NSW records 30,825 new Covid cases, 2781 people in hospital
NSW has recorded 30,825 new Covid cases and the deaths of 25 people with the virus on Thursday. There are 2781 people in the state’s hospitals with coronavirus, with 212 …
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Biden says Putin will pay ‘dear price’ if invades Ukraine
KYIV, UKRAINE — U.S. President Joe Biden said he believes Vladimir Putin doesn’t want full blown war in Ukraine and would pay a "dear price" if he moves forward with …
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Hundreds gather for touching vigil of nine-year-old Charlise Mutten after stepfather charged with her murder
Mourners have held a candlelit vigil for Charlise Mutten and sent their best wishes to her grandmother’s family. Among the toys, candles and bouquets of flowers left at the “beautiful …
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Jacqui Lambie says 70,000 ADF personnel should be put to ‘goddamn use’ amid Covid-19 surge
Jacqui Lambie has issued a plea to the federal government to use the country’s 70,000 defence force personnel to plug critical holes in the nation’s healthcare system. A surge in …
Read MoreOntario to gradually loosen restrictions starting with indoor dining Jan. 31, sources say
Ontario will allow restaurants to reopen at 50 per cent capacity on Jan. 31 as part of the province’s plan to lift restrictions over the next few weeks, sources say. …
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Iqaluit water treatment plant shut down over fuel contamination
IQALUIT, NUNAVUT — The City of Iqaluit has shut down its water treatment plant after the water was contaminated last week with fuel for the second time. The city says …
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German leader champions new tack on climate at Davos event
GENEVA — New German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Wednesday for a "paradigm shift" in the way the world approaches climate policy, saying his country would leverage its presidency of the …
Read MoreHundreds gather for touching vigil of nine-year-old Charlise Mutten after stepfather charged with her murder
Mourners have held a candlelit vigil for Charlise Mutten and sent their best wishes to her grandmother’s family. Among the toys, candles and bouquets of flowers left at the “beautiful …
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Sydney man who allegedly stole $500,000 worth of rapid antigen tests charged
A man has been charged over the alleged theft of 42,000 rapid antigen tests worth more than $500,000 from a Sydney warehouse. Police were called to a Hale Street freight …
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What we know today, Thursday January 20
People who test positive for COVID-19 in South Australia currently have to undertake 10 days of isolation. Asked if he would support halving the state’s quarantine period, Marshall told ABC …
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