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US Votes 2020
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US votes 2020
Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump in Pennsylvania to become the 46th president of the United States
Joe Biden has secured enough Electoral College votes to defeat Donald Trump after being declared the winner in the critical state of Pennsylvania.
- by Latika Bourke
Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows diagnosed with COVID-19
Meadows travelled with Trump in the run-up to election day and last appeared in public on Wednesday without a mask as the President falsely declared victory in the vote count.
- by Jonathan Lemire and Zeke Miller
'We're going to win': Biden claims mandate as he closes in on victory
Biden spoke to the nation as he closed in on the 270 Electoral College votes required to defeat Donald Trump.
- by Matthew Knott
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Crime
Cricket bat bashing victim fights for life after Ballajura pub brawl
The family of a Perth man involved in a brutal pub brawl has pleaded for public help as he fights for his life.
- by Lucy McLeod
Are all white people racist? Why Critical Race Theory has us rattled
Its opponents see it as a major threat to Western civilisation. But just how dangerous is Critical Race Theory?
- by Karl Quinn
Tasmania to take hundreds of Australians stranded overseas
Tasmania has committed to taking hundreds of stranded Australians wanting to return home by opening up Hobart hotels for quarantine spaces.
- by Anthony Galloway
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WA election
'We can't let it happen here': WA Labor fundraises on the back of 'people like Donald Trump'
WA Labor has told its supporters in a fundraising email the state election could wind up like the US presidential election, and "people like Trump will stop at nothing".
- by Nathan Hondros
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'Leaving the land of romantic fantasy': why I chose to be a single mum
Single women using donor sperm are believed to be one of the fastest-growing segments of the assisted reproduction business.
- by Alexandra Collier
This isn't the first time we have had to wait for a US presidential election result
No matter what happens, this election is unlikely to approach a record for the longest wait between an election day and a final determination of the outcome.
- by Anthony R. Wood
'Train crash in slow motion': Why Ethiopia is on brink of civil war
Its Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, received the Nobel Peace Prize last year for his sweeping reforms, but he is now a leader at war.
- by Cara Anna
McKenna floats possible AFL return in future, as Dons deal for Dunkley
Conor McKenna has raised eyebrows with his assertion that he may one day return to the AFL; the Dons work to land Bulldog Josh Dunkley.
- by Peter Ryan
Why are so many British actors starring in Australian productions?
Miranda Richardson, Helen Mirren and Andrew Lincoln are among the many Brits featuring in local productions.
- by Garry Maddox
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Eat and drink Perth
New microbrewery on famous foreshore to reel in WA's summer tourists
As a fourth-generation member of a WA winemaking family, Jason Credaro grew up with wine in his blood and viticulture in his veins.
- by David Prestipino
Clive Palmer loses WA hard border fight in High Court
Mining billionaire Clive Palmer has lost his legal bid to have WA's hard border deemed unconstitutional after a High Court full bench ruled in favour of the state government.
- by Heather McNeill
Dissent grows over 'stagnate' Murdoch Uni guild in wake of legal threats
Never has a student election been more important than the Guild election held at Murdoch after the university announced it would be removing face-to-face lectures from 2021-2022.
- by Aja Styles
Order with a side of drugs: Police foil woman's illegal delivery to Perth quarantine hotel
The drugs were wrapped in aluminium foil and hidden inside a bag of fries packed in a fast food delivery bag.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
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Liberal Party
Liberal factions fend off push to unseat WA senator over same-sex marriage support
A last-minute push to unseat WA senator Dean Smith over his support for same-sex marriage appears doomed.
- by Nathan Hondros
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Deputy PM lashes out at anti-racing campaign after Melbourne Cup death
Michael McCormack has lashed out at animal activists who seized on another death in last Tuesday's Melbourne Cup to call for the sport to be shut down.
- by Rob Harris
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Casinos
Feeling the heat, Packer sets up contingency plan for Crown stake
James Packer is believed to have already set up a blind trust to hold his stake in Crown in case he is found to be unfit to be a close associate of the Barangaroo casino.
- by Elizabeth Knight
World
Former Kosovo president to face war crimes judges next week
Prosecutors allege Hashim Thaci was responsible for some 100 murders of civilians during the 1998-99 war while a commander with the Kosovo Liberation Army.
- by Stephanie van den Berg
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At home with actor, podcaster and charity ambassador Christian Wilkins
The Eden star's flamboyant trademark is felt throughout his interiors, as he brings forth his passion for colour via a wild mash of influences.
- by Jane Rocca
Behind this red roller door lies a jaw-dropping warehouse conversion
Once a printing factory, the three-bedroom property was transformed from a warehouse into a residence by previous owners.
- by Elicia Murray
Life & Culture
Are all white people racist? Why Critical Race Theory has us rattled
Its opponents see it as a major threat to Western civilisation. But just how dangerous is Critical Race Theory?
- by Karl Quinn
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- by David Prestipino
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New Tigers coach Ferguson bullish on improving women's side
Richmond's new AFLW coach Ryan Ferguson believes the controversial decision to cut the club's VFLW program will not be a setback.
- by Anthony Colangelo
McKenna floats possible AFL return in future, as Dons deal for Dunkley
Conor McKenna has raised eyebrows with his assertion that he may one day return to the AFL; the Dons work to put together a deal to land Bulldog Josh Dunkley.
- by Peter Ryan
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Trading and drafting
Free agency rules, not clubs, have failed Cameron
If any player is entitled to exercise his free agency rights it's Jeremy Cameron but the star forward's experience shows a review of the rules is needed.
- by Peter Ryan
Race meetings across Australia affected as 'major technical issue' hits TAB system
TAB's computer system failed on one of the biggest days of the year costing the racing industry an estimated tens of millions of dollars in revenue.
- by Chris Roots and Damien Ractliffe
FFA, A-League clubs reach agreement on separation
The A-League clubs will take charge of Australia's elite soccer competition before Christmas after years of haggling and disagreement.
- by Michael Lynch
Day in contention at Houston Open on eve of US Masters
Jason Day was back in contention on the eve of the US Masters after two eventful days alongside Phil Mickelson.
Inside cricket's mission to deliver Indian summer
After many hurdles and hiccups, the star attractions of the season arrive in Sydney next week, although it's not all plain sailing ahead yet.
- by Chris Barrett
Have Your Say
Malcolm Knox: After a week of politics, sport's trump card is a young golfer from Melbourne
Chances are you haven't heard of Lukas Michel. But his is a story that says much about the intersection of sport and politics.
