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National

Greens senator to travel to US for Assange

Greens senator Peter Whish-Wilson says Julian Assange is facing a “death sentence” and he will travel to the US to advocate for the WikiLeaks founder.

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National

Resilience key to federal disaster plan

Natural disasters could cost Australia $39 billion per year by 2050, with resilience-building a key part of the government’s future-proofing strategy.

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National

McCormack slights farmers’ carbon goals

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says the National Farmers Federation’s emissions reductions goals are simply aspirational.

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National

New Vic crime squad tackles illegal waste

The Victorian government has committed a further $71 million to investigate illegal stockpiles of dangerous chemicals and toxic rubbish.

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National

Coercive control would be a crime: Qld LNP

The coercive control of a partner would be a crime under reforms to tackle domestic violence being proposed by the Queensland opposition.

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Sport

AFL

Petracca signs on at AFL Demons

Explosive midfielder Christian Petracca has re-committed to Melbourne for two more AFL seasons.

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Horse Racing

Fierce Impact tops All-Star emergency list

The All-Star Mile field is taking shape with Racing Victoria announcing 21 horses as provisional emergencies for the $5 million race at Caulfield.

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Rugby

Walker gives up alcohol to recapture form

South Sydney’s Cody Walker won a NSW State of Origin jersey when off the drink in early 2019 and he’s stayed dry to start 2020 in a bid to recapture his form.

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World

World

Weinstein accusers turn sights to LA trial

Some of the women who accuse Hervey Weinstein of sexual misconduct say they are looking to the disgraced producer’s LA trial to build on a shift in attitudes.

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World

Coronavirus cases rise in Italy, 11 dead

Italian officials reported 11 deaths and 322 confirmed cases of the virus on Tuesday, 100 more than a day earlier, with most concentrated in northern Italy.

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World

German driver injured 61 at carnival

A 29-year-old German man is being held on suspicion of attempted murder after he drove into a carnival procession and injured 61 people, including 20 children.

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World

Nations must prepare for virus: WHO expert

A World Health Organisation expert has urged nations around the world to be prepared for outbreaks of coronavirus, saying early action will save lives.

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World

Virus outbreaks worsen in Italy, Iran

Coronavirus outbreaks have worsened in Iran, South Korea and Italy and Americans have been told to begin preparing for the disease to spread within the country.

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Finance

Finance

Nine first-half profit slides 41%

Nine reported that its net profit dropped to $101.86 million but saw an improvement in its video streaming business.

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Finance

Virgin reduces fleet, forecasts virus hit

Virgin Australia is planning fewer flights amid cancellations on international and domestic routes due to the coronavirus.

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Finance

Woolworths underpayments rise, profit dips

Woolworths says it will now exceed its initial guess of $200 million to $300 million in salaried staff underpayments over nine years.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Duffy claims she was raped, held captive

British singer Duffy claims she was “raped and drugged and held captive” before her long absence from the music scene, without giving details of the incident.

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Entertainment

Weinstein in hospital after guilty verdict

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is under police guard in a Manhattan hospital after being convicted for sexual assault and rape in a New York court.

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Entertainment

Domingo apologises after harassment probe

Opera singer Placido Domingo says he has spent several months reflecting on the sexual harassment allegations made by his female colleagues.

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