New on Sports Illustrated: Auburn Blows Past Top-Seeded North Carolina to Advance to Elite Eight

The Tar Heels are the first No. 1 seed to lose in the 2019 NCAA tournament.
March 30, 2019 at 07:16AM
Auburn Blows Past Top-Seeded North Carolina to Advance to Elite Eight

New on Sports Illustrated: Roger Federer Beats Denis Shapovalov, Sets Up Meeting With John Isner in Miami Open Final

Federer, a three-time tournament champion, advanced to Sunday's final against defending champion John Isner.
March 30, 2019 at 07:08AM
Roger Federer Beats Denis Shapovalov, Sets Up Meeting With John Isner in Miami Open Final

New on Sports Illustrated: Full List of Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Participants

WWE confirmed participants for its Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
March 30, 2019 at 05:47AM
Full List of Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Participants

New on Sports Illustrated: Elite Eight Saturday: Gonzaga Favored, Purdue a Strong Wager

Purdue and Texas Tech are coming off inspiring wins on Thursday in the Sweet 16. Will they ride that momentum into the Elite Eight and pull off another pair of upsets?
March 30, 2019 at 05:47AM
Elite Eight Saturday: Gonzaga Favored, Purdue a Strong Wager

New on Sports Illustrated: Sampdoria vs Milan: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

March 30, 2019 at 05:00AM
Sampdoria vs Milan: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

New on Sports Illustrated: Sampdoria vs Milan: Gennaro Gattuso's Best Available Lineup

March 30, 2019 at 05:00AM
Sampdoria vs Milan: Gennaro Gattuso's Best Available Lineup

New on Sports Illustrated: Inter vs Lazio Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

March 30, 2019 at 04:30AM
Inter vs Lazio Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid vs Huesca Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

March 30, 2019 at 04:30AM
Real Madrid vs Huesca Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

Hundreds farewell Greek Orthodox Archbishop in Sydney

"He made an inestimable contribution to the Greek Australian community’s education, cultural and spiritual life that will be deeply missed," Senator Sinodinos said.

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Second Brisbane councillor to run in federal election

Chair of Brisbane City Council Angela Owen to run for LNP in federal election.

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House destroyed, numerous buildings lost in Ballarat fires

Fires near Ballarat on Friday destroyed at least one home and numerous buildings, authorities confirmed on Saturday.

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Trio charged over kidnapping and torture of Logan man

A Logan man was beaten, robbed and kidnapped from his Logan home, police allege.

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Eight injured in two-car crash on Barton Highway

Northbound lanes have been closed following the crash.

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Fire threat downgraded as crews work to bring Canning blaze under control

A bushfire advice warning remains in place for people living in parts of Ferndale and Lynwood in the City of Canning.

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Severe storms and major flood warnings for Queensland

While the south-east braces for afternoon storms, the west remains on flood watch.

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Police launch taskforce to target 'stupid' e-scooter riders

Police have crackdown on riders putting pedestrians at risk by making "stupid decisions".

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Holidaymakers lead the way in growth of international visitors to WA

The latest International Visitor Study data showed a 2.1 per cent growth in visitors to WA in 2018 compared to 2017, but also revealed a decline of about 1 per cent in the amount visitors spent

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Police believe blaze in Perth's east may have been deliberately lit

A fire in bushland near Clayton View Primary School in Koongamia on Friday spread and damaged a community building in Bellevue, forcing the evacuation of several people inside.

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Man, 77, almost drowns at Queensland resort

The man was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

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Woman, police allegedly beaten during DV arrest

Police found a woman who had been beaten, choked and suffocated. 

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Teenager in critical condition after suspected water skiing accident at Kyeemagh

Four ambulance crews and a helicopter were called to a boat ramp in Sydney's south just before noon on Saturday.

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Man charged after Uber driver car-jacked in Ellenbrook

An Uber driver has been forced to flee from his car after a man allegedly threatened him with an axe in Ellenbrook on Friday night. 

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Two teenagers found dead on Fraser Island

Two Japanese 16-year-olds have been found dead at a lake on Queensland's Fraser Island.

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'Casual ableism': Disability activist condemns McGuire coin-toss comments

Disability activist and author Carly Findlay says Eddie McGuire's comments towards plane crash survivor Cynthia Banham are harmful. 

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Five people inside mini van that plunged off highway

A toddler and a child were among the five people inside the car when it rolled off the highway near Rockhampton.

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Qld nurse falsely accused of being drunk

A Queensland nurse who felt defamed when a colleague incorrectly reported she was drunk or high on the job waited too long to sue her accuser, according to a judgment.

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'Gunfire' in Brisbane overnight as Godzilla takes on King Kong

Production on the film Godzilla vs. Kong made its way to Brisbane this week.

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‘We need young voices’: Why Freo Press has launched a $20,000 writing prize

Many industries choose younger employees at the expense of more experienced ones, but in one sector, WA 'jobs' are actually going to older people.

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Two dead after head-on collision near Rockhampton

A 47-year-old man from Gracemere and a 37-year-old woman from Kawana both died at the scene.

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Rider dies after truck and motorcycle collide at Logan

The 27-year-old rider from Yarrabilba died at the scene.

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A walk on the wild side with Canberra's John Evans

Meet the bushwalker who's trekked 18,000 kilometres across some of the ACT's most challenging terrain - and documented every step along the way.

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Why classical music trumps melancholy every time

When I come to power, the arts will be so subsidised as to make fine music concerts inviting to battlers.

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Toni Childs on feminism and the disease that derailed her

Toni Childs' music paved the way for a generation of women.

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Train drivers take Metro to court over widespread under-payment

A pay dispute has broken out between Metro Trains and train drivers union, with the union alleging the company has underpaid 900 workers to the tune of up to $2 million.

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Good Weekend Superquiz and Target, Saturday, March 30

Trivia and word buffs: test your knowledge with today's superquiz and Target.

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Owner tells tribunal heritage listing would devalue Seidler house

The owner of a house designed by Harry Seidler has said that the building has changed so much, it should no longer qualify for the heritage register.

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Weasels win from cycle of vengeance

One of the worst lessons to emerge from Australia's pointless leadership scheming is that the ultimate winner is neither the attacker nor the avenger.

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'Would have loved a call': ACT government not told about health spend

ACT Health Minister said she welcomed a federal pledge to splash cash in ACT health projects, but would have loved to have been told before the announcement.

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Laurie sets Prince of Sussex for a Showdown

Trainer Matt Laurie is looking beyond Sydney options for his likely two-year-old Prince of Sussex.

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Trio charged over kidnapping and torture of Logan man

A Logan man was beaten, robbed and kidnapped from his Logan home, police allege.

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Live AFL: Essendon v St Kilda, Port Adelaide v Carlton

Full coverage of AFL round two Saturday footy, starting with St Kilda v Essendon.

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Turbo revs up Manly as stars shine in thrashing of Warriors

Tom Trbojevic was brilliant in his 2019 debut as he and Daly Cherry-Evans picked apart a hapless Warriors side for a 46-12 win in Christchurch.

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Benji and Robbie have got Tigers loving their football again

Robbie Farah and Benji Marshall are making it look easy. And it's rubbing off on the whole team.

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Brown produces gem of a ride to land Emancipation Stakes

A decision to take luck out of play and be more aggressive on Invincible Gem delivered the Emancipation Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday.

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Eight injured in two-car crash on Barton Highway

Northbound lanes have been closed following the crash.

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Brace for nightmare before Christmas, banking giant warns investors

Citigroup has issued an explicit recession warning for the world's largest economy, advising clients to exit risky assets and prepare to ride out the storm.

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Fire threat downgraded as crews work to bring Canning blaze under control

A bushfire advice warning remains in place for people living in parts of Ferndale and Lynwood in the City of Canning.

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Fiji expresses interest in hosting Cronulla Sharks games

Fiji has welcomed Cronulla's desire to expand their footprint into the Pacific Islands.

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'Need to work through it': Young guns misfiring for struggling Swans

Swans coach John Longmire wants more from the club's next generation as they attempt to dig themselves out of another early-season hole.

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Canberra Raiders centre Joey Leilua can avoid ban for Glasby incident

Raiders centre Joey Leilua is free to play the North Queensland Cowboys if he accepts the early guilty plea for an incident with Knights lock Tim Glasby.

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Relaxed approach has premiership Bulldog in right frame of mind

Zaine Cordy, a key figure in the Western Bulldogs' backline, has learnt how to deal with the pressures of AFL football.

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Severe storms and major flood warnings for Queensland

While the south-east braces for afternoon storms, the west remains on flood watch.

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How can you stop AFLW Adelaide star Erin Phillips?

The Crows co-captain is clearly the best player in the women's game, so how will the Blues look to stop her on Sunday in the grand final.

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Markwell looks for Derby redemption with Angel Of Truth

Kembla Grange trainer Gwenda Markwell has never had an Australian Derby runner, but the race holds bad memories for her that she will look to erase with Tulloch Stakes winner Angel Of Truth next week.

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Devil in the detail in agreement on new look A-League

Proposals from the new league working group due on Sunday will, if adopted, bring about a sea change in the way the highest level of the Australian game operates.

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AMP, CommInsure revealed as insurance laggards with new tool

Regulators have launched a new tool aimed at helping customers choose better insurance products.

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ACCC calls for an end to rooftop solar subsidies

The competition watchdog has renewed calls to scrap rooftop solar subsidies by 2021, putting it at odds with both sides of the federal government.

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ASX fails to recover from tough start to week

Shares weren't able to recover from Monday's $20 billion sell-off, ending the week lower as the major banks weighed.

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Banks let Donut King, Crust Pizza owner off the hook again

Banks have waived or relaxed the conditions attached to a $259 million debt Retail Food Group is trying to pay down. 

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Seven ordered to remove children's playground bullying posts

The broadcast watchdog has asked Seven West Media to pull down social media and website posts after breaching the television code.

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Property giant GPT embarks on a $1 billion shed hunt

Property giant GPT Group has identified the logistics and warehouse sector as the engine for growth 

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Alex Perry worker falsely accused boss in unfair dismissal case, Fair Work finds

The commission agreed that Mr Perry had not called a colleague a "bitch" as the machinist had claimed in a bid to minimise his own threat to slap a co-worker.

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With or without private equity, our plans stay the same, says MYOB

Doubling down on on research, development and marketing to boost growth, the small business accounting provider has bumped up its chief executive' pay.

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Aussie retailers are fighting the Amazon Armageddon - and winning

The online giant has been far less aggressive entering this market than anticipated, and local retailers are staging a successful rearguard action.

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Huawei shrugs off US clampdown with a $US100b year

Huawei's business is soaring. And the company's leaders also sound confident that Washington can do little to stop it from flying higher.

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Who'll make a killing when Lyft, Uber and other ‘unicorns’ go public

This year's IPO wave promises to generate big pay days for the startups' employees and investors.

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'A dangling carrot': Future of write-off scheme is unclear

Nothing is for certain until legislation is passed, experts warn.

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Australians bin $8.9b worth of food a year - and that's an improvement

Consumers cut their total food wastage by $700 million last year, but experts say we are still buying too much from shops and letting too much produce go off.

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Why do 'bad' stocks outperform 'good' ones?

Many expected Nike's shares to suffer amid political backlash over its signing of controversial former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, but they didn't.

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THE FALLEN by David Baldacci

Amos Decker, known as the Memory Man, puts his talents toward solving a string of murders in a Rust Belt town.

#13 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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CELTIC EMPIRE by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler

The 25th book in the Dirk Pitt series.

#3 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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RUN AWAY by Harlan Coben

A family is torn apart when the daughter becomes addicted to drugs and goes missing.

#2 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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‘The Highwaymen’ | Anatomy of a Scene

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/video/movies/100000006434784/the-highwaymen-clip.html?partner=IFTTT
The director John Lee Hancock narrates a sequence featuring Woody Harrelson and Kevin Costner.

‘The Legend of Cocaine Island’ Review: Florida Man’s Silly Odyssey

By ELISABETH VINCENTELLI from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/movies/the-legend-of-cocaine-island-review.html?partner=IFTTT
A harebrained scheme ends in comic confusion in Theo Love’s goofy documentary.

Watch the Hunt for Bonnie and Clyde in ‘The Highwaymen’

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/movies/the-highwaymen-scene-netflix.html?partner=IFTTT
The director John Lee Hancock narrates a sequence featuring Woody Harrelson and Kevin Costner as Texas Rangers coming out of retirement.

This Week’s Trailers: ‘Scary Stories’ and a New ‘Toy Story’

By BRUCE FRETTS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/movies/scary-stories-to-tell-in-the-dark-trailer.html?partner=IFTTT
Family fare (including a “Dora the Explorer” movie) dominates the clips but there is a new Netflix rom-com, “The Perfect Date,” with Noah Centineo.

Dev Patel Goes for Shock and Awe

By KATHRYN SHATTUCK from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/movies/dev-patel-hotel-mumbai.html?partner=IFTTT
He talks about living a nightmare in “Hotel Mumbai,” his new movie about a 2008 terrorist attack, and the career moves that make him sweat.

‘Beat the Devil,’ the Bogart Flop That Spawned a Cult

By J. HOBERMAN from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/movies/beat-the-devil-film-humphrey-bogart.html?partner=IFTTT
Reviled in the ’50s, embraced in the ’60s, the Humphrey Bogart vehicle “Beat the Devil” is still spry at 65.

Agnès Varda: The Filmmaker as Rigorous Friend

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/movies/agns-varda-appreciation.html?partner=IFTTT
Putting herself onscreen, the director, who died Friday at 90, suggested that making movies could be a communal act of looking and feeling.

Agnès Varda: Highlights From Her Film Career

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/movies/agnes-varda-highlights.html?partner=IFTTT
A look back at standout moments from the work of a peerless filmmaker.

‘Tigerland’ Review: Conservation Documentary Lacks Claws

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/movies/tigerland-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The film falls into a common trap of advocacy documentaries, which is to inform on an urgent issue without a particularly urgent cinematic narrative to match it.

‘The Last’ Review: A Revelation Leaves a Family Shattered

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/movies/the-last-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This drama, written and directed by Jeff Lipsky, explores a monstrous idea with complexity.

‘The Chaperone’ Review: A Matron and a Movie Star Take a Jazz-Age Journey

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/movies/the-chaperone-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Michael Engler’s dull period piece follows a conservative woman who accompanies a young silent film star on a trip to New York City.

‘The Burial of Kojo’ Review: A Dazzling Modern Fable

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/movies/the-burial-of-kojo-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The Ghana-born musician Blitz Bazawule makes a stunning feature directing debut that comes alive with rhythm and color.

‘Super Deluxe’ Review: A Tamil Film, With a Cosmic Indie Vibe

By RACHEL SALTZ from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/movies/super-deluxe-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s second feature, with multiple spiraling plots, can’t sustain its raffish, oddball tone for three hours.

‘Slut in a Good Way’ Review: And Then They Staged a Sex Strike

By TEO BUGBEE from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/movies/slut-in-a-good-way-review.html?partner=IFTTT
In this coming-of-age comedy directed by Sophie Lorain, first comes love. Then comes rebellion.

‘Relaxer’ Review: Help! He’s Sitting and He Can’t Get Up

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/movies/relaxer-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Sad and strange and defiantly gross, Joel Potrykus’s “Relaxer” is a compassionate survival tale swirling with childhood trauma.

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

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/movies/nyc-this-weekend-film-series.html?partner=IFTTT
Our guide to film series and special screenings.

‘Diane’ Review: A Vibrant Tale of Love, Sisterhood and Decline

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/movies/diane-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Mary Kay Place is astonishing as a weary widow dealing with guilt, heartache and a diminishing circle of friends.

‘A Vigilante’ Review: Vengeance Is Hers

By MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/movies/a-vigilante-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Olivia Wilde stars as an avenger of domestic-abuse victims in Sarah Daggar-Nickson’s satisfyingly lean, mean genre movie.

Furious Over Trump's Decision on Golan Heights, Erdogan Confirms Hagia Sophia Will Become a Mosque

After it was reported that Turkish President Recep Erdogan was considering converting Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia into a functioning mosque, many Orthodox Christians hoped he was just speculating. However, in an interview given yesterday, Erdogan confirmed that the historic site, which was previously a Christian cathedral and a special place of worship for Greek Orthodox Christians, will be turned into an enormous Islamic center.

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Kenyan Teacher Who Gives His Salary to Poor Students Wins $1M, What He Plans to Do Next Is Beautiful

A Christian science teacher from a remote village in Kenya is the winner of this year's $1 Million Global Teacher Prize.

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Christian Family Who Fled Boko Haram Pulled Out of Poverty By 8-Year-Old Chess Champion Son

A young homeless boy who emigrated to the United States from Nigeria has been lifted out of poverty through the most unlikely of hobbies: chess. 

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U.S. International Investment Position, 4th quarter and Year 2018

U.S. International Investment Position, 4th quarter and Year 2018
The U.S. net international investment position decreased to -$9,717.1 billion (preliminary) at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018 from -$9,634.8 billion (revised) at the end of the third quarter. The $82.4 billion decrease reflected net financial transactions of -$199.2 billion and net other changes in position, such as price and exchange-rate changes, of $116.8 billion. Full Text

Published March 29, 2019 at 07:30PM
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Personal Income, February 2019; Personal Outlays, January 2019

Personal Income, February 2019; Personal Outlays, January 2019
Personal income increased 0.2 percent in February after decreasing 0.1 percent in January. Wages and salaries, the largest component of personal income, increased 0.3 percent in February, the same increase as in January. Full Text

Published March 29, 2019 at 06:00PM
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New on Sports Illustrated: Christian Pulisic Set for Up to 4 Weeks Out After Injury Sustained During USA Duty

March 29, 2019 at 03:45AM
Christian Pulisic Set for Up to 4 Weeks Out After Injury Sustained During USA Duty

New on Sports Illustrated: Borussia Dortmund vs Wolfsburg Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

March 29, 2019 at 03:45AM
Borussia Dortmund vs Wolfsburg Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Oregon vs. Virginia: March Madness Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch Oregon vs. Virginia in a Sweet 16 matchup in the 2019 NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 28.
March 29, 2019 at 03:30AM
How to Watch Oregon vs. Virginia: March Madness Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

Three WA cops recognised with Australian Bravery Awards

Three WA Police officers have recently been recognised with Australian Bravery Awards.

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Roadside driver fatigue tests on the horizon

Roadside testing for driver fatigue could be rolled out in Victoria in a bid to reduce the road toll, the Victorian government has said.

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Photos of the week - March 28, 2019

A week in photos from award winning Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / Financial Review photographers for the week ending March 28, 2019.

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'They don't know what we stand for': Greens' brutal election post-mortem

A brutal assessment of the Greens' campaign in the November state election has found the party didn't give Victorians a compelling reason to vote for the minor party.

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Running to honour a teacher passionate about mental health

When Chloe Lyons and Sophie Malek's teacher died last year, the girls teamed up with other students and teachers to run in her honour and raise money for mental health

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Heavy-handed police seizure after 'less than glamorous' arrest

Police became heavy-handed in the aftermath of a clumsy Barry Drive arrest.

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Flickerfest 2019 tour includes two shorts with Canberra links

The 28th Flickerfest National Tour includes Paul McDermott's Ghostbear and Geraldine Marin and Marisa Martin's Della Mortika Carousel Of Shame.

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'Enough is enough': Convicted rapist's identity concealed for mother's sake

A man jailed for rape has had his name suppressed over fears the publicity will impact on his mother's mental health.

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Nicola Gobbo may have had 'intimate relations' with police handler

One of policeman who first registered former lawyer Nicola Gobbo as an informer may have had “intimate relations” with her, a public inquiry has been told.

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Queer history up close and personal from individual perspectives

This collection of monologues chronicles a century of gay and lesbian life in Britain against a background of social, legal and political change.

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Swell hasn't settled in wake of government move to deny wave park land

“In the same time period that we’ve been progressing this particular opportunity to get our DA in, we’ve been able to design, develop and almost open our project in Melbourne."

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Staff levels 'less and less' at the time five Casuarina inmates died

Staffing levels were "always an issue" and gradually became "less and less" within the Casuarina jail Prison Counselling Service, the WA Coroner's Court has heard.

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Days before the birth of my son, I was diagnosed with cancer

They'll be forever intertwined in my mind; the best and the worst of life. Everyone who asks me how my baby is going gets the story about my melanoma, too.

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Medical association urges pause on integrated Queensland electronic record

The peak medical body wrote to hospital boards this month urging for a pause to the $600 million project to address clinicians' patient safety concerns.

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Canberra Metro's light rail safety videos feature some familiar faces

Ever wish you could rugby tackle someone who tries to get on the bus before you get off? You might find some joy in these new safety videos.

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'Journey' garden blooms into golden winner at Melbourne flower show

From a modern practicality to Tuscan-style opulence, these are the winners of this year's landscape design competition at the International Flower and Garden Show.

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'There are people in Bathurst who have been holding on to secrets'

A driver who allegedly stalked another young woman in the minutes before she was abducted is under the microscope in a new police push to find out what happened to Janine Vaughan.

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Deceased's motor and cognitive function likely impaired: expert

A woman allegedly murdered by members of her family suffered brain disease that likely would have translated to dementia, a neurology expert has said.

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Queenscliff Beach and Manly Lagoon closed as Brookvale blaze continues

Queenscliff Beach on Sydney's northern beaches will be shut over the weekend following a fire that is expected to take several more days to extinguish.

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Ballarat fires: Fears homes lost after 80km/h winds fan flames

Three homes are believed to have been lost in a large grass fire burning near Ballarat, with residents warned it's too late to leave.

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Fears for mentally unwell Canadian woman in high-security detention centre

Detainees at a high-security detention centre in Melbourne's north say they are concerned for the welfare of a severely mentally unwell Canadian woman who has been locked up in the facility.

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Cancer Convoy on this weekend

Evoenergy has donated more than $6000 for the convoy.

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Nightclub 'predator' accused of sexually assaulting young men faces fresh charges

A man accused of preying on young men at Perth nightclubs has been charged with 15 additional indecent assault offences.

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British jet ski fugitive has 'no regrets' as he is extradited to WA

David Jackson, 57, said the only reason he got caught was that he couldn't get any fuel in PNG.

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Threesome murder: Man killed in jealous rage, stuffed in wheelie bin

Jason Considine agreed for his girlfriend to invite Ashley Phillips over for sex but killed the other man in a jealous rage and stuffed his body in a wheelie bin.

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Jail for Perth teen girl's 'Facebook famous' sex predator

A 21-year-old man who used social media to threaten and manipulate teenage girls then sexually assault them has been jailed for more than five years.

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Firefighters battling blaze at house in Dickson

Three pumpers, the breathing apparatus van and a commander are at the scene.

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$5.5 million cannabis seized in south-east Queensland police raid

Almost 2000 cannabis plants and more than 130kgs of dried cannabis were seized during the raid west of Brisbane.

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Police probe red car’s driver over Janine Vaughan's disappearance

A $1 million reward will be offered to help solve the suspected murder of a woman who vanished in NSW a little over 17 years ago.

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Jet ski fugitive extradicted from Queensland to face Perth court

A British man who tried to outrun Australian law on a jet ski has been ordered to face outstanding drugs charges.

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Leaders told bring a plan to Climate Action Summit, not a speech

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Cholera said to be spreading like "wildfire" in war-torn Yemen

UN human rights staff in Yemen are investigating an apparent airstrike on a hospital in opposition-held territory which reportedly killed at least seven civilians on Tuesday, amid fears that choler

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17-year old Sydney boy kidnapped, tortured and killed by teenagers

SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - There has been a flurry of arrests in the past 24 hours over the murder of a teenager whose body was found nine days ago in the Blue Mountains.

Jason Tsang, aged 17,

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Rashida Tlaib tables resolution to impeach Trump

WASHINGTON DC - A Democrat in the House of Representatives has put forward a resolution calling for the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump.

She appeared to have little support however

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Gaza 'precipitously close to the brink of war,' says UN official

NEW YORK, New York - Against a backdrop of rising tensions in Israel and Palestine, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East painted a bleak picture once again in the Security Council on Tues

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Reuters journalists have now spent 15 months in jail

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar - Reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have spent more than 15 months in detention since they were arrested in December 2017, while investigating a massacre of Rohingya Muslim civil

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Fugitive caught trying to flee Australia on a jet ski

TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS _ A fugitive from the UK attempting to flee Australia on a jet ski has been caught in a joint Australian federal and state police operation.

The man, who was believed to

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Ireland rejects Trump claim that Golan Heights should belong to Israel

DUBLIN, Ireland - Despite Donald Trump signing a certificate on Monday signifying official recognition by the United States of Israel's claim over the disputed Golan Heights in Syria, Ireland

Court of public opinion got it wrong on Smollett, charges dropped

CHICAGO, Illinois - In a sensational development actor Jussie Smollett has been completely cleared of any wrongdoing in an incident which saw his name smeared across the world, and his employer, 20

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Private equity firm Blackstone slammed by human rights experts

UN human rights experts have condemned the 'agregious' business practices of global rpive equity and investment firms which, they say, have transferred the global housing landscape by raisi

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Parrikar played crucial role in three border strikes: Rajnath Singh

Panaji (Goa) [India], Mar 29 (ANI): Remembering late Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's role, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said was extremely angry after the 2016 Uri terror attack that had

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Russia urges US to not meddle in Moscow, Caracas relations

Moscow [Russia], Mar 29 (ANI): Russia on Thursday (local time) warned the US to not meddle in Russia-Venezuela bilateral relations, reported TASS. "We do not think that third parties should worry abou

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Khalistani terrorist held in Punjab

Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], Mar 29 (ANI): Jalandhar Police has arrested a suspected Khalistani terrorist linked to Commando Force (KCF) and Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF). Identified as Amrik Singh al

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Israel is ready for extensive military campaign in Gaza: Netanyahu

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 29 (ANI): Israel is prepared for the extensive military campaign in Gaza against Hamas, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time). "I recently ordered that

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Syria Says US Can Give Israel Two of Its Own States

Syrian envoy to the United Nations Bashar al-Jaafari has suggested that the United States offer Israel two of its own states which Washington actually had jurisdiction over rather than the occupied

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Duterte Meets Chinese Official, Downplays South China Sea Complaint

President Rodrigo Duterte told Chinese officials the Philippine government had nothing to do with a complaint filed with the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the Asian giants buildup in the

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Trump Tweet Conflicts WithLatAmSecurity Accord

As the top homeland security official in the U.S. prepared to announce the signing of a multinational security agreement with several Latin American countries on Thursday, capping a years-long dipl

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China Bans Another Major Protestant Church in Weekend Raid

Authorities in the Chinese capital have shut down a large Protestant church that had been continuing to meet since a similar raid several years ago, a church member and an international Christian g

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Now, Rajasthan Minister asks proof of airstrike

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Mar 28 (ANI): Rajasthan Cabinet Minister LC Kataria on Thursday joined a long list of political leaders questioning the airstrike conducted by Indian Air Force in Pakistan'

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British Parliament may vote again on Brexit agreement tomorrow

London [UK], Mar 28 (ANI): The British Parliament is set to debate on a motion related to Brexit on Friday, according to the Leader of the House of Commons, Andrea Leadsom. While it has not been confi

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Pakistan, China Slam Fresh US Anti-Terror Move in UN

ISLAMABAD - China and Pakistan are criticizing the United States for bypassing established mechanisms and submitting a draft resolution directly in the United Nations Security Council to push for o

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12 Killed in Mogadishu Restaurant Blast

At least 12 people were killed and more than 20 others injured when a car bomb exploded Thursday outside a restaurant in Somalias capital.

Witnesses tell VOA's Somali service the blast occurr

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UPDATE: 10 dead after blast outside restaurant in Somalia's capital

A large bomb exploded in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Thursday, with security officials and witnesses reporting bodies strewn on the ground as plumes of smoke rose high into the air.

"There

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Car Bombing Kills at Least 6 in Mogadishu

An apparent car bomb explosion in Somalia's capital has killed at least six people and wounded several others.

A witness told VOA's Somali service that the blast Thursday destroyed a restaura

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Russia Says It's 'Not A Threat' After Troops Land In Venezuela

Moscow says the arrival of Russian soldiers in Venezuela does not present a threat to anyone, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Russia to withdraw its troops from the South American count

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How Solskjaer transformed Man Utd's fortunes

London - Manchester United's confirmation of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their next permanent manager caps a remarkable rise over the past three months for the Norwegi

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Xi Jinping Lures Europe With Cash, but Will EU Soften on China

BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the leaders of France and Germany this week and signed lucrative deals in an attempt to cozy up to the European Union. Analysts say the efforts were

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At Meetrut rally, Yogi Adityanath praises PM Modi for Mission Shakti

Meerut [India], Mar 28 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the successful test of India's first Anti-Satellite (A-SAT) missile. W

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PM Modi to sound poll bugle in Telangana tomorrow

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Mar 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing two public meetings here at Mahbubnagar and Hyderabad on March 29 and April 1 respectively, said BJP's stat

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Canberra Grammar use sevens tournament to start rugby revival

Boys and girls teams will travel from as far as North Queensland for a sevens tournament on Saturday.

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Three WA cops recognised with Australian Bravery Awards

Three WA Police officers have recently been recognised with Australian Bravery Awards.

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Roadside driver fatigue tests on the horizon

Roadside testing for driver fatigue could be rolled out in Victoria in a bid to reduce the road toll, the Victorian government has said.

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Photos of the week - March 28, 2019

A week in photos from award winning Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / Financial Review photographers for the week ending March 28, 2019.

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NRL confident Brookvale surface will stand up

The NRL have received the results of the independent inquiry into Manly's home ground after the Roosters led criticism of the venue.

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'They don't know what we stand for': Greens' brutal election post-mortem

A brutal assessment of the Greens' campaign in the November state election has found the party didn't give Victorians a compelling reason to vote for the minor party.

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Running to honour a teacher passionate about mental health

When Chloe Lyons and Sophie Malek's teacher died last year, the girls teamed up with other students and teachers to run in her honour and raise money for mental health

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Heavy-handed police seizure after 'less than glamorous' arrest

Police became heavy-handed in the aftermath of a clumsy Barry Drive arrest.

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AMP, CommInsure revealed as insurance laggards with new tool

Regulators have launched a new tool aimed at helping customers choose better insurance products.

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Flickerfest 2019 tour includes two shorts with Canberra links

The 28th Flickerfest National Tour includes Paul McDermott's Ghostbear and Geraldine Marin and Marisa Martin's Della Mortika Carousel Of Shame.

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'Enough is enough': Convicted rapist's identity concealed for mother's sake

A man jailed for rape has had his name suppressed over fears the publicity will impact on his mother's mental health.

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Manly pay respects at scene of Christchurch shootings

Sea Eagles players and staff spent time on Friday at the Al Noor Mosque, where 50 people lost their lives in a terrorist attack just over a fortnight ago.

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Nicola Gobbo may have had 'intimate relations' with police handler

One of policeman who first registered former lawyer Nicola Gobbo as an informer may have had “intimate relations” with her, a public inquiry has been told.

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Queer history up close and personal from individual perspectives

This collection of monologues chronicles a century of gay and lesbian life in Britain against a background of social, legal and political change.

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Siddle, Pattinson hand Victoria control of Sheffield Shield final

Peter Siddle and James Pattinson enhanced their Ashes hopes with strong performances at the Junction Oval.

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'Toothless': ACMA's powers under spotlight after Alan Jones decision

The radio personality has once again escaped punishment from ACMA despite using the N-word multiple times on air.

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Indian summer: Australia could be on the road for holiday period

Instead of playing ODIs at home next January, Australia's stars could be on tour in India.

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Siddle, Pattinson destroy NSW in Shield final

Peter Siddle and James Pattinson cut a swathe through NSW's batting line-up in the Sheffield Shield final.

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NRL blog, live scores: Raiders v Knights

Two different sides, two very similar stories. Only one will prevail.

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Tarek Elrich flying the flag at Western Sydney Wanderers

Socceroo brothers Tarek Elrich and Ahmad Elrich are looking to build community programs for Muslim youth in Sydney's west.

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Saving Sarah Henderson: the fight to hold Victoria's most marginal seat

The battle for Corangamite is tightening with both Labor and Liberal desperate to hold the ultra marginal seat.

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Swell hasn't settled in wake of government move to deny wave park land

“In the same time period that we’ve been progressing this particular opportunity to get our DA in, we’ve been able to design, develop and almost open our project in Melbourne."

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From the Archives: Argentina invades the Falkland Islands

In 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. A diplomatic resolution over sovereignty of the islands failed, and instead, Argentina and Britain were heading to war.

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Mack Horton is officially over Sun Yang and his endless antics

Horton and Sun have been two of the great sparring partners of swimming, but the Australian says he no longer concerns himself with the Chinese star.

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US ambassador issues reminder on Australia's 'most important economic partner'

The United State's newly appointed ambassador to Australia has used a speech in Perth to issue a reminder the US is our "most important economic partner".

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Chinese officials issue stark warning about South China Sea confrontation

Two senior officials speak up to threaten "more counter-measures" against the United States in the contested waterway.

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Staff levels 'less and less' at the time five Casuarina inmates died

Staffing levels were "always an issue" and gradually became "less and less" within the Casuarina jail Prison Counselling Service, the WA Coroner's Court has heard.

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Days before the birth of my son, I was diagnosed with cancer

They'll be forever intertwined in my mind; the best and the worst of life. Everyone who asks me how my baby is going gets the story about my melanoma, too.

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'Masterful': Hannah Gadsby's assured new show doesn't disappoint

She may be living in Los Angeles now but one of our biggest comedy exports chose Melbourne to premiere the follow-up to award-winning show Nanette, and was welcomed in return.

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Widdop sweats on scans not ending his Red V career

The St George Illawarra captain arrived in Sydney on Friday with his right arm in a sling as fears grow about his latest injury being season ending.

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Gross Domestic Product, 4th quarter and annual 2018 (third estimate); Corporate Profits, 4th quarter and annual 2018

Gross Domestic Product, 4th quarter and annual 2018 (third estimate); Corporate Profits, 4th quarter and annual 2018
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The growth rate was revised down 0.4 percentage point from the "initial" estimate released in February. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.4 percent. Full Text

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Brexit Chaos: Will They Stay or Will They Go?

Brexit dates and the facts keep changing. And if you've given up trying to understand what's happening with Brexit, get in line. It's a challenge for everyone, journalists included.

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Joni Eareckson Tada Hospitalized During Cancer Recovery

Joni Eareckson Tada, an internationally known advocate for people with disabilities, has been hospitalized as she continues her fight against breast cancer.

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Britain's 'bullied' chatbots fight back

Chatbot designers are writing witty responses to abusive messages.

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Aluminium firm cyber-attack cost at least £25.6m

Norsk Hydro is still recovering from the attack, with one part of the company remaining "at a standstill".

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Article 13: Memes exempt as EU backs controversial copyright law

Sharing memes and GIFs is still allowed under the new laws, after tweaks to allow "parody".

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Huawei shows off flagship camera phone

Two new smartphones from Huawei use artificial intelligence to create better exposures.

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Three-unique-words 'map' used to rescue mother and child

How three words - "weekend", "foggy" and "earphones" - rescued a mother and child after a car crash.

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Road safety: UK set to adopt vehicle speed limiters

The EU plans to make the technology mandatory from 2022 and the UK says it will follow suit.

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Facebook, YouTube sued over Christchurch shootings video

A French Muslim group launches legal action over the way disturbing footage of the shootings was shared.

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Apple unveils TV streaming platform and credit card

The tech giant confirmed it was focusing on online services, rather than devices, at a live event.

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Britons get 'bad deal' from broadband giants

Slow speeds and poor value for money top lists of complaints about big UK broadband providers.

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10 years of Grindr: A rocky relationship

A look back at the highs and lows from the first 10 years of dating app Grindr.

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Autonomy sale the focus of the UK's biggest fraud trial

Hewlett-Packard sues Autonomy founder Mike Lynch for almost £4bn over 2011 sale of his company.

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Automation could replace 1.5 million jobs, says ONS

In England, the jobs of women, the young and part-time workers are most at risk from automation.

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Why bots probably aren't gaming the 'Cancel Brexit' petition

Questions have been asked about whether all the 3m signatures on the petition are genuine.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Bengals Owner Mike Brown on Vote Against Revised Replay: 'I'd Rather Just Play the Game'

NFL owners voted 31–1 in favor of allowing offensive and defensive pass interference to be subject to a coach's challenge.
March 28, 2019 at 10:00AM
Bengals Owner Mike Brown on Vote Against Revised Replay: 'I'd Rather Just Play the Game'

New on Sports Illustrated: Manny Machado, Fernando Tatís Jr. Headline the 2019 San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres signed Manny Machado and put Fernando Tatís Jr. on their 2019 Opening Day roster for what's anticipated to be the start of a long wave of future success.
March 28, 2019 at 07:34AM
Manny Machado, Fernando Tatís Jr. Headline the 2019 San Diego Padres

New on Sports Illustrated: Christian Yelich and the Bolstered Milwaukee Brewers Are Squarely in the Pennant Hunt

Last year, the Brewers were one game shy of reaching the World Series. With new additions, they might be even better than they were last year.
March 28, 2019 at 07:30AM
Christian Yelich and the Bolstered Milwaukee Brewers Are Squarely in the Pennant Hunt

New on Sports Illustrated: Javy Baez and Kris Bryant Look to Return the Chicago Cubs to NL Central Supremacy

The Cubs had a great regular season and a disappointing playoff exit. Can they return to the NL elite?
March 28, 2019 at 07:29AM
Javy Baez and Kris Bryant Look to Return the Chicago Cubs to NL Central Supremacy

New on Sports Illustrated: The Arrival of Paul Goldschmidt Makes the Cardinals Major Threats in the NL Central

The Cardinals uncharacteristically missed the playoffs again in 2018, so they acquired Paul Goldschmidt. Is he the answer in a tough division?
March 28, 2019 at 07:28AM
The Arrival of Paul Goldschmidt Makes the Cardinals Major Threats in the NL Central

New on Sports Illustrated: The Miami Marlins Will Be Terrible Again. The Question Is Whether There Will Be Progress?

With J.T. Realmuto gone, the Marlins are officially in full rebuild. Not losing 100 games should be their goal.
March 28, 2019 at 07:26AM
The Miami Marlins Will Be Terrible Again. The Question Is Whether There Will Be Progress?

New on Sports Illustrated: Ronald Acuña Is the Power Behind the Youthful Atlanta Braves

The Braves weren't expected to win the NL East last year. They'll need a young core to succeed to do it again.
March 28, 2019 at 07:26AM
Ronald Acuña Is the Power Behind the Youthful Atlanta Braves

New on Sports Illustrated: Bryce Harper Has Arrived and the Philadelphia Phillies Are Ready to Contend

They made the biggest splashes of the offseason, so what should we expect of the Phillies in 2019?
March 28, 2019 at 07:24AM
Bryce Harper Has Arrived and the Philadelphia Phillies Are Ready to Contend

New on Sports Illustrated: Every Jacob deGrom Start is a Must-See event, But Can the Mets Stay Healthy in 2019?

Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard and new acquisition Edwin Diaz give the Mets all kinds of heat. But can they stay healthy? 
March 28, 2019 at 07:21AM
Every Jacob deGrom Start is a Must-See event, But Can the Mets Stay Healthy in 2019?

New on Sports Illustrated: Sweet 16 Survivors: An Early Final Four Prediction

College hoops writer Dan Greene offers his take on which Sweet 16 teams will advance to the Final Four.
March 28, 2019 at 07:18AM
Sweet 16 Survivors: An Early Final Four Prediction

New on Sports Illustrated: The Houston Astros Are Littered With MVP Candidates and Primed for a Deep Run in October

There's no team quite with the Astros' depth or skill. But in baseball, just being the best doesn't guarantee a title.
March 28, 2019 at 07:17AM
The Houston Astros Are Littered With MVP Candidates and Primed for a Deep Run in October

New on Sports Illustrated: Rebuilds Can Be Painful, And It's a Rebuilding Year for the Detroit Tigers

If the TIgers return to primacy, then you can say that you were around for the lean, rebuilding year of 2019.
March 28, 2019 at 07:16AM
Rebuilds Can Be Painful, And It's a Rebuilding Year for the Detroit Tigers

New on Sports Illustrated: Eloy Jiménez and Yoán Moncada Are the Sources of Hope for the Chicago White Sox

Since Chicago missed out on Manny Machado and Bryce Harper, so the big news on the South Side is the arrival of top prospect Eloy Jimenez.
March 28, 2019 at 07:16AM
Eloy Jiménez and Yoán Moncada Are the Sources of Hope for the Chicago White Sox

New on Sports Illustrated: If Nelson Cruz, Byron Buxton and José Berrios Thrive, the Twins Could Shock the American League

The Twins have a new manager and a renewed sense of energy. Can they knock off the Indians atop the AL Central?
March 28, 2019 at 07:14AM
If Nelson Cruz, Byron Buxton and José Berrios Thrive, the Twins Could Shock the American League

New on Sports Illustrated: Will an Inactive Offseason Cost the Cleveland Indians the AL Central?

The Indians have one of the game's best rotations and two perennial MVP candidates. The problem is a lot of good players left and none arrived.
March 28, 2019 at 07:13AM
Will an Inactive Offseason Cost the Cleveland Indians the AL Central?

New on Sports Illustrated: How Soon Is Now? The Public and Toronto Blue Jays Await Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Arrival

There's only one source of hype in Toronto this year. He goes by Vlad Jr.
March 28, 2019 at 07:12AM
How Soon Is Now? The Public and Toronto Blue Jays Await Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Arrival

New on Sports Illustrated: U.S. Soccer's Christian Pulisic Diagnosed With Right Quadriceps Strain

Pulisic has returned to Germany for treatment.
March 28, 2019 at 06:35AM
U.S. Soccer's Christian Pulisic Diagnosed With Right Quadriceps Strain

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Blue Jays Trade DH Kendrys Morales to A's, Will Fill in at 1B for Matt Olson

Morales will reportedly play first base for the A's while Matt Olson recovers from a broken hamate bone.
March 28, 2019 at 06:06AM
Report: Blue Jays Trade DH Kendrys Morales to A's, Will Fill in at 1B for Matt Olson

New on Sports Illustrated: Sweet 16 Odds Roundup: Purdue, Houston Best Bets on Board

Purdue and Houston both have what it takes to expose their opponents' weaknesses and advance to the Elite Eight. 
March 28, 2019 at 05:15AM
Sweet 16 Odds Roundup: Purdue, Houston Best Bets on Board

New on Sports Illustrated: Eli Manning on Dealing With Eagles Fans in Philadelphia: 'It's a Different Culture'

Eli Manning is not going to like his next reception in Philadelphia.
March 28, 2019 at 04:15AM
Eli Manning on Dealing With Eagles Fans in Philadelphia: 'It's a Different Culture'

‘The Brink’ Review: Considering the Unlikely Charm of Stephen Bannon

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/movies/the-brink-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This documentary trails the former White House adviser as he tours Europe and America promoting right-wing populist nationalism.

Review: Matthew McConaughey Waxes Poetic in ‘The Beach Bum’

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/movies/the-beach-bum-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The McConaissance collapses into decadence in Harmony Korine’s latest caper.

Review: ‘Dumbo’ Goes Bonkers in Dreamland

By MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/27/movies/dumbo-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Tim Burton takes this live-action remake of the 1941 Disney classic to his very own dark place. Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito and Eva Green help.

‘Working Woman’ Review: Plumbing a Toxic Work Environment in Israel

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/26/movies/working-woman-review.html?partner=IFTTT
As it tightens its grip, this feature from Michal Aviad captures how workplace sexual harassment slowly takes over one woman’s life.

What Is ‘Us’ About? Here Are Some Interesting Theories

By KYLE BUCHANAN from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/26/movies/us-movie-theories-explained.html?partner=IFTTT
Part of the fun of Jordan Peele’s new horror film is that everyone has a different interpretation.

‘Us’ Took Hands Across America and Made It a Death Grip

By ERIK PIEPENBURG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/26/movies/us-hands-across-america.html?partner=IFTTT
In 1986, the event Hands Across America addressed the horrors of hunger and homelessness. In “Us,” it’s a horror all its own.

11 Movies You Need to See at New Directors/New Films

By MANOHLA DARGIS and A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/26/movies/new-directors-new-films-critics-notebook.html?partner=IFTTT
This year’s festival includes a knockout documentary about a Macedonian bee-whisperer and a fantastical historical drama about an enslaved African boy.

Indonesia busts komodo dragon trafficking ring

JAKARTA - Indonesian police on Wednesday (March 27) arrested nine men suspected of trafficking komodo dragons as well as other endangered birds and wild cats destined for use in traditional medicines...

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South Korea spycam crimes put hidden camera industry under scrutiny

SEOUL - Mr Shin Jang-jin's shop in Incheon offers seemingly innocuous household items, from pens and lighters to watches and smoke detectors, but with a secret feature - a hidden 1mm-wide-lens that...

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Indonesia threatens to quit Paris climate deal over palm oil

JAKARTA - A senior Indonesian minister warned on Wednesday (March 27) Southeast Asia's biggest economy could consider exiting the Paris climate deal if the European Union goes ahead with a plan to...

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Look: Bride holds cancer-stricken dad's hand before walking down the aisle

A heartwarming photo of a bride holding his sick father's hand just before her wedding went viral on social media on Tuesday, March 26. "One of those heart-wrenching scenes where a father who has...

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Father jumps off court building in Thailand after son convicted of murder

A father was severely injured when he jumped from the eighth floor of the Criminal Court building after his son was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering a security officer. Akkaradej...

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The shameful fall of Korean Air chairman

After years of being mired in controversies and scandals fit for a soap opera involving himself and his closest family members, Cho Yang-ho, chairman of South Korea's largest air carrier, lost his...

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Police volunteer in trouble for clubbing toddler after parents try to dodge checkpoint

The parents of a two-year-old boy plan to press charges after a civilian aiding police works in Chon Buri, Thailand, inadvertently struck him with his baton while beating the couple for trying...

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Brunei to impose death by stoning for gay sex and adultery

Adultery and gay sex in Brunei will be subject to death by stoning from next week, authorities said, under a sharia law that has been on hold for four years amid heavy criticism. Rights groups...

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Run to higher ground when quake strikes, don't wait for tsunami warning, says Indonesia weather agency chief

JAKARTA - The head of Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has a clear message on what to do when an earthquake strikes: Run to higher ground and not to wait for an...

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Cambodia returns land taken from indigenous people in 'unprecedented' move

BANGKOK - Cambodia has returned land taken a decade ago from indigenous communities for a Vietnamese company's rubber plantation, a sign that foreign investors are facing greater scrutiny over...

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Daily roundup: DNA test for twins reveal mother's infidelity - and other top stories today

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. My brother from another father: DNA test for twins reveal mother's infidelity In an extremely rare case of heteropaternal...

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Notorious paedophile Brother Kostka again found to have abused boys

But the former Marist Brother will not be convicted of the abuse.

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People's favourite portrait is revealed

Did you cast your vote for people’s choice award in this year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize?

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How I saved $14,000 in a year by going car-free (yes, in Perth!)

The average Perth household spent roughly $18,000 in the past year on transportation and mine spent roughly $4000.

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Three years on, the question a WA firefighter wants answered over friend's death

When Coroner Sarah Linton asked if Kym Curnow was the type to lay down his life for others, friend and volunteer firefighter David Vandenberghe was brief. “He would have, yes.”

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Junior police warned their bosses about dangers of using lawyer Gobbo as informer

Lawyer X’s police handlers warned the highest echelons of Victoria Police as far back as 2008 that their use of the supergrass could lead to a royal commission, a public inquiry has heard.

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Biggest public square in Melbourne planned for Queen Vic Market

Public space larger than Fed Square would replace the open-air carpark at Queen Victoria Market under latest proposed redevelopment.

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Greek family restaurants will be shut for months following twin fires

Dimitri Yianoulakis said his family was still reeling after suspicious fires in their two Greek restaurants – but they remain eager to reopen.

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Woman faces court on murder charge over Claremont stabbing

A woman has faced court charged with the murder of a man at a home in Claremont earlier this month.

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'Nice to be reminded it can rain': ex-cyclone Trevor drenches outback

One local farmer said he had just two weeks' worth of water left before Trevor rolled through.

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Woman found half naked in 1987 was killed in sex attack, court told

His semen was found on Ranny Yun's body but Meth Mean's lawyers say it's the woman's husband who is to blame for her death in Springvale more than 20 years ago.

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'If I took him I would be gone': William's biological mother gives evidence

William Tyrrell vanished as he and his sister played in his foster-grandmother's front yard in Kendall on the NSW Mid North Coast.

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Hay Street Bridge to get a lift after years of traffic-stopping strikes

There are plans in the works to raise the notorious freeway bridge, scarred after years of traffic-stopping truck strikes.

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A provocative and paradoxical portrayal of Osama Bin Laden

Sam Redway performs Knaive Theatre's thought-provoking show that is part motivational address, part history lecture and part flashes of gripping theatre.

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