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Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:31:20 +0000
Former High Court judge's sexual harassment victims win historic compensation payout
The federal government has saluted the courage of the victims who came forward, saying their decision transformed the institution's workplace practices.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:16:14 +0000
Police confirm human remains uncovered last year are Russell Hill and Carol Clay
Discovered by police in bushland near Dargo, in Victoria's remote high country, the remains are now confirmed to be those of Russell Hill and Carol Clay.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:36:24 +0000
Dawn arrest plan was designed to minimise risk, senior NT Police officer tells Zachary Rolfe murder trial
The superintendent who approved the original plan to arrest 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker says officers were supposed to wait until 5am the following morning to carry out the operation. 

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:00:55 +0000
12yo Kyan's 'secret song' given wings by orchestras, famous musicians during 'deeply moving' funeral
The searingly beautiful music Kyan Pennell heard in his head as he wrote his first composition has filled the air after musicians answered his grieving mother's plea.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:09:01 +0000
Russia's Kamila Valieva cleared to compete in Olympic figure skating, despite failing drug test
The Court of Arbitration for Sport says Kamila Valieva is free to compete for figure skating gold while she awaits further investigation into a pre-Games positive drug test.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 03:43:58 +0000
Jarryd Hayne's convictions have been quashed — this is what happens next
Despite winning an appeal over his sexual assault conviction, former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne now faces a retrial in his ongoing legal battle.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:57:25 +0000
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says protesters using 'intimidation and harassment'
Despite the arrests and scuffles with police last week, dozens of tents remain on the New Zealand parliament's grounds, with cars and trucks blocking surrounding streets.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 03:47:45 +0000
Ivan Reitman, who was behind beloved comedies like Animal House and Ghostbusters, has died
The influential filmmaker, producer and director — who brought to life beloved comedies including Animal House, Ghostbusters and Kindergarten Cop — has died in California aged 75.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:58:50 +0000
'He's not our problem, he's yours': Widow of returned soldier says army rebuffed her calls for help
A witness tells the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide that her appeals to the army for help in dealing with her husband's aggressive behaviour following his return from Afghanistan went unanswered.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:13:21 +0000
Unvaccinated Liberal MP promotes taking banned COVID-19 treatment ivermectin
Victorian Russell Broadbent, a long-serving Liberal, has refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19, taking to federal parliament to promote a drug not approved for treating the virus.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 01:13:17 +0000
Ben Roberts-Smith's ex-wife tells court war veteran ordered her to lie about their marriage
Ben Roberts-Smith's ex-wife tells his defamation trial her "life was in complete chaos" after a woman turned up at their Queensland home to reveal she had been having an affair with the war veteran.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:45:25 +0000
Rams star Kupp realises 'pretty incredible' dream as he claims Super Bowl MVP honours
After scoring the Super Bowl-winning touchdown for the Los Angeles Rams, wide receiver Cooper Kupp reveals he had a vision he would take home the MVP title in the franchise's historic victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:23:42 +0000
Aussie teen Harrigan competes at Beijing Winter Olympics despite leg fracture
Abi Harrigan was so desperate to compete at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games that she wasn't going to let anything stop her — not even a broken leg.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:37:03 +0000
A lot of Super Bowl ads capitalised on millennial nostalgia. Here's some of the pop culture references
Several big-budget commercials revived beloved old franchises to bring some fun back to the broadcast after more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:20:49 +0000
Victoria's Opposition Leader Matthew Guy among five MPs fined for breaching COVID-19 mask rules
Opposition Leader Matthew Guy says a group of Coalition MPs found to have broken the rules, including himself, cooperated with Victoria Police and will pay their fines promptly.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:55:43 +0000
Aussie duo Peel, Scott cruise through to Winter Olympics aerials final
Reigning world champion Laura Peel tops qualifying for the women's final, where she will be joined by countrywoman Danielle Scott.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:06:51 +0000
Two teen boys charged after allegedly attacking gay men in Sydney
Two teenage boys are charged over a series of alleged assaults in central Sydney, in which gay men were punched, kicked and egged.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 01:30:00 +0000
Here's what happened at Dr. Dre's enormous Super Bowl half-time show
No big surprises, just a parade of iconic hits that prove hip hop's cultural cachet.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:12:01 +0000
Ivan Reitman was not a household name, but his films defined generations
Filmmaker Ivan Reitman, who died this week aged 75, made decade-defining comedies including Animal House, Ghostbusters and Space Jam.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:58:35 +0000
In Australia's largest wine-making region, grape growers may dump harvest to stay afloat
In South Australia's Riverland region grape growers are struggling to turn a profit, as global trade conditions take their toll on the industry.  

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:15:30 +0000
Micronesian leader says Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general will be replaced to keep body united
Recently elected secretary-general Henry Puna will step down in order to stop the key regional diplomatic body from splitting, according to a top Micronesian leader.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 03:53:35 +0000
NT Chief Minister denies government under-reporting COVID-19 deaths, as hospitalisation numbers remain steady
Michael Gunner dismisses claims the NT is delaying or under-reporting Aboriginal deaths from the coronavirus, saying health services are taking longer so they do not make mistakes. 

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 01:36:22 +0000
When could Russia invade Ukraine? Some say it could be as soon as this week, others believe it's just posturing
From as soon as Wednesday to not at all, here's when the experts believe Russia could invade Ukraine.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 03:32:28 +0000
A-League Women's season must be extended to capitalise on its chaos
Round 11 epitomised the chaos that makes the A-League Women's competition so special, but the short season means there's little chance to capitalise on it.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 03:28:35 +0000
Eminem takes a knee during Super Bowl half-time show
The key moment in today's Super Bowl half-time show has deep roots in America's racial history.



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