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72 Tennis Players in Lockdown After Virus Cases on Flights
A further 25 players have been forced into hard quarantine in Australia ahead of the season’s first tennis major after a fifth positive coronavirus test emerged from the charter flights, taking the total number of competitors in lockdown to 72
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Fake US Leg Band Gets Pigeon a Reprieve in Australia
A pigeon that Australia declared a biosecurity risk has received a reprieve after a U.S. bird organization declared its identifying leg band is fake
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Only One U.S. Airline Cracked the List of the 10 Safest Carriers in 2021
These are the world’s top 20 safest airlines for 2021 as ranked by airline rating website AirlineRatings.com.
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Chinese Cities Reportedly Go Dark as Country Faces Shortage of Coal, a Major Australian Export
Concerns about the availability of electricity for ordinary Chinese spiked as authorities in several cities limited power usage, citing a coal shortage.
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Australia Changes Word in Anthem to Honor Indigenous People
Australia has changed one word in its national anthem to reflect what the prime minister called the spirit of unity and the country’s Indigenous population
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WATCH: Fireworks Shows as Countries Begin to Ring in New Year
Countries close to the international date line, including Australia, China and Taiwan, began to ring in 2021 with fireworks shows.
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China Scores an EU Investment Deal Before Biden Takes Office — and It Wants to Do More
China wrapped negotiations with the EU on an important investment deal and talked up hopes for more, less than a month before Joe Biden is set to take office.
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Australia's Growth May ‘Never Return' to Its Pre-Virus Path After Trade Trouble With China, Says Economist
Australia’s gross domestic product (GDP) could be hit by as much as 2.8% due to the escalating trade tensions with China, according to Capital Economics.
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Here's a List of the Australian Exports Hit by Restrictions in China
Relationship between China and Australia deteriorated since the latter supported a call for an international inquiry into Beijing’s handling of Covid.
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Australia Will Formally Ask the World Trade Organization to Mediate Barley Dispute With China
Beijing this year slapped anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties to the tune of 80.5% against Australian barley.
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Cody Simpson Celebrates His ‘Personal Milestone' After Qualifying for the Olympic Trials
The Australian singer is closing out 2020 with an incredible bang. On Saturday, Dec. 12, the 23-year-old star shared the exciting and special news that he’s one step closer to trying out for the 2021 Olympics.
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See the List of the World's Most Underrated Food Destinations
A new survey of chefs and food enthusiasts named the most underrated food cities and countries around the world.
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Flying Will Be ‘Irresistible,' Says New Virgin Australia CEO Who Predicts a Summer Travel Surge
Virgin Australia’s newly installed CEO has said it will be “irresistible” to fly again, as the airline aims to regain marketshare under new ownership.
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How This 30-Year-Old Became Australia's Youngest Self-Made Billionaire During the Pandemic
Australian entrepreneur Nick Molnar has catapulted to billionaire status under the pandemic following the runaway success of his buy now, pay later payments platform, Afterpay.
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‘Ultra Luxury' Home Rentals: Like Airbnb, But for Rich People
Ultra luxury villas come with palatial grounds, private chefs and nightly rates that equal many people’s monthly mortgage payments.
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A Renowned Wine Touring Region That Welcomes Kids
With major wineries and breweries with playgrounds, Western Australia is at the forefront of a trend to turn wine touring into family entertainment.
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‘Outrageous' and ‘Repugnant': Australia Demands Apology From China Over Doctored Tweet
Lijian Zhao, a spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry, earlier tweeted the fake image of an Australian soldier holding a knife to the throat of a child.
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China May Find Alternatives Sources, But Australian Produce Can Still Compete, S&P Global Platts Says
Australia is stuck in a bad situation as China finds alternative sources for agricultural goods, S&P Global Platts told CNBC.
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Goldman Sachs Predicts How Quickly Coronavirus Vaccines Will Be Rolled Out Worldwide
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has forecast that more than 70% of people in developed markets will be vaccinated against the coronavirus by fall 2021.
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China's Wine Tariffs Will Have a ‘Devastating Impact' on Small Australian Producers, Trade Group Says
China’s commerce ministry on Friday announced preliminary anti-dumping duties ranging from 107% to 212% on Australian bottled wine imports.