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Welcome to the 9News.com.au live blog for Friday, November 18, 2022. A Dutch court has convicted two Russians and a pro-Moscow Ukrainian separatist of the murders of 298 people who died in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. Australian academic Sean Turnell has been released from a Malaysian prison after 650 days. Coronavirus … Read more

Advertising James Wood James Wood How long is the new wave likely to last? As case numbers continue to rise, UNSW academic James Wood looks at the most probable outcomes. Australia is now mid-way into its fourth wave of COVID in the Omicron era, driven by a rich soup of Omicron descendants. Unlike previous waves, where … Read more

Keep up with the latest ASX and business newsFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyUniversities Australia CEO Catriona Jackson says international students are the largest services export and hopes the measures on Chinese travellers are "short-lived."We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the … Read more

Bleeding independent cinemas have big hopes for blockbuster releases after turbulent three yearsKeep up with the latest ASX and business newsFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyIndependent cinemas are still recovering from the turbulent three years of the COVID pandemic, but a year of blockbuster movie releases has sparked hope for struggling business … Read more

Tourism operators hope Chinese visitors will return in 2023 despite signs of 'turbulent' year for travelKeep up with the latest ASX and business newsFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyOver the past three decades, millions of Chinese travellers have dined at Harry Sou's restaurants during trips of a lifetime to see the … Read more

Ex-One Nation senator Rod Culleton and co-defendant accuse magistrate of being drunk at border breach trialKeep up with the latest ASX and business newsFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyThe trial of former One Nation senator Rod Culleton, who allegedly breached Western Australia's hard border last year, has been adjourned after beginning … Read more

Regional Australia Institute calls for national population strategy for regionsThe 2023 Golden Globes are marking the start of the awards season in Hollywood. Follow liveKeep up with the latest ASX and business newsFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyThe chief economist of the Regional Australia Institute says the federal government needs to ensure … Read more

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The big names in Australian cricket are back for the Big Bash League, with the likes of Steve Smith and David Warner returning to the competition.Five of the eight BBL teams will be boosted by the inclusions of our Test stars as all clubs juggle the transition of departing internationals ahead of the finals race.But … Read more

ASX in the red, Nasdaq boosted by Tesla, and Goldman Sachs set to lay off thousands of workers — as it happened Follow the world's reaction to the death of Cardinal George PellThe 2023 Golden Globes are marking the start of the awards season in Hollywood. Follow liveKeep up with the latest ASX and business newsFor … Read more