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Even 'safe-haven' gold not immune from the selling as share markets plunge again

Another $58 billion is wiped off the Australian share market in early trade and the Aussie dollar is at fresh 11-year lows, despite a widely anticipated interest rate cut tomorrow.
Analysis: Coronavirus has triggered the market falls, but debt is likely to keep them coming

On its own, a global pandemic would be enough to seriously crimp economic growth, but it has merely been a catalyst to shake the foundations of a global stock boom built by debt, writes Ian Verrender.
Coronavirus update: Australia braces for more cases after arrivals from Iran diagnosed, while Louvre closed indefinitely

As the number of countries affected by coronavirus exceeds 60, Australia confirms three more cases of the infection, all of them recent arrivals from Iran.
'I was robbing shops to support my kids': Marlion Pickett is back behind bars for all the right reasons

First juvenile detention, then prison, Marlion Pickett was committing robberies to support his young family. Now he's one of AFL's most admired players. So why is the grand final legend heading back behind bars?
High-tech Chinese research vessel detected mapping strategically important waters off WA

A Defence official says the Xiang Yang Hong 01 was "undoubtedly" mapping waters regularly used by Australian submarines heading to and from the strategically important South China Sea.
Pete Buttigieg announces shock exit from US presidential race

Pete Buttigieg will suspend his campaign to become the Democratic nominee in the 2020 US presidential race, according to a campaign aide.
COVID-19 threat means patients could be diverted from hospital emergency departments

NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says it will establish respiratory clinics to tackle potential coronavirus cases, and divert some patients away from emergency departments to mitigate risks of infection.
'Unseen and undetected': How Iran became the epicentre for coronavirus in the Middle East

With Iran becoming a hotbed for coronavirus outside of China, authorities around the world are scrambling to expand their travel restrictions to stem the spread of the disease.
Why this 11-year-old is getting injections to block puberty

Olivia Purdie is medically delaying puberty because the 11-year-old doesn't want to develop the body of a woman. The Year 6 student is one of a small but growing cohort of children around Australia seeking treatment because they don't identify as either a boy or a girl.
House prices surge in February, sending most capitals back to record levels

Home price rises across every capital city except Darwin drive national dwelling prices 1.1 per cent higher, with five capital cities now recording record-high property values.
'Public harm auntie' set to be charged over spread of coronavirus

He calls himself the second coming of Jesus, but South Koreans are calling his church the "public harm auntie" for followers ignoring advice to get tested. Now authorities are planning to charge Lee Man-hee for negligence.
Armed robbers confronted woman at Melbourne hotel before ongoing stand-off, police say

Tactical police officers enter the Westmeadows Tavern in Melbourne's north, where a stand-off has been taking place since early this morning following reports of an armed burglary.
Two charged with murder and torture over missing Chinchilla toddler

Police declare a crime scene at the Chinchilla Weir in Queensland's Western Downs after charging two people with murder and torture following the disappearance of toddler Kaydence Mills.
McDonald's expected to announce single-use cutlery ban as big business meets at national waste summit

Big businesses are expected to lay out their plans to cut down on single-use plastics as part of a national summit targeting Australia's waste problem.
'Remain as still as possible': How people trapped in tree-less 'heat islands' are coping

A lack of trees is leaving the people who can least afford it with bigger air conditioning bills and the feeling of being trapped. But experts say steps can be taken to make things better — and cooler.
'It just makes no sense': Parents lose childcare subsidy after vaccinations glitch

A Centrelink bungle in which parents are being wrongly accused of not immunising their children is estimated to be leaving thousands of families hundreds of dollars out of pocket.
Major foreign-owned energy company accused of putting customers' sensitive information at risk

Leaked documents reveal Chinese-owned Alinta Energy may not have proper systems in place to protect the personal information of its 1.1 million gas and electricity customers.
The Australian town where summer is 48 days longer than it was in the 50s

If summers feel longer, it's because they are — researchers have crunched the numbers and summers are now longer in all capital cities. In one NSW town, its been extended by 48 days.
Analysis: This everyday reality may be the biggest threat to AFLW

The pressure on AFLW players to mix elite sport with the daily reality of earning an income off the field is threatening to undermine the sport, writes Kate O'Halloran.
Peter spends $170 a fortnight on public transport. The city he lives in might surprise you

Peter McGlone travels 38 kilometres a day from his home on the outskirts of Hobart into the CBD, but for what he pays you'd be forgiven for thinking he lives in a bigger city.
Real corpses add grit to terror training at Sydney's secret 'body farm'

Human remains and cutting edge tech are helping to train Australia's top forensic officers in disaster response at a heavily guarded research facility.
Turkey downs Syrian planes in Idlib as refugees flood Turkey's European borders

Turkey shoots down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib and strikes a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week.
Party time on the Highway to Hell as Perth pays tribute to AC/DC

More than 100,000 people lined a major road through Perth in a one-off tribute to AC/DC and the late Bon Scott, but only after setting a new world record.

Even 'safe-haven' gold not immune from the selling as share markets plunge again

Another $58 billion is wiped off the Australian share market in early trade and the Aussie dollar is at fresh 11-year lows, despite a widely anticipated interest rate cut tomorrow.
COVID-19 threat means patients could be diverted from hospital emergency departments

NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says it will establish respiratory clinics to tackle potential coronavirus cases, and divert some patients away from emergency departments to mitigate risks of infection.
Analysis: Coronavirus has triggered the market falls, but debt is likely to keep them coming

On its own, a global pandemic would be enough to seriously crimp economic growth, but it has merely been a catalyst to shake the foundations of a global stock boom built by debt, writes Ian Verrender.
Coronavirus update: Australia braces for more cases after arrivals from Iran diagnosed, while Louvre closed indefinitely

As the number of countries affected by coronavirus exceeds 60, Australia confirms three more cases of the infection, all of them recent arrivals from Iran.
Why this 11-year-old is getting injections to block puberty

Olivia Purdie is medically delaying puberty because the 11-year-old doesn't want to develop the body of a woman. The Year 6 student is one of a small but growing cohort of children around Australia seeking treatment because they don't identify as either a boy or a girl.
High-tech Chinese research vessel detected mapping strategically important waters off WA

A Defence official says the Xiang Yang Hong 01 was "undoubtedly" mapping waters regularly used by Australian submarines heading to and from the strategically important South China Sea.
The Australian town where summer is 48 days longer than it was in the 50s

If summers feel longer, it's because they are — researchers have crunched the numbers and summers are now longer in all capital cities. In one NSW town, its been extended by 48 days.
Real corpses add grit to terror training at Sydney's secret 'body farm'

Human remains and cutting edge tech are helping to train Australia's top forensic officers in disaster response at a heavily guarded research facility.
Pete Buttigieg announces shock exit from US presidential race

Pete Buttigieg will suspend his campaign to become the Democratic nominee in the 2020 US presidential race, according to a campaign aide.
House prices surge in February, sending most capitals back to record levels

Home price rises across every capital city except Darwin drive national dwelling prices 1.1 per cent higher, with five capital cities now recording record-high property values.
'I was robbing shops to support my kids': Marlion Pickett is back behind bars for all the right reasons

First juvenile detention, then prison, Marlion Pickett was committing robberies to support his young family. Now he's one of AFL's most admired players. So why is the grand final legend heading back behind bars?
Two charged with murder and torture over missing Chinchilla toddler

Police declare a crime scene at the Chinchilla Weir in Queensland's Western Downs after charging two people with murder and torture following the disappearance of toddler Kaydence Mills.
'Unseen and undetected': How Iran became the epicentre for coronavirus in the Middle East

With Iran becoming a hotbed for coronavirus outside of China, authorities around the world are scrambling to expand their travel restrictions to stem the spread of the disease.
Major foreign-owned energy company accused of putting customers' sensitive information at risk

Leaked documents reveal Chinese-owned Alinta Energy may not have proper systems in place to protect the personal information of its 1.1 million gas and electricity customers.
McDonald's expected to announce single-use cutlery ban as big business meets at national waste summit

Big businesses are expected to lay out their plans to cut down on single-use plastics as part of a national summit targeting Australia's waste problem.
'Remain as still as possible': How people trapped in tree-less 'heat islands' are coping

A lack of trees is leaving the people who can least afford it with bigger air conditioning bills and the feeling of being trapped. But experts say steps can be taken to make things better — and cooler.
Armed robbers confronted woman at Melbourne hotel before ongoing stand-off, police say

Tactical police officers enter the Westmeadows Tavern in Melbourne's north, where a stand-off has been taking place since early this morning following reports of an armed burglary.
'It just makes no sense': Parents lose childcare subsidy after vaccinations glitch

A Centrelink bungle in which parents are being wrongly accused of not immunising their children is estimated to be leaving thousands of families hundreds of dollars out of pocket.
Party time on the Highway to Hell as Perth pays tribute to AC/DC

More than 100,000 people lined a major road through Perth in a one-off tribute to AC/DC and the late Bon Scott, but only after setting a new world record.
Analysis: This everyday reality may be the biggest threat to AFLW

The pressure on AFLW players to mix elite sport with the daily reality of earning an income off the field is threatening to undermine the sport, writes Kate O'Halloran.
Rush on planting crops as early rain boosts hopes for year ahead

After more than three years of "atrocious" drought, NSW farmers have received decent rains since January and the much-needed moisture is giving them some crop sowing options — at long last.
Turkey downs Syrian planes in Idlib as refugees flood Turkey's European borders

Turkey shoots down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib and strikes a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week.
'What a rip-off': Mardi Gras apologises to outraged ticketholders locked out of party

Revellers are forced to stand in line for hours and watch music acts on outdoor screens because the venue for the official Mardi Gras afterparty can only accommodate about half of those who bought tickets.
Mahathir plotting return to Malaysia's top job after King shocks voters by choosing rival

Muhyiddin Yassin, a Malay nationalist politician backed by the corruption-tarnished former ruling party, is sworn in after the King picks him to replace 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad.
Air pollution levels plummet as coronavirus lockdown sees China's factories fall silent

NASA records air pollution plummeting over China as the coronavirus outbreak shuts down industry and transport in the country.

Even 'safe-haven' gold not immune from the selling as share markets plunge again

Another $58 billion is wiped off the Australian share market in early trade and the Aussie dollar is at fresh 11-year lows, despite a widely anticipated interest rate cut tomorrow.
Analysis: Coronavirus has triggered the market falls, but debt is likely to keep them coming

On its own, a global pandemic would be enough to seriously crimp economic growth, but it has merely been a catalyst to shake the foundations of a global stock boom built by debt, writes Ian Verrender.
Coronavirus update: Australia braces for more cases after arrivals from Iran diagnosed, while Louvre closed indefinitely

As the number of countries affected by coronavirus exceeds 60, Australia confirms three more cases of the infection, all of them recent arrivals from Iran.
'I was robbing shops to support my kids': Marlion Pickett is back behind bars for all the right reasons

First juvenile detention, then prison, Marlion Pickett was committing robberies to support his young family. Now he's one of AFL's most admired players. So why is the grand final legend heading back behind bars?
Pete Buttigieg announces shock exit from US presidential race

Pete Buttigieg will suspend his campaign to become the Democratic nominee in the 2020 US presidential race, according to a campaign aide.
Patient burned after fire starts in surgical theatre at Melbourne hospital

A patient is transported to a specialist burns unit after after a fire ignited while they were undergoing a procedure in a Sunshine Hospital surgical theatre.
Armed robbers confronted woman at Melbourne hotel before ongoing stand-off, police say

Tactical police officers enter the Westmeadows Tavern in Melbourne's north, where a stand-off has been taking place since early this morning following reports of an armed burglary.
Victorian man jailed for stabbing murder of Maryborough woman

Ben Wardlaw is sentenced to 22 years in prison over the stabbing murder of 52-year-old Maryborough woman Karen Ashcroft in 2018.
House prices surge in February, sending most capitals back to record levels

Home price rises across every capital city except Darwin drive national dwelling prices 1.1 per cent higher, with five capital cities now recording record-high property values.
Why this 11-year-old is getting injections to block puberty

Olivia Purdie is medically delaying puberty because the 11-year-old doesn't want to develop the body of a woman. The Year 6 student is one of a small but growing cohort of children around Australia seeking treatment because they don't identify as either a boy or a girl.
High-tech Chinese research vessel detected mapping strategically important waters off WA

A Defence official says the Xiang Yang Hong 01 was "undoubtedly" mapping waters regularly used by Australian submarines heading to and from the strategically important South China Sea.
Not everyone benefiting from booming Geelong economy after arrival of government agencies

Central Geelong's workforce has transformed after several government agencies moved to the town to — offsetting the loss of more than 1,000 manufacturing jobs — but many of the city's most disadvantaged jobseekers are still struggling.
'It just makes no sense': Parents lose childcare subsidy after vaccinations glitch

A Centrelink bungle in which parents are being wrongly accused of not immunising their children is estimated to be leaving thousands of families hundreds of dollars out of pocket.
Analysis: Coronavirus has triggered the market falls, but debt is likely to keep them coming

On its own, a global pandemic would be enough to seriously crimp economic growth, but it has merely been a catalyst to shake the foundations of a global stock boom built by debt, writes Ian Verrender.
House prices surge in February, sending most capitals back to record levels

Home price rises across every capital city except Darwin drive national dwelling prices 1.1 per cent higher, with five capital cities now recording record-high property values.
Pete Buttigieg announces shock exit from US presidential race

Pete Buttigieg will suspend his campaign to become the Democratic nominee in the 2020 US presidential race, according to a campaign aide.
Major foreign-owned energy company accused of putting customers' sensitive information at risk

Leaked documents reveal Chinese-owned Alinta Energy may not have proper systems in place to protect the personal information of its 1.1 million gas and electricity customers.
Two charged with murder and torture over missing Chinchilla toddler

Police declare a crime scene at the Chinchilla Weir in Queensland's Western Downs after charging two people with murder and torture following the disappearance of toddler Kaydence Mills.
'Remain as still as possible': How people trapped in tree-less 'heat islands' are coping

A lack of trees is leaving the people who can least afford it with bigger air conditioning bills and the feeling of being trapped. But experts say steps can be taken to make things better — and cooler.
Analysis: This everyday reality may be the biggest threat to AFLW

The pressure on AFLW players to mix elite sport with the daily reality of earning an income off the field is threatening to undermine the sport, writes Kate O'Halloran.
McDonald's expected to announce single-use cutlery ban as big business meets at national waste summit

Big businesses are expected to lay out their plans to cut down on single-use plastics as part of a national summit targeting Australia's waste problem.
The Australian town where summer is 48 days longer than it was in the 50s

If summers feel longer, it's because they are — researchers have crunched the numbers and summers are now longer in all capital cities. In one NSW town, its been extended by 48 days.
Real corpses add grit to terror training at Sydney's secret 'body farm'

Human remains and cutting edge tech are helping to train Australia's top forensic officers in disaster response at a heavily guarded research facility.
Turkey downs Syrian planes in Idlib as refugees flood Turkey's European borders

Turkey shoots down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib and strikes a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week.
Mahathir plotting return to Malaysia's top job after King shocks voters by choosing rival

Muhyiddin Yassin, a Malay nationalist politician backed by the corruption-tarnished former ruling party, is sworn in after the King picks him to replace 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad.
Party time on the Highway to Hell as Perth pays tribute to AC/DC

More than 100,000 people lined a major road through Perth in a one-off tribute to AC/DC and the late Bon Scott, but only after setting a new world record.

Two charged with murder and torture over missing Chinchilla toddler

Police declare a crime scene at the Chinchilla Weir in Queensland's Western Downs after charging two people with murder and torture following the disappearance of toddler Kaydence Mills.
Even 'safe-haven' gold not immune from the selling as share markets plunge again

Another $58 billion is wiped off the Australian share market in early trade and the Aussie dollar is at fresh 11-year lows, despite a widely anticipated interest rate cut tomorrow.
Analysis: Coronavirus has triggered the market falls, but debt is likely to keep them coming

On its own, a global pandemic would be enough to seriously crimp economic growth, but it has merely been a catalyst to shake the foundations of a global stock boom built by debt, writes Ian Verrender.
Coronavirus update: Australia braces for more cases after arrivals from Iran diagnosed, while Louvre closed indefinitely

As the number of countries affected by coronavirus exceeds 60, Australia confirms three more cases of the infection, all of them recent arrivals from Iran.
High-tech Chinese research vessel detected mapping strategically important waters off WA

A Defence official says the Xiang Yang Hong 01 was "undoubtedly" mapping waters regularly used by Australian submarines heading to and from the strategically important South China Sea.
House prices surge in February, sending most capitals back to record levels

Home price rises across every capital city except Darwin drive national dwelling prices 1.1 per cent higher, with five capital cities now recording record-high property values.
Pete Buttigieg announces shock exit from US presidential race

Pete Buttigieg will suspend his campaign to become the Democratic nominee in the 2020 US presidential race, according to a campaign aide.
Armed robbers confronted woman at Melbourne hotel before ongoing stand-off, police say

Tactical police officers enter the Westmeadows Tavern in Melbourne's north, where a stand-off has been taking place since early this morning following reports of an armed burglary.
'They're pulling the strings': Trolls use astroturfing to create unlevel playing field for council elections

Candidates in this month's Queensland council elections face a brave new world of misinformation on social media. But as trolls hone their tactics, experts say the fix requires more than regulation.
'I was robbing shops to support my kids': Marlion Pickett is back behind bars for all the right reasons

First juvenile detention, then prison, Marlion Pickett was committing robberies to support his young family. Now he's one of AFL's most admired players. So why is the grand final legend heading back behind bars?
On the fringes: How connecting with others helps heal the homeless

Rarely seen and often ignored, those who have experienced homelessness say a community-run event that allows them to get free medical check ups and hair cuts has given them an avenue to feel connected and share their stories of survival.
'History in the making' — or the telling — as traditional owners celebrate 'huge stepping stone'

Queensland's stunning reefs, sandy beaches and luxury resorts attract hordes of tourists every year, but until now the traditional owners of the landscape have had little to do with the industry.
McDonald's expected to announce single-use cutlery ban as big business meets at national waste summit

Big businesses are expected to lay out their plans to cut down on single-use plastics as part of a national summit targeting Australia's waste problem.
Why this 11-year-old is getting injections to block puberty

Olivia Purdie is medically delaying puberty because the 11-year-old doesn't want to develop the body of a woman. The Year 6 student is one of a small but growing cohort of children around Australia seeking treatment because they don't identify as either a boy or a girl.
'Remain as still as possible': How people trapped in tree-less 'heat islands' are coping

A lack of trees is leaving the people who can least afford it with bigger air conditioning bills and the feeling of being trapped. But experts say steps can be taken to make things better — and cooler.
'It just makes no sense': Parents lose childcare subsidy after vaccinations glitch

A Centrelink bungle in which parents are being wrongly accused of not immunising their children is estimated to be leaving thousands of families hundreds of dollars out of pocket.
Major foreign-owned energy company accused of putting customers' sensitive information at risk

Leaked documents reveal Chinese-owned Alinta Energy may not have proper systems in place to protect the personal information of its 1.1 million gas and electricity customers.
Analysis: This everyday reality may be the biggest threat to AFLW

The pressure on AFLW players to mix elite sport with the daily reality of earning an income off the field is threatening to undermine the sport, writes Kate O'Halloran.
The Australian town where summer is 48 days longer than it was in the 50s

If summers feel longer, it's because they are — researchers have crunched the numbers and summers are now longer in all capital cities. In one NSW town, its been extended by 48 days.
Party time on the Highway to Hell as Perth pays tribute to AC/DC

More than 100,000 people lined a major road through Perth in a one-off tribute to AC/DC and the late Bon Scott, but only after setting a new world record.
Peter spends $170 a fortnight on public transport. The city he lives in might surprise you

Peter McGlone travels 38 kilometres a day from his home on the outskirts of Hobart into the CBD, but for what he pays you'd be forgiven for thinking he lives in a bigger city.
Turkey downs Syrian planes in Idlib as refugees flood Turkey's European borders

Turkey shoots down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib and strikes a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week.
Real corpses add grit to terror training at Sydney's secret 'body farm'

Human remains and cutting edge tech are helping to train Australia's top forensic officers in disaster response at a heavily guarded research facility.

Even 'safe-haven' gold not immune from the selling as share markets plunge again

Another $58 billion is wiped off the Australian share market in early trade and the Aussie dollar is at fresh 11-year lows, despite a widely anticipated interest rate cut tomorrow.
Analysis: Coronavirus has triggered the market falls, but debt is likely to keep them coming

On its own, a global pandemic would be enough to seriously crimp economic growth, but it has merely been a catalyst to shake the foundations of a global stock boom built by debt, writes Ian Verrender.
High-tech Chinese research vessel detected mapping strategically important waters off WA

A Defence official says the Xiang Yang Hong 01 was "undoubtedly" mapping waters regularly used by Australian submarines heading to and from the strategically important South China Sea.
Coronavirus update: Australia braces for more cases after arrivals from Iran diagnosed, while Louvre closed indefinitely

As the number of countries affected by coronavirus exceeds 60, Australia confirms three more cases of the infection, all of them recent arrivals from Iran.
Why this 11-year-old is getting injections to block puberty

Olivia Purdie is medically delaying puberty because the 11-year-old doesn't want to develop the body of a woman. The Year 6 student is one of a small but growing cohort of children around Australia seeking treatment because they don't identify as either a boy or a girl.
'I was robbing shops to support my kids': Marlion Pickett is back behind bars for all the right reasons

First juvenile detention, then prison, Marlion Pickett was committing robberies to support his young family. Now he's one of AFL's most admired players. So why is the grand final legend heading back behind bars?
House prices surge in February, sending most capitals back to record levels

Home price rises across every capital city except Darwin drive national dwelling prices 1.1 per cent higher, with five capital cities now recording record-high property values.
Pete Buttigieg announces shock exit from US presidential race

Pete Buttigieg will suspend his campaign to become the Democratic nominee in the 2020 US presidential race, according to a campaign aide.
Party time on the Highway to Hell as Perth pays tribute to AC/DC

More than 100,000 people lined a major road through Perth in a one-off tribute to AC/DC and the late Bon Scott, but only after setting a new world record.
'Public harm auntie' set to be charged over spread of coronavirus

He calls himself the second coming of Jesus, but South Koreans are calling his church the "public harm auntie" for followers ignoring advice to get tested. Now authorities are planning to charge Lee Man-hee for negligence.
McDonald's expected to announce single-use cutlery ban as big business meets at national waste summit

Big businesses are expected to lay out their plans to cut down on single-use plastics as part of a national summit targeting Australia's waste problem.
Two charged with murder and torture over missing Chinchilla toddler

Police declare a crime scene at the Chinchilla Weir in Queensland's Western Downs after charging two people with murder and torture following the disappearance of toddler Kaydence Mills.
'Unseen and undetected': How Iran became the epicentre for coronavirus in the Middle East

With Iran becoming a hotbed for coronavirus outside of China, authorities around the world are scrambling to expand their travel restrictions to stem the spread of the disease.
'Remain as still as possible': How people trapped in tree-less 'heat islands' are coping

A lack of trees is leaving the people who can least afford it with bigger air conditioning bills and the feeling of being trapped. But experts say steps can be taken to make things better — and cooler.
Major foreign-owned energy company accused of putting customers' sensitive information at risk

Leaked documents reveal Chinese-owned Alinta Energy may not have proper systems in place to protect the personal information of its 1.1 million gas and electricity customers.
'It just makes no sense': Parents lose childcare subsidy after vaccinations glitch

A Centrelink bungle in which parents are being wrongly accused of not immunising their children is estimated to be leaving thousands of families hundreds of dollars out of pocket.
Armed robbers confronted woman at Melbourne hotel before ongoing stand-off, police say

Tactical police officers enter the Westmeadows Tavern in Melbourne's north, where a stand-off has been taking place since early this morning following reports of an armed burglary.
Analysis: This everyday reality may be the biggest threat to AFLW

The pressure on AFLW players to mix elite sport with the daily reality of earning an income off the field is threatening to undermine the sport, writes Kate O'Halloran.
The Australian town where summer is 48 days longer than it was in the 50s

If summers feel longer, it's because they are — researchers have crunched the numbers and summers are now longer in all capital cities. In one NSW town, its been extended by 48 days.
Peter spends $170 a fortnight on public transport. The city he lives in might surprise you

Peter McGlone travels 38 kilometres a day from his home on the outskirts of Hobart into the CBD, but for what he pays you'd be forgiven for thinking he lives in a bigger city.
Real corpses add grit to terror training at Sydney's secret 'body farm'

Human remains and cutting edge tech are helping to train Australia's top forensic officers in disaster response at a heavily guarded research facility.
Mahathir plotting return to Malaysia's top job after King shocks voters by choosing rival

Muhyiddin Yassin, a Malay nationalist politician backed by the corruption-tarnished former ruling party, is sworn in after the King picks him to replace 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad.
Turkey downs Syrian planes in Idlib as refugees flood Turkey's European borders

Turkey shoots down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib and strikes a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week.

Even 'safe-haven' gold not immune from the selling as share markets plunge again

Another $58 billion is wiped off the Australian share market in early trade and the Aussie dollar is at fresh 11-year lows, despite a widely anticipated interest rate cut tomorrow.
Analysis: Coronavirus has triggered the market falls, but debt is likely to keep them coming

On its own, a global pandemic would be enough to seriously crimp economic growth, but it has merely been a catalyst to shake the foundations of a global stock boom built by debt, writes Ian Verrender.
Coronavirus update: Australia braces for more cases after arrivals from Iran diagnosed, while Louvre closed indefinitely

As the number of countries affected by coronavirus exceeds 60, Australia confirms three more cases of the infection, all of them recent arrivals from Iran.
Why this Adelaide 11-year-old is getting injections to block female puberty

Olivia Purdie is medically delaying puberty because the 11-year-old doesn't want to develop the body of a woman. The Year 6 student is one of a small but growing cohort of children around Australia seeking treatment because they don't identify as either a boy or a girl.
Adelaide Hills freeway reopens after chicken truck rollover causes traffic chaos

Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway reopens to all traffic after a chicken truck rolls over, blocking all three lanes of the down track for six hours.
High-tech Chinese research vessel detected mapping strategically important waters off WA

A Defence official says the Xiang Yang Hong 01 was "undoubtedly" mapping waters regularly used by Australian submarines heading to and from the strategically important South China Sea.
House prices surge in February, sending most capitals back to record levels

Home price rises across every capital city except Darwin drive national dwelling prices 1.1 per cent higher, with five capital cities now recording record-high property values.
Pete Buttigieg announces shock exit from US presidential race

Pete Buttigieg will suspend his campaign to become the Democratic nominee in the 2020 US presidential race, according to a campaign aide.
Two charged with murder and torture over missing Chinchilla toddler

Police declare a crime scene at the Chinchilla Weir in Queensland's Western Downs after charging two people with murder and torture following the disappearance of toddler Kaydence Mills.
'I was robbing shops to support my kids': Marlion Pickett is back behind bars for all the right reasons

First juvenile detention, then prison, Marlion Pickett was committing robberies to support his young family. Now he's one of AFL's most admired players. So why is the grand final legend heading back behind bars?
Peter spends $170 a fortnight on public transport. The city he lives in might surprise you

Peter McGlone travels 38 kilometres a day from his home on the outskirts of Hobart into the CBD, but for what he pays you'd be forgiven for thinking he lives in a bigger city.
'Public harm auntie' set to be charged over spread of coronavirus

He calls himself the second coming of Jesus, but South Koreans are calling his church the "public harm auntie" for followers ignoring advice to get tested. Now authorities are planning to charge Lee Man-hee for negligence.
Major foreign-owned energy company accused of putting customers' sensitive information at risk

Leaked documents reveal Chinese-owned Alinta Energy may not have proper systems in place to protect the personal information of its 1.1 million gas and electricity customers.
McDonald's expected to announce single-use cutlery ban as big business meets at national waste summit

Big businesses are expected to lay out their plans to cut down on single-use plastics as part of a national summit targeting Australia's waste problem.
'Unseen and undetected': How Iran became the epicentre for coronavirus in the Middle East

With Iran becoming a hotbed for coronavirus outside of China, authorities around the world are scrambling to expand their travel restrictions to stem the spread of the disease.
Armed robbers confronted woman at Melbourne hotel before ongoing stand-off, police say

Tactical police officers enter the Westmeadows Tavern in Melbourne's north, where a stand-off has been taking place since early this morning following reports of an armed burglary.
'It just makes no sense': Parents lose childcare subsidy after vaccinations glitch

A Centrelink bungle in which parents are being wrongly accused of not immunising their children is estimated to be leaving thousands of families hundreds of dollars out of pocket.
'Remain as still as possible': How people trapped in tree-less 'heat islands' are coping

A lack of trees is leaving the people who can least afford it with bigger air conditioning bills and the feeling of being trapped. But experts say steps can be taken to make things better — and cooler.
The Australian town where summer is 48 days longer than it was in the 50s

If summers feel longer, it's because they are — researchers have crunched the numbers and summers are now longer in all capital cities. In one NSW town, its been extended by 48 days.
Analysis: This everyday reality may be the biggest threat to AFLW

The pressure on AFLW players to mix elite sport with the daily reality of earning an income off the field is threatening to undermine the sport, writes Kate O'Halloran.
Real corpses add grit to terror training at Sydney's secret 'body farm'

Human remains and cutting edge tech are helping to train Australia's top forensic officers in disaster response at a heavily guarded research facility.
Turkey downs Syrian planes in Idlib as refugees flood Turkey's European borders

Turkey shoots down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib and strikes a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week.
Party time on the Highway to Hell as Perth pays tribute to AC/DC

More than 100,000 people lined a major road through Perth in a one-off tribute to AC/DC and the late Bon Scott, but only after setting a new world record.

Even 'safe-haven' gold not immune from the selling as share markets plunge again

Another $58 billion is wiped off the Australian share market in early trade and the Aussie dollar is at fresh 11-year lows, despite a widely anticipated interest rate cut tomorrow.
Analysis: Coronavirus has triggered the market falls, but debt is likely to keep them coming

On its own, a global pandemic would be enough to seriously crimp economic growth, but it has merely been a catalyst to shake the foundations of a global stock boom built by debt, writes Ian Verrender.
Millionaires are circling what was once Canberra's 'no-go zone', but residents want to stay

With The Causeway earmarked for redevelopment what will happen to the residents who call the Canberra public housing estate home?
Coronavirus update: Australia braces for more cases after arrivals from Iran diagnosed, while Louvre closed indefinitely

As the number of countries affected by coronavirus exceeds 60, Australia confirms three more cases of the infection, all of them recent arrivals from Iran.
Why this 11-year-old is getting injections to block puberty

Olivia Purdie is medically delaying puberty because the 11-year-old doesn't want to develop the body of a woman. The Year 6 student is one of a small but growing cohort of children around Australia seeking treatment because they don't identify as either a boy or a girl.
After two pill-testing trials, Canberra is being urged to consider a more permanent option

A shopfront, a discrete corner of a pharmacy, a pop-up site or the back of a van — there are a range of possible options for a permanent pill-testing service in the national capital.
High-tech Chinese research vessel detected mapping strategically important waters off WA

A Defence official says the Xiang Yang Hong 01 was "undoubtedly" mapping waters regularly used by Australian submarines heading to and from the strategically important South China Sea.
House prices surge in February, sending most capitals back to record levels

Home price rises across every capital city except Darwin drive national dwelling prices 1.1 per cent higher, with five capital cities now recording record-high property values.
Canberra's summer 'a juxtaposition between crazy and crazy'

In a city where you would usually find residents outside enjoying the many natural wonders, heatwaves, smoke, bushfires and hail forced residents indoors, robbing them of the opportunity to enjoy summer in the bush capital.
Pete Buttigieg announces shock exit from US presidential race

Pete Buttigieg will suspend his campaign to become the Democratic nominee in the 2020 US presidential race, according to a campaign aide.
'I was robbing shops to support my kids': Marlion Pickett is back behind bars for all the right reasons

First juvenile detention, then prison, Marlion Pickett was committing robberies to support his young family. Now he's one of AFL's most admired players. So why is the grand final legend heading back behind bars?
'Public harm auntie' set to be charged over spread of coronavirus

He calls himself the second coming of Jesus, but South Koreans are calling his church the "public harm auntie" for followers ignoring advice to get tested. Now authorities are planning to charge Lee Man-hee for negligence.
Armed robbers confronted woman at Melbourne hotel before ongoing stand-off, police say

Tactical police officers enter the Westmeadows Tavern in Melbourne's north, where a stand-off has been taking place since early this morning following reports of an armed burglary.
Two charged with murder and torture over missing Chinchilla toddler

Police declare a crime scene at the Chinchilla Weir in Queensland's Western Downs after charging two people with murder and torture following the disappearance of toddler Kaydence Mills.
McDonald's expected to announce single-use cutlery ban as big business meets at national waste summit

Big businesses are expected to lay out their plans to cut down on single-use plastics as part of a national summit targeting Australia's waste problem.
'Unseen and undetected': How Iran became the epicentre for coronavirus in the Middle East

With Iran becoming a hotbed for coronavirus outside of China, authorities around the world are scrambling to expand their travel restrictions to stem the spread of the disease.
'Remain as still as possible': How people trapped in tree-less 'heat islands' are coping

A lack of trees is leaving the people who can least afford it with bigger air conditioning bills and the feeling of being trapped. But experts say steps can be taken to make things better — and cooler.
'It just makes no sense': Parents lose childcare subsidy after vaccinations glitch

A Centrelink bungle in which parents are being wrongly accused of not immunising their children is estimated to be leaving thousands of families hundreds of dollars out of pocket.
Major foreign-owned energy company accused of putting customers' sensitive information at risk

Leaked documents reveal Chinese-owned Alinta Energy may not have proper systems in place to protect the personal information of its 1.1 million gas and electricity customers.
The Australian town where summer is 48 days longer than it was in the 50s

If summers feel longer, it's because they are — researchers have crunched the numbers and summers are now longer in all capital cities. In one NSW town, its been extended by 48 days.
Analysis: This everyday reality may be the biggest threat to AFLW

The pressure on AFLW players to mix elite sport with the daily reality of earning an income off the field is threatening to undermine the sport, writes Kate O'Halloran.
Peter spends $170 a fortnight on public transport. The city he lives in might surprise you

Peter McGlone travels 38 kilometres a day from his home on the outskirts of Hobart into the CBD, but for what he pays you'd be forgiven for thinking he lives in a bigger city.
Real corpses add grit to terror training at Sydney's secret 'body farm'

Human remains and cutting edge tech are helping to train Australia's top forensic officers in disaster response at a heavily guarded research facility.
Turkey downs Syrian planes in Idlib as refugees flood Turkey's European borders

Turkey shoots down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib and strikes a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week.
Mahathir plotting return to Malaysia's top job after King shocks voters by choosing rival

Muhyiddin Yassin, a Malay nationalist politician backed by the corruption-tarnished former ruling party, is sworn in after the King picks him to replace 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad.
Party time on the Highway to Hell as Perth pays tribute to AC/DC

More than 100,000 people lined a major road through Perth in a one-off tribute to AC/DC and the late Bon Scott, but only after setting a new world record.

Peter spends $170 a fortnight on public transport. The city he lives in might surprise you

Peter McGlone travels 38 kilometres a day from his home on the outskirts of Hobart into the CBD, but for what he pays you'd be forgiven for thinking he lives in a bigger city.
Burnie, Bell Bay earmarked as sites for hydrogen energy hubs as Government pledges $50m

The Tasmanian Government will invest $50 million to encourage the development of a hydrogen energy industry in the state, earmarking Bell Bay in the north and Burnie in the north west as likely hubs.
Even 'safe-haven' gold not immune from the selling as share markets plunge again

Another $58 billion is wiped off the Australian share market in early trade and the Aussie dollar is at fresh 11-year lows, despite a widely anticipated interest rate cut tomorrow.
Why this 11-year-old is getting injections to block puberty

Olivia Purdie is medically delaying puberty because the 11-year-old doesn't want to develop the body of a woman. The Year 6 student is one of a small but growing cohort of children around Australia seeking treatment because they don't identify as either a boy or a girl.
Coronavirus update: Australia braces for more cases after arrivals from Iran diagnosed, while Louvre closed indefinitely

As the number of countries affected by coronavirus exceeds 60, Australia confirms three more cases of the infection, all of them recent arrivals from Iran.
Analysis: Coronavirus has triggered the market falls, but debt is likely to keep them coming

On its own, a global pandemic would be enough to seriously crimp economic growth, but it has merely been a catalyst to shake the foundations of a global stock boom built by debt, writes Ian Verrender.
High-tech Chinese research vessel detected mapping strategically important waters off WA

A Defence official says the Xiang Yang Hong 01 was "undoubtedly" mapping waters regularly used by Australian submarines heading to and from the strategically important South China Sea.
Armed robbers confronted woman at Melbourne hotel before ongoing stand-off, police say

Tactical police officers enter the Westmeadows Tavern in Melbourne's north, where a stand-off has been taking place since early this morning following reports of an armed burglary.
Two charged with murder and torture over missing Chinchilla toddler

Police declare a crime scene at the Chinchilla Weir in Queensland's Western Downs after charging two people with murder and torture following the disappearance of toddler Kaydence Mills.
'I was robbing shops to support my kids': Marlion Pickett is back behind bars for all the right reasons

First juvenile detention, then prison, Marlion Pickett was committing robberies to support his young family. Now he's one of AFL's most admired players. So why is the grand final legend heading back behind bars?
McDonald's expected to announce single-use cutlery ban as big business meets at national waste summit

Big businesses are expected to lay out their plans to cut down on single-use plastics as part of a national summit targeting Australia's waste problem.
'Remain as still as possible': How people trapped in tree-less 'heat islands' are coping

A lack of trees is leaving the people who can least afford it with bigger air conditioning bills and the feeling of being trapped. But experts say steps can be taken to make things better — and cooler.
'It just makes no sense': Parents lose childcare subsidy after vaccinations glitch

A Centrelink bungle in which parents are being wrongly accused of not immunising their children is estimated to be leaving thousands of families hundreds of dollars out of pocket.
Major foreign-owned energy company accused of putting customers' sensitive information at risk

Leaked documents reveal Chinese-owned Alinta Energy may not have proper systems in place to protect the personal information of its 1.1 million gas and electricity customers.
Analysis: This everyday reality may be the biggest threat to AFLW

The pressure on AFLW players to mix elite sport with the daily reality of earning an income off the field is threatening to undermine the sport, writes Kate O'Halloran.
The Australian town where summer is 48 days longer than it was in the 50s

If summers feel longer, it's because they are — researchers have crunched the numbers and summers are now longer in all capital cities. In one NSW town, its been extended by 48 days.
Party time on the Highway to Hell as Perth pays tribute to AC/DC

More than 100,000 people lined a major road through Perth in a one-off tribute to AC/DC and the late Bon Scott, but only after setting a new world record.
Real corpses add grit to terror training at Sydney's secret 'body farm'

Human remains and cutting edge tech are helping to train Australia's top forensic officers in disaster response at a heavily guarded research facility.
'What a rip-off': Mardi Gras apologises to outraged ticketholders locked out of party

Revellers are forced to stand in line for hours and watch music acts on outdoor screens because the venue for the official Mardi Gras afterparty can only accommodate about half of those who bought tickets.
Turkey downs Syrian planes in Idlib as refugees flood Turkey's European borders

Turkey shoots down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib and strikes a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week.
Biden made a comeback, but what does this mean for other Democrats?

Joe Biden is resurgent, Bernie Sanders is hopeful the result in South Carolina is just a blip, and all the others will likely have their fingers crossed for a big win on Super Tuesday. Here are our five key takeaways from the fourth primary.
Air pollution levels plummet as coronavirus lockdown sees China's factories fall silent

NASA records air pollution plummeting over China as the coronavirus outbreak shuts down industry and transport in the country.
Solange started working at 11, was a sex slave at 15 and had two kids by 17: The brutal truth about your smartphone

Seven-day working weeks, sexual abuse and child labour — this is how tech companies are struggling to clean up supply of the magic metal that makes your smartphone work.
Mahathir plotting return to Malaysia's top job after King shocks voters by choosing rival

Muhyiddin Yassin, a Malay nationalist politician backed by the corruption-tarnished former ruling party, is sworn in after the King picks him to replace 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad.
Afghan President rejects US plan for Taliban prisoner release

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani rejects a Taliban demand for the release of 5,000 prisoners — a key condition for talks between the United States and Islamist militants.
Vinyl is now worth some serious money, but it's nothing to do with the sound of music

Vinyl records are set to generate more revenue for the Australian music industry than CDs this year, but it appears to have nothing to do with how the music actually sounds.

'You can't underestimate what's occurred': Labor, CLP primary vote craters at Johnston by-election

The confused aftermath of the Johnston by-election shows the Territory is in for a wild ride ahead of the August election — and as voters turn away from Labor and the CLP, one political party is picking up the scraps.
Why this 11-year-old is getting injections to block puberty

Olivia Purdie is medically delaying puberty because the 11-year-old doesn't want to develop the body of a woman. The Year 6 student is one of a small but growing cohort of children around Australia seeking treatment because they don't identify as either a boy or a girl.
Coronavirus update: Australia braces for more cases after arrivals from Iran diagnosed, while Louvre closed indefinitely

As the number of countries affected by coronavirus exceeds 60, Australia confirms three more cases of the infection, all of them recent arrivals from Iran.
Analysis: Coronavirus has triggered the market falls, but debt is likely to keep them coming

On its own, a global pandemic would be enough to seriously crimp economic growth, but it has merely been a catalyst to shake the foundations of a global stock boom built by debt, writes Ian Verrender.
High-tech Chinese research vessel detected mapping strategically important waters off WA

A Defence official says the Xiang Yang Hong 01 was "undoubtedly" mapping waters regularly used by Australian submarines heading to and from the strategically important South China Sea.
Two charged with murder and torture over missing Chinchilla toddler

Police declare a crime scene at the Chinchilla Weir in Queensland's Western Downs after charging two people with murder and torture following the disappearance of toddler Kaydence Mills.
'I was robbing shops to support my kids': Marlion Pickett is back behind bars for all the right reasons

First juvenile detention, then prison, Marlion Pickett was committing robberies to support his young family. Now he's one of AFL's most admired players. So why is the grand final legend heading back behind bars?
McDonald's expected to announce single-use cutlery ban as big business meets at national waste summit

Big businesses are expected to lay out their plans to cut down on single-use plastics as part of a national summit targeting Australia's waste problem.
Armed robbers confronted woman at Melbourne hotel before ongoing stand-off, police say

Tactical police officers enter the Westmeadows Tavern in Melbourne's north, where a stand-off has been taking place since early this morning following reports of an armed burglary.
'Remain as still as possible': How people trapped in tree-less 'heat islands' are coping

A lack of trees is leaving the people who can least afford it with bigger air conditioning bills and the feeling of being trapped. But experts say steps can be taken to make things better — and cooler.
'It just makes no sense': Parents lose childcare subsidy after vaccinations glitch

A Centrelink bungle in which parents are being wrongly accused of not immunising their children is estimated to be leaving thousands of families hundreds of dollars out of pocket.
Major foreign-owned energy company accused of putting customers' sensitive information at risk

Leaked documents reveal Chinese-owned Alinta Energy may not have proper systems in place to protect the personal information of its 1.1 million gas and electricity customers.
Analysis: This everyday reality may be the biggest threat to AFLW

The pressure on AFLW players to mix elite sport with the daily reality of earning an income off the field is threatening to undermine the sport, writes Kate O'Halloran.
The Australian town where summer is 48 days longer than it was in the 50s

If summers feel longer, it's because they are — researchers have crunched the numbers and summers are now longer in all capital cities. In one NSW town, its been extended by 48 days.
Party time on the Highway to Hell as Perth pays tribute to AC/DC

More than 100,000 people lined a major road through Perth in a one-off tribute to AC/DC and the late Bon Scott, but only after setting a new world record.
Peter spends $170 a fortnight on public transport. The city he lives in might surprise you

Peter McGlone travels 38 kilometres a day from his home on the outskirts of Hobart into the CBD, but for what he pays you'd be forgiven for thinking he lives in a bigger city.
Real corpses add grit to terror training at Sydney's secret 'body farm'

Human remains and cutting edge tech are helping to train Australia's top forensic officers in disaster response at a heavily guarded research facility.
'What a rip-off': Mardi Gras apologises to outraged ticketholders locked out of party

Revellers are forced to stand in line for hours and watch music acts on outdoor screens because the venue for the official Mardi Gras afterparty can only accommodate about half of those who bought tickets.
Turkey downs Syrian planes in Idlib as refugees flood Turkey's European borders

Turkey shoots down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib and strikes a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week.
Biden made a comeback, but what does this mean for other Democrats?

Joe Biden is resurgent, Bernie Sanders is hopeful the result in South Carolina is just a blip, and all the others will likely have their fingers crossed for a big win on Super Tuesday. Here are our five key takeaways from the fourth primary.
Air pollution levels plummet as coronavirus lockdown sees China's factories fall silent

NASA records air pollution plummeting over China as the coronavirus outbreak shuts down industry and transport in the country.
Solange started working at 11, was a sex slave at 15 and had two kids by 17: The brutal truth about your smartphone

Seven-day working weeks, sexual abuse and child labour — this is how tech companies are struggling to clean up supply of the magic metal that makes your smartphone work.
Mahathir plotting return to Malaysia's top job after King shocks voters by choosing rival

Muhyiddin Yassin, a Malay nationalist politician backed by the corruption-tarnished former ruling party, is sworn in after the King picks him to replace 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad.
Afghan President rejects US plan for Taliban prisoner release

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani rejects a Taliban demand for the release of 5,000 prisoners — a key condition for talks between the United States and Islamist militants.

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The biggest threat to AFLW

The pressure on AFLW players to mix elite sport with the daily reality of earning an income off the field is threatening to undermine the sport.
By Kate O'Halloran
Global stocks shock has a way to run

On its own, a global pandemic would be enough to seriously crimp economic growth, but it has merely been a catalyst to shake the foundations of a global stock boom built by debt, writes Ian Verrender.
By business editor Ian Verrender
Calls to bring tax cuts forward

Westpac's Bill Evans says the Morrison Government should bring forward its planned tax cuts to flush the economy with cash and get people spending again.
By Gareth Hutchens
Differing approach to two challenges

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'Public harm auntie' set to be charged over spread of coronavirus

He calls himself the second coming of Jesus, but South Koreans are calling his church the "public harm auntie" for followers ignoring advice to get tested. Now authorities are planning to charge Lee Man-hee for negligence.
'Unseen and undetected': How Iran became the epicentre for coronavirus in the Middle East

With Iran becoming a hotbed for coronavirus outside of China, authorities around the world are scrambling to expand their travel restrictions to stem the spread of the disease.
Pete Buttigieg announces shock exit from US presidential race

Pete Buttigieg will suspend his campaign to become the Democratic nominee in the 2020 US presidential race, according to a campaign aide.
Turkey downs Syrian planes in Idlib as refugees flood Turkey's European borders

Turkey shoots down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib and strikes a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week.

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COVID-19 threat means patients could be diverted from hospital emergency departments

NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says it will establish respiratory clinics to tackle potential coronavirus cases, and divert some patients away from emergency departments to mitigate risks of infection.
Who is vulnerable to coronavirus? So far children appear safe from COVID-19

One of Australia's leading influenza researchers says 50 per cent of the population is likely to get COVID-19, but so far research shows children are not at risk of serious symptoms.
Mack Horton weighs in on Sun Yang ban, WADA processes under scrutiny

After rival Sun Yang receives an eight-year ban for a dope test violation, Mack Horton says the outcome is a "statement to the world".
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Beyond Indonesian shores, the story of Holden's successful export foray into the tropics over more than three decades isn't widely known.

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Even 'safe-haven' gold not immune from the selling as share markets plunge again

Another $58 billion is wiped off the Australian share market in early trade and the Aussie dollar is at fresh 11-year lows, despite a widely anticipated interest rate cut tomorrow.
House prices surge in February, sending most capitals back to record levels

Home price rises across every capital city except Darwin drive national dwelling prices 1.1 per cent higher, with five capital cities now recording record-high property values.
The lawyers who help disaster victims take on insurers now face their own big fight

After two disasters hit their property, this couple faced a fight with their insurer, which agreed to cover the damage only after a special legal service got involved. But as the service's funds dry up, it warns others might not get the same help.
Cash ban law could mean you end up in jail if you pay for a car with $10,000 cash

A Senate inquiry backs a controversial bill to ban cash payments of $10,000 and impose two-year jail sentences on people using cash for purchases above that limit, meaning it will soon become law.

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'I was robbing shops to support my kids': Marlion Pickett is back behind bars for all the right reasons

First juvenile detention, then prison, Marlion Pickett was committing robberies to support his young family. Now he's one of AFL's most admired players. So why is the grand final legend heading back behind bars?
This everyday reality may be the biggest threat to AFLW

The pressure on AFLW players to mix elite sport with the daily reality of earning an income off the field is threatening to undermine the sport, writes Kate O'Halloran.
Carlton down the Crows in AFLW grand final rematch

Adelaide's Erin Phillips has a safe and productive return from injury, but Carlton bounces back from last year's AFLW grand final heartbreak to beat the Crows at Richmond Oval.
Tokyo Olympics on the line as coronavirus looms as biggest challenge in Games history

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Party time on the Highway to Hell as Perth pays tribute to AC/DC

More than 100,000 people lined a major road through Perth in a one-off tribute to AC/DC and the late Bon Scott, but only after setting a new world record.
Vinyl is now worth some serious money, but it's nothing to do with the sound of music

Vinyl records are set to generate more revenue for the Australian music industry than CDs this year, but it appears to have nothing to do with how the music actually sounds.
Breaking the cliche of 'tartan and shortbread' with modern folk music at WOMADelaide

WOMADelaide performers talk about the importance of folk music, the negative effects of how the style is perceived, and how it's being brought into the 21st century.
Australian games makers share the 15 'must-play' titles that inspired them

From arcade classics to mobile phone hits, six pioneering video-game makers tell us their pick of must-know, must-play games currently on display at the National Film and Sound Archive.

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Firefighters in Australia are heroes. In Taiwan, they're gods

Australian firefighter calendar models may be known for their bulging muscles and big smiles, but they are also strengthening ties in Asia.
Put up for adoption and expected to die, Emmah's life is an inspiration for 'heroes'

Australian of the Year award-winner Emmah Money talks about a childhood being bullied, and being given up for adoption after being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth.
Bohemian Rhapsody superfan breaks world record for seeing movie 108 times

A woman who says she has only been a fan of the iconic rock band Queen for about a year sets the Guinness World Record for clocking up approximately 240 hours, or 10 consecutive days, watching Bohemian Rhapsody in cinemas.

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Coronavirus update: Australia braces for more cases after arrivals from Iran diagnosed, while Louvre closed indefinitely

As the number of countries affected by coronavirus exceeds 60, Australia confirms three more cases of the infection, all of them recent arrivals from Iran.
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We shed data everyday that offers insight into our wellbeing and state of mind. Now a study of CCTV footage at a known suicide hotspot raises ethical questions.
Here's why this simple hygiene technique is top of the list when it comes to fighting coronavirus

Experts say there's something each of us can focus on as Australia prepares for a potential COVID-19 outbreak. Here's what you need to know about how your hands can spread the virus and the steps you can take to reduce the risk.
The coronavirus emergency plan has been activated. Here's what that means for you

The Australian Government has pulled the trigger on its emergency response plan and is now operating on the basis the virus is a pandemic.

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Food giants set to cut-down on single-use plastics

McDonalds and Nestle are among businesses expected to outline plans at a national waste summit to reduce single-use plastics.
Truck carrying 3,000 chickens rolls in SA

A major Adelaide freeway has opened again after a truck loaded with chickens jackknifed, causing hours of traffic chaos.
Fitness coach, bingo host, Senior Constable: Tibooburra's only cop wears many hats

The sole and first ever female police officer in a tiny, isolated town is going above and beyond the call of duty to bring her outback community closer together.
Indian Pacific marks 50 years since first transcontinental crossing

The Indian Pacific marks 50 years since its first transcontinental crossing from Sydney to Perth as rail travel enjoys a "renaissance" in Australia.

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