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Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:12:09 +0000
Emergency COVID-19 pandemic payments to be reinstated until September 30
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will reinstate emergency COVID-19 pandemic payments until September 30, on the back of a snap national cabinet meeting.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:27:54 +0000
National cabinet encourages wearing masks to combat COVID-19. So which ones are best?
National cabinet wants consistent messaging around wearing masks. Let's unpack what was said, and which masks are the most effective.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0000
This was lurking in Hannah’s roof and she thinks it was making her sick
In the final year of their tenancy in their regional rental, the lives of Hannah Cozens and Darren McGuinness quickly spiralled into a "constant cycle" of illness and anxiety.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 05:00:59 +0000
'Unbelieveably rare' sighting of Type C orcas reported off Gippsland coast
When John Dickie spotted a pod of about 15 orcas while captaining his whale-watching boat off Kilcunda on the coast of Gippsland, he knew it was special, but he did not realise he was capturing the first known sighting of the Type C orca i...

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 06:37:03 +0000
Man and woman charged over theft of excavator linked to suspected Adelaide drug murder
A man and a woman from South Australia's Mid North are charged with the theft of an excavator that police say is linked to the murder of an Adelaide man.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:25:41 +0000
Brittney Griner tells Russian court she was prescribed medical cannabis for a chronic injury
WNBA player Brittney Griner's defence team submits documents arguing she "inadvertently" brought vape cartridges into Russia and had a permit issued in the state of Arizona for the use of medical cannabis.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 06:22:32 +0000
January 6 House Committee subpoenas Secret Service over 'erased' messages
The House committee investigating the US Capitol attack subpoenas the Secret Service for text messages agents reportedly deleted around January 6, 2021.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 22:12:12 +0000
Mia's family tell her she's on an adventure, but the reality is much darker
This Canberra family has been homeless for months, moving between sheds, shelters and caravans to survive. ACT Homelessness Minister Rebecca Vasserotti says the case is "distressing" but she can't weigh in.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 06:30:36 +0000
Sri Lanka's parliament meets to replace Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Politicians are meeting to decide who will become Sri Lanka's next president after Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned. The parliament's speaker has promised it will be a swift and transparent political process.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0000
The difficult lesson at the heart of a viral TikTok random act of not-so-kindness
What irritated Maree most about her TikTok moment was the patronising assumption that women, especially older women, will be thrilled by some random stranger giving them flowers, writes Virginia Trioli.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 06:57:20 +0000
Abdo responds to 'very concerning' death threats sent to Eels' Moses
Star Parramatta half-back Mitchell Moses says he was subject to repeated death threats in the lead-up to his side's NRL clash with the Warriors.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 22:18:55 +0000
Australia is grappling with its worst ever energy crisis. Experts say Victoria holds the key to a fix
As state and federal energy ministers strive to solve the nation's power crisis, Victoria is looming as a gatekeeper to a possible solution.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:01:53 +0000
Why Singaporeans are so relaxed about their latest COVID outbreak
Although its COVID cases spiked after a public holiday this week, Singapore has resisted reintroducing most restrictions, allowing residents to all but return to pre-pandemic life, ahead of September's Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:48:58 +0000
The man who knew abortion could divide America and how his 50-year plan is paying off
There was a time in the United States when abortion wasn't so political, but one strategist believed it could be a potent issue that would ultimately deliver conservatives power.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:00:14 +0000
ER doctor left a quadriplegic refused to turn his back on his dream job
Dinesh Palipana would not let his disability get in the way of fulfilling his dream of becoming a doctor. Now he is helping to make the profession more inclusive for others. 

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:44:54 +0000
Fourteen-year-old among three teens charged with murder over Sydney Easter Show stabbing
A 14-year-old boy is the latest of three teenagers charged over the stabbing death of a young male at this year's Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:52:17 +0000
After five days, Qantas has managed to remove this bogged plane out of soft ground
The QantasLink aircraft became stuck Monday evening after the pilot inadvertently guided it across soft ground while slowly taxiing to its parking bay.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:46:06 +0000
Xi Jinping makes rare visit to China's Xinjiang region amid criticism of mass detention
Analysts say it's possible a million people have been detained in the region over time, but the Chinese president shows no signs of backing down from policies that have come under criticism from the West. 

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:31:28 +0000
Mexico captures infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero
Infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a US DEA agent in 1985, has been recaptured by Mexican forces nearly a decade after walking out of a Mexican prison and returning to drug trafficking.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:52:47 +0000
Utah's Great Salt Lake hits record low levels amid 'devastating' drought
The largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere hits its lowest point in almost 200 years. 

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0000
It's not your imagination, these graphs show exactly how much rain has fallen this year
We're just over halfway through 2022 and rainfall records are tumbling as the east coast hunkers down for more to come.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:33:11 +0000
World debating champion Bo Seo believes in the power of disagreement — and how to strike accord
Bo Seo is an expert in how to argue — and believes the same techniques that work on the debating stage can also help in settings as varied as work and personal relationships.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:26:16 +0000
AFL live: Kangaroos to face Tiger test under interim coach Adams
North Melbourne play their first game since the departure of coach David Noble, but face a serious challenge against finals-chasing Richmond. Follow live in our AFL ScoreCentre.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 04:43:35 +0000
NRL live: Sea Eagles clash with Knights as Roosters celebrate thrashing Dragons
The Sea Eagles host the Knights at Brookvale Oval, while the Sydney Roosters enjoy a convincing 54-26 victory over the Dragons in Gosford. Follow our NRL ScoreCentre.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:21:31 +0000
It's been a 'really interesting' winter. So why does it feel so cold?
Congratulations! We've made it to the halfway mark of winter. But if you're looking for a reprieve from the latest cold burst we may have some bad news for you.



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