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Julian Assange an 'ordinary criminal' who put lives at risk, court told

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 3:10am
Documents from WikiLeaks were found in Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan after he was killed in a US attack, the extradition hearing was told.
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Air New Zealand and NASA to build a flying climate monitor

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 3:01am
The airline will turn one of its aircraft into a flying environmental monitor, with the data to be used to predict severe weather events and inform climate change research.
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'Extraordinary' fires burnt at historical size, beyond climate projections

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 3:00am
Australia's bushfires exposed deficiencies in the climate models that are struggling to pick out changes in rainfall and fire weather trends, scientists say..
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IOOF to face second shareholder class action

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 3:00am
Shine Lawyers have secured funding for a shareholder class action that stretches back to share price losses following allegations of misconduct aired by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald in 2015.
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NASA mathematician who was portrayed in Hidden Figures film dies

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 2:29am
Katherine Johnson was one of the so-called "computers" who calculated rocket trajectories and earth orbits by hand during NASA's early years.
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Stocks plunge as coronavirus takes aim at Europe and Middle East

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 2:19am
Across the world, stock markets and futures dipped, with the Dow down more than 800 points in the opening minutes of trading.
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Chinese embassy official faces hard questions on Q+A

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:59am
Wang Xining, whose decision to go on Q+A forms part of China's increasing efforts to counter criticism in Australia, made one clear misstep on the program.
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Why, as parents, we don't need to be sucked into the 'toddler milk' sham

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:55am
'These sugar-sweetened drinks are not recommended for toddler consumption.'
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Swimming schedule rockets Campbell into flag-bearer calculations

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:01am
After a team decision not to march in Rio, a revamped Olympic swimming schedule could provide Campbell with a historic opportunity in her fourth Games.
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NRL wants betting 'super tax' on all finals as bookies dispute comes to a head

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:01am
Some of Australia's biggest wagering companies have until the end of the week to sign long-term integrity agreements with league's governing body.
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NSW school cleaners warned against Diamond Princess job offer

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:00am
NSW public school cleaners have been offered " a great opportunity to earn some good money" by cleaning a quarantine centre for the Diamond Princess crew in Japan.
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The good news about police and family violence

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:00am
There has been a shift in attitude over the past 10 years.
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For better or worse, maximal shoes will change the way you move

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:00am
Research has found highly cushioned 'maximal' runners will probably enhance your performance, but could increase injury risk.
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Kingston finds John Woodman and associates involved in nearly 1000 houses

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:00am
Allegedly corrupt planner John Woodman and one of his close associates were involved in the approval of almost 1000 houses in the council area adjacent to the sacked City of Casey.
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Australia's hot summer casts a pall over Matisse and Picasso exhibition

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:00am
The National Gallery of Australia is considering extending the opening hours of its summer blockbuster after fires impacted visitor numbers.
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NSW Labor revives push to ban property developers on local councils

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:00am
The moveis designed to capitalise on a stalemate within the Liberals.
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A net zero emissions future provides a great opportunity for farmers

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:00am
With a change of farming practices, our agriculture sector can thrive while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Taming the creepy tech titans

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:00am
A bipartisan group of US legislators is drawing up a bill that will challenge online anarchy.
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Reimagined agriculture a post-coal growth market

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:00am
As the mining and burning of coal becomes environmentally and economically unsustainable, agricultural innovation may provide some rural relief.
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Not just decluttering: How to make minimalism work better for you

Tue, 25/02/2020 - 12:00am
Minimalism is becoming one of the defining virtues of our age, with dozens of books and blogs guiding us on how to live with less. But cultural critic Kyle Chayka says downsizing and decluttering won't save us.
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