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US Votes 2020
View full resultsTurnbull warned Christian Porter drinking with a staffer could expose him to blackmail
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has revealed he warned cabinet minister Christian Porter that alleged behaviour, including drinking in public with a young woman, could expose him to blackmail.
- by Latika Bourke
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Energy
Woodside clears another hurdle as Scarborough gas vision inches closer
The project is a joint venture between Woodside and BHP and a final investment decision is expected in the second half of 2021.
- by Hamish Hastie
Melville appoints high-profile design firm to redraft Canning Bridge plans
Hatch RobertsDay will look at height limits and controversial bonus height provisions, which allow the council to approve developments taller than the maximum height, as part of the review.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Coronavirus LIVE: After 123 days, police dismantle Victoria's 'ring of steel'
The checkpoints were put in place in early July as restrictions stopping Melburnians from leaving the city were introduced in order to minimise movement and stem the spread of coronavirus.
- by Craig Butt and Ashleigh McMillan
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Perth dentist jailed for treating patients while she should have been in home quarantine
A Joondalup dentist who admitted working when she was meant to be self-isolating will spend two months behind bars.
- by Heather McNeill
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US anchors cut Trump's conference. Would Aussies have done the same?
"The risk is that these [media organisations] will be perceived to be censoring one side of politics," says ABC journalist David Speers.
- by Michael Lallo and Broede Carmody
Rage against the machine: Slim pickings threaten 2021 WA wine harvest
Despite WA's latest border changes, wineries have already planned to machine-harvest more than usual and redeploy staff from cellar doors.
- by David Prestipino
Surf, ski, bike hire gets the sharing economy treatment with Perth start-up
The start-up's founder came up with the idea while dreaming about travel during long stretches of study for his MBA.
- by Hamish Hastie
New cyber laws 'necessary but not sufficient' to protect national security: expert
A leading cyber security expert says companies will need to go beyond minimum standards to combat escalating digital threats.
- by Anthony Galloway
Western Australia
Exmouth port proposal could destroy 'jewel of the crown' of WA's tourism industry, tour operators warn
More than 100 disgruntled locals carrying banners with the slogans "Save Exmouth Gulf" and "No to deepwater port" gathered at Qualing Pool on Saturday to protest the project.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Perth property heart beats again with landmark towers off the ground
Earthworks at the Civic Heart project in South Perth will kick off in January after a sales bonanza had seen buyers snatch $31 million-worth of apartments last month.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
Unusual cold front to bring storms, rain and extreme fire danger to WA
A front carrying heavy rain and damaging winds will batter WA and cause catastrophic fire danger through inland parts of the state.
- by Fran Rimrod
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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
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WA election
WA Labor fundraises on the back of 'people like Donald Trump'
WA Labor has told supporters 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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Watchdog on notice to toughen up as Parliament debates new laws
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has signalled plans to toughen enforcement at the nation’s corporate watchdog as he unveils draft laws to crack down on aggressive sales tactics in personal finance.
- by David Crowe
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Wall Street
ASX to surge as Wall Street jumps on coronavirus vaccine hopes, election
Markets were already sharply higher on the US election result when Pfizer said that vaccine shots may be 90 per cent effective at preventing COVID-19.
- by Stan Choe
World
Trudeau looks to Biden for help in Canada's dispute with China
Beijing arrested two Canadians just days after Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, a Chinese Huawei executive and the daughter of the company’s founder.
- by Rob Gillies
Russian helicopter shot down in Armenia near border with Azerbaijan
- by Thomas Cronenberg, Awet Demurjan and Peter Spinella
Opinion
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Trump's greatest trick? Monopolising our attention
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Property bydomain
From the worst housing market to one of the best: Why prices skyrocketed
This sunny city is virus-free and the economy is bouncing back – and the median house price is just $540,000.
- by Jemimah Clegg
How home owners can put their equity to work
Home owners have a not-so-secret weapon that can allow them to invest, build wealth and improve their home without having to stump up a cash payment.
- by Daniel Butkovich
Life & Culture
Let the Christmas viewing commence: why we'll always love holiday films
Holidate is the ultimate holiday film and one Netflix's most-watched titles right now. So why can't we resist the seasonal sentiment?
- by Matilda Dixon-Smith
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Sheffield Shield
The Dean Jones-like feat that could catapult Pucovski into Test squad
Batting prodigy Will Pucovski has strengthened his irresistible case for Test selection by becoming the first man this century to post back-to-back double centuries in the Sheffield Shield.
- by Jon Pierik
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AFL 2020
North turn down Lisa Alexander for coaching job
Legendary Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander had hoped to be interviewed for the position but the club sent her an email on Monday saying they would not progress further with her application.
- by Anthony Colangelo
'He doesn't deserve it': Sprenger more worried about Rickard than losing medal
The former world champion has backed his fellow breaststroker from Australia's medley relay team in London as Brenton Rickard's doping hearing begins.
- by Chris Barrett
'Tiresome on the mind': Starc warning on challenges of hub life
The Test paceman has committed to playing for the Sydney Sixers in the BBL in a fillip for Cricket Australia, but the uncertainty of the coming months is concerning him.
- by Andrew Wu and Chris Barrett
'It hurt so much I couldn’t talk': Vautin's warning after cancer scare
It was a surprise that Paul Vautin was not a central part of the Channel Nine commentary team for game one of State of Origin. Now we can reveal why.
- by Danny Weidler
Day fades as Ortiz holds off Johnson, Matsuyama for first Tour victory
Jason Day was one shot off the lead heading into the final round of the Houston Open but finished six behind first-time Tour winner Carlos Ortiz.
Nine, Rugby Australia confirm groundbreaking $100m broadcast deal
Super Rugby will be on live on free-to-air television for the first time with a landmark partnership officially confirmed by Nine and Rugby Australia.
- by Sam Phillips
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Paul Cully's Tight Five: How two players won the Test for the Wallabies
The biggest moments in the victory over the All Blacks featured the same two players: Reece Hodge and Matt Philip.
