ClubSocial: 2019-08-25

'I could be world champion': Zerafa thinks big after taking down Horn

Michael Zerafa, who was a "chubby kid" from Craigieburn in Melbourne's north, has big ambitions now that he has defeated Jeff Horn.

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New limits for snapper, mud crab catches in Queensland fishing crackdown

The state government's explanation is that some fish stocks have dropped below nationally recommended levels.

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New limits for snapper, mud crab catches in Queensland fishing crackdown

The state government's explanation is that some fish stocks have dropped below nationally recommended levels.

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BBC NEWS - Thai palace shares unusually candid images of king’s consort

Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi is shown flying a fighter jet, wearing combat fatigues, and firing a gun.

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BBC NEWS - Woman with house full of hedgehogs says 'no more'

Paula Garner is currently nursing more than 80 poorly hedgehogs back to health.

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Osaka dismantles Gauff, then issues an extraordinary invitation

At the end of the 65-minute match, Naomi Osaka approached an emotional Coco Gauff and encouraged her to be part of a rare on-court interview.

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Bahamas residents warned as as Hurricane Dorian bears down

Residents and tourists in the Bahamas have been urged to seek shelter as time runs out before powerful Hurricane Dorian hits, with authorities warning those who refuse to move are risking their lives.

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New on Sports Illustrated: INSÓLITO | Di María iba a ejecutar un penal y desde la tribuna...le tiraron una pelota

September 01, 2019 at 06:30AM
INSÓLITO | Di María iba a ejecutar un penal y desde la tribuna...le tiraron una pelota

New on Sports Illustrated: Los chats que comprometieron a Jonathan Fabbro y lo llevaron a la cárcel por 14 años

September 01, 2019 at 06:30AM
Los chats que comprometieron a Jonathan Fabbro y lo llevaron a la cárcel por 14 años

New on Sports Illustrated: Simeone: "Trataremos de llevar el partido a donde nos sentimos más cómodos"

September 01, 2019 at 06:30AM
Simeone: "Trataremos de llevar el partido a donde nos sentimos más cómodos"

BBC NEWS - Mat Dan: 'I became an accidental celebrity 6,000 miles from home'

When Daniel Tyler went backpacking, little did he know he'd end up a star in Malaysia.

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BBC NEWS - Sheryl Crow on her final album, #MeToo and being an outsider in the 1990s

The star talks about singing with her heroes on her 11th and apparently final album Threads.

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BBC NEWS - What we learned from the Harvey Weinstein documentary Untouchable

Women who accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault shed light on their stories in a new film.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Northwestern Is Your Early Leader in the Clubhouse for Worst Bad Beat of Season

Wildcats quarterback Hunter Johnson dropped back to pass with 30 seconds left in regulation down 10-7, and then it all went downhill from there for Northwestern bettors.
September 01, 2019 at 06:24AM
Northwestern Is Your Early Leader in the Clubhouse for Worst Bad Beat of Season

New on Sports Illustrated: Naomi Osaka Ends Coco Gauff's US Open Run in Straight-Set Win

Gauff became the youngest woman to reach the third round of the US Open since 1991 on Saturday.
September 01, 2019 at 06:02AM
Naomi Osaka Ends Coco Gauff's US Open Run in Straight-Set Win

Greenberg threatens to strip Manly of home final over poor security

NRL CEO Todd Greenberg said Manly's home ground would be barred from hosting a first-week finals game unless the club improved security at the venue.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Qatar podría no permitir la asistencia de israelíes al Mundial de 2022

September 01, 2019 at 06:00AM
Qatar podría no permitir la asistencia de israelíes al Mundial de 2022

Storm boss wants more security at suburban grounds like Lottoland

Dave Donaghy has called for a Manly fan banned for life after lashing out at Will Chambers.

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Dead body found wrapped in plastic in creek near Newcastle

A dead body has been found floating in a creek near Newcastle.

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Dead body found wrapped in plastic in creek near Newcastle

A dead body has been found flouting in a creek near Newcastle.

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'There's a little fire': Hundreds evacuated from Billboard nightclub

Hundreds were evacuated from the popular Melbourne nightclub after a fire broke out on Saturday night.

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Ominous Rafael Nadal moves into last 16 in championship form

Nadal will face Marin Cilic next after the Croatian overcame 14th seed John Isner, while sixth seed Alexander Zverev toughed out a victory over Aljaz Bedene.

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'There's a little fire': Hundreds evacuated from Billboard nightclub

Hundreds were evacuated from the popular Melbourne nightclub after a fire broke out on Saturday night.

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Anderson's Ashes withdrawal may prove blow and blessing for Australia

James Anderson is out of the Ashes after a third calf injury in less than two months.

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'I'm rooting for a direct hit on Mar-a-Lago!' Former Canadian prime minister creates Twitter storm

A former Canadian prime minister tweeted that she hoped Hurricane Dorian would strike President Donald Trump's resort in Palm Beach, Florida.

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'We'll be bathing in salt water': At the epicentre of Australia's big drought

If firefighters get the call that a house is ablaze in the north-western NSW town of Warren, chances are they won't bother to put it out.

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Venice Film Festival's Polanski problem the rift that keeps on giving

Fur flies as veteran director's latest film screens with full red-carpet honours at Venice Film Festival.

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Venice Film Festival's Polanski problem the rift that keeps on giving

Fur flies as veteran director's latest film screens with full red-carpet honours at Venice Film Festival.

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Perth policeman charged with drink driving, crashing then failing to help injured victim

A Perth police officer has been charged after alleged drink-driving at Perth Airport, crashing then failing to help the grievously injured casualty.

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Perth policeman charged with drink driving, crashing then failing to help injured victim

A Perth police officer has been charged after alleged drink-driving at Perth Airport, crashing then failing to help the grievously injured casualty.

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BBC NEWS - DJ Arafat: Thousands pay tribute at Abidjan concert

Fans flock to honour the influential Ivorian musician, who died in a motorcycle accident this month.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Morehead State's 'Turnover Cane' Is Our New Favorite Thing About College Football

Morehead State is upping the ante.
August 31, 2019 at 06:18AM
Morehead State's 'Turnover Cane' Is Our New Favorite Thing About College Football

'It's a good look for leggy blondes': Queensland teacher banned

A Queensland teacher's registration has been cancelled after he allegedly made "really creepy" advances and asked a former student about masturbation.

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'It's a good look for leggy blondes': Queensland teacher banned

A Queensland teacher's registration has been cancelled after he allegedly made "really creepy" advances and asked a former student about masturbation.

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As rising star Ruth Davidson showed, female politicians pay higher price for parenthood

Davidson's departure from the leadership is being widely lamented. She helped turn the page of Thatcher's legacy in Scotland. And yet she resigned before she could rise higher.

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U.S. Sanctions Wandering Iranian Tanker, Says It's Headed For Syria

WASHINGTON -- The United States has sanctioned the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1 and its captain under an executive order that "targets terrorists and those providing support to terrorism or ac

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BBC NEWS - Trade war: US set to hit China with new wave of tariffs

The trade war between the world's two largest economies is set to intensify with new tariffs.

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Teen Climate Activist Thunberg Leads Rally at UN

UNITED NATIONS - Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined several hundred other young people Friday outside the United Nations to demand action on global warming.

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Repeat tyre-slashing on north shore theatre after hate-crime fears

Patrons, cast and crew of a community theatre performance in Sydney’s north had the tyres on their cars slashed on Friday night – the second time the theatre has been attacked in such in a way.

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Repeat tyre-slashing on north shore theatre after hate-crime fears

Man receives leg injury in Spearwood shooting

Police were called to a Bardolph Road home, in Spearwood, just before 9.30pm on Friday, following reports of shots being fired.

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Ex-PM John Major joins battle against Boris Johnson's prorogue

The former PM confirmed he intends to team up with Gina Miller, the Remain campaigner, in her bid to reverse the suspension order issued earlier this week.

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Photos of the week, August 29, 2019

A week in photos from the award winning Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / Financial Review photographers.

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Man receives leg injury in Spearwood shooting

Police were called to a Bardolph Road home, in Spearwood, just before 9.30pm on Friday, following reports of shots being fired.

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Man in hospital after alleged glassing attack at Perth pub dancefloor

A 26-year-old man received facial injuries. The incident comes barely a week after three people were charged over a series of glassing attacks across the CBD.

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BBC NEWS - Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion

As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind.

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Vandals target LNP headquarters with 'RESIST' message

The LNP headquarters in Brisbane have been defaced by vandals overnight.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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From the Archives, 1957: Electric rail to Belgrave replaces Puffing Billy

In 1957, the Victorian state government announced that a broad-gauge electric railway line to Belgrave would replace the picturesque Puffing Billy line.

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Experts spy more than 163,000 new jobs for WA – and where to find them

The State Government’s jobs growth target of 150,000 over the next five years can be smashed if a smart specialisation policy approach is taken, according to a new report.

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New on Sports Illustrated: U.S. Open Day Four Thoughts: Townsend's Career Win and Kyrgios on His Best Behavior

Day Four at Flushing Meadows saw an astounding Taylor Townsend oust Simona Halep, Alexander Zverev struggle to put away Frances Tiafoe and Nick Kyrgios continue to pick up momentum.
August 30, 2019 at 06:00AM
U.S. Open Day Four Thoughts: Townsend's Career Win and Kyrgios on His Best Behavior

New on Sports Illustrated: CONFIRMADO | Boca y River se enfrentarán por las semifinales de la Copa Libertadores de América

August 30, 2019 at 06:00AM
CONFIRMADO | Boca y River se enfrentarán por las semifinales de la Copa Libertadores de América

Reporter Battles White House to Regain Suspended Press Pass

WASHINGTON - The White House's suspension of a reporter's press credentials earlier this month is drawing fire from press freedom advocates who say it's an example of how the administration of U.S.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Best of cartoons August 30, 2019

Our talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

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Six Qld police stood down this week

A sixth Queensland Police officer has been stood down, this time over domestic violence allegations.

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Australia's greenhouse emissions set new seven-year highs on gas boom

Greenhouse gas emissions have risen to the highest annual amount since the 2012-13 year, driven higher by surging LNG exports.

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New Renault teammate for Ricciardo in 2020

Frenchman Esteban Ocon will join Australian Daniel Ricciardo at the Renault Formula One team next season.

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Six Qld police stood down this week

A sixth Queensland Police officer has been stood down, this time over domestic violence allegations.

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'Still a huge weapon': Aussies bullish Lyon can stop man-of-the-moment Stokes

Captain Tim Paine's faith in Nathan Lyon has not dwindled in the slightest despite the spinner's torrid finish to the third Test.

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Iranian rocket launch pad explosion caught on satellite photo

The incident, Iran's third failed launch this year, took place at the Imam Khomeini Space Centre in Iran's Semnan province, and was captured on satellite image.

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Lucy Culliton: the celebrated artist who paints to feed her animals

The artist fled the city for the remote Monaro and has created her own world with a menagerie and a partner who, conveniently, is the local earthmover.

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Is the artist a racist? Fiona Foley adds an edge to Ballarat biennale

An extensive celebration of the photographic image offers a varied exploration of the medium.

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Lucy Culliton: the celebrated artist who paints to feed her animals

The artist fled the city for the remote Monaro and has created her own world with a menagerie and a partner who, conveniently, is the local earthmover.

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Get real: how social media turned the tide on fashion's beauty ideal

The digital generation has a more inclusive attitude, and it's on display at Melbourne Fashion Week.

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Is the artist a racist? Fiona Foley adds an edge to Ballarat biennale

An extensive celebration of the photographic image offers a varied exploration of the medium.

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Timberland, Vans maker stops buying Brazilian leather as Amazon burns

The move is one of the first signs of a concrete economic impact from the controversy over the fires in the world's largest rainforest.

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Tablet interactive: Markets Live

Follow the stock markets, breaking news, views and analysis as it happens.

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Timberland, Vans maker stops buying Brazilian leather as Amazon burns

The move is one of the first signs of a concrete economic impact from the controversy over the fires in the world's largest rainforest.

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Jarryd Hayne settles in US civil law suit over alleged San Jose rape

Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne has reached a settlement with his alleged victim in his United States rape case.

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Wright stuff: Aussie wins maiden Tahiti Pro surfing title

In his third final at the famous reef break at Teahupo'o, Australian Owen Wright has finally taken out the event in Tahiti to move to eighth in the standings.

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'You curl up in a ball and cry': Teague on Coniglio re-signing

Carlton coach David Teague joked that he curled up in a ball and cried when he found out that GWS superstar Stephen Coniglio re-signed with the Giants.

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Drug-addled hoon gets 10 years for killing veteran cop in 200km/h smash

Jesse Reid, 23, had consumed alcohol, ice and valium and was off to see his newborn son when he struck and killed Detective Senior Sergeant Victor Kostiuk.

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Victorian Labor boss to resign

The boss of Labor's Victorian branch is set to resign after three years in the top job, opening the way to a factional battle over his replacement.

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Computer says yes: The digital job for talkers, not techies

The smartphone boom has led to booming demand for VUI designers: those creating the interface between humans and the 'bots'.

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Australia's economic struggles are a bad sign for the rest of the world

That Donald Trump's trade war with China has reached Australia spells trouble for the health of the global economy.

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Venice Film Festival opens with debate over Polanski, lack of female directors

Journalists pushed festival director Alberto Barbera and jury president Lucrecia Martel to address the inclusion of a new Polanski film and gender quotas.

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Computer says yes: The digital job for talkers, not techies

The smartphone boom has led to booming demand for VUI designers: those creating the interface between humans and the 'bots'.

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The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.

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Venice Film Festival opens with debate over Polanski, lack of female directors

The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon

Andrew Weldon has been a contributor to The Age and The Sunday Age for many years. His cartoons have been published widely nationally and internationally, including in The New Yorker, The Spectator and Private Eye. He has published two book collections of his work and several childrens' books. He smells funny.

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'Darce will play': Buckley declares Moore a certain starter for Cats final

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has declared Darcy Moore a certain starter in the qualifying final next Friday night against Geelong.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Davidson

A selection of his best work.

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Australia's economic struggles are a bad sign for the rest of the world

That Donald Trump's trade war with China has reached Australia spells trouble for the health of the global economy.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Former NBA All-Star Joe Johnson, 38, to Work Out for Sixers

Johnson was a seven-time NBA All-Star who averaged 16 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game from 2001 to 2018.
August 29, 2019 at 05:37AM
Report: Former NBA All-Star Joe Johnson, 38, to Work Out for Sixers

Five Queensland police officers stood down in four days

The latest incident involves a male senior sergeant who is facing domestic violence allegations.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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Hurricane Dorian hits US Virgin Islands

Dorian became a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday as it struck the US Virgin Islands, with forecasters saying it could grow to Category 3.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Five Queensland police officers stood down in four days

The latest incident involves a male senior sergeant who is facing domestic violence allegations.

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Best of cartoons August 29, 2019

Our talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

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Epic innings will count for little if England don't win the Ashes: Stokes

Ben Stokes accepts his match-winning Headingley heroics in the third Ashes Test will count for little unless England reclaim the Ashes.

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Poor-performing super funds put on notice by ASIC

ASIC chairman James Shipton has warned the regulator will view persistently low returns as a "red flag" that may indicate misconduct.

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Cowboys to retire Scott's No.8 jersey

North Queensland will retire Matt Scott's No.8 jersey for Thursday night's NRL clash with Canterbury as the former Test prop recovers from a stroke.

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Poor-performing super funds put on notice by ASIC

ASIC chairman James Shipton has warned the regulator will view persistently low returns as a "red flag" that may indicate misconduct.

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Audit now, bonus later as for Afterpay execs amid AUSTRAC investigation

Afterpay's senior executives face a hit to their bonuses if there are adverse findings from an external audit over its compliance with money laundering laws

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'You're the extremist': Protesters' war of words against premier, lord mayor

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said protesters were "extremists" and tried to prevent Wednesday's march.

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BBC NEWS - 'Mushroom foraging saved me from my grief'

When Long Litt Woon lost her husband she was overcome by grief. She rediscovered happiness foraging in the woods.

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'You're the extremist': Protesters' war of words against premier, lord mayor

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said protesters were "extremists" and tried to prevent Wednesday's march.

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Audit now, bonus later as laundering investigation hits Afterpay execs

Afterpay's senior executives face a hit to their bonuses if there are adverse findings from an external audit over over compliance with money laundering laws

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Owen Franks the shock omission as All Blacks announce World Cup squad

The veteran prop, as well as loose forward Liam Squire and centre Ngani Laumape have all failed to make coach Steve Hansen's final cut.

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US Open LIVE: Nick Kyrgios takes on Steve Johnson

Australia's top-ranked male player gets his tournament underway against American Steve Johnson.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Royals Owner David Glass Negotiating Sale of Team for $1 Billion

Glass is looking to finalize a deal with local businessman John Sherman, who is currently a minority owner of the Indians.
August 28, 2019 at 05:32AM
Report: Royals Owner David Glass Negotiating Sale of Team for $1 Billion

Holmes and Mailata among four Aussies set to gatecrash NFL pre-season

Australian sporting history is set to be made this week with four Australians potentially facing off when the New York Jets play the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Forrestfield driver 'dragged out of car window, assaulted' in random attack

A man driving through Forrestfield has become the victim of a random attack when three men smashed his car window with a baseball bat, pulled him out and began assaulting him.

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Post-mortem conducted on body found in Moreton Bay

A body found in Brisbane's Moreton Bay could be that of one of two fishermen who went missing earlier this month.

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Team that now takes control of Ashes destiny will succeed

The aftermath of a dramatic finale can have major repercussions for both the winners and losers, but such an extraordinary win, or agonising loss, brings no guarantees that it will shape the cricket still to come.

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Forrestfield driver 'dragged out of car window, assaulted' in random attack

Could this meltdown in the NFL foreshadow trend in Australian sport?

Injury-plagued quarterback Andrew Luck's decision to spurn $US500m of likely earnings has startled America, because he put his health before money and fans.

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Post-mortem conducted on body found in Moreton Bay

A body found in Brisbane's Moreton Bay could be that of one of two fishermen who went missing earlier this month.

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Iran says Australia's reputation will be damaged by Strait of Hormuz patrols

Australia will soon send troops, a surveillance plane and a Navy frigate to help guard oil tanker attacks which Tehran denies it is responsible for.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Coco Gauff Defeats Anastasia Potapova in First Round of U.S. Open

Gauff earned her first U.S. Open win with a victory in three sets.
August 28, 2019 at 05:13AM
Coco Gauff Defeats Anastasia Potapova in First Round of U.S. Open

BBC NEWS - Sudan crisis: Activists achieve 'big win' over generals

The junta has agreed to a civilian government after months of protests against its rule.

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BBC NEWS - Has Kenya's plastic bag ban worked?

Plastic carrier bags were made illegal, so how has the government enforced the ban?

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BBC NEWS - Yang Hengjun: Australian writer faces spying charges in China

Australia says it has serious concerns for Yang Hengjun who has been detained in Beijing since January.

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Caltex profit tanks 54 per cent amid 'economic weakness'

Petrol supplier Caltex's profits have tanked by more than half as the company grapples with the pressures of a slowing economy and lower refining margins.

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Tigers loss will make us better: Lions skipper Zorko

Lions skipper Dayne Zorko says his team has already learnt some important lessons from the 27-point loss as they prepare for their first finals campaign since 2009.

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Justice Department Steps Up Prosecution of Chinese Economic Espionage

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Justice Department is escalating prosecution of Chinese economic espionage cases, part of the Trump administration's crackdown on China's alleged theft of American intellectua

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BBC NEWS - The robo racing cars accelerating driverless tech

What's the point of racing autonomous supercars against each other?

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BBC NEWS - The Kenyan school that was once a British detention camp

Camps where suspected anti-colonial fighters were brutally treated are now secondary schools.

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BBC NEWS - 'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news

An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar".

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US Open 2019: All you need to know about the year's final slam

How many Aussies are competing, who are the tournament favourites and how many racquets will Nick Kyrgios break? All those questions - OK most of them - and much more are answered here.

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BBC NEWS - A bewildering upbringing: Why Margo Perin was made to have a nose job at 13

Margo Perin was 13 when her father asked if she wanted a nose job. It soon became clear she had no choice.

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'Spying for Australia': Australian writer Yang Hengjun 'charged' with espionage

Foreign Minister Marise Payne said the Australian government was "very concerned and disappointed" to learn of Dr Yang's arrest.

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'Even if we have to play ourselves': Venezuelan socialist defiant as US sanctions threaten baseball

MLB said it would suspend involvement in the Venezuelan league, which starts play in October, while it awaited word from the US government on sanctions.

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Pentagon Accuses China of 'Bullying Tactics' in Waters Off Vietnam

China is carrying out "coercive interference" in oil and gas activities in waters claimed by Vietnam, the Pentagon said Monday, accusing Beijing of using "bullying tactics."

A Chinese survey

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BBC NEWS - Dutch doctor faces trial in landmark euthanasia case

It is the first euthanasia case in the Netherlands involving a patient suffering from Alzheimer's.

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'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news

An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar".

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Kyle Chalmers determined to bounce back after third heart operation

The Olympic champion has been treated for supraventricular tachycardia but wants to be back in the pool within weeks.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Colts Would Win in Court vs. Fans Seeking Ticket Refunds Over Luck's Retirement

Saturday's news of Andrew Luck's retirement has led to Colts fans asking for refunds at the ticket office, but their requests for repayment would ultimately fail in the court of law.
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BBC NEWS : Bank of mum and dad 'one of UK's biggest mortgage lenders'

The average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, Legal & General finds.

August 27, 2019 at 05:24AM

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Best of cartoons August 27, 2019

Our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their very own humorous version of the news of the day.

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Caltex to sell 50 metropolitan sites

Equity markets were calmer on Monday after Donald Trump and China both talked up chances of a trade deal.

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Tablet interactive: Markets Live

Follow the stock markets, breaking news, views and analysis as it happens.

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Caltex to sell 50 metropolitan sites

Equity markets were calmer on Monday after Donald Trump and China both talked up chances of a trade deal.

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Mexico President Says 'Doing Well' on Migration Ahead of US Deadline

MEXICO CITY - Mexico's president said on Monday his country was "doing well" in addressing U.S. demands to contain migration and that Mexican and American officials will meet on Sept. 10 to take st

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Disney drops bombshell Star Wars footage

But in a brutal marketing twist the clip, played to fans at the D23 convention in Los Angeles, will not be released online. Warning: spoilers ahead.

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Helicopter and light plane crash in mid-air in Mallorca, Spain

"We are concerned and horrified by the accident," Francina Armengol, the president of the Balearic Islands, said of the accident that killed seven people.

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He's only 8 but he's given up school to become a professional jockey

Child-welfare advocates insist the practice amounts to child abuse and exploitation. But many of the jockeys grow up in households where their brothers and fathers also once raced, and the money they earn can be meaningful to a poor family.

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