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Premier hoses down fire funds row, as victim identified
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (619+ words) A state premier has defended her government's resourcing for emergency services before bushfires ripped across the state, as the identity of the sole victim of the fires so far has been revealed. Twelve major bushfires continue to rage across Victoria…...
Video shows Brisbane flyover, not US forces seizing Venezuelan gold
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (359+ words) A video shows a C-17 plane stealing Venezuela's gold from the UK central bank. False. The video shows an Australian C-17 flying over Brisbane. AAP FACTCHECK - A video of a military plane flying low through a city does not show a US…...
Doctor barred for sexually exploiting vulnerable woman
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (323+ words) A doctor who inappropriately touched a female sexual assault survivor has been stripped of his medical licence. Sharwan Narayan massaged the woman's leg, examined her breasts without consent and tweaked her nipples during an appointment in February 2020. A month later,…...
Claims about Afghan visa numbers under 'forever' policy don't add up
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (382+ words) The Albanese government is dedicating 26,500 immigration slots to Afghan nationals "every year forever". False. A total of 31,500 visa places have been reserved for Afghans from 2021/22 to 2025/26. AAP FACTCHECK - The Albanese government has not allocated 26,500 visa places to Afghan nationals every…...
Poland push Swiss into doubles decider in Cup final
21+ hour, 32+ min ago (317+ words) Hubert Hurkacz has fired Poland into a deciding mixed doubles rubber during a pulsating United Cup final in Sydney. Belinda Bencic upset an ailing Iga Swiatek 3-6 6-0 6-3 to give Switzerland a 1-0 lead before Hurkacz levelled the tie at 1-1 with a 6-3 3-6 6-3 win…...
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at age 78
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (477+ words) Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, the Grateful Dead's rhythm guitarist who helped guide "the legendary jam band through decades of change and success, has "died at age 78. He was diagnosed with cancer in July and "succumbed to underlying lung issues…...
Millions for bushfire victims as dozens of blazes burn
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (578+ words) Fire-ravaged Victorians will have access to support payments and emergency accommodation under a $19.5 million package, as more than 30 blazes continue to scorch the state. Premier Jacinta Allan and Anthony Albanese made the joint announcement in Bendigo on Sunday. "My message…...
Iran vows to strike back if US intervenes over protests
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (544+ words) Tehran has threatened "to retaliate against Israel and US bases in the event of US strikes on Iran, delivering the warning to Washington as Israeli sources said Israel was on high alert "for the possibility of any US intervention. With…...
Greenland MPs to bring forward meeting to discuss US
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (312+ words) Greenland's parliament "will bring forward a meeting to discuss its response to US threats to take control of the Arctic "island, the leaders of the five political parties in the Greenlandic assembly have said in a joint statement. President Donald…...
'Million-dollar question': tactics to decide road race
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (434+ words) Lucy Stewart strongly doubts lightning can strike twice for her at the Australian road cycling championships. Fresh off her under-23 category win on Friday in the criterium, Stewart will be defending champion in the women's elite road race on Sunday…...