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Aussie outbreaks: Victoria's worst day, NSW looks to ease restrictions
Case numbers in Victoria may soon surpass those seen in NSW.
Great Wall of Lights: China's sea power on Darwin's doorstep
Chinese vessels sail halfway across the globe to lure the elusive Humboldt squid.
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New York Times: Half the country is in lockdown. Is the sacrifice worth it?
Covid: Victoria cases 'going to 1000', outbreak in NSW grows by 1043
Experts warn the outbreak in Victoria shows no signs of slowing down.
Melbourne on the cusp of becoming the world's most locked down city
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Organisers of protests that have hijacked the city since Monday stayed away.
Victoria sees its worst day of pandemic, NSW eyes early lockdown exit
Victoria's spike in cases comes as chaotic anti-lockdown protests continue.
Revealed: Detail that prevented disaster in Melbourne quake
Historic earthquake triggered sweeping evacuations of office buildings in Melbourne.
'Total disgrace:' QLD Netball under fire after boys' team beats girls in final
An all-boys netball team beat a female side to win a state title. Now abuse has surfaced.
The whopping amount of public funds council boss spent on sex revealed
He was in a position of power, trust. Instead, he used taxpayer money to fund personal sex
Melbourne anti-lockdown protests: Police arrest demonstrators at war memorial
Police have arrested dozens of protesters who massed at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance.
Heartwarming moment as kangaroo 'thanks' man after rescue
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Aftershock fears after Australia's biggest quake in 50 years
Aftershocks from a 5.9 magnitude earthquake could continue to rock residents for months.
Aftershock warning as Victoria hit by earthquake
It has led to significant property damage, particularly in Melbourne.
Shocking scenes in quake-hit Melbourne as police confront protesters
Heavily armed police have blanketed Melbourne, cracking down on protesters.
20 seconds of terror - Melbourne rocked by 5.9 quake, aftershock
Melbourne has been rocked by a rare earthquake.
How IT expert Harrison McLean helped to plan 'Melbourne Freedom Rally'
Melbourne erupted into chaos yesterday during the city's wild 'Freedom Rally'.
Channel 7 reporter attacked, sprayed with 'urine' by protesters in Melbourne
A Channel 7 reporter has hit back at 'cowardly' protesters in Melbourne.
'Every day': Melbourne protesters threaten chaos with lockdown march
Protesters are vowing to keep marching, with police warning they will crack down.
Bombshell claim of first Wuhan 'superspreader' Covid event in 2019
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Australia's submarines make waves in Asia long before they go to sea
New York Times: Some nations fear an accelerated arms buildup.
'The world must wake up': UN chief outlines crisis that needs fixing
Guterres speaks of hope in face of 'cascade of crises'.
Melbourne chaos: City erupts in violent anti-lockdown protests for second day
Riot police fire rubber bullets after demonstrators pelt them with bottles and flares.
Kirra Beach: Man allegedly tried to kidnap woman on morning Gold Coast walk
Police charge man after a woman was allegedly attacked with knife.
Melbourne braces for more protests as Covid cases hit new record
Anti-lockdown protesters are planning another 'freedom rally' in the CBD today.
Aukus row: France calls off EU trade talks with Australia
"Keeping one's word" is a condition of trust, says French Europe minister.
NSW outbreak may have peaked, Victoria reveals lockdown exit plan
Both states are looking to end their lockdowns once vaccination targets are reached.