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Thu, 20 May 2021 04:36:15 +0000
SA man in 'very serious' condition with blood clotting connected to AstraZeneca vaccine
A 53-year-old South Australian man is being treated in intensive care for blood clotting that health authorities say is linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:33:01 +0000
Killer truckie injected ice and drove with 'good witch' in lead up to Eastern Freeway crash, court told
A woman who played into the ice-fuelled delusions of Mohinder Singh, telling him she was a "good witch", says the truck driver was boasting about being awake for days in the lead up to a smash that left four police officers dead.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:50:39 +0000
Jilted ex-girlfriend jailed for five years for 'terrorising' man with doctored pornographic images of daughter
A woman who took revenge on her former partner by "terrorising" him and his family with hundreds of threatening, degrading, obscene and cruel emails, is sentenced to five years in a WA jail.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:04:23 +0000
Brother of Australian man who died in India says losing him and his mother two days apart was 'heartwrenching'
Australians families with relatives in India are pleading for the federal government's help to bring family members to Australia, before they watch more die.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:42:45 +0000
'Security risk creator': China says US warship illegally entered its territory in South China sea
A US warship illegally entered China's territorial waters in the South China Sea, China says, the latest salvo in the two nations' dispute over Beijing's territorial claims in the busy waterway.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:53:01 +0000
Domain warns potential renters about phishing scam asking for 'deposit'
The popular real estate listing website sends an email to people who recently enquired about rental properties, telling them their "personal information may have been accessed by an unauthorised third party".

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:01:15 +0000
Liberal election candidate did not 'proactively disclose' he was facing criminal charges interstate
It wasn't until the Liberal Party state director called to see whether Adam Brooks would be attending a ceremonial event to announce the successful state election candidates that Mr Brooks disclosed he was facing criminal charges in Queensla...

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:15:14 +0000
12 months ago AACo needed JobKeeper — now it's posted a profit
Australia's biggest beef producer has posted an operating profit of $24.4 million – or $17.7m, excluding JobKeeper – but there won't be a dividend for shareholders.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:05:35 +0000
Which countries are at risk of big COVID outbreaks, and will we even notice?
Could we see more COVID crises like that in India, with cases rapidly spiking and health systems being overwhelmed? The short answer, sadly, is yes, writes Michael Head.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:29:52 +0000
Prince William gets his first COVID-19 vaccine dose
Prince William, who contracted COVID-19 last year, says he has received his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:42:10 +0000
Adelaide Aquatic Centre rapist has teeth knocked out in prison attack
Hayas Kardo's defence lawyer tells the District Court his client has been attacked in prison by what appears to be a white supremacist group that targets Middle Eastern inmates. 

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:31:57 +0000
One dead, three suffer life-threatening injuries in Victoria minibus rollover
Police say a minibus rolled over south of Shepparton, in Victoria's north, killing one person and seriously injuring nine passengers.

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:34:42 +0000
'Wonderful women and men': Archie Green died tragically, now his family honours those who helped
Despite still struggling with the grief of losing their seven-year-old son Archie, Damien and Hayley Green hope to raise awareness of organ donation — and money for the Royal Hobart Hospital staff who helped them.

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:03:44 +0000
2027 Rugby World Cup bid a 'light on the hill' for Australia, John Eales says
Former Wallabies legends are optimistic about the sports' growth if Australia is successful in its bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:48:20 +0000
Dramatic footage reveals risk posed to roadside mechanics as new road rule flagged
Footage of a high-speed car clipping a truck on the side of a highway is released amid a mounting road safety campaign to better protect roadside workers and first responders from passing traffic.

Thu, 20 May 2021 03:53:26 +0000
Hoarder used 70 bottles of air freshener to hide smell of corpse he lived with for 15 years, inquest finds
A man whose mummified remains were found inside a home on Sydney's lower north shore after 15 years was shot dead during a botched break and enter, and was only discovered after the homeowner died, a coroner finds.

Thu, 20 May 2021 05:32:10 +0000
The trailer for the Friends reunion special episode has dropped and there is plenty for fans to be excited about
Titled, The One Where They Get Back Together, the trailer for the reunion of the actors in one of the most popular US sitcoms of the 1990s and 2000s, has dropped and given fans a glimpse of what is to come. 

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:03:44 +0000
Have you visited Queensland's newly-awarded top tourism towns?
A popular family Queensland holiday spot and one of Australia's most iconic destinations have been recognised in QTIC's Top Tourism Town Awards.

Wed, 19 May 2021 14:54:53 +0000
Netanyahu resists Biden's calls for de-escalation as Israel hits Lebanon targets in response to rocket attack
Israel fires at targets in Lebanon in retaliation to four rockets being fired at it, while Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue to strike Gaza despite pressure from Joe Biden.

Thu, 20 May 2021 03:52:23 +0000
A $2 billion loss, hundreds more job cuts and $6.4 billion debt — COVID-19 is still ailing Qantas
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce calls on the federal government to speed up its vaccination program, warning the nation risks being "left behind" and will not be able to reopen its borders by the end of the year if the slow rollout conti...

Thu, 20 May 2021 01:48:45 +0000
Eunice used to be a guide for Chinese tourists, now she works in retail. The data shows her story is typical
Australia's unemployment rate falls despite more than 30,000 people losing work immediately after JobKeeper wraps up, and the ABS says there is no "clear impact" on employment from the end of the wage subsidy.

Thu, 20 May 2021 05:42:15 +0000
The winners and losers in this year's Victorian budget
Victoria is spending big on mental health, schools and transport, but big businesses and property investors will be slugged with tax increases. Find out what it means for you.

Thu, 20 May 2021 02:25:12 +0000
'I would use different words': Virgin CEO clarifies comments that borders need to reopen even if it puts people at risk
Virgin airlines chief Jayne Hrdlicka acknowledges her comments about international borders earlier this week offended some people, but says she stands by her point.

Thu, 20 May 2021 05:41:09 +0000
Malcolm Turnbull accused of 'treachery' over $3k donation to independent in crucial by-election
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she is "not happy" former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has financially backed an independent, as the government tries to retain the state seat of the Upper Hunter at a by-election this Saturday. ...

Thu, 20 May 2021 05:47:36 +0000
Serial conman Peter Foster goes missing after no-show at court
A warrant for the arrest of notorious conman Peter Foster is issued after he went missing from his lawyer's Sydney office and failed to show up to a court appearance today.



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