescued, in sea tragedies on Mornington Peninsula
An elderly man died and five people had to be rescued in two separate tragedies that unfolded on Wednesday afternoon on the Monington Peninsula.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:38:06 +1000
Troubled insurer icare appoints new chief executive at higher price
The newly appointed chief executive of scandal-ridden icare will earn $120,000 more than his predecessor.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +1000
And then the pandemic came: A tale of two community gardens
As the coronavirus pandemic struck, some community gardens flourished while others turned to weeds.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:14:45 +1000
Google admits to removing local news content in 'experiment'
In recent days internet users have reported Australian news sites disappearing from Google’s search function, with old content and links being displayed.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:08:49 +1000
Australia Day events clipped amid ongoing COVID restrictions
Festivities will be significantly muted on January 26, with a number of longstanding events cancelled and spectators limited.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:08:07 +1000
NZ to review Parliament security after axe-wielding man smashes doors
It was not immediately clear whether the recent attacks at the US Capitol in Washington played any role in inspiring the attack.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:05:19 +1000
Chief Medical Officer slaps down Craig Kelly's COVID-19 theories
Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly has been slapped down for advocating alternative cures for COVID-19 in a warning from the nation's top medical officer.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:59:20 +1000
'Punch-up' over stolen meth led to murder of Jamie Phillips, court told
The 46-year-old father allegedly got into an argument with three men after a quantity of the drug ice was taken from him. He would end up stabbed through the heart.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:49:05 +1000
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:48:08 +1000
Trump says his remarks before deadly Capitol riot were 'totally appropriate'
The embattled President says the 25th amendment "is of zero risk to me, but will come back to haunt Joe Biden and the Biden administration".

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:42:18 +1000
Trump suspended from YouTube
The Google-owned streaming service has stopped the US President from uploading new videos to his official account for at least a week.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:39:11 +1000
Where is Diary Sow? Angst in Senegal after its ‘best student’ goes missing in Paris
Well-wishers in Senegal, including the President, saw her as destined for greatness. Enrolled at one of France's most prestigious schools in Paris, she even published her own novel.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:27:35 +1000
'It will save lives': Chief Medical Officer rejects call to pause AstraZeneca vaccine rollout
Paul Kelly countered claims the AstraZeneca vaccine wouldn't establish herd immunity, adding it was 100% effective in preventing death from COVID-19.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:22:31 +1000
Michigan plans to charge ex-governor in Flint contaminated water probe
The disaster made Flint an American symbol of governmental mismanagement, with residents fearing their children had suffered permanent harm from lead-contaminated water.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:20:33 +1000
Police charge two people who refused to wear masks in Brisbane
A person who refused to wear a mask while ordering takeaway food in Brisbane's CBD has been arrested after spitting on a bystander.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:16:05 +1000
Lyon, a great survivor who became one of the greats, marks 100 Tests
Nathan Lyon became the answer to Australia's spin woes in the post-Warne era, and he marks a milestone game in the blockbuster series decider against India in Brisbane.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:15:14 +1000
The secret plan for countering China: Trump should have followed his own strategy
A highly sensitive document outlining the United States' strategy for the Indo-Pacific represented a strong blueprint for the region but Donald Trump never followed it.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:08:33 +1000
How to double profit in a pandemic: Solomon Lew's online retail bets are paying off
These are the results more usually associated with the technology sector - not a retailer selling frocks, pyjamas and kids stationery.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:04:14 +1000
How would a second Trump impeachment work?
What would Trump be impeached for and how does the process work? And what is the likelihood of it happening?

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:01:21 +1000
Woman bit off friend's finger during drunken fight
Mansis Bandi claims she acted in self-defence but now acknowledges her actions were excessive.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Point hammered home as SSO turns Vivaldi into a climate change call
Neither the score or the point is particularly subtle as the energy of Vivaldi's Four Seasons is transformed into anger and alarm.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1000
'A baffling fiasco': Sia's Music leaves you wondering what anyone was thinking
The Aussie pop singer's directorial debut may create cult of ironic enthusiasts who return repeatedly to gawk at the wreckage.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1000
My Salinger Year is a sophisticated coming-of-age trip to the past
My Salinger Year is the film version of Joanna Rakoff’s best-selling memoir about life in the New York literary agency which acted for J.D. Salinger.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1000
On the eve of the fourth Test, Isa Guha reveals what inspires her
The ex-cricketer misses the drama of the post-match dressing-room, but commentating on this week's final Test match between Australia and India may compensate.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Inexplicable events create intrigue in Norwegian procedural For Life
Shifting perceptions stop this enjoyable series from becoming "Law and Order: Oslo".



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