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Global MPs' campaign to support Australian wine

'Will not be bullied': Citizens around the world told to buy Australian wine

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': China's embassy re-escalates Twitter dispute with Australia

In another breach of diplomatic protocol, the Chinese embassy has revealed details of a private call between Department of Foreign Affairs secretary Frances Adamson and Ambassador Cheng Jingye.

Decapitated mother didn't think daughter would harm anyone: court

Jessica Camilleri is on trial for the murder of her mother Rita Camilleri.

The 57-year-old mother of two was the full-time carer for her mentally ill daughter, who stabbed her to death in a frenzied rage in July 2019.

Airline prices for a one-way ticket to Perth skyrockets to $1000

WA has opened its border.

Price rise comes as WA announces it will open its border to the east coast and travellers from NSW and Victoria will no longer be forced to quarantine.

Power outages, clock tower lightning strike as Sydney lashed by thunderstorms 

Power outages, clock tower lightning strike as Sydney lashed by thunderstorms 

New South Wales has sweltered through another hot day with lightning sparking several new fires, but severe thunderstorms have lashed much of the state on Tuesday evening leaving thousands of customers without power.

Sibling rivalry: How Gretel is catching James in Packer fortunes

Gretel Packer seems to have done well out of her investment in Zillow.

James Packer with a fortune estimated by Forbes to be $US3.4 billion is the wealthier sibling. But his sister is catching up.

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Pumas believe Maradona backlash behind racist tweets storm

Pumas believe Maradona backlash behind racist tweets storm

Pumas captain Pablo Matera was sacked after old racist tweets re-surfaced and they believe a backlash about their respect for Maradona's death is involved.

Trump raises more than $230 million on false US election fraud claims

The money, raised in less than four weeks, is likely to provide Trump with a sizeable financial head start in paying for his post-presidency political activities.

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New global rankings scoreboard for universities 'like the ATP tennis'

UNSW vice-chancellor Ian Jacobs chats to students on the Kensington campus.

The University of NSW has developed a global tertiary scoreboard it hopes will be like the ATP tennis rankings of education

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We don't need a film about mass murderer Martin Bryant

Port Arthur killer Martin Bryant.

A movie about the Port Arthur killer is irresponsible and should be stopped in its tracks.

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Why is Jimmy Giggle suddenly a social media star?

Jimmy Rees as Jimmy Giggle in the popular ABC Kids program, Giggle and Hoot.

Poorly-designed product packaging has made this former kids' TV presenter a viral video sensation.

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Nurse Kathe Olmstead, right, gives volunteer Melissa Harting, of Harpersville, N.Y., an injection of Moderna's vaccine, as part of a trial. This photo is from July 27.

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.

Shoppers walk in a rainstorm through New York's Times Square.

'Red flags are flying': Americans face new restrictions after Thanksgiving

Los Angeles County imposed a stay-at-home order for its 10 million residents, and Santa Clara County, in the heart of Silicon Valley, banned high school.

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New land to form 'protective ring' around Indigenous site

New land to form 'protective ring' around Indigenous site

The transfer of the former grazing property to a national park to protect the Mt Grenfell historic site has taken decades of activism.  

'My freedom is your victory': Moore-Gilbert's first words since Iran release

Dr Moore-Gilbert has thanked her friends and supporters for their efforts over the last two years.

In her first statement since landing in Australia last Friday, Dr Moore-Gilbert thanked friends and colleagues.

Police trawl through CCTV in search for missing Sydney businesswoman

Police are trawling through hours of CCTV footage in the hopes of finding missing Sydney woman Melissa Caddick.

Almost three weeks since Melissa Caddick disappeared, police are appealing for dashcam footage from nearby properties of her Dover Heights home.

Businesswoman sues Financial Review over 'feminist cretin' column

Dr Elaine Stead ran Blue Sky's venture capital exposure.

The barrister for venture capitalist Elaine Stead alleged the newspaper and its columnist Joe Aston targeted her because she was a woman.

Jarryd Hayne denies making up lies in evidence at his sex assault trial

Jarryd Hayne arrives at Newcastle District Court on Tuesday.

The former NRL star has been grilled over his intentions when he went to a woman's house in Newcastle in September 2018.

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Will the RBA's 0.1 per cent cash rate push up house prices further?

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.

The surprising cities where house prices soared in November

The surprising cities where house prices soared in November

The COVID-19-induced house price weakness appears to be over with Sydney values rising, but here's where prices jumped five times as fast.

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Cricket Australia and Seven West Media broadcast rights dispute.

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.

Naden was drug tested by Sport Integrity Australia after the grand final on October 25 with the 24-year-old returning a positive A-sample for metabolites of cocaine. 

Naden admitted to taking cocaine in lead-up to grand final

The Panthers star returned a positive A-sample for cocaine after the grand final on October 25.

Argentina's Pablo Matera at full time after beating New Zealand.

Pumas believe Maradona backlash behind racist tweets storm

Pumas captain Pablo Matera was sacked after old racist tweets re-surfaced and they believe a backlash about their respect for Maradona's death is involved.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain on Sunday, November 29.

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.

Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest is  open to making a financial investment in Australian rugby - but on certain conditions.

'Utter nonsense': Forrest slams talk he will walk away from Force

Andrew Forrest has taken aim at former ARU administrators and reports which suggested he may walk away from the Force soon.

Steve Smith will be the first Australian man to score centuries in three consecutive ODIs if he hits another ton on Wednesday,

Record-seeking Smith has mental edge on India, says Finch

Steve Smith would become the first Australian man to score hundreds in three consecutive one-day internationals if he hits another ton on Wednesday.

Plans around the Australian Open are up in the air.

Tennis Australia confident Australian Open details will be finalised 'very soon'

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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