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Australia’s GDP grew 0.6% in September quarter and 5.9% annually as economy recovered from Covid lockdowns – The Guardian

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GDP figures show rapid economic growth across the year as Covid lockdowns were lifted, but quarterly increase came in slightly below expectationsAustralia’s economy slowed more than expected in the September quarter with consumers drawing on savings to shore up spending as property services shrank.The nation’s GDP expanded at a quarterly rate of 0.6% in the … Read more

Adelaide International: Hijikata tests world No.18 Shapovalov | 3 … – Tennis Australia

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A gallant Rinky Hijikata came close to scoring one of the biggest wins of his career today at the Adelaide International.Adelaide, Australia, 3 January 2023 | Leigh RogersRinky Hijikata has once again demonstrated he can push the world’s best players, extending world No.18 Denis Shapovalov to three sets at the Adelaide International today.The 23-year-old Canadian … Read more

Australia names replacement captain as Pat Cummins ruled out of second Test – Wide World of Sports

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Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the second match against West Indies with injury.The fast bowler suffered a quad strain during the summer's opening Test in Perth, and on Wednesday was ruled out of Thursday's Adelaide match.Scott Boland will come into the line-up as replacement, while Steve Smith will captain.EXCLUSIVE: Warner … Read more

Australia floods: Three states issue evacuation orders after heavy rain – BBC

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This video can not be playedRain turns Australian streets and towns into riversCommunities in three Australian states have been ordered to evacuate as torrential rain brings major flooding.Parts of the country have received up to four times their average October rainfall in just 24 hours.At least 500 homes have been flooded, one person has died … Read more

Most baffling snubs as nobody wants Aussie man of the moment: IPL Auction wrap – Fox Sports

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Cameron Green is officially an IPL multi-millionaire after an insane bidding war for his services came to fruition, as expected, at the Indian Premier League Auction on Friday night. Green broke Pat Cummins’ 15.5 crore record as the IPL’s most expensive Australian ever following a battle between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals.Mumbai Indians eventually won … Read more

Chinese Australians' travel plans up in the air as COVID-19 surge grips China ahead of Lunar New Year – ABC News

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An emergency warning is in place in WA for a fire in the Shire of Donnybrook. Keep up to date with ABC EmergencyFollow the latest updates as fire threatens lives and homes in WA's South West regionFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyAustralia looks to complete a Test series clean sweep against … Read more

As it happened: Labor’s energy bill passes after Greens deal; Scott Morrison concedes robo-debt scheme was illegal – Brisbane Times

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We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.2 of 5Fiji’s opposition is protesting alleged irregularities in voting data after the country’s election results app went dark while they were ahead in the count.Provisional results four hours after polls closed yesterday had the People’s Alliance vote hovering in … Read more

New COVID-19 rule Australians travelling to India need to know – SBS News

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MoreSign InCreate AccountIndia will test travellers for COVID-19 at airports after an increase in cases in other countries. Source: Getty / Hindustan TimesHow effective are RATs in detecting COVID-19? They work but aren’t ‘foolproof’, says an expertHow common are severe side effects from COVID vaccines? And how are they detected?COVID-19COVID-19AustraliaWorldWorldCOVID-19WorldWorldMorning (Mon–Fri)Afternoon (Mon–Fri)WeekendBy subscribing, you agree … Read more