Adam Scott’s wild, wacky Farmers round offered must-see drama

In spite of his fairway fireworks – including bogeys on three of his final five holes – Adam Scott found himself in a five-way knot for third, within striking distance of his 15th win on the PGA Tour.

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Trump loses lead impeachment lawyers a week before trial

Former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers, raising doubts about the strategy of his defence team.

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The Age photos of the week, Summer Edition, 2021

The week in photos from our award winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

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When street fighting moves are turned into dance, the result is wild

A trio of Chunky Move dancers are exploring the link between street fighting and contemporary dance. This was their first performance.

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Real-time data, off-peak fares to entice commuters back to Melbourne CBD

Victoria’s public transport users will be able to see in real-time how busy metropolitan trains and stations will be before they get on board.

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Macron defends decision not to order third lockdown as it closes border

President Emmanuel Macron defended his decision to hold off on a third lockdown, telling the public he had faith in their ability to rein in COVID-19 with less severe curbs

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Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

Manchester City beat bottom club Sheffield United 1-0 to move three points clear of Manchester United, who were held to a goalless draw at Arsenal.

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Putin’s former judo partner claims he owns palace linked to Russian leader

Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny and his anti-corruption foundation have alleged the opulent mansion belonged to President Vladimir Putin.

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‘Zuckerberg, Frydenberg - what’s the difference?’: Treasurer and Facebook founder talk

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has reached out to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to voice his concerns about Australia’s proposed new media code.

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Verdi’s first global blockbuster takes to the Opera House stage

Ernani plunged Verdi out of the shadows and became his first truly global tour-de-force.

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EU officials admit ‘blunder’ in vaccine showdown with Britain

EU officials confessed on Saturday to a “blunder” in invoking Northern Ireland Brexit emergency powers during a showdown with Britain over vaccines.

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MSO stirs the soul with fiery return to live concerts in the Bowl

For its first Sidney Myer Music Bowl classical concert since the pandemic lockdown, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra delivered an exultant, defiant performance.

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Man dies following alleged Rockhampton bashing

The 32-year-old had been on life support since Thursday night when he was critically injured in an alleged fight at a Rockhampton home.

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Specialist divers, water police resume search for missing snorkeller at Altona beach

A search resumed on Sunday morning for a 20-year-old woman who was last seen snorkelling near the pier on Altona beach.

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‘Millimetres’ from paralysis, AFLW player slams tribunal decision

Giants AFLW player Brid Stack was in tears after she heard the AFL appeals board had overturned the three-match suspension handed out to Ebony Marinoff for forceful front-on contact.

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Blackstone’s Tynan sets the group on a growth path

Once a week at 2am Blackstone's head of real estate Chris Tynan gets on a video call with US head office to talk deals.

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NSW records 14 days with zero COVID-19 cases detected in the community

NSW has reported no locally acquired cases of COVID-19 for the 14th consecutive day, marking one infection cycle with zero local transmission detected.

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Ten-year-old makes thousands of dollars from $60 GameStop investment

The 10 year old is an unlikely beneficiary of the GameStop craze, making more than 5000 per cent on a share gift.

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A little hokey, but Timberlake carries Palmer off

This somewhat sentimental streaming drama at least allows Justin Timberlake to show his skill in a role close to his roots.

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‘We’re here to help’: Australia offers to host British and Irish Lions, Springboks series

The British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in July and August is in doubt due to COVID-19 but RA chairman Hamish McLennan has put forward a bold plan to play the series in Australia.

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Tigers make historic return to Punt Road

A Richmond senior side will play for premiership points at their famous home, the Punt Road Oval, for the first time since 1964 on Sunday.

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No new cases for 25 days in a row but ‘indeterminate’ test result being probed

Victoria has recorded 25 days in a row with no locally acquired cases of coronavirus, but the health department received an “indeterminate” COVID-19 result on Saturday.

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‘Obstinate and daft’ Morrison government must set emissions target: King

The new opposition resources spokeswoman has called out the lack of leadership from the federal government on a net zero target when industry giants were already on board.

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‘There are a lot of similarities’: Tuqiri backs Marshall to follow his Rabbitohs title script

Like Benji Marshall, Lote Tuqiri was unwanted by the Tigers and thrown a lifeline by Souths. It worked out well for Tuqiri when he landed a title. Can Benji do the same?

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Jae’Sean Tate Rockets from Sydney Kings to NBA starter

NBL fans had little doubt Jae’Sean Tate could make the NBA but his sudden rise as starting forward for the Houston Rockets is one of the feel-good stories of the NBA season.

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US slams Chinese flights over South China Sea

A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Chinese aircraft did not come within 460 km of the US Navy vessels.

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Barty’s battle: What will 11-month lay-off mean?

It was a post-match comment from rival Simona Halep that highlighted the uncertainty surrounding what Ashleigh Barty’s long gap between tour matches might mean.

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Stock frenzy echoes anti-establishment anger behind Trump rise, analysts say

Analysts see parallels between what’s taking place on Wall Street and the streak of populism that powered Donald Trump’s rise to political power.

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Why there’s no place like Cromer for Sydney FC’s W-League team

Sunday’s clash with the Newcastle Jets is technically not the first home game of the season for Sydney FC, but it will feel like it.

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‘I’m not boring’: Why Mariners cult hero Alou Kuol is just warming up

Post-match interviews in the A-League, as a general rule, are a waste of time. Unless the teenage Central Coast Mariners striker is behind the mic.

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Olympic prep about to go to next level for Australia’s swimming stars

A series of camps on the Gold Coast will mark an unofficial start line towards Tokyo as the Dolphins ramp up preparations for the embattled Olympics in Japan.c

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Woman bitten in suspected shark attack at popular South West surfing spot

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is investigating the incident as Surf Life Saving WA teams conduct aerial patrols of the area. 

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Police arrest ‘violent mob’ behind Australia Day beach attack on teen revellers

All five teenagers have been refused bail and will appear in court on Saturday.

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WA relaxes border with Queensland and Victoria, keeps wall up with NSW

From next week, people travelling to WA from Queensland and Victoria will no longer need to self-isolate.

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Woman charged after baby thrown from car in Botany crash

The woman was allegedly driving with a suspended licence and an unrestrained baby in the back seat, who was miraculously unharmed.

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Warriors star Tuivasa-Sheck confirms code switch after 2021 NRL season

The New Zealand Warriors say inspirational skipper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will go to rugby in 2022 with their full blessing after he confirmed the move on Saturday.

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Melbourne City men and women full strength for Sunday double-header

Melbourne City’s male and female teams play a double-header at AAMI Park on Sunday and are at very different places in their seasons.

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‘Cabana envy’: The trend that’s taken over our beaches this summer

With overseas travel off the cards and local beaches becoming our prime summer haven, cabanas are giving Australians a new way to enjoy their day on the sand.

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Rescue helicopter called to serious Sunshine Coast crash

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries when the bike he was riding collided with a car at Peachester, west of Beerwah, just before 10am.

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Our group has been through a lot: Giants navigate death of a teammate

The Giants AFLW team have shown extraordinary resilience to make it to Sunday’s game against Fremantle after the devastating death of a teammate and a chaotic preseason.

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Dingo found with fish hook in lip sparks reminder for Fraser Island tourists

The lure was removed from the young wongari – as the island’s wild dingoes are known by the traditional owners – which will be monitored by parks staff for infection.

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‘Reddit Rebellion’ drives GameStop to rally again, while US regulators eye wild trading

GameStop short sellers have endured mark-to-market losses of $US19.75 billion so far this year, according to S3 Partners.

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After clash with pro-conspiracy theory House Republican, Democrat to move office

The incidents are further evidence of discord among lawmakers after a January 6 riot in which supporters of former president Donald Trump stormed the Capitol.

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Qld goes 19 days without a community COVID case, but sewage test concern grows

No new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Saturday, amid growing concern from the state’s top doctor about viral fragments found in wastewater.

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‘A big welcome from Sherwood’: GameStop disruption sends thousands to Britain’s Robin Hood Society

Organisers of the World Wide Robin Hood Society were surprised to find their 400 Twitter followers had swollen to 33,000 in a few hours.

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‘Finally free’: Midnight practice as locked down stars trickle out

Once released from the confinement of their hotel rooms - their place to eat, sleep, read and exercise for the past two weeks - some of the world’s best tennis players haven’t wasted a minute of their freedom.

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Bright sparks: pandemic sparks the resurgence of yellow flowers

Forget the all white garden. Our quest for optimism in troubled times has seen a new love for yellow blooms.

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How Tim Cahill ‘planted the seed’ for Socceroo Ryan’s historic move to Arsenal

Mathew Ryan turned to Australia’s all-time leading goalscorer for advice when he was suddenly frozen out of Brighton’s Premier League team - and it paid off.

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Good Weekend Talks: Patricia Piccinini and her skywhales

In this episode of Good Weekend Talks, internationally renowned Australian artist Patricia Piccinini talks about her biggest creation yet – the hot air balloon known as Skywhalepapa.

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After a white-knuckle summer, CA plans Ashes with a difference

Cricket Australia has taken enormous pride in ensuring this season’s key series went ahead but attention now turns to next summer’s home Ashes campaign.

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Here’s how Olympics could justify jumping the COVID vaccine queue

Sport’s place in the queue for vaccinations remains a matter for debate, but quid pro quo arrangements could sweeten the pill.

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Hardwick has tarnished his leadership at Tigerland

You can’t help but wonder whether the coach might have been in more trouble if his name was Simon Goodwin or Leon Cameron. Or an assistant coach.

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Tide goes out: Small businesses under pressure as insolvency threat mounts

Small retailers are bracing for a wave of insolvencies as JobKeeper payments fall away, insolvent trading protections have ended and consumers shop online.

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Geary sent for scans amid fears of a broken leg

St Kilda captain Jarryn Geary has been sent for scans amid concerns of a serious injury after a training accident at Moorabbin on Friday.

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Significant delays: Morning commuter chaos after train breaks down at Redfern

Sections of Sydney’s rail network have been thrown into chaos after a train broke down near Redfern station, causing services to be cancelled and others delayed.

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‘First day at school’: Benji hits training field after signing with Rabbitohs

Benji Marshall re-united with Wayne Bennett after inking a one-year deal with South Sydney. And the 36-year-old veteran wasted no time in making his presence felt.

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Kogan admits to growing pains as Black Friday sales soar

Online retail giant Kogan has said the business faced significant difficulties keeping up with demand during the bumper Black Friday and Christmas sales period.

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Emirates flights for Australians in disarray after Britain-UAE border closure

An abrupt decision by Britain to close its border to the United Arab Emirates has dealt a fresh flow to stranded Australians.

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Wall Street may never be the same after GameStop saga

Depending on whom you ask, the GameStop saga is either a cautionary story about a bunch of reckless nerds destabilising the stock market for laughs in a way that is likely to backfire on them spectacularly, or a David-and-Goliath morality tale.

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New skipper McEvoy vows Hawks are determined to ‘make amends’

Hawthorn has appointed Ben McEvoy as their new captain while there is a new face in the leadership squad.

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Hotel quarantine in Perth - it’s a BYO thing

Even if you’ve done your research, you’ll need advice on how to best get through hotel quarantine. Here are some survival tips.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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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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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Best of cartoons, January 29, 2021

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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Two fatal blows, 70 injuries found on Tyrell Cobb’s body

An inquest has found Tyrell Cobb, 4, died from two abdominal injuries in a Gold Coast unit but it still remains unclear as to who delivered the final blow.

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Police seeking information on burnt-out Jeep after ‘well planned’ gangland killing

Detectives hope CCTV of a dark coloured Jeep Cherokee found burnt out after crime figure Amar Fattule was gunned down earlier this month will lead to information on his killers.

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ResMed profit jumps despite slowdown in demand for ventilators

The medical device maker has seen an easing in COVID-19-driven demand for its ventilators and is now banking on a recovery of its core business of sleep apnea products.

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Your Daily Horoscope for Friday, January 29

Free daily horoscope for each star sign from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari. Forecasts for the day ahead in life, love and career.

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Actress Demi Moore fulfils ‘teenage dream’ on the Paris catwalk

Kim Jones’ debut show for Fendi also featured Kate Moss and her daughter, and a cast of “supers” straight out of the ’90s.

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‘A small mortgage’: Perth private school costs revealed

A new online calculator allows parents to work out how much they’ll spend if they send their children to private schools.

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‘He likes attention’: Tsitsipas offers insights into world of Kyrgios

From 1am FaceTime calls to a hidden thirst for success, Stefanos Tsitsipas has shared what he has learned about Australia’s ‘hyperactive’ tennis star.

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Pfizer open to discussing more COVID-19 vaccine doses for Australia

Pfizer and AstraZeneca reaffirmed the companies’ commitment to delivering initial doses to Australia by the end of February or start of March despite new EU rules.

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‘Fingers crossed’ Queensland’s border stays open longer than a month

In July, Queensland’s border to Sydney was open for 15 days, in December free travel lasted 19 days.

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

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

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‘We do not need to wait for a Christchurch’: Grampians cross burning spurs call for action

Authorities are being urged to add a right-wing extremist group to the terror list after its members burnt a cross at the foot of the Grampians on the Australia Day weekend.

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The foundations of this bull market are wobbling

There are three pillars holding up otherwise overheated sharemarkets. Two of them are on shaky ground.

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Advantage Ash for Australian Open, says Barty’s biggest rival

Petra Kvitova believes Ash Barty will have an advantage because she was able to avoid time in a hotel room, unlike the majority of those contesting the first grand slam for 2021.

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Why are Australian home prices rising again and can it last?

Don’t values drop when there’s a recession? What’s going on – and can the rise continue?

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Cloris Leachman, Oscar winner and TV comedy star, dies at 94

The actress, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of a neglected housewife in the stark drama The Last Picture Show but who was probably best known for getting laughs, died Wednesday at her home in California.

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NZ Trade Minister suggests Australia should speak with ‘more diplomacy’ in dealings with China

New Zealand’s Trade Minister Damien O’Connor says New Zealand has a “mature relationship with China and we’ve always been able to raise issues of concern”.

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Man charged over ‘body-in-bin’ murder at Perth dam

The breakthrough arrest came just hours after members of the public responded to police pleas to locate Dinh Lam Nguyen’s car.

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Vaccine supply fight escalates as EU demands millions of doses from UK

“We reject the logic of first come, first served,” the EU’s Health Commissioner, Stella Kyriakides said.

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Ask and you shall receive, with voice-controlled remotes for your TV

Most smart TVs and set-top boxes now come with remotes you can talk to, making it easier to find what you want to watch.

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Far-right influencer arrested for 2016 Twitter vote suppression effort

Douglass Mackey, who the feds say went by the Twitter name Ricky Vaughan, was a prominent anti-Semite, racist and Trump-booster online before the 2016 election.

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Man United stunned by home loss to bottom club Sheffield United

Chris Wilder’s side went into the game with the worst record, after 19 matches, in EPL history, and knocked off a United team that had been unbeaten in 13 matches.

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Ex-principal Malka Leifer faces court charged with sexually abusing students

Thirteen years after fleeing Melbourne over sex abuse allegations, accused paedophile Malka Leifer has appeared before court and her three accusers.

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How science is putting the ‘micro’ into microbrewing

Queensland researchers have found a way to experiment with various brewing techniques using just a fraction of the water and grain previously used.

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‘They had knives’: Mother of Australia Day beach attack victim tells of son being assaulted by violent mob

Stomping on a teenage boy’s head, the violent group can be heard in a video shouting “run that s--t ... get it, get it, get his wallet ... I got his phone”. 

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Star wars: Musk and Bezos are on a collision course in space

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have taken their feud into space as the duel between rival plans to fill the sky with satellite “megaconstellations” threatens to encroach on each other’s orbits.

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Facebook results soar ahead of an uncertain 2021; Zuckerberg takes aim at Apple

Facebook capped a tumultuous 2020 with soaring earnings in the final quarter, its user base boosted by people staying home and its revenue buoyed by a shift to digital advertising amid the pandemic.

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Apple iPhone 12 sales surge after Christmas frenzy

Apple’s delayed launch of its latest iPhones unleashed a holiday buying boom that propelled sales of the trendsetting company’s most popular product to its fastest start in years.

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COVID-19 suppression buoys WA’s economic performance: CommSec

Western Australia’s hard border with the rest of the nation and its COVID-19 suppression measures have helped the state’s economic performance, according to CommSec.

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Teen driver charged with murder of parents-to-be in Australia Day crash

The couple who died when they were hit in Alexandra Hills have been identified, with police also confirming the woman was pregnant.

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On Invasion Day I chose silence. Today I must relive our trauma

A Wiradjuri man and university researcher describes an annual trauma felt by Indigenous people, especially at being ignored by fellow Australians.

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The financial world’s ‘most important number’ refuses to die

The benchmark interest rate used for trillions of dollars of financial transactions, is being phased out. It’s not going quietly.

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Mills & Boon author sold 71 million copies worldwide

Wendy Brennan left her teaching career to become Australia’s bestselling romantic novelist, authoring or co-authoring over 100 novels for Mills & Boon.

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Marshall in talks with Rabbitohs to link with Bennett for third time

Benji Marshall and Wayne Bennett could be about to reunite a third and final time with the popular playmaker in talks with South Sydney.

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US Senate confirms Biden nominee Blinken as Secretary of State

A simple majority was needed in the Democratic-controlled chamber for his confirmation.

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‘It’s a small hiccup’: Pearce to undergo surgery as horror summer continues

After being swept up in a texting scandal with a Knights employee and then postponing his wedding, Mitchell Pearce now requires thumb surgery.

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Buffon in blasphemy probe by Italian soccer federation

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon was reported to an Italian soccer federation court on Tuesday for allegedly using a blasphemous expression on the pitch.

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Hundreds of smokers fined after lighting up in cars with kids

But hardly any fines have been issued for smoking in dozens of public places in Queensland.

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Maritime museum is sinking because of Labor, opposition MPs say

The museum opened to the public again at the weekend - despite the fact the ticket sales would get nowhere near saving it.

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Fleeced: how an AFLW skipper turned farming rouseabout during lockdown

Emma Kearney used hay bales to practise marking, the beams in the shearing shed to do chin-ups and pull-ups, while the sheep tracks in the paddocks became running circuits.

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Clever, funny and bent on mischief: Pixie is a dark, hilarious delight

Olivia Cooke stars in this heist movie whose highlights include a couple of gun-toting nuns.

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‘We don’t want yellow’: Greats to decide colour of Wallabies jersey

Eight iconic Wallabies jerseys will be whittled down to one as Australia’s who’s who of rugby decide what colour the national jersey should be from now on.

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Australia’s COVID vaccination challenge: speed, efficiency and GPs’ capacity to deliver

While vaccine supply is limited, its fast and efficient rollout to Australians is critical.

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‘A type of slow death’: Elaine Stead awarded $280,000 in Financial Review defamation case

Dr Stead, a businesswoman, was referred to as a “feminist cretin” in one of a series of columns which a judge found amounted to bullying.

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‘I did have a chat with him’: Brimmer the hero after Brebner blast as Victory snatch win

A talking-to by his coach Grant Brebner sparked Victory’s Jake Brimmer to a brilliant two-goal performance against his former club.

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Paine retains captaincy for South Africa tour, Wade dropped

Cricket Australia has thrown its support behind Tim Paine, naming him as captain for the tour of South Africa.

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AFLW expert tips and teams, round one

Our experts give their tips for the first round of the 2021 AFLW season.

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Democrats in US Congress gear up for battle with Big Tech

Democrats, as well as some Republicans, want to take on Big Tech with laws and regulations to address issues like market power, data privacy, and disinformation and hate speech

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Artificial intelligence weapons creates ‘moral imperative’ to study them, US body says

The panel only wants humans to make decisions on launching nuclear warheads.

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How does drowning happen and how can you prevent it?

The idea that a drowning person splashes and calls for help is mostly a myth. How do you spot someone in trouble? What are their chances of surviving once you do? And how well should a child be able to swim?

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AstraZeneca chief quits CSL board over $50 billion acquisition

AstraZeneca’s Pascal Soriot will depart the CSL board next month to prevent potential conflicts of interest after his company bought a US immunology startup.

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Invasion Day rally goes ahead peacefully in the Domain

Following discussions with police, protest organisers abandoned a plan to march through central Sydney, instead holding a seated event over two hours.

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Good Weekend Talks: Reforming the Order of Australia honours system

In this episode, senior journalist Jacqueline Maley and Good Weekend editor Katrina Strickland discuss Jacqueline’s cover story about the Australian honours system and criticism that it’s too politicised, too weighted towards the wealthy, too pale, male and stale.

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Australia Day protest LIVE: Thousands join Brisbane Invasion Day rally

Australia Day celebrations are being held around the country, as are a number of Invasion Day events as the debate continues over Australia’s national day.

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‘Traitors get shot’: Son told FBI of father’s part in Capitol riots

A Texan teenager who tipped off the FBI about his father’s alleged involvement in the Capitol riots said he would “do it again”.

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Kyrgios embracing role as tennis’ COVID cop, says Djokovic set bad example

Nick Kyrgios says he felt a duty to call out tennis stars on social media for bad behaviour during the pandemic, particularly star Novak Djokovic.

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Perth ‘baby shaker dad’ to be charged with murdering daughter

Juan Visagie is accused of killing his four-week old daughter, Aleaha, after the infant died on December 27.

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In second impeachment, Democrats’ push against odds to convict Trump

Despite the changed nature of Washington, Trump’s second impeachment trial appears destined to end just as his first did.

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‘Are you trying to get me killed?’: Pixie’s Olivia Cooke mum on Game of Thrones prequel

The British actress has one request for press junket journos: Don’t mention the war. The one in Westeros.

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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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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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New coach in on same day Chelsea ship Lampard out

Chelsea have sacked Frank Lampard and his replacement, Thomas Tuchel, is set to be on the sidelines and in charge by Thursday’s clash with Wolves.

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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, January 26, 2021

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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What do sharks want – and why do they bite?

Last year was the deadliest for shark attacks since 1929. Why? And what do we really know about the secret lives of sharks?

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Perth’s Australia Day fireworks cancelled, but light show, free family events still to go ahead

An Invasion Day rally to fight for the date of Australia Day to be changed will also go ahead in the CBD just after midday.

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IOC to consider placing Italy on probation for interference

Possible punishments could include preventing Italian athletes in Tokyo from wearing their national team uniforms and from hearing their national anthem being played.

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Heat to peak as Sydney experiences hottest spell in a decade

Temperatures are set to soar past 40 degrees in Sydney’s west and reach about 36 degrees in the CBD before a cool change.

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How does drowning happen and how can you prevent it?

The idea that a drowning person splashes and calls for help is mostly a myth. How do you spot someone in trouble? What are their chances of surviving once you do? And how well should a child be able to swim?

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An afternoon nap could help boost mental agility – but it’s about timing

A new study found those who who enjoyed a post-lunch kip had significantly higher cognitive performance than the non-nappers, but it doesn’t mean we should all be incorporating an afternoon siesta into our routines.

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Payne, Chappell, Alexander among sporting greats honoured on Australia Day

Michelle Payne, Lisa Alexander and Greg Chappell have been recognised with Australia Day honours for work that transcends the sporting realm.

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Apollo CEO steps down after firm finds payments to Jeffrey Epstein

The private equity firm has found that Apollo’s chief executive and chairman, Leon Black, had paid $US150 million ($195 million) to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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‘The winds have changed’: Thousands gather for Invasion Day rally

Speakers at Invasion Day dawn services believe the ‘winds have changed’ when it comes to no longer recognising Australia Day on January 26. 

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Body found in a car in the Blue Mountains

A man’s body was found in a car in the Blue Mountains on Tuesday morning.

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Dutch rioters torch virus testing centre as anger mounts over new night curfew

The rioting youths took to the streets to protest against the new nationwide curfew designed to help curb the spread of coronavirus in the Netherlands.

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The Short Squeeze: Can US earnings justify prices?

On this week’s episode of The Short Squeeze, we look at the latest economic data, the picture emerging from US earnings season, and the world of market research reports.

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How to see the best of the Scenic Rim

Take a hike through south-east Queensland’s Scenic Rim on Australia’s best multi-day hike.

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New Zealand’s first community COVID case in months ‘spread in quarantine’

The infected woman has the South African strain of COVID-19 and testing has been ramped up across Auckland and New Zealand’s north in an attempt to prevent any outbreak.

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Lorde’s ex-manager sacked after admitting years of harassing behaviour

Scott Maclachlan said he had been guilty of “stupid, insensitive and ignorant comments” to women in the industry, including asking them if they wanted sexual contact with him, and making comments about their bodies.

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Bucs win nailbiter at Green Bay, headed to Super Bowl

Tom Brady is headed back to the Super Bowl in his first season with the Bucs. He’s taking another page from the NFL history book with him.

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Australia watches from the sidelines as others rush to join a new boom

The ASX is sticking to its principles as cash box listings boom in the US and other jurisdictions scramble to participate.

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‘Burning ferociously’: Huge truck fire closes Eastern Freeway at Doncaster

The flames coming from the truck looked like they were ’20 to 30 feet’ in the air, Chris Miller from the Department of Transport said.

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Queensland hospital workers, border staff among first to get vaccine shot

Queensland recorded no new locally acquired cases of the coronavirus virus for the 14th day in a row, but two people tested positive in hotel quarantine.

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Football Australia tosses up alternatives to national second division

Football Australia is considering a number of alternatives to a national second division, including a playoff for teams from various state-based leagues to determine a second-tier champion.

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Taiwan puts thousands into quarantine over COVID-19 outbreak

While Taiwan has kept the pandemic well under control thanks to early and effective prevention, it has been dealing with a hospital outbreak since January 12.

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HSBC chief can’t stay silent as China’s crimes are exposed

The bank’s chief executive Noel Quinn has avoided comment on how his business can continue to serve as a financial bridge between China and the West.

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The benefits of choosing moderate exercise over HIIT workouts

New research comparing intense interval training with gentler, half-hour exercise finds the effects on blood pressure, body fat and other aspects of metabolism may be greater with the latter.

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Man arrested after allegedly shooting at police car during pursuit

The 31-year-old is also alleged to have fired a gun at another car while at traffic lights on Brisbane’s north, before sparking the hours-long chase.

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Party Dozen go at it like they’re locked in a to-the-death cage match

The Sydney experimental noise outfit make music that is the exact opposite of ‘easy listening’.

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Victoria Police officer charged with firearm offences over alleged Christmas Eve incident

The first constable, who is from the eastern region, was on duty at the time of the alleged incident.

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Greenberg to be new chief of Australian Cricketers Association

Former NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg has been appointed the new chief of the Australian Cricketers Association.

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Larry King’s microphone stood for an increasingly rare virtue: listening

King, who died on the weekend aged 87, lived most of his life as a persona more than a person, and perhaps outlived the era that made him.

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NRL Integrity Unit investigating Cronulla fight involving player

The NRL Integrity Unit is studying video footage of a Cronulla street fight over the weekend to determine if an NRL player was involved.

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Racing Victoria knocks back All-Star mile interest from overseas

The connections of Hong Kong star Southern Legend and two Japanese runners have been told they won’t be allowed to travel to Melbourne for the All-Star Mile.

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Not ‘interchangeable’: Communications Minister slams ABC’s ‘Invasion Day’ article

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher called on the ABC to issue a correction over an article providing details on Australia Day events and Invasion Day rallies.

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Trump’s revenge: Ex-president threatens Republicans with ‘MAGA Party’

In recent weeks, Trump has instructed his aides to prepare election challenges to Republicans who crossed him in the final weeks in office.

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Victoria records 19th day of no cases as first vaccine approved for Australia

With no local coronavirus cases and six cases in hotel quarantine in Victoria, all eyes are now on vaccine roll-out, after the first vaccine was approved for use in Australians over 16 on Monday morning.

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