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National

Clues to origins of life in ‘vampire’ star

Astronomers in Australia have found a ‘vampire’ star in a feeding frenzy, an event which could provide answers to life’s origins and the birth of solar systems.

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National

Patriotism not about feeling superior: MP

Labor frontbencher and former deputy leader Tanya Plibersek will use an Australia Day speech to promote ‘practical’ patriotism.

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National

Claremont victim ‘stunned by blow to head’

The Claremont serial killings trial has heard the third victim suffered a blow to the back of her head that may have “momentarily stunned” her.

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National

Woman accused of Melbourne stabbing murder

An intellectually disabled woman has appeared in court charged with the stabbing murder of a man at a suburban Melbourne home.

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National

Gold Coast mayor rebuked in CCC report

Queensland’s corruption watchdog has rebuked Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate, who could now face misconduct proceedings over his actions in public office.

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Sport

AFL

AFL finals pain a spur for Lions: Birchall

Grant Birchall endured tough finals losses before Hawthorn’s AFL flag three-peat and he is planning to pass that experience on to his new Brisbane teammates.

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Horse Racing

Fall mars Australia Stakes at The Valley

Well-performed seven-year-old gelding Scales Of Justice has won an incident-marred Group Two Australia Stakes at The Valley.

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Rugby

Cherry boosts Australian sevens hopes

New mother Emilee Cherry’s return to the Australian women’s sevens team will hold plenty of intrigue at the inaugural New Zealand world series event.

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World

World

Prince Charles backs Palestinian ‘freedom’

Prince Charles has offered words of support for Palestinian “freedom, justice and equality” on his first visit to the Occupied Territories.

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World

Taiwan united over WHO anti-virus snub

Taiwan’s fractious political parties have united after the country was excluded from World Health Organisation talks on the coronavirus outbreak.

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World

One missing after explosion in Houston

A huge explosion at a building in Houston has littered the area with debris and was felt miles away with one person unaccounted for.

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World

Facial recognition cameras set for London

British police will roll out live facial recognition camera in London prompted privacy concerns and opponents questioning the accuracy of the technology.

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World

Assange moved out of solitary in UK prison

Wikileaks says founder Julian Assange has been moved out of solitary confinement into a wing with other inmates at Belmarsh prison near London.

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Finance

Finance

Crown Resorts names new chair, CEO

Crown Resorts has named Helen Coonan as its chairwoman and Ken Barton as its new CEO as it moves to a more traditional leadership structure.

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Finance

Atlassian delivers another strong quarter

Aussie-founded tech giant Atlassian has posted a strong second quarter and surpassed $1US billion in lifetime revenue.

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Finance

Village Roadshow attracts new suitor

Private equity firm BGH Capital has made an unsolicited offer for Australian entertainment operator Village Roadshow.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Grammy organisers deny awards are rigged

The organisers of the Grammy Awards have hit back at allegations by the former CEO that nominations for the music industry awards are rigged.

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Entertainment

PBS ‘NewsHour’ host Jim Lehrer dies at 85

Jim Lehrer, the veteran US broadcaster and former host of PBS NewsHour, who often moderated US presidential candidate debates, has died..

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Entertainment

Sopranos actress says Weinstein raped her

Sopranos actress Annabella Sciorra became the first of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers to testify at his rape trial in New York.

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