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Coronavirus continues its spread in Australia

Authorities in Australia have confirmed at least ten people have contracted the potentially deadly coronavirus disease, with a Melbourne woman the latest to contract the virus. The numer of confirmed deaths from the outbreak has risen to 259 in China alone, as authorities in the Hubei province reported 45 new fatalities overnight. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Sports Now: Around the grounds

Final preparations are underway for the women's final at the Australian Open and the Sydney Sixers are through to the Big Bash final after defeating and underwhelming Melbourne Stars side. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Former Miss Universe Australia urging Australians to ‘adopt-a-koala’

Former Miss Universe Australia Laura Dundovic is urging people to adopt a koala through the Save a Koala charity and raise money to help our furry friends in the midst of large numbers of wildlife perishing at the hands of bushfires across Australia. Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Kidney disease drug added to PBS: Hunt

The Morrison government is adding or extending the access of three drugs on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from February 1, helping Australians with chronic kidney disease, cystic fibrosis and tumours of the midgut. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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McKenzie should have gone weeks ago: Labor

Federal Labor frontbencher Jason Clare is astonished Bridget McKenzie still has a job in the Morrison government's ministry, saying the prime minister has got all the information to act now on the so-called sports rorts scandal. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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First peanut allergy drug gets US approval

Biopharmaceutical company Aimmune Therapeutics says the US Food and Drug Administration has approved its drug to reduce, and potentially eliminate, allergic reactions to peanuts in children aged 4 to 17 and that it had priced it at $US890 ($A1,330) per month. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Palestinians protest US Middle East plan

Palestinians have held demonstrations across the region to protest President Donald Trump's Middle East initiative, while militants in the Gaza Strip fired rockets and mortar rounds at Israel, drawing retaliatory strikes. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Palaszczuk criticises Morrison govt’s response to the coronavirus

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has criticised the Morrison government over its response to the coronavirus outbreak. The premier said she is frustrated by a lack of information being shared about the individuals who arrived by a tour group from the Hubei province. She wants an immediate meeting between state and federal counterparts over the deadly outbreak. Health Minister Greg Hunt has rejected these claims and said any and all information has been shared with state governments. Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Trump holds campaign rally in Iowa

US President Donald Trump has addressed supporters at a campaign rally in Iowa to chants of “USA, USA, USA". During the rally Mr Trump branded Democrat Adam Schiff “crazy” and “a sick puppy”. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Brexit is ‘much better for Britain’ than Europe

Britain’s impending exit from the EU will be a “much better day for Britain than it is for Europe” according to Sky News host Chris Kenny. Three-and-a-half years since the Brexit referendum, and after two general elections fought substantially over the issue, the European Parliament overwhelmingly ratified the withdrawal agreement 621 votes to 49. The vote means Britain will leave the EU on Saturday, Australia time. Nigel Farage - who has become one of the standard bearers of the Brexit debate and is a member of the European Parliament - celebrated the ratification of the agreement with what Mr Kenny described as a “touch of British eccentricity, more than a bit of disdain for the European project”. “Here is Farage and his colleagues, and the British nation, finally getting their way and leaving Brussels”. Image: Associated Press Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Mental health spending to increase

The number of people using Medicare-subsidised mental health services has doubled in the past the decade, with one in 10 Australians accessing services in 2018/19. This was expected to bring the nation's mental health spending to beyond $10 billion per year, according to Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data. The 2017/18 figures reveal an average of $400 per person was spent. Mental health-related prescriptions were distributed to 17.1 per cent, with the majority of those antidepressants. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Dire warning for Melbourne heatwave

A “heat burst” is set to erupt across southern Australia over the next few days, sending the mercury in Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney north of 40C, elevating fire dangers and leading to some of the most humid and sticky nights all summer. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Bolton is a ‘backstabber’: Trump lawyer

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani has accused former US Security Advisor John Bolton of being a "backstabber" during the President's impeachment trial. The President's defence team is reeling after a book authored by Mr Bolton claimed President Trump wanted to withhold military aid from Ukraine until it committed to investigating Democratic rivals. A letter from the National Security Council to Mr Bolton's lawyer, Charles Cooper, said some of the material in the manuscript was believed to be top secret and needed to be deleted before being made available to the public. Mr Guiliani said he found Mr Bolton's "testimony about the president pretty close to incredible". Democrats see Mr Bolton as a key figure who could help them with their case against the president and they want to call Mr Bolton and several other officials to testify in the Senate trial. Image: AP Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Man charged over Dastan cold case murder

Supplied video obtained Thursday, January 30, 2020, of a 58-year-old man who was arrested at a hotel at Sydney Olympic Park about 10pm yesterday (Wednesday, January 29, 2020). The man has been charged with the cold case murder of Hasan Dastan. Mr Dastan's severely beaten body was found in the workshop of his Blacktown auto wrecker's business in December 1995. A post-mortem examination found the 52-year-old died of severe blunt force trauma to the head and face. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/NSW Police) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Palestinians reject Trump’s ‘win-win’ Middle East plan

Palestinians have rejected Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan despite the US President labelling it a "win-win opportunity" for both Israel and Palestine. The proposal calls for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in parts of eastern Jerusalem and also more than doubles the territory currently under Palestinian control. But it also recognises Israeli sovereignty over major settlement blocs in the West Bank. The Palestinians have accused President Trump of having bias in favour of Israel. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Labor ‘sick of’ carryover credit argument

Labor backbencher Patrick Gorman says he was disappointed Scott Morrison didn’t rule out the use of carryover credits to meet Australia’s Kyoto targets in his keynote address to National Press Club. The prime minister on Wednesday defended his government’s climate credentials and said any criticism from the opposition was hypocritical considering it was Labor that made carryover credits a condition of Australia’s agreement to the target. Speaking with Sky News, Mr Gorman said he was “a bit sick of” that argument. “Let’s be honest though – Labor hasn’t been in government for more than six years,” the Perth MP said. “There has been numerous international conferences, huge changes in technology, and huge changes in what science says in how quickly we need to address climate change. I think sort of saying Labor did something seven-plus years ago – I am a bit sick of it.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Govt ‘plays politics with anything’ rather than ‘proper process’

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Labor has “called upon the prime minister to act each and everyday for months” but the government continues to “play politics with anything”. “The government plays politics with anything, we’ve seen it play out with the ‘sports rorts’ scandal whereby the government is so desperate in the lead up to the election campaign in May 2019, through due process right out the window,” Mr Albanese said. “We’ve had circumstances where clubs have received three grants when they only needed one. “We’ve seen a complete abuse, and what we have with Bridget McKenzie is a discredited minister who can’t say what the basis of these decisions was. “It was politics, rather than proper process.” Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Trump’s lawyers label Bolton’s Ukraine allegations ‘inadmissible’

Donald Trump's legal team has criticised John Bolton in the impeachment trial against the US president. Attorney Jay Sekulow was the first to take the stand and warned the former national security adviser's book should not be a factor in the hearings. He dismissed a draft manuscript that claimed the president conditioned US military assistance to Ukraine on investigations into his rivals. Mr Sekulow labelled his book as “inadmissible” as debate continues on whether he will be called to testify. Image: AP Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Coronavirus medical experts warn to ‘stay away from school’

Education Minister Dan Tehan says as the coronavirus disrupts the start to the new school year, “the advice is if you have been in contact with someone who has the virus, or are showing flu-like symptoms, you should stay away”. Mr Tehan told Sky News is it “the same advice we have been providing to schools, childcare centres, vocational education providers and universities for the last four or five days”. “We must understand that this advice is coming from leading medical experts, and what the government has said is we will continue to take that advice,” he said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Race to 2020: Hillary Clinton has the ‘urge’ to run against Donald Trump again

Race to 2020 breaks down the week that was in the lead-up to the United States election in 2020, explaining the stories behind the headlines and their impact on Australians. Sky News journalists James Morrow and Jack Houghton probe news coverage from Australia and abroad to bring you a fresh perspective on the headlines framing the biggest debates. Each week we examine the quirky battles within the Primaries and look inside the culture wars creeping from the US into Australia – no one is safe from scrutiny. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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UK govt grants Huawei limited role in 5G network

Jeremy Mitchell Huawei Australia’s Director of Corporate and Public Affairs says “it is a common sense approach and a good result for United Kingdom consumers” that Huawei will be allowed a limited role in 5G in the country. Mr Mitchell told Sky News “it puts consumers first because there has been unprecedented pressure placed upon the UK government by the US on this decision”. “This has been a fact-based common sense approach, which gives the UK access to the best 5G in the world,” he said. “We understand that we are of Chinese heritage, and that even though we are a private company, the rules are different for us.” Image: AP Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Infants and the elderly to be evacuated from Wuhan with priority

FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: Australians trapped in Wuhan will be evacuated and transferred to the Christmas Island detention centre for quarantine. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said infants and the elderly would be priority for assisted departures from Wuhan, where the deadly coronavirus is believed to have originated. Foreign Minister Marise Payne confirmed on Wednesday there were 600 registered Australians in the Hubei province. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade upgraded its travel advice for China on Wednesday as the number of confirmed cases rose to 6,000 and 132 deaths. Mr Morrison told reporters evacuation efforts would be made in cooperation with the New Zealand government. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Workers collapse building new hospital

An emergency facility in Huanggang, an hour’s drive from the coronavirus epicentre of Wuhan, has opened after workers and volunteers spent just two days converting an empty building into a 1,000 bed facility. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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25k phone-watches for kids sold in 1H20

An Adelaide technology company says it has sold 25,000 units of its all-in-one children's smartphone, watch and GPS device in the first half of fiscal 2020, up 127 per cent from the same time in fiscal 2019. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Labor has ‘entire crossbench support’ for Bridget McKenzie inquiry

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says Labor has “the agreement of the entire crossbench in supporting a Senate inquiry” into the Bridget McKenzie ‘sports rorts’ scandal. Mr Clennell said Labor was “pushing a set of terms of reference, negotiating them with the crossbench" because it wants to "look at the behavior of McKenzie, the behavior of her office, the role of the prime minister’s office in the affair and the role government ministers may have had in the affair". “Anthony Albanese will get up today and talk about a lack of leadership by the prime minister in taking so long to remove McKenzie,” he said. “Labor will also call on the prime minister not to take action to any public servants for telling the truth during this inquiry.” Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Children who are symptom-free should be returning to school – Vic Chief Health Officer on coronavirus

January 28, 2020. Victoria's Chief Health Officer Dr Brett Sutton updates the situation in Australia regarding the spread of the coronavirus internationally. Sutton says that children should be returning to school if they are symptom free. (AAP Video/Alex Murray) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Joe Biden on attack after Trump team takes aim at his son

Joe Biden was on the attack on the caucus trail in Iowa today, after the Trump defense team running his impeachment took aim at the former vice president's son. At a Town Hall in Marion, Iowa Joe Biden took questions for over an hour and answered questions on a range of issues from climate change to the aging population. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘Fake’ Qld Department of Health coronavirus warning a ‘racist’ hoax

Queensland Labor MP Duncan Pegg has rubbished a hoax coronavirus warning sent under the guise of the Department of Health advising people to avoid areas with large Chinese populations. The fake media release urged people to avoid “nonessential travel” to “all populated areas” where Chinese nationals make up a third of the population compared to "non-Chinese Australians" due to a “level three health warning” for the coronavirus. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Kean says he has text message exchanges with the PM

January 28, 2020. Matthew Kean, the NSW minister for the environment speaks to the media in Sydney regarding his strained relationship with the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, after he spoke out before Christmas calling for stronger action on climate change. "I've obviously had a text message exchange with the Prime Minister but I have text message exchanges with a number of my colleagues," Mr Kean says. "My view on climate change is very clear, there is a huge challenge for our country to address and huge opportunities for us to embrace." (AAP Video/Michael Wade) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Ambassador Bolton ‘a key figure’ in Trump impeachment trial

The US Studies Centre's James Brown says “Ambassador John Bolton is a key figure and somebody who has reportedly described what has happened with Trump’s dealing on Ukraine as a drug deal”. Mr Brown told Sky News “the thing about John Bolton is he is a lifelong Republican, so there is no way he can be accused of partisan bias on this and the Democrats are keen to get him to testify”. “The line the Republicans are running here is this impeachment trial is election interference, that the Democrats are trying to take the president off the ballot,” he said. “I think it would be significant if ambassador Bolton spoke in this trial, and of course it opens the door for other witnesses to be called. “To have the national security advisor testifying he did not think the president was doing the right thing on this deal with the Ukraine, would be very significant for the president’s impeachment.” Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Australian shares on ‘steep decline’ due to coronavirus

Sky News business reporter Edward Boyd says “Australian shares fell about 1.6 per cent on Tuesday morning, which is quite a steep decline”. Mr Boyd told Sky News the “ASX 200 is now trading below the 7,000-point barrier for the first time in 12 days”. “Investors are really quite concerned about the coronavirus and the affect it will have on the global economy,” he said. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Dust Storm Blows Through Nyngan in Regional New South Wales

A towering dust storm blew through Nyngan in regional New South Wales on January 27. The dry dust storm arrived as the region continued to suffer through an intense drought. “We haven’t had any rain at all just the near-daily dust storms,” Robyn Cashion told Storyful. Nyngan was hit by dust storms in recent weeks, with storms reported by locals on January 26, on January 23 and January 16. Credit: Robyn Cashion via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Bodies recovered from Bryant crash site

The pilot of Kobe Bryant's ill-fated helicopter was flying too low to be monitored in fog, air traffic controller recordings show, as coroner's investigators said they had recovered three bodies from the crash site and were searching for more remains. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Smoke Billows into the Sky as Bushfire Breaks Out in National Park Near Canberra

Emergency services moved to contain a bushfire burning in Namadgi National Park outside of Canberra on January 27. The ACT Emergency Services Agency issued a ‘Watch and Act’ warning to Orroral Valley residents. A tall column of smoke was seen billowing from the National Park from suburbs in Canberra’s south. “It was a small wisp of smoke and within minutes a monster. Pretty scary,” Instagram user allthatisnature, who shot video of the smoke rising from the fire ground, told Storyful. On January 26 ACT Fire authorities declared the Beard Fire contained. The blaze destroyed 1 facility and three vehicles after breaking out near Canberra Airport on January 22. Credit: allthatisnature via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Locals Dance and Cheer as Drought-Aid Convoy Rolls Through Uralla, Headed for Desperate Farmers

Scores of trucks loaded with hay passed through Uralla as part of a charity run to deliver fodder to drought-affected farmers in the New South Wales Northern Tablelands. Locals cheered the convoy on as it passed through the town on the New England Highway, with the drivers blasting their horns in appreciation. The Burrumbuttock Hay Runners drove more than 900km from Burrumbuttock in the New South Wales Riverina region to Armidale, brining truckloads of hay as part of an Australia Day hay run. “Thank you @burrumbuttockhayrunners for the extraordinary effort of approx 170 trucks bringing an incredible anonymous million dollar donation of hay to the New England. Many a tear shed seeing this convoy heading north today,” Uralla local business Highland Living posted to Instagram. The entire Northern Tablelands region is considered to be completely affected by intense drought according to the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries. Credit: highland.living via Storyful Via news.com.a
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Private Lianne Salerno tends to an injured koala

January 27, 2020. Supplied video obtained Monday, January 27, 2020, of Private Lianne Salerno, 4th Combat Service Support Battalion, speaking about the wildlife that are now starving as a result of the Kangaroo Island bushfires. "A lot of these animals have survived the fires but their habitat has been destroyed," she says. "We are seeing them with burns, but also dehydrated and hungry. They're essentially starving." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Defence Media) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Memorial for late NBA star Kobe Bryant

Mourners gather outside Staples Centre in Los Angeles to pay respects to NBA star Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash in California. (AAP Video/Supplied/Amber Sweeney) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Invasion day protest takes over Sydney CBD

January 26, 2020. Thousands gather in Sydney’s Hyde Park to hear speeches before taking to the streets to march through Sydney's CBD in a demonstration against “invasion day”.  The protesters chant "always was, always will be Aboriginal land”, making their way from Hyde Park to Victoria Park in Camperdown. (AAP Video/Michael Wade) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Morrison announces new National Emergency Medal for those helped with bush fire effort

January 26, 2020. The Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaking at the Australia Day Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony 2020. Mr Morrison announces that all those people who fought and helped support the fire fighting effort around Australia, will receive a medal of recognition. "The spirit of the volunteer understands that our nation's greatest lies not in the great buildings behind me here, but in the strength and vitality of thousands of local communities that together that make up our incredible nation," Mr Morrison says. "The National Emergency Medal will honour selflessness, courage and sacrifice that we have all witnessed this summer." (AAP Video/Marc Tewksbury) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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2020 Local Hero Award: youth advocate Bernie Shakeshaft

BackTrack Youth Works program founder Bernie Shakeshaft says “when we get it right, the community is a safer place to be” and “everybody wins”. Mr Shakeshaft, a youth advocate, was awarded this year's Local Hero Award for helping more than 1,000 children reconnect with their education, training, families and communities. “If school is not working out for these kids, then what we do is give them practical skills,” he said. “A lot of the boys have been trained as RFS firefighters, and the program is designed to re-engage these kids in community. “We want to get this going in any town that wants it across Australia, the model works.” Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke AM: fighting the causes of blindness

January 26, 2020. The 2020 Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke AM speaks to the media after the awards ceremony on Saturday evening. He speaks about the many causes of blindness. One such cause is type 2 diabetes that can be caused by too much sugar in the diet. "It's important for the population to be aware of how addictive sugar is..we need to see an advertising campaign which addresses these issues. (AAP Video/Marc Tewksbury) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘British people are sick and tired of being called racist’

Spiked Editor Brendan O'Neill says he has not seen a “single sliver of evidence” the media is racist towards Meghan Markle — but people turned against her when she became an “incredibly woke activist”. “People were very, very supportive. They only turned against her when she started to become this incredibly woke activist who was lecturing everyone else about feminism and climate change and mental health,” Mr O'Neill said. “People just thought that’s not what the royals are for; we don’t want the royals to lecture us. “They’re supposed to be a decorative constitutional thing, they’re not supposed to be this kind of very politically active intuition. “The British people are sick and tired of being called racist. Image: AP Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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WugulOra Morning Ceremony at Barangaroo

January 26, 2020. Yvonne Weldon, Chairperson, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian speak at the WugulOra Morning Ceremony at Walumil Lawns, Barangaroo, in Sydney. Isaiah Firebrace performs Spirit at the event, the first in a number of events around the country to mark Australia Day. (AAP Video/Michael Wade) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘It’s a great honour’: Professor John Newnham reflects on award

Professor John Newnham, one of the world's leading authorities in the prevention of pre-term birth, was on Saturday named Senior Australian of the Year. The 67-year-old has been instrumental in making Western Australia an international hotspot for research in pregnancy and life before birth. Speaking with Sky News, Professor Newnham said he hoped the attention from the award would bring a higher interest into funding for pre-term research. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Harry and Meghan’s Australia Day tribute

Prince Harry and Meghan have paid tribute to Australia on this day of national significance, writing on their Instagram: “Today, on Australia Day, we recognise the strength of spirit and generosity of the community Down Under.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Fire Rips Through Mombasa’s Kongowea Market

A fire broke out at Kongowea market in Mombasa, Kenya, in the early hours of January 26 and spread to multiple stalls, videos showed. The footage here, streamed live on Facebook by Kijana Cha Sunkar, shows people observing the blaze and creating barriers with debris, as well as firefighters arriving at the scene. No further information was available at the time of writing. Credit: Kijana Cha Sunkar via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Man killed in Henty Gold Mine identified

Cameron John Goss has been identified as the mine worker killed in a collapse at the Henty Gold Mine on Tasmania's west coast. The 44-year-old from Queenstown has been remembered as a well-loved local and for his experience in the mining industry. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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PM welcomes Australian of the Year nominees to the Lodge and reflects on the passing of his father

January 25, 2020. The Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny Morrison welcome the Australian of the Year nominees to the Lodge this morning. Mr Morrison spoke of his personal loss with his father's passing this week, and how his father loved Australia and would "love you all because you are building the country he loved," Mr Morrison says. The chair of the National Australia Day Council Ms Danielle Roche OAM speaks sympathetically about Mr Morrison's loss and how many nominees have overcome personal challenges to succeed in their lives. (AAP Video/Marc Tewksbury) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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PM thanks Australian of Year finalists

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has thanked Australian of the Year finalists for their examples during a special reception in Canberra. Mr Morrison hosted the nominees at The Lodge where he recognised their remarkable feats and reflected on the bushfire crisis facing the nation. The founder of a leading eye health charity and a former refugee who developed a prosthetic technology were among those running for the top award. Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Govt classes travel to Wuhan ‘extremely dangerous’

The government has raised its travel advice for Wuhan and Hubei in China to four — a level used when the security situation is “extremely dangerous” — as the coronavirus death toll rises to 41 and the number infected soars to more than 1,200. Foreign Minister Marise Payne said Australians should not travel to the region as they may not be able to leave until Chinese restrictions are lifted. One case of the coronavirus has been confirmed in Victoria. Five people are being tested in New South Wales for the virus while two others in Queensland are waiting for their results. The disease has been rapidly spreading across the world, including into Europe and the United States. China has expanded an unprecedented lockdown to 13 cities and at least 36 million people to try to prevent its spread. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Australians ‘digging deep’ at relief concerts

CEO of Venues NSW Paul Doorn says Sydneysiders are "digging deep" during this bushfire season to financially support communities and firefighters through relief concerts and music events across the city. Sydney's Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta hosted Cold Chisel for its first concert in the new venue. Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Rescuers Search Demolished Buildings After Deadly Earthquake in Turkey

At least 14 people were killed after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey on January 24, Turkish media reported. More than 500 were injured in the earthquake. The earthquake occurred near the border between Turkey’s Malatya and Elazig provinces, affecting the city of Elazig and many small towns nearby, reports said. Soon after the initial quake, the province was shaken further by a series of aftershocks reportedly ranging from magnitude 5.4 to 3.3. At least 30 aftershocks had been logged. Local media said several buildings were “demolished” in Elazig’s city center. These videos from Twitter user @Eneskavk show complete darkness in Elazig, as individuals with flashlights inspect a collapsed building. Credit: Enes Kavak via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Republicans making ‘full-court press’ to wrap up impeachment trial before State of the Union

Sky News contributor Bruce Wolpe says Republican senators are making "a full-court press" to see US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial wrap up by "this time next week" as Democrats push to have John Bolton testify as a witness. Mr Wolpe said President Trump does not want "impeachment hanging over him" while he speaks to media during the traditional NFL Super Bowl interview. "Tuesday is the State of the Union. He doesn't want to face the Congress with impeachment hanging over him," he said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Trump prepares to unveil Middle East peace plan

US President Donald Trump is planning to publish his Middle East peace plan in the next few days. Although there's little hope for a breakthrough, he admits the Palestinian reaction to it is likely to be negative. The initiative, intended to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is thought to be an unfavourable one for Palestinians with the Israelis reportedly set to receive territory gains and other concessions. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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China heads into shutdown as virus spreads

China expanded its lockdown against the deadly new virus to an unprecedented 36 million people and rushed to build a prefabricated, 1,000-bed hospital for victims Friday as the outbreak cast a pall over Lunar New Year, the country's biggest, most festive holiday. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Bridget McKenzie has done ‘an outstanding job’ as sports minister

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says Bridget McKenzie has done “an outstanding job” as sports minister and “a lot” of media reports written about her have been “untrue”. “There’s been a lot said and written in the media that is quite frankly untrue… the fact is Bridget McKenzie has done an outstanding role as sports minister and in her subsequent role in agriculture,” Mr McCormack said. “She’s getting out there making sure regional communities are represented and the interest of regional people are coming first. “People are always innocent until proven otherwise and Bridget McKenzie has declared her memberships as she was required to do. “I won’t be judge and jury.” Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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RAW: RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons on fire conditions

NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons talking about the current fire conditions in NSW in Wolli Creek, Sydney. "A significant easing in the fire conditions...but there is still thousands of kilometres of fire edge across more than 60 fires across NSW," he says. (AAP VIDEO/Andrew Leeson) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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SA budget surplus unlikely after fires

The financial fallout of the bushfire crisis has made a South Australian budget surplus unlikely, according to the state's treasurer. In the mid-year budget review in December, Treasurer Rob Lucas predicted a budget surplus of $91 million for 2019-2020. The most significant fires in South Australia this fire season have been the Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island fires. Three lives were lost as well as more than 160 homes. Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Andrew Clennell: ‘I’m tipping McKenzie is gone’

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says we're all "eagerly awaiting" the report on the future of Bridget McKenzie which is expected to be received on the weekend and he is "tipping she's gone". The prime minister met with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg at the lodge on Wednesday evening to discuss the ongoing scandal. "If Bridget McKenzie were to go on the weekend and not resign, if she had to be sacked, you could have a situation where you have a deputy leader of the Nationals who is not a minister for a week before they could replace her at a party room meeting" Mr Clennell said. "That would be an unusual situation. "Some Libs have had the view that Morrison wouldn't act because of what it would do to the Nationals, how they could tear themselves a part and it wasn't worth it... but sometimes a scandal becomes bigger than the consequence of a personnel change." Ms McKenzie has be
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Jobs figures reveal female unemployment down

Switzer Report Founder Peter Switzer has applauded jobs figures for December noting "female unemployment is down to 4.7 per cent". Mr Switzer told Sky News the figure is below the national average of 5.1 per cent and "67 per cent of new jobs created went to women". "We always get a burst of part-time jobs over the Christmas period," he said on Friday. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Free WiFi trial launched at NSW beaches

Four NSW beaches will have free wifi available over the Summer period as part of a state government trial to alert swimmers of potential hazards. Beaches in Byron Bay, Bronte, North Wollongong and North Cronulla will all have access from this weekend, in time for Australia Day. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Saudi crown prince ‘possibly involved’ in hack of Amazon boss’s phone

The United Nations says it believes the Saudi crown prince could be involved in the hacking of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos' mobile phone. Mr Bezos, the world's richest man, allegedly received a WhatsApp message in 2018 that contained a malicious file, said to be from the personal account of the Saudi Arabian leader Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The UN said that it is "gravely concerned" by the information it received about the case from Mr Bezos' team, saying the hack is in contravention of "fundamental international human rights". Image: AP Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Extreme Weather Outlook

WATCH: Wild weather, including much needed rain, is impacting eastern Australia this week. Sky News Chief Meteorologist Tom Saunders has the details. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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BREAKING: Bridget McKenzie to resign as early as Friday

Bridget McKenzie is expected to resign from the frontbench by Friday afternoon, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. Ms McKenzie has been under pressure to resign over her handling of a $100 million grants program which saw the government hand cash to sporting groups and clubs in marginal seats before the May election. Mr Morrison referred the issue to his department secretary Philip Gaetjens on Friday. Mr Clennell said he understands she is being “pushed to go” and Prime Minister Scott Morrison has “had enough”. \ Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Victoria Police release CCTV footage and appeal for witnesses following Fitzroy robbery

Supplied video obtained Thursday, January 23, 2020, of four males who may be able to assist Victoria Police with their investigation into a robbery at Atherton Gardens about 8:15pm on Saturday, December 7, 2019. The four teenagers are all perceived to be African in appearance. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Victoria Police) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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McCormack in ‘trouble’ if PM unilaterally dumps McKenzie

Michael McCormack is looking at “all sorts of trouble” if Prime Minister Scott Morrison acts unilaterally to sack embattled Nationals minister Bridget McKenzie, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says. The deputy Nationals leader is under pressure to resign from her post as well as step down from the frontbench over her handling of a $100 million grants program which saw the government hand cash to sporting groups and clubs in marginal seats ahead of the May election. Mr Morrison referred the issue to his department secretary Philip Gaetjens on Friday. Mr Clennell said sacking a minister from the Coalition’s junior partner was not simple and could create a domino effect. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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RAW: Melbourne police raids investigation into fatal shooting

Supplied video obtained Wednesday, January 22, 2019 and released by police following the execution of a number of search warrants across Melbourne in connection with the drive-by shooting of Melbourne fruiterer Paul Virgona. Police carried out the raids on properties linked to the Mongols, including its Port Melbourne and Ferntree Gully clubhouses. (AAP Video/Supplied/Victoria Police) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Nation comes ‘together in times of hardship’ ahead of Australia Day

Invictus Games gold medalist Ben Farinazzo says “our country has been smashed with droughts, bushfires and hailstones” but despite this, we are really good at “coming together in times of hardship”. Mr Farinazzo was among those nominated in 2020 to be an Australia Day Ambassador. The Yass Valley ambassador told Sky News he was “really looking forward to meeting and connecting with everyone” ahead of Australia Day celebrations, adding "the least I can do to say thanks for everything they have done and let them know that everyone is behind them". Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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NZ Climate Change Minister says there’s an ‘allergic reaction’ to climate credits

New Zealand’s Climate Change Minister James Shaw has called out the use of Kyoto carryover credits to meet Paris climate targets. New Zealand will become mostly carbon neutral by 2050 after the policy passed parliament last November. James Shaw - a co-leader of the Green Party - said he will always campaign for stronger climate change on the world stage, but conceded New Zealand was not in a position to be smug. Mr Shaw told Sky News around the world there’s an “allergic reaction” to the practice. Mr Shaw is taking a stronger position though over the use of carryover credits to meet climate targets. The Morrison Government has not ruled out using carry-over credits from Kyoto to meet its Paris climate targets. Image: AP Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Rob Simmons takes over the Waratahs captaincy

January 22, 2020. Wallabies Test lock Rob Simmons speaks to reporters in Sydney after it was announced that he will take over the Waratahs captaincy from Michael Hooper. Simmons says it's a huge honour and privilege to be chosen as captain for the 2020 Super Rugby season. "I think I am a lot more experienced now than I was a few years ago," he says. "I wanted to make sure if I take this I can enable this group to grow." (AAP VIDEO/Adrian Warren) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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NAB faces superannuation class action

National Australia Bank is facing class action on behalf of 330,000 superannuation members. The action will be filed in the Victorian Supreme Court on Wednesday which addresses alleged excessive fees its members were charged. The action claims that by delaying moving $6.3 billion into low fee accounts, NAB failed to act in the best interest of its fund members. Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Two charged with murder following Melbourne police raids

Two people have been charged with murder following dawn raids by police in Melbourne. Victoria Police raided properties linked to an outlaw motorcycle gang on Wednesday as part of an investigation into a murder in 2019. A Port Melbourne clubhouse and South Melbourne tattoo parlour were targeted where six firearms were seized by police. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Hooper’s decision to step down as captain could be his greatest learning moment: Waratahs coach

January 22, 2020. NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney speaks to reporters in Sydney after Michael Hooper opted to stand down as Waratahs captain for the 2020 Super Rugby season. Penney says Hooper handled his role as captain "magnificently well". "I think this could be the greatest learning moment for him," he says. (AAP VIDEO/Adrian Warren) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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World Health Organisation Q & A on coronavirus

Supplied video obtained January 22, 2020 of a spokesperson from the World Health Organisation, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explaining the aspects of coronaviruses as a new strain has emerged from China that can pass from human to human via the respiratory system. (AAP Video/Supplied/WHO) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Victoria Police release CCTV and appeal for witnesses following fatal pedestrian collision in Wedderburn

Supplied video obtained Tuesday, January 21, 2020, released by Victoria Police. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate a fatal collision in Wedderburn on June 2, 2019. Investigators have been told a man was walking south-east along the Calder Highway with his guide dog when he was struck by a vehicle travelling in the same direction about 6:40am. The 63-year-old man and his dog died at the scene. Note: This footage is not from the day of the incident, it is an indication of what the victim wore on his daily walks. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Victoria Police) Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Taronga Zoo saves platypus from deteriorating environment

Supplied video obtained January 21, 2020 of Dr Phoebe Meagher and Dr Larry Vogelnest speak about how many platypus living in the Tidbinbilla conservation area were coming under threat because of a lack of water in their habitat. Transferred to Taronga Zoo and checked by the vets, these animals will stay at Taronga until water conditions improve. (AAP Video/Supplied/Taronga Conservation Society) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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EXCLUSIVE: Coalition will not ‘put jobs at risk’ by pushing ‘aggressive emissions targets’

Energy Minister Angus Taylor says he will “not put someone’s job at risk” to pursue an “overly aggressive” emissions reduction target. In an exclusive interview with Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell said the Coalition would “strive every day” to beat its current target of a 26-28 per cent reduction by 2030 but would not harm the economy in the process. “We will never put someone's job at risk or the economy at risk more broadly or incomes at risk more broadly some overly aggressive target like Labor's,” he said. “With the overachievement we have less carbon in the atmosphere as a result of the hard work of Australian businesses and households we are in a position to meet and beat and you’ll see we are ahead of our target in 2019. “For 2030 we will meet and beat our target bases on current projections.” Mr Clennell also pressed the minister on the Coalition’s plans to use Kyoto targets if Australia is struggling to meet targets. Mr Taylor said that was only “one factor”
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Protesters Blocked From MLK Parade After Objecting to Officers Marching in LA

A group of protesters who objected to police officers marching alongside them in the Martin Luther King Jr Day parade in Los Angeles, California, on January 20, were stopped from continuing on by the Los Angeles Police Department. Bicycle officers with the LAPD physically blocked the protesters from continuing to march and escorted them as they left the parade, video shows. Several of the marchers held signs with messages that included the names of other people of color killed in officer-involved shootings and detainment incidents. “Basically it was an MLK parade but they had cops proudly marching in it which is so wrong?? And so we went out in front of the sheriffs marching with signs saying ‘I AM (a name of someone killed by cops)’ like the million man march and they blocked us off here,” Twitter user @sunshntemptress wrote. Credit: @sunshntemptress via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Three men stabbed to death in east London

Three men have been stabbed to death after a fight broke out between two groups in east London. Witnesses said they heard shouting and screaming in the street as onlookers rushed to help the injured. Two men aged 29 and 30 have been arrested over the incident. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Economic growth to improve ahead of World Economic Outlook

The International Monetary Fund sees an “improvement” on previous forecasts for economic growth for the year ahead, IG Market Analyst Kyle Rodda says. Mr Rodda pinned the pick-up on improvements to geopolitical issues such as reduced US-China trade tensions and Brexit. His remarks come ahead of the release of the World Economic Outlook, a detailed analysis of the global economy in the near and medium term typically released twice a year. “The last forecast from the IMF for 2020 suggested growth should come in across the globe at about 3.5 per cent for the year ahead," he said. Image: AP Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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RAW: Platypus relocated in NSW river

Supplied video obtained Monday, January 20, 2019 of a platypus being relocated in a river system in NSW. Platypus were once thought to be too odd-looking to exist but a number of factors may soon push that description perilously close to reality, according to a study undertaken by UNSW researchers. (AAP Video/Supplied/University of NSW) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘No Other Option’: Duke of Sussex Delivers Speech on Decision to Step Back From Royal Family

The Duke of Sussex gave a speech outlining the reasons for his and his wife Meghan Markle’s decision to step away from the British royal family. In a speech at a charity event for Sentebale, in London on January 19, Prince Harry said, “It brings me great sadness that it has come to this. There really was no other option”. “The media is a powerful force. I hope one day our collective support for one another can be more powerful”. “Our hope was to continue serving but without public funding. Unfortunately that wasn’t possible,” he said, alluding to discussions the couple had with the royal family. Prince Harry said he looked forward to a “more peaceful life”. In a post to Instagram in early January, the duke and duchess announced they would be stepping back as senior members of the royal family and would work to become financially independent. Commenting on the decision, Queen Elizabeth II said in a statement: “Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of
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Much-needed rain douses South Australia

Parts of South Australia have recorded their wettest 24 hours in months. A weather alert was issued for much of Adelaide as the rain reduced visibility and created dangerous conditions for motorists navigating the roads. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Small businesses to receive govt relief

Small businesses impacted by bushfires will be offered grants, concessional loans and tax relief under a suite of measures to be announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. An estimated cost or uptake of the package is not yet known but the government said it was what small business leaders were calling for. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Harry and Meghan to lose public funds and drop HRH titles

A resolution has been reached over Prince Harry and Meghan’s shock decisions to step down from royal duties. A statement released on the royal family's Twitter account says "the Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the royal family". "As agreed in this new arrangement, they understand that they are required to step back from royal duties, including official military appointments,” the statement said. "They will no longer receive public funds for royal duties. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage which will remain their UK family home." Image: AP Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Steve Smith:”losing those 3 wickets in 30 to 40 overs was a big dent in the run chase”

Supplied video obtained January 19, 2020 of the post match press conference with batsman Steve Smith after Australia's lost to India in the second game of the ODI series. A match-high 98 from Smith was not enough for Australia which fell 36 runs short of the target with five balls remaining. (AAP Video/Supplied/Cricket Australia) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Govt to inject $76m for tourism in fire affected regions

The Morrison Government has set aside $76 million of its $2 billion bushfire recovery package to boost Australian tourism to fire-affected regions. A total of $45 million will go towards advertising campaigns in Australia and oversea while $10 million will be used to create new attractions in the regions. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Dangerous locust plague hits Africa

Authorities across East Africa are grappling with one of the worst outbreaks of locusts in 25 years. Hundreds of thousands of acres of crops have been destroyed posing an unprecedented threat to food security. Unusual climate conditions are partly to blame for the outbreak of the insects which fly together in the millions. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Pat Cummins after loss to India in the ODI

Supplied video obtained Janauary 19, 2020 of a press conference with Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins speaking after the 36-run loss in Rajkot against India with the final match to be played in Bengaluru (Bangalore). Cummins says the Bengaluru ground is notorious for its six hitting and raucous crowds which will make for a spectacular closing contest. (AAP Video/Supplied/Cricket Australia) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Childcare fees make eye-watering jump

Childcare fees across the country have increased by an eye-watering $700 in 2019. New data from the Department of Education revealed some parent's fees have jumped by more than a third since the Coalition came to power. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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The lasting impact of the Jane McGrath Foundation

Each year more than 15,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and while the survival rate within five years of diagnosis is 89 per cent, not everyone is so lucky. Sky News spoke with Daily Telegraph cricket reporter Matt Logue about the loss of his mum, Beryl, to breast cancer – and how the Jane McGrath Foundation helped his mother get through the illness. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Labor scraps franking credits policy for next election

Labor will not take its unpopular franking credits policy to the next election, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has revealed. The plan to abolish cash refunds for individuals and super funds was expected to save the budget about $5 billion per year, but in an exclusive interview with Sky News Mr Albanese confirmed the original policy is being dumped after major backlash from older Australians. The government has accused Labor of simply putting the policy on “life support”. Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says Mr Albanese should decisively rule-out the plan. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Trump adds Kenneth Starr to legal team

US President Donald Trump has turned to some legal heavyweights to help defend him in his Senate impeachment trial with the addition on Friday of former independent counsel Ken Starr, who paved the way for former President Bill Clinton's 1998 impeachment, and prominent lawyer Alan Dershowitz. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Streets Flood as Northern New South Wales Gets Drenched With Rain

The streets of Gulmarrad in northern New South Wales flooded after the region was drenched in torrential rains on January 18. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Northern Rivers district, near the New South Wales-Queensland border, with intense and heavy rains predicted on Friday morning. The coastal town of Yamba, near Gulmarrad, had received 92 mm of rain in the past 24 hours by midday, while further north some areas had received up to 250 mm of rain by the morning. Chris Tait, who filmed this video in Gulmarrad, posted on Facebook: “Don’t think we will be going out today…” Credit: Chris Tait via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Truck Engulfed in Flames on Icy Interstate 94 in Wisconsin

A truck was engulfed in flames on Interstate 94 after a crash in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, on the morning of January 17. Eastbound lanes were blocked due to the fire, which happened near the Highway 128 interchange, according to local transport officials. The semi-truck was destroyed, however no one was injured. These video, filmed from a passing car, first show the semi-truck on fire, with a plume of orange flames shooting from its exhaust pipe. The second video shows the aftermath of the blaze, which burned most of the truck’s body. Credit: Bill O’Connell via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Tour Down Under returns to heart of SA

When it comes to cycling, there is one man who has seen almost everything over the past 50 years. The voice of World Cycling and commentator Phil Liggett recounts the Adelaide Tour Down Under's humble beginnings and his fond memories of the event over the years. Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Kangaroo burgers outraging US community

The serving of kangaroo meat is causing a stir at a US burger bar with customers expressing outrage when it was added to the menu. Customers at Utah’s Burger Bar said “it’s not the best time to have it on the menu” and “Australia’s going through a lot of problems with the fires”. Burger Bar’s manager said they order the meat months ago, before the fires started, and insisted it is helping Australia’s economy. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Study finds sepsis is bigger killer than three types of cancer combined

Sepsis is a bigger killer than bowel, breast and pancreatic cancer combined, according to a new study. The Sepsis Trust believes there are about 245,783 cases each year in the UK while a study published in The Lancet suggests the number of deaths globally are double previous estimates. Sepsis is a serious complication of an infection, which can lead to multiple organ failure if not treated quickly. Image: Getty Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Animals Relocated From Australian Zoo Hit by Flash Flooding

Zookeepers scrambled to protect and relocate animals after a flash flood hit the Australian Reptile Park on the New South Wales Central Coast on January 17. Koalas were among many animals taken to safe locations after the sudden downpour as staff worked to sandbag doorways and sweep water away from entryways. “This is incredible! Just last week, we were having daily meetings to discuss the imminent threat of bushfires just 8km away from the park here in Somersby,” Australian Reptile Park director Tim Faulkner said in a press release. “Today, we’ve had the whole team out there, drenched, acting fast to secure the safety of our animals and defend the park from the onslaught of water." The park said it was the first time the venue had been forced to close since major floods hit the area in 2007. Credit: Australian Reptile Park via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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Mazda creates Holy Grail of engines

Is Mazda’s much-hyped Skyactiv-X engine as efficient as they say? It will be months yet before Australians can buy a new-generation Mazda3 equipped with the company’s most advanced engine and find the answer for themselves. Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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RAW: Rain pours near farm on NSW mid-north coast

Supplied video obtained January 17, 2020 of heavy rain at Hungtingdon on the NSW mid-north coast on January 16. A huge downpour across the state is helping to quash persistent bushfires, with NSW set to receive some of its best rain in months. (AAP Video/Supplied/Anne Armstrong Tutt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au
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