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Australia has added another water bombing aircraft to its fleet this bushfire season, capable of dumping 15,000 litres of water or retardant on problematic blazes. The large air tanker touched down in the country’s east from Fiji on Thursday and will …
December, 2021
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23 December
John Hopoate caught up in boxing WAG's furious spray
Controversial rugby league figure John Hopoate found himself at the centre of ugly scenes in Sydney on Wednesday night, following Joey Leilua's boxing victory over fellow rugby league identity Chris Heighington.
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23 December
COVID-19 restrictions for WA after one local infection recorded
All nightclubs have been ordered to close and masks have been mandated indoors in Western Australia after a new local COVID-19 case was recorded. © 2021 Nine Digital Pty Ltd © 2021 Nine Digital Pty Lt
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23 December
Japan rules out changes to COVID-19 curbs
Japan's government is not considering an immediate change to current COVID-19 restrictions, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno says, a day after community
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23 December
Roundup: Chinese COVID-19 jabs protect lives, revive economy in Cambodia
Cambodia has fully reopened its socio-economic activities in all areas since November after most of its 16-million population have been inoculated against COVID-19. China is the key contributor to Cambodia's success in its vaccination drive as more than 90 percent of the COVID-19 jabs used in the Southeast Asian nation's …
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23 December
Ashes DIY player ratings from the second Test: The results
Australia fought past a last-day England barricade, but were eventually good enough to win the second Test by 275 runs and take a 2-0 lead in the series. Yet again, it was a dominant performance by Australia,
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23 December
Year in review: Looking back on the top stories of April 2021
In April the agriculture industry was left mourning noted Queensland beef producer Ashley McKay OAM, after he died from a falling horse, while mustering cattle for his beloved sport of campdrafting. Mr McKay,
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23 December
Sam McIntyre focused on continued improvement at Gold Coast Titans in 2022
A New South Wales State of Origin jumper is still high on the bucket list, but Sam McIntyre knows he needs to cement a regular spot in the Gold Coast Titans' top 17 first. "Anyone who plays rugby league would love to throw on a State of Origin jersey,
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23 December
EV policies struggle for traction
With about 18 per cent of Australia’s emissions from transport, the lack of leadership on a shift to electric vehicles is noteworthy.
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23 December
Justin Langer will pursue contract extension with Cricket Australia to see him remain Australian coach
Justin Langer has announced he will seek a new contract with Cricket Australia, with his current arrangement set to expire in June. After taking over the top job in 2018 following Australia's ball …