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Wild footage after violent storm

Emergency crews responded to dozens of calls for help after torrential rains and severe winds knocked down trees and powerlines and tore apart buildings.Wind gusts exceeded 110km per hour in some areas, with conditions leaving 518,000 Victorians without power for much of Friday.Staggering footage uploaded to Tik Tok overnight showed multiple garage doors in a home complex in Melbourne near buckled from their hinges.The Australian Energy Market Operator on Saturday said there was still around 110,000 properties across the state without electricity, due to the winds and heavy rainfall.The energy operator predicted some homes would be without power for the rest of the weekend and potentially into early next week.Melbourne’s outer east and northern suburbs along with eastern and northeastern Victoria remain the hardest hit, with more than 61,000 people without power.Homes in the outer western suburbs, central and western Victorian as well as southeast Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula had...
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Sydney’s $7.5m spectacle is finally here

The 2021 Golden Eagle at Rosehill Gardens is a 1500m race for four-year-olds and sits as Australia’s third richest race.The event boasts a whopping total prize money of $7.5 million.Catch all the action from the Melbourne Spring Carnival LIVE on Racing.com, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >“When we established the race, what we wanted to identify was that when a horse hits four, it actually hits the peak of its ability,” Racing NSW COO Graeme Hinton told Big Sports Breakfast during the week.“It gets to its best, it’s matured, it’s flying and it’s at its healthiest.“We found the Golden Eagle was the perfect opportunity to find those four-year-old horses at their best, bring them all together over 1500m, which is that good middle-distance range. “And then you have the field we have on Saturday, which is absolutely fantastic yet again.”Ten races will take place at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, with the main spectacle scheduled for approximately 4.50pm AED...
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NSW records 236 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and three deaths

New South Wales has recorded 236 new cases of COVID-19 overnight and an additional three deaths. Of the state's active cases, 343 people are currently in hospital and 81 are in intensive care. Meanwhile, 93.5 per cent of residents have received one dose and 87 per cent are double dosed. It comes as the NSW government ponders a move to delay the easing of restrictions for unvaccinated residents. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Altona North home with a studio sells for $1m-plus

The three-bedroom abode at 36 Fifth Ave notched a $1.252m sale price at Wednesday’s online auction.Compton Green associate director Dee Gibson said 16 bidders registered for the event with 10 placing a bid on the day. RELATED: Bidding war erupts over West Footscray padNew price record: What your home’s worthSmall catch in positive sign for Aussie rentersRental lessons learnt from Melbourne's lockdownsThe stylish weatherboard house with a backyard had originally been listed for $975,000-$1.025m and was called on the market at $1.1m.Ms Gibson, who sold the house to her vendors seven years ago, said househunters fell in love with the property’s charm.“(The vendors) poured their heart and soul into the home,” she said.“It was already lovely but they have just enhanced it, particularly the gardens. “And what was so monumental was that because we had those (strict one-on-one) inspections, people got to sit and wait in the front garden or on the veranda and they got to experience the home...
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Melbourne Cup ‘disgrace’ laid bare

For all the glitz and glamour associated with the race that stops the nation, the sad reality is there hasn’t always been reason to cheer on the first Tuesday in November.Catch all the action from the Melbourne Spring Carnival LIVE on Racing.com, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >Last year Anthony Van Dyck was euthanised after breaking down in the Melbourne Cup, becoming the seventh horse since 2013 to die on Cup Day. The was strong opposition to the 2020 event, with the hashtag #NupToTheCup trending on social media.The death of Anthony Van Dyck emboldened anti-racing advocates and animal welfare groups, who condemned how horses are treated within the industry. After last year’s race, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) blasted the “disgrace that stops the nation” and asked: “How many more deaths will it take before we call time on this disgraceful demonstration of national senselessness?”In 2018 Cliffsofmoher had to be euthanised after su...
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Next-Level Decorations Bring Halloween Buzz to Los Angeles Neighborhood

A range of next-level Halloween decorations brought a spooky buzz to the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on October 31. This video shows the Halloween displays lining the suburban street as costumed parents and children tour the site. Credit: Anonymous via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Gladys Berejiklian grilled at ICAC over Daryl Maguire’s request for ‘private phone’

Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has claimed former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire may have wanted her to obtain a private phone for “privacy reasons”. Ms Berejiklian has fronted ICAC for the second day, on Monday, to provide evidence. The former premier is being investigated into whether she breached the public's trust or turned a blind eye to any corrupt conduct by her ex-partner, Mr Maguire. Ms Berejiklian was grilled on whether she was concerned when Mr Maguire told her to “get a private phone” after informing the former premier he had been summoned by ICAC as a witness. “I had no inclination to think that it was because he had done anything wrong; it could have been for privacy reasons, but I was clearly not concerned because I didn't do any of those things,” she said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Relationship between Australia and France has ‘further soured’

Sky News host Laura Jayes says the relationship between Australia and France has "further soured". It comes after French President Emmanuel Macron - on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rome - accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of being a liar. "Scott Morrison has rejected the claim," Ms Jayes said. Mr Macron says he was caught by surprise when Australia announced its involvement in the AUKUS agreement with the United States and the UK. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Palm-Sized East Asian Spider Species Invades Areas of Northern Georgia

The population of invasive Joro spiders, a species native to East Asia, has skyrocketed in northern Georgia, according to reports. Millions of the bright yellow, palm sized spiders have cast their webs in “roughly 25 counties” of the state, the University of Georgia reported, since the Joro species was first seen in the area in 2014. “UGA scientists have not noticed any negative effects on any native species, which was one concern,” wrote the University. “The only negative effect concerning the spiders seems to be the nuisance caused by their extreme numbers this year.” This video taken by Jade Edwards in Cummings, Georgia, shows thick spider webs strung between power lines. Credit: Jade Edwards via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Sydney house prices surge by 30 per cent

CoreLogic’s October home values index revealed dwelling values jumped 1.5 per cent over the month. While that rate still makes the market “booming”, it was the slowest growth since values increased 0.7 per cent in January. MORE: Karl Stefanovic’s Sydney house up for grabsNicole Kidman leads celebrities moving to this NSW region18 year-old buys $5m Sydney mansionThe market appears to have peaked in March, when property prices jumped by 3.7 per cent in Sydney. During October house values climbed by 1.6 per cent or just over $20,000 to a median value of $1,333,767, while apartments increased 1.2 per cent to $837,262. Home seekers would have needed about $999,237 to afford the average freestanding house at this time last year but now need to budget 30.4 per cent more at $1.333 million.Coastal areas that offered key lifestyle attributes remained the strongest performing regions in Sydney. The northern beaches have seen dwelling values rise 40 per cent over the past year to a median value of...
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Australians have ‘formed their own views’ of PM after Australia-France submarine fallout

Australians have “formed their own views” of Prime Minister Scott Morrison amid French President Emmanuel Macron accused the prime minister of lying about the submarine deal, according to Shadow Communications Minister Michelle Rowland. “I should make it clear that Labor has been very vocal in its support of the AUKUS arrangements; clearly we have some questions that taxpayers want to know as well,” Ms Rowland told Sky News Australia. “But I think Australians have formed their own views on Scott Morrison’s character quite apart from what may or may not have been said as part of these arrangements.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Long Lines Form at Miami Airport as American Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights

Long lines were seen at American Airlines hubs across the US over Halloween weekend, as the carrier cancelled hundreds of flights. According to the flight tracker Flight Aware, the airline cancelled more than 900 flights on October 31. These videos, taken at Miami International Airport on Sunday, show long lines. In a letter addressed to staff, American Airlines cited bad weather as a cause for initial delays, which developed into staffing issues, USA Today reported. The Dallas Morning News reported that at least some 180,000 people had been impacted over the weekend. Storyful has reached out to the airline for further comment. Credit: Daniel Verdad via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Storms Wreak Havoc for UK Travelers as COP26 Opens

Travel between London and Glasgow was snarled on October 31 after storm damage caused the suspension of train service from Euston Station on the day the Scottish city opened the COP26 UN climate summit. In a statement, Network Rail said that “extremely heavy rain and strong wind” impacted its lines. The agency said a tree fell, damaging wires on the West Coast main line and shuttering it in both directions. This video, taken on Sunday inside Euston Station, shows crowds following the suspension of service. Rail travel in the UK was further hampered on Sunday evening, when two trains crashed near Salisbury, in Wiltshire. British Transport Police said that no one died in the incident, but reported that “a number of people have been injured.” Credit: Network Rail via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Stewart gets last-minute shot at Cup redemption

It will be Stewart’s first Melbourne Cup ride and comes 18 years after he was unceremoniously bumped off Fawaz, in favour of Stephen Baster, robbing him of his first ride in Australia’s greatest race.After being stuck in negotiations for much of Saturday’s meeting at Eagle Farm, Stewart now faces a mad scramble to Victoria to arrive in time to pass all quarantine hoops. It reunites Stewart with Selino, who he won the Group 1 Sydney Cup on during the autumn after getting the left-field call-up from Waller in a similar situation. “It’s a nice problem to have, I think I have to drive down there but I am not too sure about the borders to be honest so there is lots of organising to do,” Stewart said. “As a kid I just missed out (on a Cup ride). I rode a horse called Fawaz for Graeme Rogerson, we ran fourth in The Metropolitan when I was an apprentice in Sydney.“We got all the way up to acceptances and the owners wanted a Melbourne jockey and I was only an apprentice.“But it had a light weig...
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Victoria’s proposed new pandemic laws a ‘threat to democracy’

The Andrews government's proposed new pandemic legislation represents a real threat to democracy in the state of Victoria, says Sky News host James Morrow. "It has to be stopped, it has to be overturned by any means," Mr Morrow said. "If it passes then premiers like Dan Andrews will have power to rule by decree." Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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De Goey’s New York nightmare!

AFL: ootage has emerged of Pies star Jordan De Goey partying in New York after he was arrested and charged for “forcible touching and assault” following an alleged incident at a bar. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Rutgers University professor promotes ‘blatantly racist’ ideas about white people

Sky News host Rita Panahi says a Rutgers University professor has promoted “blatantly racist” ideas about white people in a recent interview. Professor Brittney Cooper argued white people are “morally and spiritually bankrupt” when it comes to the way they think about power and they have an existential fear of letting go of it. “It is either that you dominate or you are dominated,” Professor Cooper said. “And isn’t it sad that that is spiritually who they are and that they can't imagine a sort of more expansive notion of the world?” Ms Panahi argued people like Professor Cooper “see racism everywhere” except in the words they utter themselves. “You can imagine you’d pay a lot of money to be lectured and marked by someone with that mindset,” Ms Panahi said. “Just imagine that, imagine if you’re academic future is in her hands and she’s got these wacky, backward, racist ideas.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Runner-by-runner Melbourne Cup form guide

The forecast is for fine weather on Monday and high temperatures (29C) on Tuesday, so a Good 4 surface is the most likely scenario. The only way that wouldn’t be the case is if Wednesday’s rain (10 to 25mm) hits Melbourne early.Catch all the action from the Melbourne Spring Carnival LIVE on Racing.com, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >The Peter Moody-trained Incentivise is a hot favourite while punters are also leaning towards the likes of Spanish Mission, Verry Elleegant and last year’s winner Twilight Payment. Below is a comprehensive runner-by-runner preview by the experts at punters.com.au followed by a predicted first four and the best betting strategy for spending $100 on the race.1. TWILIGHT PAYMENT — Barrier 2 — Jockey: Jye McNeil — Trainer: Joseph O’Brien — Weight: 58kg — Odds: Win - $13, place: $3.70The 2020 Melbourne Cup winner has history against him as a 9YO but his form this year has been good for this. He finished 3rd in last year’s G1 Irish ...
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Director ‘terrified’ by new Sopranos film

The director of The Many Saints of Newark is no stranger to the world of The Sopranos — having been at the helm of several episodes of the original series many moons ago.But after directing two films that were panned by critics, the dive back into the mobster world for Taylor was one that was cathartic and daunting.Ahead of the film’s release this week, told news.com.au the process was “terrifying from start to finish”.“This was partly because so many of the things that we loved about the show depended on some things that were no longer available,” he said. A big part of this was the loss of James Gandolfini who played Tony Soprano, in the original series, and passed away in 2013.“There was a lot of anxiety about whether this film could be done, how you translate this show onto the big screen and how you translate a contemporary show into period,” he said. “And how can you find somebody who can be as wrenching, charismatic and engaging as Jimmy was?”He said it was “intimidating” for th...
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Solskjaer’s tactical tweaks pay off as Man Utd return to winning ways

The pressure on the Norwegian was intense after last week's 5-0 horror show against Liverpool, in which Jurgen Klopp's men embarrassed their historic rivals.AFP looks at three talking points after the win against Spurs lifted United back within touching distance of the top four.Solskjaer chose to pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani up front at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, selecting a strike force with a combined age of 70. It was the first time they had started together.But Ronaldo and Cavani both got on the scoresheet and proved a constant headache for the Spurs defence."The old men led from the front," he told Sky Sports. "They play well together. They have loads of respect for each other. The work-rate and quality they put in is second to none."United's defending at home against Liverpool was catastrophic, summed up by an incident in which Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw collided in the lead-up to Liverpool's second goal."Raphael Varane i...
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Canada’s Pendrith grabs three-stroke PGA Bermuda lead

The 30-year-old newlywed from suburban Toronto, who barely practiced before the event began, stood on 17-under par 196 after 54 holes at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton.Pendrith, coming off a career-low 61 on Friday that gave him a one-shot lead, stumbled early with a bogey at the fifth hole but responded with four birdies in a row starting at the par-5 seventh."It's definitely nice to get a couple late in the round," Pendrith said. "To see that 40-plus footer go in was a nice bonus."He expects a challenge not only from rivals but from predicted windy and rainy conditions for Sunday's final round, which was moved earlier to try and finish before the worst storms."It's nice to be a couple ahead. I'm just going to try and grind it out and make a few pars and see what happens. I'll try and stick to what I know. It's going to be a hard day out there."Lee birdied the par-5 second and ran off three consecutive birdies starting at th...
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AFL star arrested over nightclub incident

Reports from New York overnight claim the high profile footballer has been charged with forcible touching and assault.The Collingwood Football Club released a brief statement on Sunday morning, declaring the club is yet to speak to the footballer.“Collingwood is aware of a report involving Jordan De Goey. The club is attempting to contact Jordan, who is in the USA, to determine the facts of the matter,” the club’s statement claimed.“The club will not be in a position to comment further until it has done so.”The AFL has also released a statement confirming the league’s integrity unit will investigate the alleged incident once further details are confirmed.“The AFL has been contacted by the Collingwood Football Club and made aware of a report involving player Jordan De Goey, who is currently overseas,” the statement read.“Collingwood is attempting to contact Jordan to obtain further information. The AFL Integrity Department will look into the matter once more information is obtained, unt...
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Scott Morrison committing to net zero a ‘huge achievement’: Mathias Cormann

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann says he admires the political leadership Prime Minister Scott Morrison has shown by committing to net zero. "I think it's a huge achievement," Mr Cormann told Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. "I admire the political leadership he's displayed to be able to get Australia into that position. "And it's great that Australia is joining the overwhelming part of the global community that is committed to achieving global net zero by 2050." Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘I have chills’: Records broken in UFC fairytale

With his stunning submission victory over Jan Blachowicz, Teixeira became the second-oldest champion in history and oldest first-time champion.Watch UFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira LIVE on Main Event available on Kayo and Foxtel, Sunday 31st October from 5am AEDT. ORDER NOW >This was it for Teixeira.Back in 2014 he unsuccessfully challenged then-champion Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title.Now, 2,744 days later, he got his final shot and against Blachowicz, who was making his second title defence and on a five-fight win streak. So was Teixeira though but still few could believe he was even here.Yet here he was, making history and at 42 years old. “Never give up on your dreams, no matter what people say, don’t listen to them,” he said after the fight.“I’m breaking the rules, 42 years old. And I’m gonna keep breaking the rules.”Teixeira got the advantage in the first round with an early takedown and tried for similar on two occasions in the second but Blachowicz was able to ...
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Melbourne Cup field, barrier draw confirmed

Each year, the announcement of the Melbourne Cup field is one of the most eagerly anticipated moments in racing.Catch all the action from the Melbourne Spring Carnival LIVE on Racing.com, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >The barrier draw took place at around 5.30pm (AEDT) on Saturday at Flemington after the Victoria Derby Day races were all run.Defending champion Twilight Payment drew Barrier 2, while Caulfield Cup winner Incentivise will need to overcome a wide barrier after drawing Barrier 16.Great House secured the last spot in the Melbourne Cup field by winning the Lexus G3 Hotham Stakes at Flemington on Victoria Derby day. The Chris Waller-trained horse has moved from $51 into $26 in the betting markets following its win on Saturday. However, Incentivise remains the red-hot Melbourne Cup favourite at $2.30 with the TAB, while Spanish Mission has firmed into $7.50 and Twilight Payment is also being favoured by punters at $12. The Melbourne Cup is schedu...
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PM repeats calls for pandemic inquiry

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has renewed calls for an inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic amid his address at the G20 summit in Rome, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. Mr Clennell said Mr Morrison called for a "strong and independent WHO" and a need to find out the origins of COVID-19. "He said this in his speech to the G20," Mr Clennell said. "He argues this is the case because we need to know the lessons that can be learned to deal with future pandemics and obviously I guess since he does keep calling for it he does suspect a lab leak in Wuhan." Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Fresh setback for Melbourne Cup favourite

Each year, the announcement of the Melbourne Cup field is one of the most eagerly anticipated moments in racing.Catch all the action from the Melbourne Spring Carnival LIVE on Racing.com, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >The barrier draw took place at around 5.30pm (AEDT) on Saturday at Flemington after the Victoria Derby Day races were all run.Defending champion Twilight Payment drew Barrier 2, while Caulfield Cup winner Incentivise will need to overcome a wide barrier after drawing Barrier 16.However, Incentivise remains the dominant favourite at $2.30 for the race that stops a nation.The Melbourne Cup gets underway at 3pm (AEDT) on Tuesday, November 2.Melbourne Cup 2021 field (horse, weight, trainer, jockey)1 – TWILIGHT PAYMENT 58kg, Joseph O’Brien, Jye McNeilBarrier: 22 – INCENTIVISE 57kg, Peter G Moody, Brett Prebble Barrier: 163 – SPANISH MISSION 57kg, Andrew Balding, Craig WilliamsBarrier: 144 – VERRY ELLEEGANT 57kg, Chris Waller, James McDonald Barr...
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‘Bulldog’ Eduardo favourite in Classique Legend Stakes

Racing NSW expert Brad Gray has tipped for Eduardo as the favourite for Saturday’s Classique Legend Stakes, describing the eight-year-old as a “bulldog” who “just seems to be getting better”. Eduardo, one of six Everest runners in the field, is expected to lead out early, and will hope to keep Masked Crusader at bay during the 1,300-metre race. “Big bonuses up for grabs, but I’m with Eduardo, he’s certainly going to look the winner at some stage,” Mr Gray told Sky News Australia. “He’s a bulldog, he’s eight-years-old but he doesn’t seem to know that, he just seems to be getting better and better and better with every prep. “We saw him in the Everest, he ran a cracker, just tucked in behind the speed and tried to chase down Nature Strip, couldn’t quite get there. “Today, he’ll lead, he’ll kick for home and Masked Crusader will be the one sprouting wings late.” Sponsored content by Racing NSW. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Hours away from major Melbourne Cup call

The barrier draw will take place at around 6pm (AEDT) on Saturday at Flemington after the Victoria Derby Day races have all been run.Catch all the action from the Melbourne Spring Carnival LIVE on Racing.com, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >There’s no way of knowing just yet exactly which 24 horses will make up the field for the race that stops the nation on Tuesday, but the experts at punters.com.au have a pretty good idea and have laid out the likely runners below based on the current order of entry.There were 35 fourth acceptors for the race but that number decreased when Irish raider Away He Goes was rubbed out because of injury, while there’s speculation Forgot You won’t be lining up again after Saturday’s Victoria Derby.There will be extra interest in the G3 Lexus Stakes to find out which horse will be granted a Melbourne Cup ballot exemption for winning Saturday afternoon’s 2500m race.Incentivise is the red-hot Melbourne Cup favourite at $2.30 with ...
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Over 92 per cent of Victorians single dosed

Victorian COVID-19 Commander Jeroen Weimar says 92.3 per cent of residents have had a single shot of a vaccine. “We are currently at 79.1 per cent of Victorians having been fully dosed, fully vaccinated and we know those numbers will are usually a couple of days in arrears in terms of the upload to the Commonwealth air database,” he said. “We are very confident we are on or around the 80 per cent mark double dose vaccination.” Mr Weimar said there were 22,405 vaccines administered yesterday in state-run hubs. Victoria recorded 1,355 locally acquired cases of COVID-19 yesterday. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Confidential at 2021 Penfolds Victoria Derby Day

Herald Sun Confidential's Jackie Epstein and Nui Te Koha chat to Real Housewives of Melbourne newcomer Simone Elliott, The Living End's Chris Cheney and catering and events king Bruce Keebaugh ahead of the 2021 Penfolds Victoria Derby at Flemington. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Melburnians enjoy first full day of freedoms after restrictions ease

Residents in Melbourne are enjoying their first full day of freedom after lockdown restrictions were eased last night. As of 6pm on Friday, non-essential retail stores were allowed to reopen with caps on hospitality venues also lifted. Residents are now allowed to have up to ten visitors in their homes. Gyms, theatres and cinemas also returned to business with masks now no longer required outdoors. Some stores stayed open until midnight to accommodate hundreds of eager shoppers and many couldn't wait for their chance to browse the aisles. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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NRL star rejects lowball offer as rival circles

The 23-year-old has formally informed the club he will test the market when November 1 rolls around, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Catch all the ICC T20 World Cup action live & exclusive to Fox Cricket, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial todayPapali’i has one more year to run on his contract and according the SMH, the Eels are willing to upgrade his contract next season from $200,000 to $275,000, but won’t move up from the $425,000-a-season extension offer for 2023 and 2024.With Papali’i ready to see what else is out there, the Tigers are circling, with the club reportedly willing to offer a $600,000-a-season contract as they have hit a roadblock in negotiations with Luciano Leilua.Papali’i had a breakout season for the Eels in 2021, and was named Dally M Second Rower of the Year. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Cricket great Ashley Mallett dies after cancer battle

Australian spin bowling great Ashley Mallett has died at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. Mallett played 38 Tests for Australia following his debut against England in 1968 and took 132 wickets at an average of 29.84. He rose to fame during his second overseas tour for Australia after the team secured a 3-1 series victory over India. During that series, Mallett snared 28 wickets at an average of 19.1, including a 10 wicket haul in the fifth and final Test. Mallett - nicknamed Rowdy - is behind Nathan Lyon and Hugh Trumble as Australia's most successful Test off spinners. The former spinner passed away on Friday in Adelaide. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Melbourne’s back: City ready to reclaim events capital title

Melbourne is finally ready to reclaim its crown as Australia’s major event capital with Derby Day races and a live concert featuring some of Victoria’s biggest music acts. It comes as Victoria records 1355 new Covid cases an 11 deaths as the state wakes to its first day of eased restrictions.Some 79 per cent of Victorians over the age of 16 are now now fully vaccinated.A crowd of 5500 will help kickstart the Melbourne Cup Carnival in style at Flemington, recharging the state’s sporting calendar before up to 10,000 spectators celebrate the first Tuesday in November.And — in a win for sports fans — more general admission tickets to the Melbourne Cup are set to be released to the general public.The city’s much loved music scene will also roar back to life, with about 4000 people packing the Sidney Myer Music for the “Play On Victoria’’ concert on Saturday night.Show-starved music fans will rock out to the likes of King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard and Baker Boy at the Covid-safe event, w...
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Warning as crypto surges 90,000%

On Tuesday, the Squid coin was trading at $0.01235. By midafternoon Friday, it was trading at $11.16 - a surge of 90,264%. Its (self-reported) market capitalisation was nearly $5 billion.Squid is a “play-to-earn” cryptocurrency, meaning people can buy tokens to play in online games where they then earn more tokens. These can be exchanged for either money or other cryptocurrencies. But it’s been criticised for not allowing investors to resell their tokens – with CoinMarketCap issuing a warning to those wanting to buy in.“We have received multiple reports that users are not able to sell this token in Pancakeswap,” the site says. “Please do your own due diligence and exercise caution while trading! This project, while clearly inspired by the Netflix show of the same name, is unlikely to be affiliated with the official IP.” It’s unclear why some users are unable to sell their tokens, but the white paper description of the coin does lay out an anti-dumping technology that prevents people fr...
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Rust armourer says she has ‘no idea’ how live rounds arrived on set

The armourer from the movie "Rust" says she has "no idea" how live rounds arrived on set before Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. In a statement by her lawyers, Hannah Gutierrez Reed claims she never witnessed anyone shoot live bullets on set and would never allow it to happen. Investigators found 500 rounds of ammunition, including live rounds had been stocked in the set's armoury. Lawyers say she fought for more training in the lead up to the accident but was overruled by production. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Monkeys Enjoy Treat-Filled Pumpkins Ahead of Halloween Weekend

Monkeys at a Rhode Island zoo enjoyed festive enrichment in the form of treat-filled pumpkins, footage uploaded on October 29 shows. This footage, taken at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, shows primates reaching into carved out pumpkins to find delicious snacks. In the caption accompanying this footage, which was posted to their official Twitter account, the zoo said, “Go big or gourd home. Our primates were showered with loads of treat-filled pumpkin enrichment. So many new sights, scents, and flavors to explore thanks to their amazing keepers!” Credit: Roger Williams Park Zoo via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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British nuclear submarine HMS Astute docks in Perth

British nuclear submarine HMS Astute has docked in Western Australia just hours after French President Emmanuel Macron accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of "breaking their relationship of trust". It's the first attack vessel from the United Kingdom to arrive in Australia since the $90 billion dollar submarine deal with France was scrapped in favour of the nuclear-powered submarines as part of the AUKUS aliance. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘My presidency will be determined by this’: Biden begs Democrats to pass infrastructure bill

US President Joe Biden has travelled to Capitol Hill to plead with his Democratic colleagues to pass his expansive legislative agenda. House Democratic leaders abandoned a third attempt on Thursday to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill. The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill was passed by the Senate but is being held up by progressives. Progressives want the Senate to pass a $1.85 trillion social safety net bill before even considering the infrastructure bill. In a widely leaked conversation, President Biden told House Democrats the next week will be critical for his presidency “We have a framework that will get 50 votes in the United States Senate,” President Biden reportedly said. “I don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that the House and Senate majorities and my presidency will be determined by what happens in the next week.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Holy Schutt: Superstar set for inspiring return

Schutt, who sat out the recent series against India, is back in the Strikers squad after two months of personal leave that allowed her to spend time with her premature baby daughter, born at 28 weeks. The return of Schutt is timely warm-up ahead of January’s Ashes series. And Schutt’s return from family leave could not come at a better time for the Adelaide Strikers ahead of a tough double header in Perth that could define their season.The Strikers are locked with five WBBL teams on two wins for the season but confront arguably the toughest task of all over the super T20 weekend facing Perth Scorchers at home on Saturday then the equal ladder leaders Melbourne Renegades on Sunday.A pair of wins this weekend would set the Strikers up as one of the teams to beat this season while losses would suddenly put their entire campaign under pressure such is the congested nature of this year’s competition.Every franchise will play two games in two days this weekend so for the Strikers to get Schu...
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Big change to Melbourne Cup this year

The Victorian Government has confirmed a crowd of 10,000 vaccinated people will be allowed into Flemington to celebrate the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. It’ll represent a big change to last year’s event, when Covid prevented punters from attending. But in the days leading up to the annual event, the iconic race has been embroiled in drama.Catch all the action from the Melbourne Spring Carnival LIVE on Racing.com, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >On Wednesday, international raider Away He Goes was ruled out with a tendon injury.And earlier in the week, a CT scanner at Werribee, the machine used to check a horse’s fitness and detect any unknown injuries, broke down, meaning 16 of the final acceptors for the race were yet to be examined.The 2021 Melbourne Cup will get underway at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday, November 2 with $8 million in prize money up for grabs.cup covidWhat time is the race?Perth — 12pmDarwin — 1:30pmBrisbane — 2pmAdelaide — 2:...
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Melbourne Cup: 29 hopefuls for 24-horse race

With several injured contenders falling by the wayside and out of Melbourne Cup contention in recent times, Incentivise is a huge losing result for bookies and is the $2.30 favourite with TAB fixed odds.However Andrew Balding-trained Spanish Mission has firmed from $8 to $6 since last week and was still at that quote after fellow international Away He Goes suffered a tendon injury and was out of Cup contention on Wednesday morning.“We took an $8000 bet on Spanish Mission in the last week at $7, while a consistent flow of smaller bets has seen his price trim up,” a TAB spokesman said.One TAB customer is eyeing off a potential collect of more than $41,000 on Spanish Mission after placing a $3500 multi-bet which kicked off with two greyhounds which both won earlier this week.The punter needs Spanish Mission, who went close to knocking off European champion Stradivarius at York in August, to win the Cup to collect his multi.In the Cup, it isn’t quite a case of write your own ticket on anyt...
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Queensland: More than 76 per cent of eligible population have had first vaccine dose

Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles says 76.55 per cent of the eligible population in the state have had their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. "And 62.39 (per cent) are now fully vaccinated," Mr Miles said during a media conference on Friday. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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