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Australia breaks spring temperature records, notches hottest ever November
Australia has experienced its hottest spring on record, despite predictions the La Nina weather event under way in the Pacific would bring higher rainfall.
US hopeful of pre-Christmas COVID jab, Australia still has long wait
Millions of vulnerable Americans could be vaccinated against coronavirus before end of 2020 but Australians will have to wait for months before anyone gets a shot.
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China relations
'Will not be bullied': citizens around the world told to buy Australian wine in stand against China
More than 200 MPs from 19 countries are telling their citizens to drink Aussie wine in December in a solidarity campaign that vows 'Australia is not alone'.
'Rage and roar': Chinese embassy re-escalates dispute with Australia
China's embassy has reignited its row with Australia hours after the PM called for calm over an image a Chinese government official shared on Twitter.
'You don't expect it next door': Neighbours leave tributes for mother killed in Narre Warren South attack
Channa Tep, 42, was flown to hospital with serious upper-body injuries but later died. Her three-year-old child and 70-year-old mother remained in hospital.
Opinion
Film
We don't need a film about this mass murderer
A movie about Tasmania's Port Arthur killer is entirely irresponsible and should be stopped in its tracks.
Richard Keddie
News
World War II
An extraordinary ordinary seaman is finally awarded the VC
It took 78 years, but the astonishing bravery of Teddy Sheean has finally been recognised with a Victoria Cross.
Analysis
Secrets of War
The PM politicised the war medals decision and now owns the response
Scott Morrison has demonstrated he will override the military if he feels it is not getting the politics right.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
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After a long wait, Victorians are free to travel to WA from next week
Western Australia will open its borders to Victorians from next Tuesday. This comes as there were emotional reunions after the first plane-load of Victorians arrived in QLD today.
'Red flags are flying': Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving
Los Angeles County imposed a stay-at-home order for its 10 million residents, and Santa Clara County banned high school.
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'Fire in the belly': Indigenous-led environment group powers up
The national director of Seed Mob, the first Indigenous-led environmental organisation in Australia, says it is a long-overdue initiative to place Aboriginal people at the centre of Australia’s response to climate change.
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Public transport
'Really annoying': Train timetable revamp riles Frankston line commuters
The new timetable will take Frankston trains out of the City Loop and commuters are not happy.
Court told of fears Benbrika would resume contact with associates if released
Convicted terror plotter had a 'steady stream of visits in jail from men who later fought for Islamic State, a court has heard.
Tennis Australia moves to allay fears Australian Open could be cancelled
Tennis Australia has moved to allay fears that next year's Australian Open could be cancelled amid protracted talks with the Victorian government over quarantine conditions.
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Crime
Man faces court charged with stalking, attempted abduction over Hawthorn attack
A man has faced court after he allegedly stalked and attacked a young woman in Melbourne's east last week.
MARVELLOUS MELBOURNE
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From the pandemic, a new stage of laughter and music for Melbourne
Malthouse Theatre is converting its courtyard into a big new outdoors venue, which will open in January with a season of music, comedy and theatre.
How Tessa and Harrison came to seem part of Sunshine's past
Tucked between a suburban street and a railway line is a scene that, in the right light, might just be drawn from a different part of Melbourne's history.
Politics
'My freedom truly is your victory': Kylie Moore-Gilbert's first words since Iran freedom
In her first statement since landing in Australia last Friday, Dr Moore-Gilbert thanked friends and colleagues.
Business
Opinion
Rich families
Sibling rivalry: How Gretel is catching James in Packer fortunes
James Packer with a fortune estimated by Forbes to be $US3.4 billion is the wealthier sibling. But his sister is catching up.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Jacinda Ardern comes to Australia's aid in Twitter dispute with China
It comes as the social media giant refuses Morrison's demands to block a post from the Chinese government containing a fake photo.
Opinion
The Crown highlights deadly condition but doesn't address the myths
Dr Antonia Saunokonoko
China's juvenile Twitter attack a sign of its desperation
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property bydomain
Andrew Bolt's house finds a buyer, with young family to pay $2.8m
The four-bedroom Federation home has drawn interest in excess of its quoted price guide, and offers 2020 essentials such as a home office.
Will the RBA's 0.1 per cent cash rate push up house prices further?
The Reserve Bank held the cash rate at its record low of 0.1 per cent as the housing market bounces back, but there's another key factor at play.
Life & Culture
Why is Jimmy Giggle suddenly a social media star?
Poorly-designed product packaging has made this former kids' TV presenter a viral video sensation.
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Lewis Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Sakhir F1 GP
The seven-time world champion was tested three times last week and returned a negative result each time, but woke on Monday morning with mild symptoms.
Explosive documents claim cricket fixture changes 'driven by' India
Cricket Australia caved to India in making a “radical departure” from its summer schedule, according to an affidavit filed by Seven West Media to the Federal Court.
At his peak Bogut was 'arguably the premier big man in the world': Gaze
Australian legend Andrew Gaze has watched Andrew Bogut's career closely and coached him at the Sydney Kings and Gaze believes Bogut was among the sport's best big man at his peak.
Move over Mick: Melbourne speed kid to take son of Schumacher's spot
Oscar Piastri, the Melbourne teen who won the Formula 3 title last season, is expected to take Mick Schumacher's seat at F2 team Prema when he moves to Formula One.
Tense transcripts show Seven, CA's schedule battle
Transcripts of a tense conversation between Cricket Australia and Seven reveal network's despair at "radical" fixture change and huge influence of the Indian cricket board.
Tribunal should not doubt guilt of Gelagotis, say stewards
Racing Victoria stewards say the Victorian Racing Tribunal should be in no doubt that Peter Gelagotis administered an illegal substance to his racehorse.
Melbourne United's big pitch to Landale
Melbourne United have made an audacious attempt to sign Australian Boomers big man Jock Landale for the new NBL season.
Have Your Say
'Could be the making of him': Pucovski backed to replace hurt Warner
Will Pucovski has checked in with an injured David Warner, as the Victorian firms to replace the veteran opener and make his Test debut against India next month.
