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Thursday
2 July 2020
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The West Footscray side of Summerhill Road faces business shutdowns and school holidays indoors while the Footscray side has been spared
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Actor to be awarded full $2.9m in damages after judges reject all publisher’s grounds of appeal, including for a retrial, that costs be reduced and that it defamed Rush. Follow the latest updates
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Dr Clare Wenham was speaking to BBC news when girl appeared with picture of unicorn
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David Clark resigns after controversy over handling of Covid-19; Middle East records 1m cases amid easing and return of tourists; California rolls back reopening of bars. Follow all the latest updates -
Eight states reported new single-day highs of new cases on Tuesday as Dr Fauci warns US is ‘going in the wrong direction’ -
Nation living with ‘reduced visibility’ of what will happen in the coming months and a growing sense of isolation -
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In the wake of widespread job losses, Luke Henriques-Gomes talks to people experiencing unemployment for the first time due to Covid-19 -
For all the work feminism has done, here we are in 2020 where sexual harassment is still a basic barrier to entry to the profession
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The shortened, slimmed-down competition kicks off this week with its success or otherwise set to have a lasting impact
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Nicky Winmar, Adam Goodes and Joel Wilkinson know the consequences of defiance in the face of hate
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West Ham came back from 1-0 down to beat Chelsea and pull clear of the relegation zone -
West Indies have paid tribute to the Test great Sir Everton Weekes following his death at the age of 95
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While we know who we want to blame, we are also not pointing the finger at a number of people -
While the UK government response to coronavirus has been chaotic, here in Australia it has been swift and decisive
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Rigatoni or paccheri? Does it matter which pasta goes with which sauce? Italian food experts dish out advice -
The former America’s Next Top Model judge and catwalk coach talks big bows, the power of Pride and a surreal meeting with Imelda Marcos in Manila
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The favoured fruit is abundant this winter, as cafe brunches take a hit. But you can do far more with avocado than smash it on toast -
I spent years practically glued to my computer. Then one heart-stopping encounter left me thankful to be alive -
If you turned 31 this year, you have until 1 July to avoid a fee loading on private health cover, but experts say there’s no need to panic-buy -
Revive memories of Italian seaside cafes with this step-by-step guide to making classic crab linguine
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Comedy tips from Steve Martin, film-making lessons from David Lynch, ballet insights from Misty Copeland … our writer signs up for MasterClass, the star-studded online tutorial service that’s booming in lockdown
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The author’s debut work of fiction, A Lonely Girl Is a Dangerous Thing, aims to recharge discussion on sex, power, race and loneliness -
He has worked with Tennessee Williams, Robin Williams – and, controversially, Roman Polanski. The former 007 discusses fatherhood, family and the lonely childhood that shaped him
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Group say they are ‘deeply devastated’ by allegations -
Online petition claims Habit, starring Michael Jackson’s daughter, is ‘Christianophobic garbage’ -
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Kanye West Wash Us in the Blood review – an intensely potent study of race and faith
5 out of 5 stars.This new track sees Kanye at his very best, corralling his anger with masterful focus into an apocalyptic vision of America
The Full Story
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Climate crisis Global heating will make it much harder for tropical plants to germinate, study finds
Temperatures will be too hot for the seeds of one in five plants by the year 2070, Australian researcher says -
Order stops publication of address of Constable Zach Rolfe, who has been charged with murdering Kumanjayi Walker
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Chief officer Neil Gaughan says police have contacted the high court registrar over sexual harassment allegations
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US bought more than 500,000 doses, representing all of Gilead’s production for July and 90% of August and September -
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Witnesses to Trump’s calls say he has a weakness for leaders with absolute power and contempt for allies seeking favors -
Troops on Addis Ababa streets as political tensions erupt over Haacaaluu death and wider Oromo claims
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Teenager waving independence flag among those held as thousands take to the streets -
One of the most powerful local police agencies in the US has a history of abuse. Families of those killed by LASD want systematic change -
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From second world war re-enactment to cheese rolling, Orlando Gili set out to capture bizarre English pastimes – many put on hold this year due to coronavirus. -
during protests over a national security law imposed by China, on the 23rd anniversary of the city’s handover from Britain
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When international correspondent Michael Safi began looking into why Jordan had become the country with the world’s highest smoking rates, he began to uncover what public health advocates have described as widespread interference in policymaking by multinational tobacco companies -
The US comedian has died at the age of 98. One of the pioneers of TV comedy, he also wrote, directed and starred in films such as The Man with Two Brains and Ocean’s Eleven. Look back at his astonishing seven-decade career -
Istanbul Photo Awards 2020, organised by Anadolu Agency, has announced the winners in four categories of the annual competition: single news, story news, single sports and story sports -
Lockdown measures have meant getting to work is fraught with risk for those manning essential services in Zimbabwe’s capital
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Virginia’s Crown Act goes into effect on Wednesday – and other southern states could follow
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