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• ASX to fall, Wall Street slips from record high ahead of Biden's stimulus speech

  14-01-2021 21:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are likely to open lower, as Wall Street retreated from its highest levels ever ahead of president-elect Joe Biden's pandemic relief plan to jump-start a struggling US economy.
  
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• What to expect if Greater Brisbane's coronavirus restrictions ease on Friday

  19-01-2021 04:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Health authorities flag Greater Brisbane's coronavirus restrictions are on track to be lifted by Friday. Here's what you need to know about masks and where you can travel.
  
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• John Alexander says Australian Open a 'compromised event' despite 'Herculean effort' to get players here

  19-01-2021 02:59 via abc.net.au
  
  In the haste to keep the Australian Open as close to its January timeslot as possible better alternatives may have been overlooked, according to John Alexander, the former Australian Open doubles champion, now the federal Member for Bennelong.
  
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• US pressures Australia to scrap proposed laws to make Facebook, Google pay for news

  19-01-2021 02:11 via abc.net.au
  
  A letter from the US President asks Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg to back down on plans to legislate a bargaining code that would force tech giants Google and Facebook to pay for Australian news.
  
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• RuPaul's Drag Race is getting a 'Down Under' spin-off

  19-01-2021 00:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Streaming service Stan says filming is now underway in New Zealand, with local contestants and the titular host and judge in tow.
  
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• Woman from South Africa and two flight crew test positive to coronavirus in Queensland hotel quarantine

  19-01-2021 00:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Queensland records three new coronavirus cases all detected in hotel quarantine — a woman from South African and two female flight crew.
  
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• Live: Australia hunts wickets as series comes down to final day of final Test

  19-01-2021 00:01 via abc.net.au
  
  With the Border-Gavaskar trophy on the line, Australia's bowlers have to take all 10 of India's wickets to win the match and the series, all while dodging Brisbane's wet weather. Follow live.
  
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• How will the issues reported in Norway Pfizer rollout impact Australia's vaccine strategy?

  18-01-2021 23:34 via abc.net.au
  
  In bringing the community spread of COVID-19 under control, Australia buys itself time to analyse the Pfizer vaccine as it is rolled out in other countries.
  
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• ASX to rise, as global markets waver on COVID-19 recovery doubts

  18-01-2021 22:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are expected to start the day higher, following a subdued overnight session across overseas markets. Market analysts say sporadic COVID-19 outbreaks in China are intensifying the risks for its economic recovery.
  
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• For most athletes, a delayed Olympics was a huge blow. Most athletes didn't have to deal with cancer

  18-01-2021 22:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Most athletes were rueing a lost year after the Olympics were delayed, but for Matthew Glaetzer the extra year of preparation is a golden opportunity after he recovers from injury and cancer.
  
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• Live: Victorians stuck in Sydney begin to return home after easing of border restrictions

  18-01-2021 21:23 via abc.net.au
  
  More Victorians who were stuck in Sydney are beginning to return home in the wake of 25 council areas being downgraded to orange zones overnight. Follow live.
  
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• Tropical Cyclone Kimi downgraded to a tropical low after system weakens overnight

  18-01-2021 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Tropical Cyclone Kimi is downgraded to a tropical low overnight and is no longer expected to cross the north Queensland coast.
  
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• Why you may have to update your devices even if you don't want to

  18-01-2021 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  We are in a world where so-called smart devices can expire after just a few years so you have to upgrade to the latest model. Is there a better way?
  
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• Some health workers may be reluctant to get a COVID vaccine. Here's how to change that

  18-01-2021 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Achieving high COVID-19 vaccine uptake among health workers will not only protect these critical staff members, it will also support high levels of uptake among the general public, writes Holly Seale.
  
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• SA's Australian of the Year finalist calls for Australia Day date change

  18-01-2021 20:13 via abc.net.au
  
  AFL executive Tanya Hosch says Australia Day should be moved away from January 26 so it can become a public holiday celebrated by everyone.
  
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• Reserve Bank documents show super cannot rise without stalling wage growth

  18-01-2021 19:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Will a rise in the rate of superannuation cost workers future rises in their wages? Confidential documents from inside the Reserve Bank of Australian show our central bank's position on this contentious economic question.
  
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• 'No hope of recovery': Tourism industry fears what protracted border closures could mean

  18-01-2021 15:04 via abc.net.au
  
  With international borders likely to remain closed for much of 2021 Australia's tourism industry has demanded more financial support from the Government.
  
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• The UK closed its borders to South America due to the new Brazil variant. How worried should we be?

  18-01-2021 12:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Here's what we know about the Brazilian strain and what the emergence of new coronavirus variants tells us about COVID-19 in general.
  
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• 'Very dangerous storms' bring intense rainfall to Brisbane's bayside

  18-01-2021 11:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Dangerous thunderstorms hit south-east Queensland tonight, bringing substantial rain to the region, with one bayside suburb recording 118mm in one hour.
  
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• Tropical Cyclone Kimi intensifies to category two with warnings extended to Bowen

  18-01-2021 05:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Tropical Cyclone Kimi intensifies to a category two as it moves south, but the bureau warns there is "considerable uncertainty" remaining over where the system will track.
  
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• Tropical Cyclone Kimi intensifies to category two with emergency alert issued for Palm Island

  18-01-2021 05:18 via abc.net.au
  
  An Emergency Alert has been issued for Palm Island residents, with the now category two Tropical Cyclone Kimi expected to pass near there within 24 hours.
  
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• Townsville airport closes, emergency alert for Palm Island, but cyclone Kimi unlikely to cross coast

  18-01-2021 05:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The Bureau of Meteorology says it's now unlikely Tropical Cyclone will cross the coast and is expected to weaken below category-two strength tonight.
  
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• Townsville airport closes, emergency alert for Palm Island, as category two cyclone Kimi tracks south

  18-01-2021 05:18 via abc.net.au
  
  An Emergency Alert has been issued for Palm Island residents, with the now category two Tropical Cyclone Kimi expected to pass near there within 24 hours.
  
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• 'You need an atmosphere': Should Brisbane be hosting this Test?

  18-01-2021 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Commentator Dirk Nannes says the investment in Perth Stadium and the quality of the cricket played there makes for a strong argument to play a match in WA ahead of Brisbane.
  
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• Does Perth deserve a Test match ahead of the Gabba?

  18-01-2021 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Commentator Dirk Nannes says the investment in Perth Stadium and the quality of the cricket played there makes for a strong argument to play a match in WA ahead of Brisbane.
  
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• Players have been subject to COVID restrictions since tennis restarted, but not like this

  18-01-2021 04:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Tennis players from around the world have been expressing their frustration at the COVID restrictions they are facing in Australia, with one rule making all the difference from other major tournaments.
  
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• How the Australian Open COVID plan compares to other international tournaments

  18-01-2021 04:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Tennis players from around the world have been expressing their frustration at the COVID restrictions they are facing in Australia, with one rule making all the difference from other major tournaments.
  
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• Driving instructor, 75, charged with more than a dozen alleged assaults of learners

  18-01-2021 02:11 via abc.net.au
  
  A 75-year-old driving instructor from Adelaide's north-eastern suburbs is charged with assaulting three females he was teaching to drive during the last few weeks.
  
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• ASX trading lower as retailer sees boost from COVID campers

  18-01-2021 00:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Super Retail Group is voluntarily handing back almost $2 million in JobKeeper wage subsidies due to its sales rising during the pandemic.
  
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• ASX opens lower as retailer sees boost from happy Australian campers

  18-01-2021 00:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Super Retail Group is voluntarily handing back almost $2 million in JobKeeper wage subsidies due to its sales rising during the pandemic.
  
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