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Don’t treat us as a political football, says TikTok
Sydney: Short video-sharing platform TikTok, which has just got some reprieve in the US market after a deal with Oracle and Walmart, told an Australian Senate committee in its written submission…
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Health
Spider venom may work as a painkiller for bowel syndrome
Sydney: The venom from one of the largest spiders in the world may bring the hope to ease the gut pain suffered by millions of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),…
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World
Australian software tracks COVID mutations that threaten vaccine
Sydney: Australian researchers have developed a new tool to help tackle the problem of mutations in COVID-19, which could render prospective vaccines ineffective. On Wednesday, the team from Melbourne University revealed…
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Sports
Sydney Thunder rope in Lauren Smith on two-year deal
Sydney: Sydney Thunder on Friday announced the signing of all-rounder Lauren Smith to a two-year deal ahead of the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season. The off-spinning all-rounder joins…
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Sports
Bankwest Stadium to host A-League 2020 Finals Series: FFA
Sydney: Bankwest Stadium in Sydney will host the entire A-League 2020 Finals Series, including the Grand Final which will be played on August 30, said Football Federation Australia (FFA). FFA…
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World
This new test to diagnose COVID-19 in just 20 minutes
Sydney: In an ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus, the researchers have developed a new test that can diagnose Covid-19 in just 20 minutes. The findings, published in the Journal…
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World
Sydney labelled COVID-19 hotspot
Sydney: Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of the Australian state of Queensland, declared the city of Sydney to be a COVID-19 hotspot on Wednesday, as fears of a national backslide intensified. Taking…
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World
Sydney reintroduces COVID-19 restrictions
Sydney: Australia’s largest city of Sydney on Friday reintroduced restrictions on hospitality venues in a bid to avoid a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Venues, including restaurants, cafes and bars were…
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Sports
Gurpreet practice with former Milan keeper Kalac’s team in Sydney
Kolkata: In a bid to keep himself ready for the upcoming season during these trying times, India’s first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is training two times a week under the watchful…
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Sports
Melbourne City defeat Sydney FC, lift W-League title
Melbourne: Melbourne City on Saturday lifted the W-League title after they secured a 1-0 win over Sydney FC in the final. With this win, they have become the first W-League…
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Sports
Sydney Thunder pick unchanged squad for BBL knockout clash
Sydney: Sydney Thunder opted for the same team for the knockout clash as the one which played against Hobart Hurricanes in the eliminator. Thunder made no changes in their 13-player…
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Sports
Harry Conway returns in Strikers squad for Sydney Thunder clash
Adelaide: Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Adelaide Strikers have made one change for Tuesday’s game against Sydney Thunder at Adelaide Oval. Paceman Harry Conway returns to the squad replacing leg-spinner…
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News
Pregnant woman in hijab thrashed in Sydney cafe bless with baby
SYDNEY: A 31-year-old heavily pregnant woman in hijab allegedly stomped on in Parramatta café in Sydney has been blessed with a healthy baby boy. Rana Elasmar, who was 38 weeks…
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World
Sydney smoke crisis ‘longest on record’
Sydney: Australian bushfires have caused unprecedented pollution in Sydney and along the country’s east coast, officials said Thursday, with smoke and dust burning residents’ eyes and prompting a spike in respiratory complaints. Hundreds of bushfires have burned…
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World
Historic London-Sydney non-stop flight lands after 19 hrs
Sydney: After over 19 hours in the air, a non-stop Qantas flight from London to Sydney touched down here on Friday, as part of a project which is studying ways…
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News
Sydney Thunders signs Alex Hales for BBL
Sydney: Sydney Thunders on Wednesday signed England batsman Alex Hales for the upcoming Big Bash League. Hales became the second player after South African Chris Morris to be signed as…
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Top Stories
Man shouting “Allahu Akbar” kills one in Sydney
Sydney: A knife-wielding man shouting “Allahu Akbar” on Tuesday went on a stabbing rampage in Sydney’s busy central business district (CBD) allegedly killing one woman and injuring another. The attacker…
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Crime and Accident
Gamer hit pregnant partner while playing, assault audio was livestreamed
SYDNEY: A gamer who inadvertently broadcast audio of himself striking his pregnant partner while playing the online video game Fortnite pleaded guilty to assault in a Sydney court Monday. Luke…
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Entertainment
Disney to get $17mn subsidy to shoot in Australia
Los Angeles: Australias federal government will provide a $17.1 million subsidy to Disney to shoot a yet untitled Marvel movie, speculated to be the first superhero film with an Asian…
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News
WBBL semi-finals to be played in Sydney
Melbourne: The first ever standalone Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) semi-finals will be played at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney, scheduled on January 19. Sydney Thunder are the ladder toppers and…
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Sports
Sydney, Brisbane to host inaugural ATP Cup event
London: Australian cities of Sydney and Brisbane have been named as the hosting venues for the upcoming inaugural edition of the ATP Cup. The third city that would host the…
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