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WA police vow to smash doors, make arrests after two drive-by shootings in 24 hours

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:35pm
"We take these matters extremely seriously, we put a lot of resources into them and those persons that are running around with guns need to be worried that we are coming."
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'Journalism is not a crime': Environment reporter detained in Indonesia

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:35pm
Human Rights Activists say the prosecution of US journalist, detained for more than a month for travelling on the wrong visa, is excessive.
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Man isolated in Brisbane by health authorities cleared of coronavirus

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:33pm
The man was put in isolation after returning from China with a respiratory condition, but has been cleared of carrying the potentially deadly disease.
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Criminal charges against Nabil Maghnie dismissed after shooting death

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:32pm
Criminal charges against slain underworld figure Nabil Maghnie have been formally dismissed after he was shot dead in Epping earlier this month.
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How Paul Mac found a dark inspiration in the rhythms of hate

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:30pm
A mural of George Michael on musician Paul Mac's wall was at first a shrine to the Wham! frontman. Then it became a target for anti-gay marriage activists.
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Barilaro accuses government agencies of ideological opposition to hazard reduction

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:16pm
The NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro also doubled down on his criticism of his cabinet colleague NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean.
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Coco surges into the Australian Open third round

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:06pm
A 15-year-old playing her first Australian Open has set up a third round blockbuster against defending champion Naomi Osaka.
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2020 the 'biggest ever' year of Queensland roadworks: Transport Minister

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:04pm
The Bruce Highway will be subject to multiple upgrades along its length with five new upgrade sections beginning this year.
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Lime's new year's resolution: Get scooters on Brisbane cycle paths, roads

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:01pm
It comes as Lime's Generation 3 e-scooters are set to make their Australian debut for Brisbane riders in two weeks.
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'We have a wicked sense of humour': Q&A with Steven Oliver

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:00pm
The Faboriginal host sees his new role as an opportunity to educate as well as entertain.
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Doctor Who is a profoundly silly show, and therein lies its charm

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:00pm
There are few shows in TV history that have been criticised as ferociously and relentlessly by their own fans as Doctor Who.
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The positive impact of a podcast that spins classic pub trivia on its head

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:00pm
In We Fact Up, hosts Dave Zwolenski, Redd Peterson and James 'Martine' Blake answer the most trivial of questions without the help of Google.
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'The first thing I did was sigh deeply': Patrick Stewart returns to Star Trek

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 4:00pm
When the actor was asked to reprise the role of Star Trek's Captain Jean-Luc Picard, he said no. Then he changed his mind.
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Why is the world watching the small Swiss town of Davos?

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 3:56pm
Some of the world's most influential people will sit down to a vegetarian meal in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday. We explain why.
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Child in critical condition after near-drowning in southern Queensland dam

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 3:55pm
A helicopter was flying to Stanthorpe to transfer the boy to a larger hospital.
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Yellow Wiggle Greg Page released from hospital after cardiac arrest

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 3:54pm
Former Yellow Wiggle Greg Page has been discharged from hospital, after surviving a potentially lethal cardiac arrest during a performance last Friday.
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Live: Australian Open 2020 Day Three

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 3:52pm
Follow all the action from Melbourne Park as the big names take to the court.
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The ultimate gaming phone is also a pretty good regular phone

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 3:43pm
ASUS' latest gaming-focused effort manages to not suck as a daily phone even as it prioritises ridiculous performance, detachable fans and physical buttons.
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Coach backs erratic United to snap out of slump

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 3:42pm
There is one thing Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman knows for sure about this year's team – they are unpredictable.
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Lehmann hopes for Labuschagne supernova in must-win Heat clash

Wed, 22/01/2020 - 3:40pm
The Brisbane coach hopes Marnus Labuschagne's injection will provide a quick fix to the Heat's frequent batting collapses in Thursday's must-win BBL clash with Sydney Sixers.
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