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Blackouts, water shortage for Perth: Reckoning shows challenges ahead

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 9:20am
A national body has shown the most pressing problems WA faces in the next five years, with water supply dropping and looming outages in the main power grid.
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Four months in, here's what you need to know about the Claremont serial killer trial

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 9:19am
Lawyers for the accused Claremont serial killer have so far uncovered seven examples of Macro Taskforce items being contaminated while in the Pathwest lab.
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'Polly' Farmer CTE diagnosis 'pretty scary': John Platten

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 9:06am
Former Hawthorn champion John Platten has described revelations that late legendary ruckman Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer suffered from CTE as “pretty scary”.
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Every Queensland state school to have airconditioning within two years

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 9:03am
For the start of the 2020 school year, only 142 of the 301 state schools in Queensland on the 'fast-track' list were airconditioned.
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'Fear, paranoia': Parents refuse Asian doctors treating children as coronavirus fears grow

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 9:01am
The Royal Children's Hospital has received several reports of discrimination against Asian health workers, which the hospital blames on "fear and paranoia" about the COVID-19.
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Redemption: Ed Norton and Shia LaBeouf deliver two unmissable movies

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 9:00am
Our critics reviewed five movies being released this week. Which ones are worth the price of a ticket?
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ASX gives up early gains, Aussie dollar lingers near GFC lows

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 8:58am
Local shares open marginally higher ahead of key Donald Trump speech.
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Coronavirus empty: bare planes, ferries, beaches make for a simple Philippine getaway

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 8:45am
Rory Lovelock likes to be the last to board the plane on the chance he can nab a row of spare seats. On a recent flight in the Philippines he struck gold.
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Air New Zealand profit falls on low demand and Hong Kong unrest

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 8:42am
Air New Zealand has reported a 33 per cent slide in profit on the back of slower demand, a weak cargo market, one-off costs and civil unrest in Hong Kong.
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Vietnam Formula One grand prix to go ahead amid coronavirus crisis

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 8:36am
Vietnam's first Formula One grand prix will go ahead as planned on April 5, said Formula One, despite continuing concern about the coronavirus epidemic.
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'Still the ultimate': McGrath outlines plan to save Test cricket

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 8:13am
The future of the longest format has been the subject of debate since the rise of popular T20 leagues over the past decade.
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The coronavirus is teaching Trump a valuable lesson about Wall Street

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 8:04am
There's a reason most presidents are cautious when mentioning the stock market. President Donald Trump is learning it the hard way this week.
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Man in custody, another man in serious condition after stabbing in Brisbane CBD

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 8:01am
Three men were injured - one suffered a serious abdominal wound, the second sustained a leg wound and the third had a cut to his hand.
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For Lent, give up social media trolling, Pope Francis tells world's faithful

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 8:00am
"Lent is a time to disconnect from mobile phones and connect to the Gospel," the pontiff said.
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Quarter-finals a stroll in the park for Djokovic, Barty

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 7:59am
The world No.1s are through to the quarters in their respective tournaments in Dubai and Qatar.
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8@eight: ASX set for more losses after rocky Wall Street session

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 7:58am
What happened overnight and what is ahead for the Australian sharemarket.
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World records coronavirus milestone as WHO warns against a 'paralysing' pandemic declaration

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 7:26am
The number of new coronavirus cases reported outside China has exceeded the number of new ones in China for the first time.
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Higher infant nutrition sales in China froths up a2Milk's net profit

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 7:17am
The a2Milk Company has delivered a 21.1 per cent jump in its net profit, driven by surging sales of infant nutrition products to Chinese customers.
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Apple's Tim Cook tells shareholders coronavirus is a 'challenge'

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 7:15am
The effects of the virus, which have closed factories and stores throughout China, are posing significant issues for the technology giant.
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Wall Street recovery sputters on New York virus worry, setting up ASX for more losses

Thu, 27/02/2020 - 7:02am
Wall Street's early gains were wiped out over the prospect of coronavirus cases in New York after officials said they were monitoring 83 people who visited China.
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