Dunn, Oliver double up as Blahnik shows rivals clean heels

While the eyes of the racing world were on the Magic Millions, the veteran jockeys had a tasty day at Flemington.

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Test discards Marsh and Handscomb post timely half-centuries at SCG

Shaun Marsh and Peter Handscomb have helped Australia to a decent total of 5-288 in the first one-dayer against India.

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Swimmer dies during Lorne Pier to Pub race

The death of a 65-year-old Beeac man cast a shadow over otherwise near-perfect conditions at the annual open water race.

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NSW Police inspector charged with sexual assault

A NSW Police Inspector has been charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident at a home in Sydney’s inner-west last year.

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Hurkacz wins Canberra Challenger and now faces tall task in Melbourne

Polish star Hubert Hurkacz will play 211cm giant Ivo Karlovic in the Australian Open First round on Tuesday. 

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Queensland swelters but heatwave won't topple records

The heatwave in western Queensland is business as usual for residents and unlikely to topple records, a weather forecaster says.

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Dirty water at Coogee Beach sees Berejiklian announce $2.5m purity plan

The NSW Government committed $2.5 million to improve water quality at Coogee beach by 2020, its fourth water quality project for the area.

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Renegades seal WBBL finals berth

Gritty win ensures the Melbourne team cannot be dislodged from the top four.

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Jamie Maclaren off the mark for Socceroos, at long last

Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren says he will cherish his first goal for his country for the rest of his life.

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This is just the start: Mabil says youngsters ready for new Roos era

Socceroos winger Awer Mabil says he's excited about the future of Australian football - and Syria should be frightened of it.

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Hawks star Tom Mitchell vows to bounce back

The reigning Brownlow medallist says he is "up for another challenge" following surgery to repair a broken leg.

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Maitlan Brown helps Renegades to maiden WBBL finals

Such is the helter skelter nature of the Big Bash, the Renegades are back in action on Sunday.

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Why a real footy fan shouldn't care less about Burgess' marriage split

Or are you more concerned about how it will affect his performances for South Sydney this season under new coach Wayne Bennett?

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The Australian Open: who's playing and where on Monday

The tournament gets underway with a raft of familiar faces on centre court on Monday.

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Sydney bus driver attacked with machete by passenger

A bus driver has been hospitalised after being attacked with a machete by a teenage passenger in Sydney's west.

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Myanmar court rejects appeal by jailed Reuters reporters

The case centres around press freedom, raises questions about Myanmar's progress towards democracy and has sparked an outcry from human rights advocates.

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ATAR ranking not the be-all and end-all, says Perth school principal

Too much focus is put on the ATAR ranking, released today by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority, says Greenwood College Principle Ian Johnston.

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TV host Megyn Kelly was fired for suggesting blackface was OK. Now she's getting a $41m payout

A US TV host who lost her chat show after suggesting it was OK for white people to wear blackface on Halloween has reached an exit deal with the network that employed her.

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Vince hopes Sixers stint gets him back in England's good books

The Englishman is keen to make an immediate impact for the men in magenta who snuck in ahead of Hobart with a deal for the back half of the BBL.

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Sport Thought: 'Mean' Gene was a pioneer of selling the product

Late WWE interviewer "Mean" Gene Okerlund always made it seem like something huge was happening and that’s what made him a legend of the craft.

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Voters furious over receiving more unsolicited texts from Clive Palmer

This is the second day Queenslanders have received unsolicited text messages from Clive Palmer.

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EU chief offers to help May in countdown to Brexit vote, within limits

The EU Commission president is promising to help British Prime Minister Theresa May but has warned her not to confuse clarification with renegotiation.

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‘On the Basis of Sex’ | Anatomy of a Scene

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The director Mimi Leder narrates a sequence from her film.

A Tale of Two Studios Worthy of a Dramatic Anime Tale

By ROBERT ITO from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/11/movies/studio-ghibli-ponoc-anime.html?partner=IFTTT
When Hayao Miyazaki retired and it seemed that Studio Ghibli would be out of commission, the upstart Studio Ponoc went to work. Then the master unretired.

Russell Hornsby on ‘The Hate U Give’ and Complex Black Masculinity

By CANDICE FREDERICK from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/11/movies/russell-hornsby-the-hate-u-give.html?partner=IFTTT
The actor, considered a potential Oscar contender for his performance as a flawed but loving father, says, “We don’t see enough of those men and they do exist.”

Mamá to Madre? ‘Roma’ Subtitles in Spain Anger Alfonso Cuarón

By ALEX MARSHALL from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/11/movies/roma-spanish-subtitles-alfonso-cuaron-netflix.html?partner=IFTTT
Netflix has dropped Spanish subtitles from “Roma" after the director Alfonso Cuarón called them “parochial, ignorant and offensive to Spaniards themselves.”

Oscars Rewind: The Most Political Ceremony in Academy History

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In 1978 Vanessa Redgrave castigated “Zionist hoodlums” in her acceptance speech, Paddy Chayefsky castigated her, and protesters and counterprotesters took to the streets.

Watch Felicity Jones as a Young Ruth Bader Ginsburg in ‘On the Basis of Sex’

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The director Mimi Leder narrates a scene from her film featuring Felicity Jones.

‘Green Book’ Writer Apologizes for Anti-Muslim Twitter Post From 2015

By SOPAN DEB from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/11/movies/green-book-writer-apology-anti-muslim-tweet.html?partner=IFTTT
Vallelonga apologized for agreeing with Donald J. Trump’s false claim that thousands of Muslims danced on rooftops in Jersey City after September 11.

‘Captain Marvel,’ ‘Little’ and the Week’s Most Interesting Trailers

By BRUCE FRETTS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/11/movies/captain-marvel-trailer.html?partner=IFTTT
“Velvet Buzzsaw,” “Polar” and “Hotel Mumbai” round out a wide-ranging crop of teasers in a usually quiet month for movies.

‘Bumblebee’ Through the Eyes of an Animator

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/11/movies/bumblebee-transformers-travis-knight.html?partner=IFTTT
The film’s director, Travis Knight, used his background in animation to help shine a new light on a Transformers robot.

‘Pledge’ Review: Don’t Haze Me Because I’m Different

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/movies/pledge-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Three nerdy college freshmen rush a creepy, off-campus fraternity in Daniel Robbins’s tight, twisty torture movie.

‘Perfect Strangers’ Review: A Dare Makes an Intimate Party Too Intimate

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/movies/perfect-strangers-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This film from Mexico, directed by Manolo Caro, about a queasy party game, becomes statement about our dependence on mobile devices.

Will the Oscars Have a Host? Here’s What We Know

By SOPAN DEB from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/movies/oscars-host.html?partner=IFTTT
The academy isn’t saying but it looks like the answer is no and that stars from the “Avengers” franchise will be enlisted to appear on the telecast.

7 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend

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Our guide to film series and special screenings.

Female Composers Are Trying to Break Film’s Sound Barrier

By TIM GREIVING from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/movies/female-film-composers.html?partner=IFTTT
They’re rarely hired to score movies, even female superhero films like “Wonder Women 1984.” Some in the field are trying to change that.

‘Ashes in the Snow’ Review: A Labor in Siberia

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/movies/ashes-in-the-snow-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Bel Powley plays a promising artist swept up in the tide of history.

‘And Breathe Normally’ Review: A Drama That Humanizes the Border

By CANDICE FREDERICK from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/movies/and-breathe-normally-review-a-drama-that-humanizes-the-border.html?partner=IFTTT
Through the stories of two very different women, Isold Uggadottir’s new film prompts viewers to reconsider their own notions of safety and belonging.

‘A Dog’s Way Home’ Review: A Trek to Pull the Heartstrings

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/movies/a-dogs-way-home-review.html?partner=IFTTT
In this film, based on a novel by W. Bruce Cameron, a dog named Bella (with the voice of Bryce Dallas Howard) must make an arduous journey.

‘Touch Me Not’ Review: Our Bodies Examined

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/movies/touch-me-not-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Adina Pintilie’s debut feature, winner of the Golden Bear in Berlin last year, lays bare the philosophical complications of carnality.

‘The Upside’ Review: A Billionaire and His Buddy Find Reasons to Be Cheerful

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/movies/the-upside-review.html?partner=IFTTT
A warm vibe between Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston sweetens the stereotypes in this remake of the French odd-couple comedy “The Intouchables.”

Wakanda for Oscar?

By KYLE BUCHANAN from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/09/movies/black-panther-oscars-ryan-coogler.html?partner=IFTTT
Director Ryan Coogler and his female department heads helped bring “Black Panther” to life. Will they get the credit they’re due?

Africa: Kenyan Passport Ranked Eighth Most Powerful in the Continent

[Nation] Kenya's passport is the eighth most powerful in Africa, according to a new research that shows the country has, however, slipped down three places compared to the previous years.

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Africa: Do Cats and Dogs Understand Us When We Miaow or Bark?

[The Conversation Africa] Curious Kids is a series for children in which we ask experts to answer questions from kids.

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Africa: A Closer Look At the World Bank's Sizable China Portfolio

[IPS] Washington DC -China continues to borrow an average of $2 billion a year from the World Bank, making it one of the Bank's top borrowers--despite being the world's second-largest economy and itself a major global lender, according to our study released today. By doing a project-level analysis of recent World Bank loans to China, we found that the World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)--which offers loans to middle-income and credit-worthy lower-income countries--has loaned more than $7.8

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Africa: AU Statement On the Provisional Results of the Presidential Election

[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, takes cognizance of the provisional results of the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) ).

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Africa: Intense Rivalry As Lobi Stars Host Mamelodi Sundowns in Enugu

[CAF] Keen rivalry between Nigerian and South African teams would yet come to the fore on Friday at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu where Lobi Stars of Makurdi entertain Mamelodi Sundowns in the Round of 1/16th Total CAF Champions' League Match Day 1 Group A tie.

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Africa: First Lady Launches '50 Million African Women Speak' Project

[Concord] The First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Bio, has yesterday officially launched the "5o Million African Women Speak Platform" project at the Bintumani International Hotel in Freetown.

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Africa: Angola to Start World Championship Against Qatar

[ANGOP] Luanda -The Angolan senior men's handball team is due to face Qatar later this Friday in the first round of group D of the World Men's Handball Championship being jointly held by Denmark and Germany from 10 to 27 January.

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Africa: Tuning in to a Brighter Future

[UNEP] The 2018 Young Champion of the Earth for Africa, Shady Rabab, recently visited Kibera during his first trip to Sub-Saharan Africa. His organization, the Rabab Luxor Art Collective, raises awareness about plastic pollution and turns waste into colorful musical instruments.

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Africa: Ocean Temperatures Rising Faster Than Previously Thought

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -The world's oceans are rising in temperature faster than previously believed as they absorb most of the world's growing climate-changing emissions, scientists said Thursday.

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Africa: Building the Evidence Base to Speed Up Fight Against Modern Slavery

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] The best global estimate we have is that over more than 40 million people were victims of modern slavery or forced labour in 2016. With Target 8.7 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, countries committed to take effective measures to eradicate forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking by 2030. If governments are serious about meeting that target, that would mean around 9,000 people need to be removed from such bondage each and every day. But as we enter 2019, we simply don't know how close we

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Africa: Why More People Should Farm Guinea Pigs for Food

[The Conversation Africa] For thousands of years South Americans have farmed guinea pigs - but this hasn't taken root in most other parts of the world, including Africa. We spoke to Brigitte Maass about the opportunities that they offer as livestock and what challenges there are in producing them.

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Africa: Is R Kelly Planning to Flee to Africa Amid Sexual Assault Allegations?

[allAfrica] Cape Town -The world is still reeling from the aftermath of a documentary, Surviving R Kelly, where his victims share harrowing details of their alleged encounters with the singer - and this monster wants to move to AFRICA - oh hell no!!!

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Africa: Gabonese Want Democracy, Reject Military Rule - Survey

[Afrobarometer] Libreville, Gabon -Despite massive public dissatisfaction with the status quo, Gabonese citizens strongly support democracy and reject military and one-man rule, Afrobarometer's most recent national survey shows.

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Africa: Mozambique/Global - Who Pays for Transnational Corruption?

[AfricaFocus] Editor's Note

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Africa: Why Sierra Leonean Women Don't Feel Protected By Domestic Violence Laws

[The Conversation Africa] Sierra Leone has a long history of sexual and gender based violence, dating back to the colonial era and stretching into the years of independence which began in 1961. The country's civil war, which raged between 1991 and 2002, brought international attention to the high levels of violence against women.

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Africa: 'Lionheart' Is Netflix's First African Film

[Namibian] For the first time in Netflix history, the streaming service has climbed on board to produce the new Nigerian flick 'Lionheart'.

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Africa: Bullish New Stars Coach Warns Gor Mahia of Epic Battle

[Nation] New Stars de Douala of Cameroon coach Gerald Mbimi has warned Kenyan champions Gor Mahia of a tough encounter ahead of their Caf Confederation Cup play off first leg set for Sunday at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

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West Africa: EU Ambassador Inspects Solidaridad West Africa Program Interventions in Liberia

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -European Union Ambassador to Liberia Hélène Cavé has expressed satisfaction over the implementation of the Liberia Cocoa Sector Improvement Program, LICSIP.

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Africa: 2018 CAF Awards - Mohamed Salah On the Podium Again

[Cameroon Tribune] The award comes after an exceptional season with his club, Liverpool

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Africa: Mdluli to Replace Morrison in a CAF Confed Cup Fixture

[SAFA] CAF has appointed South African referee Eugene Nkosinathi Mdluli in replacement of Christopher James Harrison to serve as a fourth official in a CAF Confederation Cup play-off round tie between Zamalek and Ittihad Raidi de Tanger on Saturday, 19 January 2019.

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Africa: Islamic Finance Volume to Hit $2.5 Trillion This Year

[The Exchange] Islamic finance volume is expected to hit $2.5 trillion this year experts have predicted.

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Africa: International Food Commodity Prices Hold Steady in December

[FAO] Rome -Global food prices held broadly stable in December, with rising international cereal prices offsetting declining sugar and dairy quotations, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said today.

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Africa: World Bank Gets More Pessimistic About Global Growth

[Daily News] THE World Bank is warning of increasing risks, or what it calls "darkening skies", for the world economy. It said on Tuesday the growth of the global economy is expected to slow to 2.9 percent in 2019 compared with 3 percent in 2018, citing elevated trade tensions and international trade moderation.

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Africa: Dangote, Mike Adenuga Retain Spot in Forbes Africa's Richest List

[Guardian] Forbes has released Africa's Richest List for the year 2018 and it sees some surprises.

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Africa: Virtual Assistants' Use in the Workplace Growing

[CAJ News] Johannesburg -THE use of virtual assistants (VAs) in the workplace is projected to grow in the next two years, with 25 per cent of digital workers using them on a daily basis.

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Italy Arrests 2 Russians for Smuggling Kurdish Migrants

The unnamed suspects aged 43 and 25 are reportedly due to be tried for aiding and abetting illegal immigration. .

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Report Links Murders of 3 Russian Journalists in CAR to ‘Putin’s Chef’

A new investigation has strengthened suspicions that three journalists murdered in CAR were not merely the victims of a robbery.

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Fugitive believed to have died in police custody

A fugitive wanted for attempted murder is believed to have died in police custody on the Great Ocean Road.

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Swimmer dies during Lorne Pier to Pub race

The death of a 65-year-old Beeac man cast a shadow over otherwise near-perfect conditions at the annual open water race.

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NSW Police inspector charged with sexual assault

A NSW Police Inspector has been charged with sexual assault after an alleged incident at a home in Sydney’s inner-west last year.

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Queensland swelters but heatwave won't topple records

The heatwave in western Queensland is business as usual for residents and unlikely to topple records, a weather forecaster says.

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Sydney bus driver attacked with machete by passenger

A bus driver has been hospitalised after being attacked with a machete by a teenage passenger in Sydney's west.

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ATAR ranking not the be-all and end-all, says Perth school principal

Too much focus is put on the ATAR ranking, released today by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority, says Greenwood College Principle Ian Johnston.

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Voters furious over receiving more unsolicited texts from Clive Palmer

This is the second day Queenslanders have received unsolicited text messages from Clive Palmer.

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Could smartphones be making us more stupid?

Smartphones. Facebook. Reality TV. It’s easy to look at our changing world and come to the following conclusion: we’re all getting stupid.

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Bushfire watch and act alert for Gidgegannup, north-east of Perth

A bushfire watch and act alert has been issued for people in the north-eastern part of Gidgegannup, north-east of Perth.

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Alleged Sydney hair salon killer behind bars

A teenager remains behind bars after he was accused of murdering another young man in a stabbing at a Sydney hair salon.

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Small earthquake felt off the Mornington Peninsula

The magnitude 2.7 quake occurred around 10.15am Saturday morning, in the waters between Phillip Island and Somers in Victoria's South-East. 

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Oil spill at Fremantle inner harbour

An oil spill from a ship in Fremantle’s inner harbour has occurred early on Saturday morning.

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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Police hunt group who bashed and robbed a man on New Years Day

Police are hunting a group of people who bashed and robbed a man in Burswood on New Years Day.

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Off-duty cop catches man who crashed into cars and highway barrier

A man has allegedly assaulted an off duty police officer who saw him crash on the highway and tried to steal a woman's motorbike on the Gold Coast.

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Man due in court charged with armed robbery, deprivation of liberty

A 21-year-old man will face court on Saturday charged with a range of offences including armed robbery and deprivation of liberty.

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Police called in after Canberra house destroyed by fire

The occupants of the house are believed to have self-evacuated, and nobody was injured.

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Swan and Canning river pollution: How does your council rate?

A new survey has rated how good or bad Perth councils are at keeping pollutants out of our waterways.

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Man charged over fatality south of Brisbane

The woman was walking about 5am when the vehicle left the road and struck her at Beenleigh on November 27.

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Man dies in police custody on the Great Ocean Road

A man has died while in police custody after he was arrested near Anglesea last night. Police say he had been acting erratically on the Great Ocean Road.

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Tributes flow for beloved mum, victim of alleged hit-and-run in Melbourne

Police are now appealing to the public for dashcam footage of the incident, where a silver Toyota Hilux struck a woman riding a motorcycle just after 4pm Friday. 

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Teen charged after sewing needles found in train seat

A boy from Fawkner is facing a string of charges including intentionally causing injury, assault with a weapon and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.

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'Deeply regret': Kambala settles defamation case with former principal

The exclusive girls' boarding school has apologised to Debra Kelliher over emails sent by staff following her resignation.

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How to increase your chances of getting the uni spot you want

Extra preferences, patience and passion can get you where you want to go, new research shows.

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Target word puzzle, Saturday, January 12

Word buffs: test your knowledge with today's Target puzzle.

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Labor vows to halt 'rampant' development in parts of Sydney

Labor leader Michael Daley says western Sydney has been "clobbered" by unfair housing targets and he wants to go back to the drawing board.

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Trump screws up workers' lives with border wall

Maybe the Americans could build a wall of mirrors around Trump, then we might all be happy.

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Money can't buy happiness? Here's nine ways to prove that theory wrong

If you have a few extra bucks that you don't need for necessities like rent or home loan payments, consider shopping for happiness.

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Pompeo: U.S. Wants 'Every Last Iranian Boot' Out Of Syria

During a visit to Egypt, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States is seeking to 'expel every last Iranian boot' from Syria despite Washingtons decision to withdraw troops from the

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U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Syria Will Happen, Pompeo Says

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that the U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria announced by President Donald Trump last month will go ahead despite widespread criticism.

'President Trump's

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DRC: Giant weakened by violence and poverty

Africa's second largest country, the Democratic Republic of Congo is rich in raw materials and minerals but cursed by deadly violence, insurgencies, graft and poverty.

The country is preparin

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Iranian, Russian, Turkish Presidents to Meet in Moscow

An Iranian official says the presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey are to discuss the Syria crisis in a meeting in Moscow, soon.

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a special assistant to Irans foreign mi

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Pompeo In Egypt Amid Concerns Over U.S. Plans In Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has arrived in Cairo for talks with Egyptian leaders in the latest stop of a nine-country Middle East tour aimed at reassuring the United States' Arab partners t

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Turkey Stands By Deal To Buy Russian Missiles, Attack Kurds In Syria

Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey may buy U.S. Patriot missile systems if conditions are right, but insists such a deal would be impossible if Washington forces Ankara to cancel its agr

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Criticism of new Australian Open balls heats up as organisers dig in

John Millman is the latest player to criticise the Australian Open's new Dunlop match balls.

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The real toll of the volatile stock market - the hopes to retire in comfort

The extreme volatility of the markets and its impact on retirees and those about to retire is not getting the attention it deserves.

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Upgrade starts on Canberra's motor racing 'nursery'

To nurture our next motor racing stars like Mark Webber, Canberra's kart racing track will grow in length by almost a third.

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Brumbies star Lealiifano eyes World Cup after beating cancer

Brumbies captain Christian Lealiifano has been cancer-free for two years and wants to play at 2019 World Cup in Japan.

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‘Spiteful act of bullying’: Sandwich-board activist charged for offensive behaviour

Witnesses tried to defend Danny Lim as he was charged for offensive behaviour.

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Feet of clay for trapped plumber

When a plumber became trapped knee-deep in a mud-filled trench in Belconnen, his embarrassment increased firefighters had to be called to extract him

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Race-by-race guide and tips for Randwick on Saturday

There are nine races scheduled for Royal Randwick today.

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Tower standoff: residents told not to go home as tensions rise

Residents fear they are "caught in the cross fire" between the owners' corporation and the builder, as uncertainty surrounds when residents should return.

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David Pope: The Canberra Times editorial cartoonist's latest work

Cartoons from The Canberra Times editorial artist.

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Whole world against no-deal Brexit, says Japanese PM

Shinzo Abe has told his Brirish counterpart, Theresa May, the whole world wants to avoid a no-deal Brexit.

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World Cup fears as sore elbow forces Smith home from Bangladesh

Steve Smith has a sore elbow and has left the Bangladesh Premier League to fly home to Sydney to have the injury assessed.

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Aldridge scores 56 as Spurs nip Thunder in double OT

LaMarcus Aldridge poured in a career-high 56 points as the San Antonio Spurs won a double-overtime classic against Oklahoma City 154-147 on Thursday.

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It's hard being right sometimes, but this was no Bolt from the blue...

It's hard work but someone has to do it. I told yers about Usain Bolt, and let's have a refresher course on just how that played out...

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Cummings wants a blue birthday at Magic Millions

Exhilarates has drawn comparisons with group 1-winning juveniles as James Cummings looks for Magic Millions success with the filly.

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Khawaja ready to remind cricketing world he's no red-ball specialist

The 720-day ODI wait for Usman Khawaja finally ends on Saturday - and strap in for some potential fireworks.

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Retail boost gives final push to positive week on ASX

Investors were relieved that international volatility took a back seat.

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Missing Canberra dog ‘Luna’ reunited with owners after 10 days

Just as the Canberra couple were losing hope, their furry family member Luna came running out of the bush.

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Back to the future: Australians eager to move past horror 2018

Australia had their worst year on record in 2018 but are keen to begin the new year in the most emphatic fashion in the one-day opener against India.

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Vince gives Sixers a boost, but Turner will be back for Scorchers

James Vince is a welcome addition for the Sydney Sixers who must now try and beat Perth with the return of their inform batsman Ash Turner.

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Australian Open draw stacked with Aussies, but can we dare to dream?

It’s said Nick Kyrgios can beat anyone on his day. The problem is he’ll probably need to beat everyone to have any chance of grand slam glory in Melbourne.

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Rise of Asian Cup minnows points way forward for the A-League

The success of India, Vietnam, Iraq, Thailand and China shows the A-League can no longer ignore the rising strength of Asian football.

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'Lucky nobody was killed': Window falls from top of 12-storey tower

The window was ripped from its frame as a storm lashed Canberra earlier this week.

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Severe thunderstorm warning: Heavy rainfall expected in Canberra

Heavy rainfall and damaging winds are likely for Canberra on Friday afternoon, with a heatwave expected next week.

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Canberra Capitals and Illawarra Hawks on a collision course?

The Capitals could be on a collision course with the Hawks should they host game one of the first WNBL semi-final series.

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Saturday Serve: Kyrgios is tennis' answer to the Big Bash

It's time to admit we've been looking at Nick Kyrgios all wrong. Times are changing and we all need to change with it.

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Belarus belter more focused on Canberra title than Aus Open draw

Ilya Ivashka won't check who he's playing at the Australian Open until after the Canberra Challenger final on Saturday.

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Daniher kept away from group, Mitch McGovern makes gradual return

Essendon is back but an annoying illness has kept Joe Daniher away from the group as Carlton take a cautious approach with Mitch McGovern

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Lessons learnt (and perhaps forgotten) from Australia's 'worst fires'

Eighty years ago this week, Victoria burned and NSW melted in bushfires and heatwaves that have gone unmatched ... so far.

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Man stabbed in 'targeted' attack during haircut in Sydney's west

A man in his 20s has been rushed to hospital in cardiac arrest after he was stabbed at a hair salon. 

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Thompson banks on Meech for Thy Kingdom Come

A positive Linda Meech is the right jockey to keep Thy Kingdom Come on his winning roll at Randwick on Saturday, according to trainer John Thompson.

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Russia's Space Chief Wants NASA to Explain Withdrawal of Invitation

The head of Roscosmos said he wanted NASA to explain why it had abruptly canceled his planned visit to the United States.

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Russia Should Be Suspended Until Tests Completed, U.S. Doping Chief Says

Russia should be declared non-compliant until testing is completed, the USADA head said.

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Podcast: New Year Spy Scandal. A Schism in the Orthodox Church

News from Russia, brought to you by Moscow Times journalists and expert guests.

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Russian Space Chief Hits Back at Meme-Making Critics, Takes U.S. Snub in Stride

The head of Russia’s space administration wants critics to cut it out with their memes.

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Russian Media Watchdog Investigating BBC for Airing IS Leader's Quotes

"Checks are underway into whether the BBC's internet sites... comply with Russian law."

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Anti-Doping Officials Start Work on Copying Lab Data From Russia

WADA officials have begun working with Russian experts on the process of obtaining data from Moscow's former anti-doping laboratory.

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Traffic Deaths, Murders Surge Over Russia’s Long Holiday Period

“Celebrations in Russia involve a gathering of close relatives and conversations on topics potentially prone to conflicts.”

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Mayor, Trying to Persuade Residents to Use Public Transport, Arrives to Work 2 Hours Late

“Yes, Mikhail Alexandrovich [Isayev] took more than two hours to get to work … and was a bit late for the briefing,” a city hall spokeswoman said.

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Russia Could Introduce E-Visas by 2021, Media Reports

The system is set to be developed by October and later launched as a pilot project at limited border crossings.

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Cyprus No Longer Mediterranean Haven for Russian Businesses

New Cypriot anti-money laundering rules are compounding the effects of U.S. sanctions against Russia and its high-profile citizens.

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Former U.S. Marine Held in Russia on Spy Charges Seeks Bail

Paul Whelan's lawyer has filed an appeal with a Moscow court seeking to have his client released on bail.

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Central African Republic Open to Russian Military Base

The Central African Republic does not rule out the deployment of Russian military bases, the country's defense minister has said.

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U.S. Sanctions Threaten Russian Plans for Passenger Jet, Media Reports

U.S. sanctions have cut off imports of foreign components needed to produce Russia's first post-Soviet mainline commercial aircraft, threatening its production schedule.

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Russia Dumps $101 Bln From Dollar Reserves in Pivot to China

Russia has been trying to reduce exposure to assets that could be affected by U.S. restrictions.

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‘One of the Biggest Statesmen’: Russia Reacts to Ex-Soviet Parliament Speaker Lukyanov's Death

"History is never in a hurry, and his role in the relatively peaceful transformation of eras has not yet been fully appreciated.”

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In Interview With Russian Media, Paul Whelan’s Twin Brother Insists He Wasn’t a Spy

In an exclusive interview to Russian media, David Whelan said his brother visited Russia to go sightseeing and visit friends.

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Russia Confirms ‘Meteor Shower’ Was Actually a Missile Defense Satellite

Videos on social media published this weekend appeared to show a bright object streaking through the sky over New Zealand.

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Russia Summons Japan Envoy Over Tokyo's Comments on Disputed Island Row

Russia and Japan have been in dispute for seven decades over island territories captured by Soviet troops in the last days of World War II.

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Latvian Premier Defends Publication of KGB Files to Seek Closure

The files, hidden from public view for more than two decades, have raised questions about collaboration with the Soviet regime.

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Kremlin Spokesman Denies Russian Meddling in Israel Elections

"Russia has not interfered, does not interfere and doesn't intend to interfere in any election."

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Russia Covered up Soldier’s Death in Syria, Media Reports

Officials estimate that 112 Russian soldiers have been killed in the three years since Moscow intervened in the Syrian civil war.

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Loaned Battle Tanks Return to Russia From Laos

"The equipment has traveled more than 4,500 kilometers by sea and arrived in Vladivostok."

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Nearly 90k Sign Petition to Not Return to Magnitogorsk Apartment Block

Thirty-nine people were killed after the Soviet-era building partially collapsed on Dec. 31 following an explosion attributed to a gas leak.

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Moscow Deputy Beaten on the Street Where He Pushed to Install Lamp Posts

“Ironically, I was attacked exactly where I sought to install additional lighting,” Kirill Chirkin said.

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Russia Shores up State Workers’ Support With New Wage Hike

Russian teachers, doctors, researchers and other state workers will receive a pay raise this year as the Kremlin seeks to bolster its support.

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Bitter Cold Brings 13 Deaths to Single Russian Region

At least 13 people have died due to cold in Buryatia so far in 2019, with alcohol a common denominator in their deaths.

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Kremlin Denies Allegation It Is Using Paul Whelan as Diplomatic Pawn

"In Russia we conduct counter-intelligence activity against those suspected of espionage."

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Russian Hunter Kills Son, Mistaking Him for Moose

The father was charged with causing death by negligence, which carries a prison sentence of up to two years.

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Elon Musk’s Self-Driving Tesla ‘Runs Over’ Putin’s Robot Pal

A widely shared video claimed to show a Tesla Model S running over Promobot, a friend of President Vladimir Putin.

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World Bank Downgrades 2019 Growth Forecast for Russia

The World Bank expects Russia’s economy to grow by 1.5 percent this year instead of the previously forecast 1.8 percent.

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Upgrade starts on Canberra's motor racing 'nursery'

To nurture our next motor racing stars like Mark Webber, Canberra's kart racing track will grow in length by almost a third.

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‘Spiteful act of bullying’: Sandwich-board activist charged for offensive behaviour

Witnesses tried to defend Danny Lim as he was charged for offensive behaviour.

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Feet of clay for trapped plumber

When a plumber became trapped knee-deep in a mud-filled trench in Belconnen, his embarrassment increased firefighters had to be called to extract him

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Tower standoff: residents told not to go home as tensions rise

Residents fear they are "caught in the cross fire" between the owners' corporation and the builder, as uncertainty surrounds when residents should return.

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David Pope: The Canberra Times editorial cartoonist's latest work

Cartoons from The Canberra Times editorial artist.

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Missing Canberra dog ‘Luna’ reunited with owners after 10 days

Just as the Canberra couple were losing hope, their furry family member Luna came running out of the bush.

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'Lucky nobody was killed': Window falls from top of 12-storey tower

The window was ripped from its frame as a storm lashed Canberra earlier this week.

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Severe thunderstorm warning: Heavy rainfall expected in Canberra

Heavy rainfall and damaging winds are likely for Canberra on Friday afternoon, with a heatwave expected next week.

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Man stabbed in 'targeted' attack during haircut in Sydney's west

A man in his 20s has been rushed to hospital in cardiac arrest after he was stabbed at a hair salon. 

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Photos of the week - January 10, 2019

A week in photos from award winning Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / Financial Review photographers for the week ending January 10, 2019.

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Hiker in her 80s airlifted from Sunshine Coast mountain

The experienced bushwalker was hiking up Mount Coolum on Friday morning with family, when she began to suffer heart problems.

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Girl, 4, sexually assaulted in public toilets

Sunshine Coast police are scouring CCTV footage to identify the person responsible for the attack, which occurred last Friday.

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Man faces more historical sex charges

Further charges have been laid against a man accused of sexually assaulting boys.

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Distraught family pleads for information on missing man Brock Hewitt

The 29-year-old FIFO driller missed his flight back to work on Thursday morning.

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Man fighting for life after boat capsizes in Port Phillip Bay

A man aged in his 60s is fighting for his life after his boat capsized in Port Phillip Bay.

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Police call for witnesses to New Year's Eve motorcycle death

Anyone with information about the fatality at Springfield Central on New Year's Eve is urged to contact Policelink.

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Can trees learn? The plants are listening in, scientists say

Controversial Australian research shows that some plants appear to have the ability to hear.

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Accused Toowoomba machine gun maker bailed

A man accused of manufacturing a submachine gun has been granted bail by a Toowoomba magistrate.

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Man allegedly shoots drone, police search property and find 187 cannabis plants

Jamie Robert Lulham, 46, faces court on Friday charged with eight firearms and drug offences.

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Cooks River

Things are looking up for Australia's most polluted river.

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Craig McLachlan charged with indecent assault offences

Victoria Police have given the 53-year-old actor a court attendance notice in relation to the charges.

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Fake tradesmen accused of ripping off elderly Queenslanders

Police believe the men have scammed more than 40 pensioners in Gympie, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Brisbane areas over the past two or three years.

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Ex-Comcar driver given good behaviour order over illegal brothel

A former Comcar driver who operated an illegal brothel out of his Braddon flat was ordered to be on good behaviour for 12 months.

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Andrews government rules out re-routing Great Ocean Road at risk of erosion

The Andrews government has ruled out rerouting key sections of the Great Ocean Road that experts say are at risk of being washed away within years.

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Samoan consulate evacuated in Sydney due to suspicious package

Emergency services arrived at the scene on Scott St in Liverpool about 10am on Friday after reports that a potentially dangerous package had arrived at the consulate. 

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Fatal attack: What made this loyal dog turn on its owner?

A perfect storm of seemingly random events and a phenomenon known as trigger stacking may have pushed a loyal dog to turn on its owner.

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Solo camper missing in Victoria's north-east found safe

Bruce Ninnis was supposed to contact his family daily, but they had not heard from him since he left his Oakleigh South home on Monday.

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Rapper and writer digs deep in his highly personal new show

Award-winning, Queanbeyan-raised rapper and writer Omar Musa uses the death of Muhammad Ali as a springboard for reflections on his own life.

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Who is the barefoot trumpeter of Southern Cross Station?

Workin' nine to five: The trumpet-wielding busker pepping up bleary-eyed peak hour commuters.

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Canberra 'urgently' needs more retirement housing: Property Council

With nearly 100,000 people aged over 65 set to be living in the capital by 2041, the ACT Property Council is concerned there's not enough retirement housing in Canberra.

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The seven economic buzzwords you need to know in 2019

'Ain't heard of FONGO, you drongo?' Jessica Irvine translates the lingo you'll need to understand the economy this year.

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Low unemployment will keep housing ticking: Bankwest boss

Bankwest managing director Rowan Munchenberg says the housing market isn't headed for a cliff.

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Stevedore boss Paul Scurrah touted as Virgin CEO candidate

A late candidate has emerged in the race for the top job at Virgin Australia, with former logistics boss Paul Scurrah being touted as a serious contender. 

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Smartphones Could Usher in the Anti-Christ? You May Be Surprised Who Issued This Warning

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church says smartphones risk bringing humanity closer to the arrival of the anti-Christ.

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Erdogan Slams Bolton, Ignores US Calls to Protect Kurdish Safety

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan refused to meet with US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Tuesday.  Bolton met with Turkish officials for two hours in tough talks over arrangements for the pending US troop withdrawal from Syria and future US  involvement there.

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Chinese Officials Wipe Away First Commandment From Church Display Because It Challenges Power of President

Chinese government officials have ordered the removal of a church display which contained the First Commandment because they believe it directly contradicts the policy of President Xi Jinping.

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FOX NEWS:- DACA recipient urges Congress make border wall for citizenship compromise

DACA recipient urges Congress make border wall for citizenship compromise



Dreamer Hilario Yanez explains why he supports a border wall, calls for a permanent solution to DACA.

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FOX NEWS:- Jason Chaffetz: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's departure from the DOJ can't come soon enough

Jason Chaffetz: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's departure from the DOJ can't come soon enough



'Fox News @ Night' panel responds to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's expected departure from the Department of Justice to coincide with the confirmation of William Barr as the next attorney general.

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FOX NEWS:- Constitutional law professor on whether Trump has authority to build a border wall without congressional approval

Constitutional law professor on whether Trump has authority to build a border wall without congressional approval



The statutes are very clear, says John Eastman, constitutional law professor at Chapman University.

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FOX NEWS:- Democrats push narrative that Trump 'manufactured' a crisis on border

Democrats push narrative that Trump 'manufactured' a crisis on border



Luis Miranda, former Democratic National Committee communications director and former Obama aide, and Art Del Cueto, vice president of the National Border Patrol Council, weigh in.

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FOX NEWS:- Florida election official Brenda Snipes' constitutional rights violated when she was suspended, judge rules

Florida election official Brenda Snipes' constitutional rights violated when she was suspended, judge rules



Former Broward County elections supervisor Brenda Snipes may be getting redeemed, as a Florida federal judge ruled Wednesday that former Gov. and current U.S. Sen. Rick Scott violated her constitutional rights when he suspended and "vilified" her without first allowing her to make her own case.

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FOX NEWS:- House Minority Whip Steve Scalise on whether President Trump is facing Republican defections on border security

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise on whether President Trump is facing Republican defections on border security



Republican Rep. Steve Scalise says the GOP remains unified on funding border security.

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FOX NEWS:- Nielsen: Dems' attitude on border wall 'offensive,' 'disrespectful'

Nielsen: Dems' attitude on border wall 'offensive,' 'disrespectful'



On the eve of her trip to the southern border in Texas with President Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told Fox News' "Hannity" that Democrats' insinuations that Republicans are manufacturing a border crisis are "offensive" and "disrespectful."

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FOX NEWS:- Trump set to visit southern border in Texas, as ongoing federal shutdown continues

Trump set to visit southern border in Texas, as ongoing federal shutdown continues



Just one day after he walked out of a contentious White House meeting with Congressional leaders, President Trump is preparing personally to visit the southern border -- and, in a sign he might declare a national emergency to fund a wall, the president reportedly is bringing along the White House's top lawyer.

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FOX NEWS:- DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen: 'Ridiculous' to pretend' that there is not a crisis on the southern border

DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen: 'Ridiculous' to pretend' that there is not a crisis on the southern border



The security and humanitarian crisis on the southern border is caused by loopholes in U.S. law, lack of resources and Democrats' refusal to act, says Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

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FOX NEWS:- Reps. Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows on Democrats' refusal to fund border security

Reps. Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows on Democrats' refusal to fund border security



Are Democrats negotiating in good faith to end the partial government shutdown? Republican Congressmen Jim Jordan from Ohio and Mark Meadows from North Carolina weigh in.

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Trump wall no longer a campaign promise, now it's a 'crisis'

WASHINGTON DC - U.S. President Donald Trump stormed out of a meeting Wednesday with Democrat leaders over the proposed sourhern border wall. 

The president was meeting with Senate D

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Spacey lawyers say sexual assault allegations 'patently false'

NANTUCKET, Massachusetts - Actor Kevin Spacey moved from the defense to the offense in a Nantucket courtroom on Monday.

Under pressure from multiple claims that he has sexually harassed a num

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Disagreeing over agenda, Taliban calls off peace talks with the U.S.

KABUL, Afghanistan - The Taliban delivered a blow to U.S. peace efforts in Afghanistan after cancelling talks with U.S. officials that were scheduled to be held in Qatar this week. 

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Violent attack at Mexican tourist resort raises tensions, seven killed

MEXICO CITY, Mexico - In yet another violent attack in a Mexican city that is popular with tourists, seven people were killed when gunmen opened fire inside a crowded bar in Playa del Carmen, Quint

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U.S. builds pressure on China over maritime claims in South China Sea

BEIJING, China - Even as the U.S. and China remained locked in talks over de-escalation of the ongoing trade war this week, a U.S. guided-missile destroyer sailed near the disputed Paracel Islands

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Weeks after deadly tsunami, Indonesia jolted by powerful earthquake

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Merely days after suffering a deadly disaster that killed hundreds of people, Indonesia was struck by a powerful earthquake on Monday morning.

The U.S. Geological Survey

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Sudden resignation allows Trump to choose new World Bank chief

Transport minister demands train crash investigation

PRETORIA, South Africa -Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has demanded an explanation from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) after three people were killed and more than 600 injured

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Kim reaffirms commitment to denuclearization

Seoul [South Korea], Jan 10 (ANI): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who was in China for a state visit, reaffirmed his commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. Citing Xinhua, Yonhap

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Iran Confirms It's Holding U.S. Navy Veteran

Iran says it is holding a U.S. Navy veteran, confirming media reports about a case that risks further escalating tensions with Washington.

The New York Times reported on January 7 that Michae

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Hong Kong Abandons Further Democratic Reform as China Tightens Grip

The Hong Kong government on Wednesday ruled out any further attempt at democratic reform as the government moves ahead with plans to criminalize 'insults' to the national anthem of the People's Rep

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More Than 80 Percent of Taiwanese Reject China's 'Unification' Plan

More than 80 percent of Taiwanese would reject unification with mainland China under the Chinese Communist Party's proposed "one country, two systems" model already in place in Hong Kong and Macau,

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Enforced Patriotism Tests Hong Kong Opposition

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The Hong Kong legislature is expected to soon debate a bill that calls for stiff punishments for anyone who fails to stand or display any behavior that is disrespectful to the Chinese

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Kim Jong Un Leaves Beijing after Brief Visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is headed back home after a two-day visit to China and talks with President Xi Jinping.

Kim's special train departed Beijing Wednesday afternoon and headed tow

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Pompeo Meets With Iraqi Leaders on Unannounced Visit

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced visit Wednesday to Iraq where he met with Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and other officials.

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British Base in Southeast Asia Would Antagonize China

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A British amphibious warfare ship passed through the South China Sea in August and China, Asias strongest military power with a claim to almost the whole waterway, expelled it. Now the

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Zambo City remains peaceful, police report

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan. 9 (PIA) -- Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) Director Joseph Thomas Martir reported that for year 2018, there was a decrease of crime volume in Zamboanga City and assures tha

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Kim leaves for Pyongyang after talks with Xi in Beijing

Beijing [China], Jan 9 (ANI): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday departed for Pyongyang after making an unannounced visit to Beijing, where he held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. T

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I feel unsafe exile, despite leaving Pak: Taha Siddiqui

Paris [France], Jan 9 (ANI): A year after escaping a possible assassination attempt by armed men while on his way to Islamabad airport, noted Pakistani journalist Taha Siddiqui has opined that despite

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Experts: Kim Jong Un's Visit to China Sends Dual Message to US

Kim Jong Uns fourth visit to China is an indication that North Koreas leader is preparing for another summit with President Donald Trump, but this weeks visit is also meant to send the message that

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Erdogan Rejects U.S. Request For Assurances On Kurdish Fighters

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused the U.S. national-security adviser of making 'a very serious mistake' by demanding that Turkey not harm Kurdish fighters in Syria as President Don

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US Navy Vet Detained in Iran Since July

A U.S. Navy Veteran has been in Iranian prison since July on unspecified charges, according the New York Times.

According to his family, Michael R. White, 46, from Imperial Beach, California,

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Pompeo Arrives in Jordan on 8-Nation Middle East Tour

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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Jordan on the first stop of a Middle East visit due to include stops in Cairo and the Gulf. Arab and Egyptian media report he is expected make

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NUM members' houses torched in apparent union rivalry

Three more houses have been torched in Blybank in Carletonville amid apparent union rivalry near Sibanye-Stillwater gold mine.

The attacks occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning, po

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U.S. Navy Veteran Has Been Imprisoned In Iran Since July

A U.S. Navy veteran has been held in Iran on unspecified charges since July, when he was seized while visiting the Islamic republic, media reports said, citing his family and a former Iranian priso

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Iranian Pop Singer Gagged, Under Fire Over Antiwar Video

Iran's Culture Ministry says it is considering action against an Iranian pop singer and his recording company amid accusations that Mehdi Yarrahi sullied the 'martyrs' and ideals o

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Afghan Migrants Returning From Iran Hit Record High In 2018

Nearly 800,000 Afghan migrants returned or were deported back to Afghanistan from Iran in 2018 -- an increase of two-thirds compared to the previous year, the International Organization for Migrati

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Socceroos will bounce back and "fight", says Arnold

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has seen enough since their shock 1-0 Asian Cup loss to Jordan to know a strong reaction is brewing.

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Arnold backs injured Rogic to make difference against Palestine

There's mixed injury news for the Socceroos ahead of their Asian Cup clash, with Josh Risdon ruled out, Andrew Nabbout in doubt but Tom Rogic good to go.

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Emily van Egmond sidelined with ankle injury

Matildas linchpin Emily van Egmond has been put on ice for the remainder of the W-League season after an ankle injury.

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Man ordered to stand trial for attempt on elderly woman's life

Elderly woman says life was different five years ago, before an attempt on her life made her too afraid to be in her Melbourne home.

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Hair apparent: How Zampa is learning spin from the old and very new

The Aussie spinner with the coolest hair and earring has leant on Nathan Lyon and even Nepalese star Sandeep Lamichhane to help secure his World Cup ticket.

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Opening-day magic: Redoute’s Choice colt sets pace

The Magic Millions sale has got off to a flying start on the Gold Coast with four million-dollar lots highlighting a clearance rate of nearly 85 per cent.

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Africa: How Foreign Backing Is Keeping Sudan's Omar Al-Bashir in Power

[The Conversation Africa] Day after day Sudanese are taking to the streets to protest against the rule of Omar al-Bashir. The president, who himself seized power in 1989 when he led a coup, is facing the most serious challenge in his three decades in power. Fury at sharp rises in the cost of bread and fuel, and allegations of corruption, have fuelled the protests.

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Africa: US Warns Kenya Over Terror Attack From Lab Germs

[East African] The United States has warned of a possible terror attack from unsecured biological agents stored in Kenya's health facilities and medical research laboratories.

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Africa: A Referendum On Land Reform in South Africa? Brexit Suggests Not

[The Conversation Africa] There are many valid reasons for calling for a deepening of democracy in South Africa, despite the fact that it has regular free elections and constitutional mechanisms designed to promote public participation in lawmaking.

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