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Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:22:27 +0000
Chief Medical Officer urges people not to jump to conclusions after woman dies following vaccination
The Therapeutic Goods Administration convenes a special expert group to look into the case of a diabetic woman who developed blood clots and died after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:14:19 +0000
Eight people shot dead at FedEx facility in US
Indianapolis police say eight people have been shot and killed at a FedEx facility in the US state.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 02:52:46 +0000
World-first ruling in Australian court as Google faces massive fines over data breaches
The consumer watchdog says it is "delighted" the Federal Court has found Google deceived some Android users in the world's first ruling on location data collection.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:05:12 +0000
A doctor saw his face on a crime Facebook page — he's suing police for what happened next
A highly respected doctor who was thrown in the back of a police van after allegedly being falsely accused by Victoria Police of stealing from a bottleshop sues the force for defamation and false imprisonment.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:21:35 +0000
Live: Home quarantine for international arrivals 'next sensible step' after population vaccinated, says PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says fully vaccinated Australians will likely be able to quarantine at home after overseas trips in the future. Follow live.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:02:00 +0000
Melbourne's median house price hits record $1 million. Here's what you can buy for that
The median house price for Melbourne jumped by 8.8 per cent in March — the biggest rise in the market since December 2009.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:49:24 +0000
'It's time to come home': Mother of soldier killed in action reflects on Afghanistan withdrawal
People whose lives are entwined with the war in Afghanistan reflect on troops withdrawing from the country. Susan Chuck, the mother of an Australian soldier who was killed in action in 2010, says it's time for the troops to come home, while ...

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 03:22:06 +0000
It has nearly 2 million customers, so why is Citi ditching its Australian banking operations?
Citi is Australia's fifth-largest credit card provider, but it is planning to sell up and get out of the consumer market.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:19:05 +0000
$30m gold find in swamp after tip from locals
When the new owners of a Tasmanian gold mine heard a tip from town locals they would do well to check out the nearby swamplands, they took a look — and are very happy they did.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:54:06 +0000
The series of systemic failures that allowed Gayle Woodford's killer to roam free
Gayle Woodford's killer was a repeat violent sexual offender who had never undergone rehabilitation treatment and yet he was allowed to live freely in the community. 

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:45:13 +0000
Giant cuttlefish arriving early prompting hope of a tourist boom
Some giant cuttlefish have started to arrive weeks earlier than usual for their spectacular annual gathering at Whyalla on South Australia's Spencer Gulf.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:24:01 +0000
'Shy podcaster' helps police move closer to cracking California cold case
Chris Lambert's investigative work on Your Own Backyard is just the latest in a line of true-crime podcasts to play a role in an arrest, court appeal or exoneration.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:32:35 +0000
Man who 'calmly and deliberately' plunged knife into sleeping squatter's chest jailed for life
A man who fatally stabbed a sleeping squatter, in what WA's Chief Justice described as an "utterly senseless" murder, is sentenced to life with an 18-year minimum.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:43:35 +0000
AstraZeneca vaccinations on hold in Torres Strait despite COVID threat in nearby PNG
Despite concerns about the proximity of Papua New Guinea, where the COVID-19 threat is on the rise, vaccination is on hold in the Torres Strait until mid-May because most of the population is under 50 and now needs the Pfizer vaccine.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:02:36 +0000
'Didn't mean to kill him': Man says he acted in self-defence after finding housemate's note about bad internet connection
Nikola Milosevic tells the jury at his murder trial that he "didn't mean to kill" his housemate when he allegedly bashed him with a baseball bat, wheelie bin and bicycle at their Adelaide share house.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:06:52 +0000
It’s been sold here for decades, but now Coca-Cola is losing its local flavour
Shareholders overwhelmingly vote to sell the Australian bottler Coca-Cola Amatil to Coke's European offshoot for $9.8 billion, sending another local company offshore.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:40:36 +0000
Why is Prince Philip's coffin going to be carried in a Land Rover?
When Prince Philip's coffin is conveyed to church for his funeral service, it will be taken in a specially commissioned vehicle the duke himself helped design in an 18-year collaboration with the British manufacturer.  

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:21:47 +0000
Taxpayer-funded aged care home where 45 died in COVID outbreak funnelled millions to church
A group of taxpayer-funded aged care homes funnelled $31 million back into the coffers of one of Australia's largest churches, an ABC investigation finds. 

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:30:45 +0000
North Queensland man found guilty of murder — again
A Townsville man has been sentenced to life in prison for a second time over the brutal murder of his former housemate at a North Queensland home six years ago. 

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:49:38 +0000
NRL live: Knights and Sharks kick off Friday night footy
The Knights and Sharks both have the top eight in their sights, before a clash of league heavyweights sees the Storm take on the Roosters. Follow our ScoreCentre for all the live scores and stats.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 02:31:56 +0000
Aboriginal fashion label Clothing The Gap survives battle over branding with US clothing giant Gap
The boss of fashion label Clothing The Gap says the last few years took an emotional toll as her business fought to keep its branding, emerging with only a minor change.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 02:37:56 +0000
Defence minister says Navy performance that sparked viral video 'not going to happen again'
Defence Minister Peter Dutton says he has made it "very clear" to the Navy that a dance performance at a recent ship commissioning will never happen again.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:13:59 +0000
Only 30 people will attend Prince Philip's funeral. Here's who made the cut (and who didn't)
Strict coronavirus restrictions mean the guest list at Prince Philip's funeral has been slashed from 800 to just 30. Here's the full list of those who will be in attendance.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:12:59 +0000
Prince Philip turned on royal women who stepped out of line. But for Meghan he made an exception
A man who saw himself as an outsider, Prince Philip was known for welcoming newcomers to the royal family. But those who embarrassed the crown or stepped out of line were often cast out. 

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 02:54:35 +0000
Shyla Heal heads to WNBA as pick number eight
Australian basketballer Shyla Heal, the daughter of former NBA player Shane Heal, has been selected by the Chicago Sky as pick number eight in the WNBA draft.



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