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Why are some of the world's largest planes being parked in Alice Springs?

The small town in the middle of Australia is hosting a collection of very expensive aircraft, including double-decker Airbus A380s. Why are they being stored here?




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Military leaders warn we must prepare for a crisis worse than COVID-19

A confidential report commissioned by the Department of Defence predicted medical shortages, panic-buying and mass job losses a year before the COVID-19 outbreak.



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Authorities investigate aged care coronavirus cluster as Victoria records seven new cases

Victoria's total of COVID-19 cases rises to 1,361, as Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton reveals authorities are investigating three cases linked to a Melbourne aged care facility.




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Truck driver involved in Grampians crash that killed one cleared of wrongdoing

After clearing one truck driver, police are still to interview another, following a fatal collision on Wednesday involving a man who died when his ute collided with a truck a carrying multiple vehicles.





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Tesla shares tumble after Elon Musk tweets they're too expensive

Elon Musk has seen Tesla's share price falling after a series of unusual tweets, including saying he would sell all his possessions.



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These waters off South Africa have gone quiet, and 'huge alarm bells' are ringing

Care about sustainable seafood? The waters off South Africa's iconic False Bay have "gone quiet", and experts believe it could be linked to your weekend fish and chips.




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As restrictions are lifted in parts of Australia, some states announce more rules to be eased

Children in SA will soon be able to return to playgrounds and in NSW, real estate watchers could be heading to open homes and auctions as soon as next weekend, as some state governments announce further easing of restrictions. These are the key coronavirus developments from today.




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Shutdown costing economy $4 billion a week as Cabinet prepares to assess restrictions

Josh Frydenberg will tell the National Press Club he is happy a discussion about lifting coronavirus restrictions is taking place earlier than first planned as new analysis says the Australian economy is losing $4 billion a week.




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Calls for State Government to help thousands of local council staff who are without pay

The state's peak body for local councils is calling on the Victorian Government to help more than 5,000 council staff who are without work and ineligible for JobKeeper, amid calls for a rates freeze for property owners.




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Almost 7,000 square kilometres of land to be released for coal and gas exploration in regional Queensland

Almost 7,000 square kilometres of land will be released for coal and gas exploration in central and north Queensland as part of measures to ensure the survival of the resources sector through the coronavirus pandemic, the State Government says.




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Coronavirus has delivered some scary numbers for Europe, and more are ahead — the financial cost

The collective European economy will contract by 7.7 per cent this year and debt will skyrocket, with Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal among the hardest hit by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.




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TPG-Vodaphone $15b merger in shareholders' hands after clearing hurdle

Vodaphone Hutchison Australia's boss says the deal is now a step closer to reality and plans are in place to bring the two companies together mid-year.




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Live from the loungeroom: How performers are innovating to survive

Entertainers speak of the shock of COVID-19 restrictions on their working lives and what they've had to do to keep audiences — and money — coming in.




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Scared new world: in some ways, this lockdown is worse than a coup

We were down the pub when the generals took control. This is very different.




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Hunt rules out trans inquiry, wants nationally consistent care

The federal health minister has shot down calls for an inquiry into gender dysphoria, in recognition of the "further harm" it could cause.




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The new elites: are you in or out?

If you have a full-time permanent job you are amongst the privileged. If it is a public sector job, even better.




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YouTube sermons and prayers at home: Muslims prepare for 'a very different Ramadan'

The coronavirus pandemic has forced significant changes to how Australia's Muslim community observe the holy month of Ramadan.




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'We are in a war': Why the construction industry is too big to fail

Construction sites, large and small, remain open even as other industries have been shut down or curtailed because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Former Spice Girl in trademarks battle with Australian skincare company

Fashion designer Victoria Beckham has taken a Sydney-based skincare company to court over two trademarks using the letters "VB".




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CBD Melbourne: Taylor bids farewell to the ranch

Energy Minister Angus Taylor’s long, and at times politically painful, involvement with rural sector has run its course.




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Inside a COVID-19 test lab, where negative results are positive news

From throat swab to high-tech lab and back again in under 24 hours. This is COVID-19 testing in Sydney.




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5 Superb Skin Care Products That Every Man Tired Of Acne Needs in His Life




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5 Ways Indians Are Using ‘Jugaad’ To Keep Safe Amid Lockdown That Make Us Say ‘I Love My India’




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5 Home Exercises That Are Keeping Badminton Ace Ashwini Ponnappa Fit During Lockdown




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5 Bollywood Child Stars We Forgot About & Where Are They Now In Life




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Zoom Was India's Most Popular App Despite Security Woes Proving We Are OG 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'




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5 Bollywood Horror Movies That Are As Scary As Anything That Hollywood Has To Offer




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David Bergen on pandemic reading: ‘The stories are not about the plague and death, but about life’


Giller Prize-winning author David Bergen, whose latest book is “Here’s The Dark,” muses on pandemic reading




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Delaware: Latest updates on Coronavirus

Delaware has 6,111 cases of COVID-19 and 213 deaths.




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Girls prepare for Miss World finals

AUSTRALIAN critters have been a hot topic of conversation among Miss World contestants as they prepare for the final in the US on Monday.




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Rare ‘Morning Glory’ cloud dazzles Virgin flyers

ONE of the world’s most spectacular clouds made a dramatic entrance for passengers on an Adelaide-bound jet.




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Indian officials capture rare snow leopard, send it to zoo

Shimla, India (AFP) May 3, 2020
A rare snow leopard captured as it savaged livestock in a remote village in the Indian Himalaya will be sent to a zoo instead of being released, officials said Sunday, triggering outrage from activists. The endangered creature was found on Saturday after it became trapped inside a pen containing sheep and goats in Giu village near the Tibetan border in India's Himachal Pradesh state. "T




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Bellamy’s chief exits after $500m share wipe-out

THE chief executive of troubled baby formula maker Bellamy’s is stepping down in the wake of its disastrous share price plunge.




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COVID-19 on the brain? Here are eight vitamins to get your immune system in shape


Certain vitamins, minerals and other supplements can support your immune system as a whole, even though they haven’t been researched for their impact on COVID-19 specifically.




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How to access virtual therapy while in-person appointments are out of the question


In this time of social isolation, mental health is top of mind. Here’s a guide to video chat, phone and even text therapy in Canada




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Friends star Lisa Kudrow shares rare photo of son Julian during family celebration

Lisa Kudrow is a doting mum to son Julian and has kept him out of the public eye during his...




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Prince George and Princess Charlotte's close relationship with royal cousins revealed as Mike Tindall gives rare insight into family life

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children have been chatting to family members on...




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Robbie Williams and Ayda Field share adorable picture of son Beau

Robbie Williams and Ayda Field have shared a handful of images of baby Beau since his birth...




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GMB's Charlotte Hawkins shares rare picture with husband Mark and daughter Ella Rose to mark VE Day

Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins delighted fans on Friday as she shared a very...




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Kate Middleton reveals what Prince George and Princess Charlotte are learning at school

The Duchess of Cambridge revealed that her eldest children, Prince George and Princess...




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Covid 19 coronavirus: How it spreads, and why some are spared – and others not

Almost every day a new study is published that shines light on the way in which the new coronavirus is spread. It will be years before the precise dynamics of transmission are nailed down, but the broad outline of how the disease...




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Covid 19 coronavirus: Why are Australians not catching virus at hairdressers or supermarket?

It's one of the great mysteries of Australia's Covid-19 experiment: despite fears supermarkets and hairdressers could prove high risk for the spread of the virus, there have been no major outbreaks detected.When pubs, clubs, and...




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May and Blanchet declare the oilpatch 'dead,' warn Ottawa against financial supports

Canada's oil and gas sector is on the ropes as COVID-19 crushes demand and a global price war pushes domestic companies to the brink of bankruptcy — but two opposition leaders say Ottawa should simply let part of the industry wither and die.




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Chicago-area flea market vendors with no other income are forced to sell products on the street. ‘We have no other option.’

Coronavirus closures have been hard on Swap-O-Rama vendors and their families who struggle to pay bills with diminished incomes.




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Council declares war on this tree

IT’S so easy to grow that there are thousands across Adelaide, but this tree has become too popular for its own good — and the local council wants to give it the chop.




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Parents’ plea for SA man facing death

THE parents of an Adelaide man who may face the death penalty after being arrested for allegedly selling drugs in the Philippines have issued a plea for help to save their son.




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Sandra Bullock's Daughter Laila Makes Rare Appearance While Surprising Coronavirus Nurse

As Jada Pinkett Smith suggested, "Grab a tissue!" If you needed a reason to cry happy tears, look no further than the newly released Mother's Day episode of the star's...




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Bethenny Frankel Shares Extremely Rare Photo of Daughter Bryn on Her 10th Birthday

Bethenny Frankel is wishing her daughter Bryn a very happy 10th birthday. The former Real Housewives of New York star marked the pre-teen's birthday by sharing a rare few photos, one...




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These 13 Mother-Daughter Films Are the Perfect Watchlist for Your Mother's Day Weekend

Break out the popcorn, because this Mother's Day weekend there are plenty of amazing films to watch! Tomorrow is Mother's Day (so if you are just remembering now, be sure to grab...