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Scientists seek quick test for coronavirus

Scientists are developing a quicker test to diagnose the deadly coronavirus, Australia’s chief medical officer says.

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Cancer con Belle Gibson goes Ethiopian

A video has surfaced of cancer fraud Belle Gibson at a Melbourne-based Ethiopian community meeting, in which she wears a headscarf and goes by the name Sabontu.

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Bushfire hit students in SA to get help

The South Australian government has announced a package of measures to support students who have been impacted by bushfires ahead of the new school year.

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Bushfire hit students in SA to get help

The South Australian government has announced a package of measures to support students who have been impacted by bushfires ahead of the new school year.

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Sydney teacher cops new child porn charges

A Sydney school teacher allegedly caught with child abuse material on his mobile phone has been hit with fresh charges.

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Tasmanian mine worker missing underground

A drone and robotic camera will be used to help search for a mining worker missing underground since the early hours of Thursday in Tasmania.

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Vic wildlife gets $17.5m rescue package

Urgent efforts will be made to support native species affected by Victoria’s bushfires, with the government spending $17.5 million on rescue initiatives.

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Timeline of McKenzie sports grants scandal

A political storm has been triggered by an auditor-general report into community sports grants overseen by cabinet minister Bridget McKenzie

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Melbourne tunnel workers losing jobs

More than 100 people working on Melbourne’s major West Gate Tunnel are set to lose their jobs, amid delay to tunnelling works.

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Bushfires force Canberra airport closure

Residents near a 147ha bushfire south of Canberra’s airport have been told to seek shelter as it is too late to leave.

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Qld may see by-elections before state poll

An LNP Queensland MP has quit citing depression and bullying, while a Labor MP is considering leaving her seat to run for Ipswich mayor.

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Indigenous groups plot closing gap goals

Peak indigenous groups are meeting with the prime minister in Canberra on Thursday, to continue work on a new agreement on closing the wellbeing gap.

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Pull your finger out: NSW MPs to charities

The Australian Red Cross has defended how it’s using donations to support bushfire victims after NSW ministers attacked charities for being too slow to help.

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