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Moore holds Group 1 ambitions for his in-form son of Stratum who will line-up in the Smithfield RSL Club Sprint (1200m) at Rosehill this Saturday.Had it not been for border laws preventing interstate stables from travelling to Western Australia, the Rosehill conditioner would have already had the chance to test Much Much Better at the top level.Moore had been keen to target last Saturday’s Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot with his striking grey, which was also among the nominations for the Hong Kong International Sprint at Sha Tin later this month.“I thought of going to the Winterbottom and if he happened to win, then potentially we could have tried to get him an invite to Hong Kong,” Moore said.“They did call me (in Perth) and say they hope I consider coming over next year but we are probably going to look towards Brisbane with him before then.”Much Much Better started his career with John O’Shea with some success but has been the rising star of Moore’s stable since making the swi...

Members of Western Australia's Police Force have been formally recognized over the rescue mission of Cleo Smith. Taskforce Rodia’s 140 members were honoured with a medal during a state reception at Government House in Perth, attended by the four-year-old's parents. Cleo was found in a home in Carnarvon on November 3, 18 days after going missing from the Blowholes campground. The ceremony was hosted by Premier Mark McGowan and the Western Australian governor. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Michael Gunner was first asked if he was aware of Facebook posts written by a veteran who criticised protesters for playing The Last Post at an anti-vaccination rally and became the subject of threats and abuse. But the subsequent question visibly upset Mr Gunner and he was almost brought to tears. He then told reporters he and his family had been subject to threats, including one where “my kid would be put in a grave”. The Chief Minister took a few seconds to compose himself before continuing to respond. “But we have a job and we’ll do our job and I thank police and others for the work they are doing,” he said. Mr Gunner and his wife Kristy O’Brien are parents to Hudson, who was born in April 2020.Mr Gunner, who was not aware of the veteran’s Facebook post, said he strongly supported the person’s views and then revealed he too had threats made against him. “You have the freedom to protest,” he said.“I think to compare a lifesaving vaccine, and your selfish decision to not take it, wit...

Now the sprawling 5668sq m hideaway is priced to become the outer suburb’s most expensive residence.The seven-bedroom house at 5 Carrington Court has been listed with a $5.5m-$6m price tag, which would surpass the recent $5.63m record sale of 670 Wellington Rd, according to realestate.com.au.CoreLogic record indicate the previous record holder was a $4.8m sale of a farm at 511 Belgrave-Hallam Rd in 2018.RELATED: ‘Fast and Furious’ and ‘Transformers’ star Tyrese Gibson lists entertainer’s dream home‘Funky’ Point Leo pad for sale put together ‘like Lego’Melbourne prestige property: Spike in sales at market’s top end following onset of Covid-19House prices have grown at an extraordinary rate this year, but is it the fastest in history? PropTrack economist Paul Ryan investigates.Hoskins Donvale’s David Alvares said the expansive family pad was in the “prestigious” Montalto Estate, where “big properties like this don’t come up very often”.“It’s shrouded in privacy,” Mr Alvares said.“Once yo...

Kate Hartcher, 18, thought she was going to die when she was swooped on by police in the driveway of her NSW Central Coast home on October 15.“I turned around, he had his gun pointed at me,” the disability support worker told A Current Affair.“He yelled out: ‘Get on the f**king ground. You have the right to remain silent’.“I kept asking ‘why is the gun pointed at me?’ because that was mainly what I was scared about. I honestly thought I was going to get shot.”CCTV footage shows Ms Hartcher laying on the ground by her car with the policeman pointing his gun at her, for what ACA reported was 90 long seconds.She was then put in handcuffs and told an older woman had reported the car stolen, but Ms Hartcher says she had purchased the BMW, which was advertised on Carsales, from a “younger Chinese male” and had the paperwork to prove it.“I’ve never seen an older lady at all,” she said.“When I did purchase the vehicle, (the man) said it was on behalf of his friend because they were stuck in an...

Tourism and Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond has warned the failure to uphold National Cabinet’s agreement to reopen state borders will have dire consequences for the tourism sector ahead of the summer holidays. “This will be the fifth set of school holidays in a row that have been impacted by COVID,” she told Sky News Australia. “For us, it’s very important that the state governments hold the line that they all agreed to last night at National Cabinet and that we get those borders open as proposed as part of the national plan, or we really will see the sorts of failures in the industry that we’ve been experiencing for some time now and that we’re projecting for the end of this year.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

CCTV footage of suspected murder victim Robert Atkins' has been released, showing him on his last known day alive. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Police in Southlake, Texas, released footage showing a suspect throwing fireworks into a portable toilet on a construction site on November 18. Southlake Police and Fire Departments said a white or silver Ford F-150 pulled into a construction area at 1371 Brumlow Avenue at around 7:45pm and a white male sprinted to a portable toilet on site. “He lit some fireworks, tossed them in, and raced back to the truck huffing and puffing. He was probably pooped from that sprint,” they said. Police said the fire department responded quickly and that they were seeking information about the suspects or the vehicle. “Stinks for these criminals, because this isn’t a mere criminal mischief. No friends, this is Arson, and it’s a second degree felony. The fire damaged the building, a trailer, and of course the $5,000 Porta Potty. If there’s any silver lining, it’s that no one was hurt or killed,” they added. Credit: Southlake Police and Fire Departments via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading...

A 16-year-old who was injured when a man drove an SUV into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, returned home from hospital on November 30. At least six people were killed and 48 others were left injured following the incident on November 21. Video shows Erick Tiegs returning home with a fire truck escort. Erick’s father Don Tiegs is a Caledonia fire fighter and paramedic, according to the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin, who posted the footage. Don Tiegs said on Facebook that Erick was admitted to the intensive care unit at the Children’s Hospital Wisconsin after the incident with a “broken femur, broken ribs, bruised lung, small pneumothorax” and a possible scull fracture. The suspect in the case Darrell Brooks has been charged with six counts of intentional homicide, according to reports citing court documents. Credit: Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

New lava tubes on the erupting volcano on Spain's La Palma Island have sent streams of molten lava downhill at speeds of a metre per second, threatening what is left of the island's infrastructure. The flowing lava is threatening the town of La Laguna. The eruption has destroyed more than 1,200 homes, 300 other buildings and displaced more than 6,000 people. The eruption has surged and ebbed since September 19 and could last for up to three months. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been suspended indefinitely over allegations he improperly used his position to help his brother, the former New York Governor. New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating elder-brother Andrew Cuomo over allegations of sexual assault. Her office recently released documents related to the probe - they include details regarding how the CNN anchor helped with his brother's defence when allegations first emerged. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has launched a fresh assault on tech giants, promising to set up an inquiry to look into the 'toxic impact' of social media. Mr Morrison has established a parliamentary committee which will work over the next few months and report back by February. The committee is expected to review social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and TikTok. There's also expected to be attendance by high-profile media personalities and sporting stars who have been the target of social media attacks. On Sunday the prime minister announced legislation which would try to unmask social media trolls. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

The 33-year-old singer announced the birth of their baby son, Prince Lyric, last week and had shared how “proud” he was of his partner and how much he “loved” her, reports The Sun.But on Tuesday this week, Aaron announced the break-up, saying: “There has been a very big lie and my sister communicating w[ith] my ex fiancee ruined everything considering she knew what Angel tried to do to me in court.“Thanks Angel you ruined my family. God bless.”He continued, according to TMZ: “I have the most conniving deceiving family and Melanie has been lying to me the whole time, communicating with my twin sister and the family members who tried to put me in prison and who tried to get a conservatorship on me in court.“I’m in shock, this is horrible.”Earlier, he had tweeted: “I don’t have a family now. I was deceived and lied too. I can’t believe she betrayed this way. I gave her the world. There’s more to the story then meets the eye.”The singer is estranged from his family following allegations of...

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A heavy band of rain has swept over a large area stretching from northern NSW right up towards Townsville, with more rain forecast today.More than 100mm of rain has fallen in the past 24 hours in some locations, with Mount Glorious Moreton Bay Region recording more than 180mm.Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said there have been 320 SES calls made, with most of them in the Greater Brisbane areas.“I urge Queenslanders to listen to warnings and follow the advice,” she said.In Queensland, November rainfall records are likely to have been broken as thunderstorms rolled over the state overnight.Now several communities across the state are under flood warnings as dams overflow and rivers rise.The town of Inglewood west of Brisbane is one of the hardest hit areas, with its river set to rise to its highest level in 45 years. Around 800 residents have been evacuated from the town and it’s understood an emergency rescue operation is underway this morning to save a child and two adults trapped in a ...

Kenyan authorities have confirmed New Zealand entrepreneur and teen-millionaire, Jake Millar died by suicide on Sunday, November 28, 2021. The 26-year-old was alone when he passed away at this his cottage in the suburb of Karen in the nation’s capital of Nairobi.In light of his death, his friend and Kiwi scientist and social entrepreneur, Sir Raymond Avery has shared one of the last emails Mr Millar sent while living in Kenya. The former Forbes 30 under 30 lister and Christchurch-man moved to Kenya earlier this year after the controversial sale of his failed second start-up, Unfiltered. Founded in 2015, Unfiltered was worth a staggering $11.47 million at his height, however he was forced to sell the business to consultancy group Crimson Education for a figure closer to $84,000.The email read: “Hi Ray and Anna, “You are two of the most beautiful people in the world.“Thank you for looking after me when I was actively trying to die because of the media tsunami in NZ.“The NZ media can be s...

EPL: Despite being reduced to 10-men, Newcastle have managed to hold on for a 1-1 draw against Norwich City. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Economists are bracing themselves for a severe contraction in the nation’s economy when Australia’s GDP figures for the September quarter are revealed later today. Lockdowns, construction bans and supply chain issues during the nation's Delta outbreak effectively halted business in the nation during the three months leading up to September. A decrease in household consumption in the prior three months is expected to be the key factor in determining the severity of the nation’s economic downturn. General consensus suggests a decline of 2.5 per cent during the relevant period. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

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South Australia's former deputy premier Vickie Chapman has been suspended from parliament for deliberately misleading the house after a vote in the lower house on Tuesday. The embattled MP fronted the media to declare she will recontest her seat of Bragg but her suspension gives the Opposition more power in parliament before next year's state election. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

NBA: Lonzo Ball had the better of his younger brother LaMelo when the Bulls downed the Hornets 133-119. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Boxing: Following an injury interrupted 2021, Justis Huni is hoping to have a big 2022 as he prepares for his bout against Joesph Goodall Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

The man became WA’s latest multi-millionaire after scooping the top prize in Saturday’s lotto draw with a ticket he bought with money he saved from quitting smoking.The man in his 60’s, a regular lotto player, bought his ticket at the Hamilton Hill Newsagency.“I started playing with the money I saved when I quit smoking and all of my efforts have been realised – I could not be more thrilled,” he said. The ticket was part of five division one prizes from Saturday’s draw sold throughout the country. “I read the news on Sunday and realised the winning ticket was from the store I bought mine from,” the winner said. “There was a lot of double checking.” It comes as WA players gear up for one of the biggest lotto weeks of the year to date, with $100 million up for grabs thanks to this week’s OZ Lotto and Powerball draws. “OZ Lotto has jackpotted to $20 million, while Powerball is sitting at $80 million,” Lotterywest spokesperson Hermione Coleman said. “Thursday’s $80 million Powerball draw i...

Smith appeared on the YKTR Sports podcast where he not only claimed he saw himself winning a premiership in a Sydney Roosters jersey, but he also lifted the lid on the club’s off-field antics and revealed drinking is “a massive part of the culture” at the Victorian club.Given Smith was caught up in the white powder scandal not long after the Storm were dumped out of the NRL finals by Penrith, the comments have certainly gone down like a lead balloon at Storm HQ.Rodski confirmed the rake would move on to pastures new after the 2022 season has concluded, but didn’t hold back in how those at the club felt about Smith’s remarks on the podcast.“Recent comments made by Brandon in a podcast, and the way he expressed them, do not align with Storm’s values and the way we operate as a club,” Roski said in a club statement.“The statements have deeply offended current and former players, coaches, staff and board members and the club strongly rejects the comments made about the Storm culture.“We ac...

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet nailing a three point shot on his first attempt after being announced the Sydney Kings No.1 ticket holder. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney says the way China interacts with the US or Australia will not change unless we change “the way we behave”. “First and foremost, that China is not a western nation, and you cannot treat China the same way you would treat say Germany or Argentina,” he told Sky News Australia. Mr Mulvaney said the treatment of China and the Soviet Union was “extraordinarily different,” and diplomatic relations will not change until the treatment does first. “Until we change the way that we behave towards the Chinese, I don’t think we should expect to see the Chinese change the way they behave towards us,” he said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

The sales and deals keep on coming with plenty of opportunities to pick up a bargain, including these white sneakers, perfect for the summer months. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

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The rules and restrictions are ever-changing and PCR tests are expensive, so we wanted to know if it was worth the hassle. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

The Storm star has reportedly left his club and the NRL unhappy about his behaviour during an interview on the YKTR Sports podcast, published this weekend.NRL boss Andrew Abdo has said the NRL integrity unit is investigating Smith’s behaviour.Smith had earlier this week come under fire for an apparent suggestion he wants to win a premiership in a Roosters jumper, following reports he had agreed to sign with the club for the start of the 2023 season. Catch all the ICC T20 World Cup action live & exclusive to Fox Cricket, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial today.Smith also dished dirt on the club’s off-field antics in which he appeared to reveal drinking is “a massive part of the culture” at the Melbourne Storm.Smith’s statement, released on Tuesday morning, declared his comments on the podcast have not been reported fairly. He also made an apology for “how some of the comments have been received”.He also apologised to the Storm, declaring it was “never my intent t...

The inquiry, sparked by allegations former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was raped at Parliament House, has recommended a new code of conduct be enforced for politicians and their staff. Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins was engaged to undertake the review in March. The inquiry received over 1700 contributions, but only 16 of those were from former and current politicians. Overall, the Australian Human Rights Commission review made 28 recommendations, including a crackdown on alcohol use in parliament house, better leadership, the need for gender parity and a codes of conduct for staff and parliamentarians. It also called for the parliament to acknowledge the harm done by the bullying, sexual harassment and assault in parliamentary workplaces. “The statement should outline the institutional leadership commitment to change, with shared accountability for progress,” the review said. “An acknowledgement of the impact of misconduct is important for validating the experience o...

His cause of death has not been confirmed. In March, the former Forbes 30 under 30 lister and teenage millionaire had sold his business-education start-up Unfiltered – a move which displeased his cashed up investors and earned him a lot of criticism from New Zealand media. Founded in 2015, at its height, Unfiltered was worth $11.47 million, however reports indicate he was forced to sell his business to consultancy group Crimson Education for a figure closer to $84,000. ‘Brutal and swift’In a tell-all interview with The Spinoff, writer Jihee Junn, described the reaction to Mr Millar’s take-down as “brutal and swift” with some even comparing it to failed ventures like WeWork, Fyre Festival and Theranos.Speaking to the publication, Mr Millar defended his risk-taking approach to business. “As a young entrepreneur, some people would probably accuse me of having quite strong defence mechanisms,” he wrote. “I have always stood up for what I have believed in and also against people I have felt...

Scientists in La Palma, Spain, warned that lava flowing from new vents on the Cumbre Vieja volcano could reach previously unaffected areas of the island. Footage shared by the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan) on Monday, November 29, shows the new vents spewing lava. Francisco Prieto, a representative of the Canary Islands Volcanic Emergency Plan, told local press the volcano was on course to break a previous record set in 1646, when the Tehuya volcano erupted and spewed lava for 84 days. As of November 28, Cumbre Vieja’s lava flow had reached 1,147.7 hectares (approximately 2,836 acres) and had destroyed 2,748 buildings, Copernicus EMS reported. Credit: INVOLCAN via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

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She was hosting the country’s biggest Christmas draw and thought she had scooped the top prize, but later discovered a mistake. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Nationals MP Michael McCormack has discussed the flooding being felt across parts of New South Wales - saying it is a "huge problem" for farmers. Mr McCormack said crops have been devastated as a result of the flooding. "It's really disappointing for the farmers." Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

US sharemarkets rebounded on Monday with the S&P technology subindex leading the way. The S&P 500 index lifted 1.3%. And the Nasdaq index rose by 291 points or 1.9%. European sharemarkets rebounded on Monday. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 0.7% - the best day in a month - but only regained a portion of the 3.7% loss on Friday. Travel & leisure stocks rose by 1.8%. There were also gains in energy, financial and mining stocks. The German Dax index rose by just 0.2%, constrained by data showing harmonised consumer price inflation at a record high of 6%. And the UK FTSE index rose 0.9%. In London trade, shares in Rio Tinto lifted by 1.7% and BHP shares gained 2.9%. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

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Australia’s high vaccination coverage makes it as well prepared as any nation to deal with the Omicron variant, says Health Minister Greg Hunt. “Australia is as well prepared as any nation in the world to deal with emerging variants,” he told reporters. “We are now at 39.2 million vaccinations, 92.4 per cent first doses, 87 per cent second doses and 430,000 boosters. “Australians are doing their part to provide the strongest possible protection and that's been played out in one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, one of the most recently and freshly vaccinated countries in the world and one of the lowest rates of loss of life in the world. “All our expectations are that those trends will continue. “Nevertheless, our goal has been to be prepared for emerging variants and there are a series that have come before and, no doubt, there will be others that come after Omicron.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

The Australian space industry says the country needs to develop a national strategy if it hopes to catch up with larger nations and be a leading power in space. Stakeholders say business-minded people are needed to cross the next frontier, integrating space assets within industries Australians excel at. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola spent two weeks in a coma after she was dropped off outside Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles hospital on November 13, the NY Post reported.The NY Post reported Cabrales-Arzola’s organs will be donated to nine different people, her family said as they announced the devastating update over the weekend, according to KABC-TV.The lifeless body of her friend, model and aspiring actor Christy Giles, 24, was also dumped two hours earlier outside Southern California Hospital in Culver City by two men allegedly wearing bandannas over their faces.The women’s family and friends claim the two women had been drugged against their will after a night out on the town, KABC-TV previously reported.Cabrales-Arzola’s father, Luis Cabrales Rivera, 49, fought back tears Monday as he told The Sun his daughter was just days away from her 27th birthday.“We were already expecting it to be bad news and we’re trying to take it with a lot of strength,” the grieving dad told the outle...

A mum has revealed that her daughter doesn’t have a bedtime, and she can stay up to 5am if she wants. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Early indications appear to demonstrate the Omicron variant is a highly transmissible but a milder strain of COVID-19, says Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Sonya Bennett. Nevertheless, with a lack of data over the severity of the new variant, Dr Bennett has backed the federal government’s cautious approach by delaying the border reopening to international students and visa holders. “Based on what we know, that certainly seems to be the case, including our own five cases, they’ve all had very mild symptoms if any symptoms at all,” she told Sky News Australia. “But again, we just don’t know enough, there aren’t that many cases yet reported. “Ironically, we need to see more cases to understand more about the virus but, all indications show that, particularly in vaccinated people, it does appear to be mild and we’re hoping that’s what will happen over the next couple of weeks. “But hope’s not a strategy, so that’s the reason really for the pause and the cautiousness until we do understand ...

Virgil Abloh, fashion's highest profile Black designer and the creative mind behind Louis Vuitton's menswear collections, died on Sunday of cancer, Vuitton's owner LVMH said. Lisa Bernhard produced this report. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

[NFA] Americans should prepare to eventually encounter the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, but U.S. health officials on Sunday said the travel ban starting Monday on most travelers from southern Africa should help buy time to assess any new risk. This report produced by Tamara Lindstrom. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Streams of lava flowed from a new opening on La Palma’s volcano on Sunday, as the eruption entered its 10th week. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says "the time has come" to protect vulnerable people online, including those in regional communities. He said the average time spent online in regional communities, especially by young kids who "haven't got other activities", can be more than the standard 14 .4 hours a week. "The time has come for us to make sure we do more to protect people and to assist, especially parents and the trials and tribulations that come in many instances with daughters who are online - being bullied, being trolled, being persecuted by anonymous people," Mr Joyce said. "It is not a matter of shutting down free speech; it is a matter of acting appropriately." Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Northern Territory Health Minister Natasha Fyles says a South African man who arrived on a repatriation flight on November 25 is the territory's first case of the Omicron variant. She said he tested positive to COVID-19 two days ago. “But the Territory community should be reassured, the gentleman went straight to Howard Springs, the Centre for National Resilience, he is in quarantine there,” Ms Fyles said. She said the quarantine facility is “broken up into different zones” so international repatriation flight passengers do not interact with local Northern Territorians within the building. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Australians could be getting Covid booster shots earlier, Ghislaine Maxwell set to face trial in New York later today, Russian man claiming to be cannibal has been arrested, Cricket legend Shane Warne in motorbike accident, Triple M, Lawrence Mooney, Southern Cross Austereo, Prince Harry, BBC, Meghan Markle Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

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NASA reportedly signed a deal with the Australian Space Agency to send an Australian-made rover to the moon back in October to collect lunar rocks, The Sun reports. There is a lot of oxygen on the Moon despite its very thin atmosphere but it’s not in a gaseous form. The moon’s oxygen is trapped in the layer of rock and fine dust that covers the surface called the regolith. If oxygen from the regolith could be extracted, there are chances it could potentially support human life.Oxygen can be found in a bunch of minerals in the ground. Silica, aluminium, and iron and magnesium oxides are frequently found on the Moon.Most of these minerals come from the impacts of meteorites crashing into the moon’s surface and they contain oxygen but it’s not in a way that is accessible to our lungs.The regolith is made up of around 45 per cent oxygen that is bound into the Moon’s minerals. The bonds can be broken apart with energy that needs to be supported with solar energy or other sources that could ...

Tony Flackett, who runs Harley’s Cafe and Coffee Bar along with his wife, Beverly, said their customers prefer the UK establishment — because it doesn’t put up with “screaming kids”.But some locals living near the establishment in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, said they wouldn’t be visiting again after being turned away because of their children, The Sun reports.Tony told Stoke-on-Trent Live there are “plenty of other cafes” for parents to take their children to.He added kids over five are fine, but “children at two or three start running around and screaming”.A sign outside of the cafe states: “Sorry, no children under five.”Music, movie and sports memorabilia fills the walls and ceilings at the coffee shop, which sells toasties, paninis, wraps, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and omelettes – among other delights.Tony explained the no-kids rule – which has been in place for 23-years – is because: “We don’t have the space for pushchairs all over the place, we’re not exactly a massive cafe.“There...

The pair will not be able to see their beloved Spurs in action after the game was postponed following heavy snowfall in Burnley.Watch the world’s best footballers every week with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. LIVE coverage from LaLiga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Carabao Cup, EFL & SPFL. New to Kayo? Start Your Free Trial >The Sun reported the decision wasn’t made until less than an hour before kick off, with plenty of fans already inside Turf Moor ready for the off.And these two Tottenham fans had made the trip to Lancashire on Saturday night, beginning their journey on the other side of the Atlantic.It started off with the long flight from Dallas to London on Friday, before catching the train from the capital on Saturday.And they were left crestfallen when referee Peter Bankes deemed conditions unsafe for the game to go ahead.Sharing a selfie from the train journey north, they wrote: “Dallas to London to Burnley (almost there) 31 hours - no sleep - fuelled by coffee, cheese crackers ...

Not all pairs have been created equal though; which is why picking up a decent model is a solid investment. If your wireless audio could do with an upgrade, the time to invest in a next-gen model is finally here. The Cyber Weekend sales are now on their fourth and final day; giving you a chance to snap up a range of top-tier headphones and earbuds at discounted prices.You can shop the best of the audio offers below.BEST CYBER MONDAY HEADPHONES DEALSMicrosoft Store $210 off Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Headset $90.95 off Razer Kraken Kitty Edition USB Gaming Headset $80.95 off Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 $64.95 off Microsoft Surface Earbuds $49.95 off Razer Blackshark V2 X Gaming Headset $44.95 off Razer Kraken X Multi-Platform Wired Gaming Headset $34.65 off SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wired Gaming Headset for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PCAmazon AustraliaUp to 50 per cent off select Sennheiser headphones Up to 48 per cent off select LG wireless earbuds Up to 35 per cent off select ...

Powerful winter weather blew through areas near Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, November 28. The National Weather Service reported hazardous white out conditions, and later said additional snow showers could be possible on Sunday evening. This video taken by Matt Malone, who said he filmed it in Novi, shows snowy conditions in the area. Credit: Matt Malone via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

But at long last, Australia and the world at large are reopening, and I don’t know about you, but I’m keen to make up for lost time.And what better way to do so than by taking advantage of all the huge travel deals on offer for Black Friday/Cyber Monday – here’s our roundup of the best deals out there from the likes of SkyScanner, Wotif and Booking.com. RELATED: All the best Black Friday 2021 deals for AustraliaBEST BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL DEALS OF 2021TripADeal$200 off online purchases valued at $2000 and overOur pick is this five night stay for two adults and one child at the 5-star Grand Mirage Resort in Nusa Dua, Bali for $1499. Backpacker Deals Backpacker Deals is gearing up for its first ever Cyber Weekend sale spanning until ‘Travel Tuesday’ (November 30) with 15 per cent off everything sitewide which includes deals on the best activities and experiences across Australia and beyond. Their bookings also come with free cancellations up to 24 hours before your activity giving you extra...

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Boxing: Paul Gallen has admitted to being 'rattled' following the announcement he'll be fighting Darcy Lussick after Josh Aloiai was forced to pull out of their scheduled bout. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Travelers were left stranded at airports in South Africa on Saturday, November 27, as countries around the world announced travel bans affecting the region following the emergence of a new coronavirus strain. On Sunday, the World Health Organization said that “Preliminary evidence suggests there may be an increased risk of reinfection with Omicron.” But the WHO cautioned that any potential impact of the strain, known as Omicron, remains unclear without further study. The UK and several other European countries announced bans against travelers from Southern Africa, and US restrictions for South Africa and seven other countries will come into effect on Monday. This footage, recorded on Saturday in Cape Town International Airport, shows crowds of travelers. Credit: Weekend Argus | Tracey Adams via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Amazon Australia is offering massive discounts on a range of Apple products, with 20 per cent off these AirPods for a limited time. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

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Italian journalist Greta Beccaglia appeared to be slapped on the backside while reporting from outside a stadium when the camera captured the moment a spectator in a green jacket, camo-styled trousers and purple beanie walked up behind her.A visibly annoyed and shocked Beccaglia responded with a fright before wagging her finger at the fan, The Sun reports.Her verbal response has been translated into English as: “Sorry, you can’t do this, I’m sorry.”Shortly afterwards, another supporter stopped next to Beccaglia before swearing into the camera with a hand gesture. The timing of the footage will be particularly concerning for the Italian football authorities.The spiteful Tuscan derby between Fiorentina as Empoli had been promoted as a designated ‘Violence Against Women’ event that was supposed to raise awareness of an anti-stalking hotline. The match was the centre piece of a campaign branded: “Give violence against women the red card”.It has since emerged that police are aware of the in...

The mum was accused of abusing her child over the dare. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

A personal trainer in the US has been praised for standing up to a "creepy old" guy at the gym who was staring at her while she worked out. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

The Black Friday 2021 sales are in full swing, and online retailers have been offering some of the biggest savings we’ve seen all year. Related: Snap up huge savings your next getaway with these Cyber Weekend travel dealsThe massive sales have continued over the weekend and into Cyber Monday, with the event now entering its fourth day. While some retailers have released brand new offers for Cyber Monday - which you can see here - there are still loads of fantastic Black Friday sales running.Related: See the best Cyber Weekend deals on offer from CanningvaleKeep scrolling to see our comprehensive list of the best Black Friday 2021 deals, or jump straight to the category you’re looking to shop below.BEST HOME DEALSBEST TECH DEALSBEST FASHION DEALSBEST HEALTH AND BEAUTY DEALSTHE VERY BEST BLACK FRIDAY DEALS YOU NEED TO SEENintendoGet the Nintendo Switch Console (Neon Blue/Red) + free Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + Switch Online 3 Month Bundle for $399$50.95 off the Nintendo Switch Console Lite (Co...

Although epidemiologists say travel curbs may be too late to stop the Omicron variant from circulating globally, many countries around the world - including the United States, Brazil, Canada and European Union nations - announced travel bans or restrictions on southern Africa. This report produced by Jonah Green. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Police officers from various Spanish security forces gathered Saturday (November 27) in central Madrid to protest proposed changes to anti-terrorism and gagging laws, which they say will undermine their authority and jeopardize the safety of citizens. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris stressed the importance of vaccinations and booster shots, as she echoed President Joe Biden's concern regarding the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, as Britain, Germany and Italy reported detecting cases. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Kalim Saliba, 86, died after allegedly being assaulted by two men who forced entry into his Cherrybrook home about 12.30am on April 29 last year.His 83-year-old wife also suffered head injuries during the brutal attack.Despite efforts to revive him, Mr Saliba died at Westmead Hospital due to head injuries sustained during the assault.NSW Police launched Strike Force McCleery and have spent months combing over CCTV footage around the Tallowwood Ave home.Police of Sunday released images of a grey Audi TT RS, which was seen in the area immediately prior to and after the alleged murder.They have launched a public appeal for information, describing the Audi as a vehicle of interest.“Over the last 18 months, investigators have worked tirelessly to locate the Audi, which we believe was used in this heinous crime, and we’re now asking for public assistance in the hope someone may recognise it,” Homicide Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty said.“This is a luxury, high-perfor...

After the Redbacks won the toss and elected to bat first at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, Carey hammered 101 to help the Redbacks register a commanding first innings score against Queensland. It was his second Marsh Cup century this summer.His classy 93-ball knock featured 14 boundaries and a powerful six over the mid-wicket fence. Sport‘s greatest rivalry is just around the corner and you can catch the Ashes live and ad-break free during play. New to Kayo? Start your free trial today >The 30-year-old combined with South Australian debutant Henry Hunt for a 159-run partnership for the first wicket.Carey was removed by Queensland powerhouse Marnus Labuschagne in the 30th over, clean bowled by a length delivery that skidded into middle stump.Earlier, Hunt was dismissed by former Australian paceman Gurinder Sandhu for 61.On Friday, it was revealed that Paine would take an indefinite break from cricket following the sexting scandal that derailed Australia’s Ashes preparations.National select...

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he intends to stick to the state’s Covid-19 road map despite the emergence of the Omicron variant. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

News that fan favourite Carlos Brathwaite would not recover from shoulder surgery in time for BBL|11 prompted the Sixers to sign Jordan to a five-game contract, which begins with the tournament opener on December 5.Watch every game of the KFC Big Bash League Live & On-Demand on Kayo or catch up for FREE with minis on Kayo Freebies. Join Kayo Now >Jordan, 33, has represented England at all three levels of the game but is generally regarded as a T20 specialist, most recently taking six wickets from six appearances at the T20 World Cup.There, he returned game-high figures of 3/17 and was named player of the match as England thrashed Australia in the Super 12 stage. The game ended up being the Aussies’ only loss of the tournament.Jordan’s 71 appearances for the national side make him the most-capped specialist bowler in English T20I history, and the third most-capped English T20I player overall.The Barbadian-born quick is no stranger to the Big Bash, either, having previously been c...

Coach Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan took down rivals Ohio State 42-27, triggering a crowd rush that saw the Michigan Stadium field completely covered by euphoric fans.An official crowd is yet to be announced but there is an expectation that the crowd number will be above 110,000 after it was announced earlier this week that the biggest stadium in the United States had been sold out.The stadium, known as “The Big House”, has a capacity for 115,000.It has never seen anything like this.It was an emotional release years in the making for the University of Michigan which snapped an eight-game losing streak to move through to the conference championship game for the first time.The Wolverines now have a chance to win a Big Ten title for the first time since 2004 and a national championship for the first time since 1997, the Associated Press reports.Minutes after the Wolverines first win over Ohio since 2011, a delirious crowd stormed the field.The team’s big win has been completely overshadowed by ...

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says government legislating religious freedom can cause a lot of “challenges,” warning against rushing into legislation. Prime Minister Scott Morrison introduced a religious discrimination bill to parliament last week, which has been mostly supported by both the Labor and Liberal parties. However, Mr Perrottet says he has always been “pretty hesitant” in relation to religious freedom legislation. “I think, when you’re going down a path where you have the parliament legislating freedom, that can cause a lot of challenges and it could be a future government that then can legislate to take those freedoms away,” Mr Petrrottet told Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. “When the state gets involved in these types of areas, I think substantial challenges can transpire. “I remember during the same-sex marriage debate there was a lot of discussion at the time about people who were going to get discriminated here and discriminated there … none of that eventuat...