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‘Humble’ Heat target Scorchers

Chris Lynn has vowed his “humble” Brisbane Heat side won’t get carried away with their late-season momentum as a year’s worth of planning has them two wins away from a BBL title. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Footy floored by Collingwood bomb

The AFL world has reacted to a bombshell report declaring Collingwood guilty of “systemic racism” that “has resulted in profound and enduring harm to First Nations and African players”. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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There are clearly ‘two Joe Bidens’

Sky News host James Morrow says there are two Joe Biden’s, one which projects himself as a return to normality and the other which is captured by “hard left progressives” who really run the country. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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ASIC chairman to depart

The head of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission James Shipton will leave the watchdog in coming months despite a report into an expenses controversy which found no adverse findings against him. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Furious response to Aussie Nazi photo

A leading civil rights campaigner wants a group of neo-Nazis that descended on a Victorian tourist town, chanting “heil Hitler” and intimidating locals, added to the government’s anti-terror list. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Large Oak Tree Blocks Street After Powerful Winds Slam Sacramento

A large fallen oak tree blocked streets in Sacramento, California, on January 27 after powerful winds hit the area, causing widespread damage and power outages, according to local reports. Locals took to the fallen trees with chainsaws in order to clear local roads, as seen in video posted to Facebook by Andrew Hughan. Pacific Gas & Electric said the storm had the potential to be the strongest to hit the serviced area in years, and thousands were left without power. Sacramento Municipal Utility District said around 60,000 customers had lost power. Wind gusts of up to 121 miles per hour were recorded in northern California on the evening of January 26, according to the National Weather Service. Credit: Andrew Hughan via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Labor defends shadow cabinet reshuffle

Labor MP Patrick Gorman has defended a shadow cabinet reshuffle as a routine changing of the guard that Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese had "ensured would follow the Morrison government's reshuffle", denying it suggested anything beyond that. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Bewildered Cat Meets Lego Doppelgänger in Melbourne

A cat met its Lego doppelgänger in Melbourne on January 21, after its owner won a competition for a life-sized Lego rendition of his feline. Footage shows the cat, Socks, and owner, James Cho, posing with Socks’s Lego double. According to a press release sent to Storyful by LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, builder Kieran Jiw had spent more than 40 hours designing and building the Lego cat, having used approximately 2,300 Lego pieces. Credit: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Government failing to recognise parts of the economy are ‘still doing it tough’: Chalmers

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers has accused the Morrison government of failing to recognise that significant parts of the Australian economy are doing it tough despite IMF figures suggesting it is among one of the best-placed COVID-19 economies. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Kyrgios doubles down on Djokovic failure

A week after he labelled Novak Djokovic a “tool”, Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios has doubled-down on his views and said he would continue to make the world No. 1 accountable for his actions and opinions. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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The fight against doping in professional sport is a ‘constant fight’

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) recipient Ken Fitch says the fight against doping in professional sport is a "constant fight", reflecting on the work the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency has been doing since the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Kyrgios calls out Djokovic again

A week after he labelled Novak Djokovic a “tool” Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios has doubled-down on his views and said he will continue to make the world number one accountable for his actions and opinions. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Australian vaccine rollout likely delayed

Department of Health Secretary Brendan Murphy has spoken of the “great uncertainties” when it comes to COVID-19 and the vaccines as it is yet unknown whether Australians will require more vaccinations as the virus continues to mutate. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Most expensive seat in NFL history

Super Bowl 55 is on track to be the most expensive Super Bowl in the history of American football after Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay became the first team in NFL history to play in a Super Bowl inside their home stadium. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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UK coronavirus variant not significantly ‘more infectious’ than normal strain

The UK variant of the coronavirus reported globally as a highly dangerous and rapidly spreading strain is “not that much more infectious” than the normal strain according to ANU Associated Professor of Infectious Diseases Sanjaya Senanayake. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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New horizons: Gytrash recovering well after surgery

Star sprinter Gytrash remains on track to make a full recovery from minor surgery last year with trainer Gordon Richards happy to bide his time and build towards another The Everest tilt later in the year.Gytrash has remained in NSW for rehabilitation after the Group 1 winner underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove a small bone chip in November at the end of last spring.It means he will miss the chance to defend his crown in the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning next month and will be sidelined for most of the autumn. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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No justification for welfare measures which incentivise ‘rorts and dependence’

The left want the expansion of the welfare safety net through JobKeeper and JobSeeker to become the “new normal” even though the raft of support programs incentivise rorts and economic dependence, according to Sky News host Rowan Dean. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Andrews reacts to Hottest 100 steal

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews had a rough time of it last year dealing with the nation’s most severe COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne, but 2021 provides a fresh start and he’s already making history. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Snow Squall Sweeps Across Southern Ontario

A snow squall hit southern Ontario in Canada on January 22. Footage taken by Twitter user @sharimc72 shows white-out conditions on a road in Stayner, Ontario. The ECCC had issued a snow squall warning for the area on January 22, with long-lived combinations of heavy and blowing snow. Credit: @sharimc72 via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘Dangerous’ Lake Effect Snow Moves Across Central New York

Heavy lake effect snow fell across central New York state on January 22. Footage taken by Twitter user @patrickmillwx shows snowfall and deep snow drifts. “It’s easy to forget how dangerous lake effect snow can be with how pretty it is!” wrote @patrickmillwx. The National Weather Service reported the snow would move south from Oneida County into the northern Finger Lakes region on January 22, with least 4 to 8 inches anticipated in the Syracuse area. Credit: @patrickmillwx via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Police Rescue Woman and Dog From Icy Waters in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Police officers pulled a woman from icy waters in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, on January 15, with bodycam footage capturing the dramatic rescue. According to a press release sent to Storyful by the Prairie du Chien Police Department, the 72-year-old woman had fallen through the ice while attempting to save her dog, struggling in the water until a passerby called 911. Body cam footage shared by the police department shows the officers using rescue tools to pull the woman and her dog to safety. Credit: Prairie du Chien Police Department via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Market Close 21 Jan 21: ASX hits fresh 11-month highs following Biden inauguration

The Aussie market has extended its winning run to a third consecutive day. The ASX 200 added 53pts or 0.8% and closed above 6,800 for the first time since 25 February 2020. Buy-now pay-later stocks were a standout with ZipCo (Z1P) urging 23%. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Fireworks Display Marks Inauguration of Joe Biden as President of the United States

A fireworks display was held above Washington to celebrate the inauguration of Joe Biden as president of the United States on January 20. Biden became president during a ceremony held earlier in the day, at which Vice President Kamala Harris was also sworn in. The fireworks were launched as Katy Perry performed her song Firework on a live broadcast. This video shows a crowd watching the fireworks. Some attendees are holding Biden’s presidential campaign and Black Lives Matter flags. Credit: RawsMedia via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Tasmania opens to Brisbane, parts of Sydney

Tasmania has downgraded Greater Brisbane to low risk but has kept 10 Sydney local government areas at medium risk. Those in the Greater Brisbane area can freely enter Tasmania without quarantining for 14 days. Premier Peter Gutwein also announced some changes to allow parts of Greater Sydney to enter the state. Residents in the 10 Greater Sydney areas will be required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Tasmania. The 10 areas of Greater Sydney are: Blacktown, Burwood, Canada Bay, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cumberland, Fairfield, Inner West, Liverpool, Parramatta and Strathfield. Both changes come into effect from 12:01 on Friday morning. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Soldier Field Columns Illuminate During COVID Memorial in Chicago

The city of Chicago turned off its lights on the evening of Tuesday, January 19, to observe a moment of silence for the lives lost to COVID-19. Footage shared by Soldier Field shows the landmark stadium also paying tribute. “We are #BrighterTogether,” a tweet from the official Soldier Field account read. “After a moment of silence tonight, our colonnades were illuminated amber to pay tribute to the 400,000 American lives lost to COVID-19.” As of the Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Health reported 18,291 deaths due to COVID-19. The CDC reported 398,052 deaths nationwide as of January 17. Credit: Soldier Field via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Mid-Session 20 Jan 2021: Technology, energy and industrial stocks lead ASX higher

The Aussie market is again pushing higher at lunch on Wednesday with the ASX 200 gaining a further 33 points or 0.5% to 6,775. The index also hit fresh 11 month highs earlier this morning and now trades a little less than 0.6% away from all-time highs hit in February 2020. Technology is the big winner in the first few hours of trade. Afterpay (APT) jumped to a new record high this morning of $142.30, while it has faded a touch from that high, it still remains 4.5% higher. Wisetech (WTC) is another big mover in the IT space with the logistics software firm advancing 5.8%. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Lake-Effect Snow Slams Northern Michigan

Lake-effect snow blanketed northern Michigan on Tuesday, January 19, with forecasters warning of continued snowfall through Wednesday. Northern Michigan towns of Gaylord, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Mancelona, Kalkaska and the northern Traverse City were reported to have had at least two to four inches of snow on Tuesday, with predictions of “vigorous” snowfall to hit southern Michigan by Tuesday night. This footage taken from Walloon Lake, near Gaylord State Forest Area and Lake Michigan, shows the blustery conditions. Credit: Kyle Wehrenberg via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Tennis star’s plea after dirty accusation

Tennis star Victoria Azarenka has issued an impassioned plea for fellow players and the public to show some understanding of a delicate situation as quarantine complaints and coronavirus fears dominate the lead-in to next month’s Australian Open. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Heavy Rain Triggers Floods as Rivers Overflow in Bolivia

Relief efforts began in Guanay, Bolivia, after heavy rain triggered flash flooding in the region on Monday, January 18. This video, recorded as a Facebook Live, shows supplies being delivered to locals whose homes were inundated. Local media reported the nearby Mapiri and Tipuani rivers burst their banks after a deluge of rain, causing the widespread flooding. Credit: Alcaldia Guanay via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Wild tip for this year’s Hottest 100

Aussie music lovers are preparing for the inevitable echoes of “shoulda been higher” during this coming weekend’s Hottest 100 countdown, and news from the Triple J tally room is that there’s only a handful of votes between the top two songs. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Security Boosted in DC Ahead of Inauguration Day

Security forces were increased in Washington on Thursday, January 14, as the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden loomed. These videos posted to Twitter, show a large presence of security personnel gathering near the US Capitol and National Mall. According to local reports, as many as 20,000 National Guard troops were expected to descend on the city ahead of the inauguration on Wednesday, January 20. Credit: @DPotcner via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Camping at Ellis Beach

Diana McKinstry has been living in a tent on the side of the Captain Cook Highway north of Ellis Beach for months, after she lost her job during the COVID-19 pandemic and fell on hard times. Video: Brendan Radke - Cairns Post Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Epidemiologist welcomes Queensland’s proposal for remote quarantine camps

Former World Health Organisation epidemiologist Professor Adrian Esterman welcomes Queensland’s decision to consider the possibility of remote quarantine camps, saying it doesn’t make sense to run quarantine programs in the middle of a major city. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Rise and fall of Grocon

Grocon started as a one-man company and grew into one of Australia's largest construction companies however after 73 years has now been put into administration Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Venomous Red-Bellied Black Snake Captured in Sydney Home

A venomous red-bellied black snake was captured at a home in Leppington, New South Wales, after residents found the reptile slithering amongst their items on Tuesday, January 12. This video uploaded to Facebook shows snake catcher Kane Durrant pulling the snake out from a small pile of shoes and other personal belongings. In the caption accompanying the video, Wild Conservation said the red-belly likely ventured inside to escape the summer heat, as temperatures reached 30 degrees celsius in southwest Sydney on Tuesday. Credit: Wild Conservation via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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NSW records one new local COVID-19 case

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has revealed the state has recorded just one new case of COVID-19 overnight - a child who was a close contact of an existing case linked to the Berala cluster. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Qld hotel evacuated for UK strain outbreak

Six cases of the highly infectious UK strain of COVID-19 have now been linked to a Brisbane hotel quarantine facility, prompting authorities to take extraordinary measures to keep any further outbreak under control. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Simple fridge and pantry hacks that save ‘hundreds’

Even if you don’t identify as a Type-A person, having a thoroughly organised kitchen is one of life’s greatest joys. There’s nothing that beats the satisfied feeling of an ordered, stored and labelled pantry, or being able to find one of your 372 utensils easily thanks to a clever storage system. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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