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Saturday could be hottest day of the year with scorching 26C temperatures

Most of the country will bask in warm sunshine, as London and the South East will be hotter than Ibiza and St Tropez.




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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces £2bn package to boost cycling and pedestrian capacity

The Secretary of State will be joined at Downing Street with deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam.




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Coronavirus: Further 346 people die after testing positive for Covid-19 in UK

Officials have urged Britons to follow lockdown rules during the sunny weekend.




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Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and will self-isolate during the worsening emergency.




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Chris Cuomo, brother of New York Governor, tests positive for coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic took a personal turn for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as he disclosed that his brother, CNN television anchor Chris Cuomo, had tested positive for the disease.




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As Italy teeters, EU wrestles with crisis that could tear it apart

It might be remembered as one of the most consequential calls for help in modern European history. 




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From the Archives, 1895: Oscar Wilde arrested in London

The glittering life of playwright Oscar Wilde came undone when his attempt to prosecute the Marquess of Queensberry for libel resulted in his own arrest for "gross indecency".




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Trump's 'off the rails' coronavirus briefings test America's patience

As the televisual equivalent of a mood ring, the White House briefings are extremely useful. As a vehicle for delivering information, not so much.




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Chinese authorities' latest wildlife trade outrage is mindbogglingly reckless

China's government is putting on a show of sending aid to countries suffering from COVID-19, but undermining efforts to control the source of further pandemics.




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UNSW graduate, Chinese Vice Minister investigated for 'severe violations of discipline and law'

The move comes a month after Sun Lijung played a key role in the Chinese Communist Party's response to the coronavirus crisis. 




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'The greatest challenge': Asia catches coronavirus' second wave

Beijing has imposed new restrictions on an upscale diplomats district home to 3.5 million people, as it guards a second wave of coronavirus cases.




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Coronavirus study shows more deaths, no benefit from Trump's drug treatment suggestion

Researchers did not track side effects, but noted a hint that hydroxychloroquine might have damaged other organs, too.




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Some form of exams still the best solution for our year 12s

Relying on school-based assessments or a general intelligence like the SAT is not the solution.




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As the day unfolded: Scott Morrison says Australia's COVID-19 restrictions to remain in place for at least four weeks, nation's death toll stands at 65

If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.




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"Very messy": Principals question premier's part-time learning plan

Premier Gladys Berejiklian wants students to resume learning under a roster system, but principals have slammed the idea as confusing and unrealistic




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'Very messy': Principals question Premier's part-time learning plan

Premier Gladys Berejiklian wants students to resume learning under a roster system, but principals have slammed the idea as confusing and unrealistic.




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Official COVID-19 figures underestimate spread by 'order of magnitude'

A senior epidemiologist says official government modelling underestimates the true spread of COVID-19 in Australia.




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NSW Health says COVID-19 testing for anyone is inevitable

Every Sydneysider will be tested and retested for coronavirus before the pandemic abates, as rapid and widespread detection emerges as a crucial factor for easing restrictions.




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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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As the day unfolded: Scott Morrison says Australia's COVID-19 restrictions to remain in place for at least four weeks, nation's death toll stands at 65

If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.




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"Very messy": Principals question premier's part-time learning plan

Premier Gladys Berejiklian wants students to resume learning under a roster system, but principals have slammed the idea as confusing and unrealistic




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'Very messy': Principals question Premier's part-time learning plan

Premier Gladys Berejiklian wants students to resume learning under a roster system, but principals have slammed the idea as confusing and unrealistic.




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Official COVID-19 figures underestimate spread by 'order of magnitude'

A senior epidemiologist says official government modelling underestimates the true spread of COVID-19 in Australia.




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NSW Health says COVID-19 testing for anyone is inevitable

Every Sydneysider will be tested and retested for coronavirus before the pandemic abates, as rapid and widespread detection emerges as a crucial factor for easing restrictions.




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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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The best vocal microphones for home recording

Using a dedicated vocal mic goes a long way when recording at home.




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Microsoft just revamped its cheapest and fanciest Surface devices

Two new pairs of headphones join the laptops and tablets in today's announcement.




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Astronomers just found the closest black hole to Earth

Weighing in at more than four times the sun’s bulk yet emitting no detectable light, an invisible object is almost certainly a black hole, researchers reported Wednesday in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Most strikingly, it sits just 1,000 light years from our solar system, closer than any other known black hole.




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The best tool kits for all levels of home maintenance

High-quality tool kits come in a variety of sizes and styles for your home repair needs. Just a hammer and a flathead screwdriver won't cut it.




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The best retro-cool and versatile calculator watches

Multi-function retro calculator watches.




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This fuzzy little shrew has nature’s toughest backbone

The Congolese critter is legendary for its purported ability to withstand an adult man standing on its back, allegedly scurrying away unbothered once it’s released.




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COVID-19 tests are far from perfect, but accuracy isn’t the biggest problem

Expanding coronavirus testing is one of the most important tasks public health officials are tackling right now. But questions over accuracy of the two main types of tests have rightly caused concern.




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DJI’s new industrial UAV is the coolest drone you’ll never get to fly

You need special training and licensing to fly a drone this intense.




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Tomic is TA’s ‘cheapest investment’

JOHN Tomic rejects claims his son Bernard is Australian tennis’ “Four Million Dollar Man.”




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Qantas denies 'shocking disregard' for safety in Adelaide Airport virus cluster investigation

A new union-released report accuses Qantas of downplaying the risks of coronavirus before an outbreak at Adelaide Airport — but the airline has denied any wrongdoing.



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WA's zero coronavirus streak ends as restrictions roadmap set to be unveiled

Western Australia's roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions will be laid out in full by the end of the weekend, despite the state breaking its eight-day streak of no positive tests.




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Dining out, local and regional travel allowed under easing of coronavirus restrictions

Restaurants, cafes and shops are given the green light to reopen and local and regional travel is on the cards under the first step of National Cabinet's plan to ease coronavirus restrictions.




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Scott Morrison outlines the staged easing of coronavirus restrictions

The Prime Minister says it's ultimately up to states and territories to decide how much current restrictions are relaxed.




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The three stages Australia will follow to relax restrictions

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he hopes Australia will be mostly reopened by July, and has unveiled the three-step plan agreed to by National Cabinet to get there. Here's how it looks.




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Changes to Victoria's pandemic restrictions won't be made until next week

State Premier Daniel Andrews says lockdown measures will remain in place until at least Monday.





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Australia is now part of the 'first movers' club as it eases coronavirus restrictions

Even compared to some of the success stories around the globe, Australia still has a relatively flat curve. Here are the approaches being taken by the other "first movers".




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With WA's coronavirus restrictions set to lift, these will be the first measures to go

WA Premier Mark McGowan is set to outline the state's roadmap for easing coronavirus-related restrictions.




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Trump 'not worried' about virus spreading through White House after Pence's press secretary tests positive

A member of US Vice-President Mike Pence's team tests positive for COVID-19, but Donald Trump says it shows the whole concept of testing isn't necessarily great.




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Mayor fears community left out of decision on toxic West Gate Tunnel soil

Moorabool Shire Mayor David Edwards says he fears his council is being shut out of any decisions around the dumping of contaminated soil from the West Gate Tunnel project.




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Venezuela's top prosecutor requests extradition of US veteran accused in plot to overthrow Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela's Chief Prosecutor Tarek Saab requests the detention and extradition of US military veteran Jordan Goudreau and two Venezuelans accused of involvement in a failed armed incursion earlier this week.




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Adani has set a dangerous precedent in requesting scientists' names

Adani sought the names of government scientists who reviewed a crucial plan for its Queensland coal mine.




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In pictures: Millions gather worldwide to protest for climate action

Millions of people from more than 150 countries have taken to the streets calling for action to combat climate change.




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UN predicts extreme weather after hottest decade on record

The United Nations is warning hotter temperatures will influence extreme weather conditions this year and into the future.




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Fossil fuel methane emissions have been 'vastly underestimated', researchers say

A new study has found the oil and gas industry has had a far worse impact on the climate than previously believed.