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Scott Morrison Says Cabinet Minister Accused Of Rape 'Vigorously' Denies Allegation
The PMs rejected calls for the minister named in an anonymous letter to stand aside.
By Colin Packham, Reuters

Facebook Reverses Australia News Ban In 'Proxy Battle For The World'
Australias proposed laws are seen as a possible template for other nations.
By Byron Kaye and Colin Packham, Reuters

'I Don't Want Handouts, I Want A Job': Young People's Struggles Finding Work Amid COVID-19
The Federal Budget's wage subsidies and JobMaker hiring credits could increase employment, but Australia's youth say it's still "one big hustle".
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New Zealand Court Rules Part Of Early Coronavirus Lockdown Was Illegal
The first nine days of a hard lockdown earlier this year requiring people to isolate at home was justified but unlawful.
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Landslide At Myanmar Mine Kills At Least 162 People
The jade miners were smothered by a wave of mud.
By AP

PM Says Australia's Borders Won't Open 'Anytime Soon', NZ Travel Bubble Is Coming
The PM also said he spoke to Jacinda Ardern about the trans-Tasman travel bubble just this morning.
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Virgin Australia Enters Voluntary Administration
Richard Branson warns Qantas would have a monopoly of Australian skies if the government doesn't step in.
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Drag Industry In Coronavirus Turmoil: Performers Grieve Income, Livelihoods And One Of Their Own
I lost between $5,000-$6,000 work in just three days.
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Russian Government Abruptly Quits After Putin Speech
The resignations came hours after the president proposed new constitutional amendments to boost parliament's powers.
By AP

Iraqi Security Forces Shoot Dead 27 Protesters In 24 Hours As Violence Spirals
The anti-government protest movement since October 1 has accused the government of being corrupt and has also decried Irans growing influence in Iraqi state affairs.
By Samya Kullab and Murtada Faraj, AP