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National

Qld COVID-19 human vaccine trials to start

The first testing on humans of a Queensland-developed potential vaccine for COVID-19 will begin on Monday after successful animal testing.

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Victoria virus spike troubles neighbours

A steady rise in coronavirus infections in Victoria is concerning to NSW and South Australia, as they track cases that have travelled across the common border.

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National

Sydney pub virus cluster cases reach five

Five cases of coronavirus are now linked to Sydney’s Crossroads Hotel as a pop-up testing site seeks to determine if other patrons have been infected.

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National

Victorians take mask advice as cases rise

Cities outside Victoria’s lockdown areas are also calling on residents to wear masks as the state battles to overcome soaring numbers of coronavirus cases.

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National

Defence personnel patrol SA-Vic border

Defence Force personnel have been deployed to South Australia’s border with Victoria after the state imposed a hard closure amid the COVID-19 spike.

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Sport

AFL

Sun Rankine backed to keep attacking

Gold Coast AFL coach Stuart Dew will keep giving exciting forward Izak Rankine licence to take the game on despite twice being penalised for holding the ball.

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Horse Racing

Krone too strong in Glasshouse Handicap

The decision to race Krone for another season paid off when she won the Listed Glasshouse Handicap at the Sunshine Coast.

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Rugby

Force aren’t out to prove Super point

The Western Force showed they won’t be easybeats in the Super Rugby AU competition after pushing the Waratahs but say they aren’t out to prove a point.

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World

World

Trump wears mask in public for first time

US President Donald Trump has worn a mask at a military hospital, as the coronavirus has infected more than 3.2 million Americans and killed at least 134,000.

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World

Indian movie star Bachchan has COVID-19

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has been admitted to hospital with the coronavirus.

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World

US virus cases rise by 66,600 in one day

Coronavirus cases in the United States have risen by a record daily amount for three out of the last four days.

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World

Virus cases surge in South Africa, India

A surge in coronavirus cases is causing difficulties for public hospitals in India and South Africa.

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World

US warns citizens of China detention risk

US officials have told their citizens that they may risk arbitrary detention in China, in a warning similar to an Australian statement earlier this week.

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Finance

Finance

Virgin Aust bondholder request denied

A federal justice has rejected a request by bondholders to get an inside glimpse at Bain Capital’s bid for the airline.

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Finance

Nine loses CFO after family death

Broadcaster Nine Network has lost its chief financial officer Paul Koppelman on the eve of issuing its financial results after the death of a family member.

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Finance

Praemium in $55.6m bid for Powerwrap

Independent wealth platform Praemium has made a friendly $55.6 million off-market takeover bid for rival Powerwrap.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Auction record for Super Mario Bros game

A 1985 copy of video game Super Mario Bros. has sold at auction in the United States for a record $A164,000.

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Entertainment

WWII-era planes mark Vera Lynn’s funeral

World War II-era aircraft have flown over singer Vera Lynn’s village in England, offering a final tribute to the “Forces’ Sweetheart” for her funeral.

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Entertainment

Five arrested over LA killing of Pop Smoke

Five people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of rapper Pop Smoke, who was killed during a break-in at a Hollywood Hills home.

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