U.S. Border Patrol officials say an agent fatally shot a person driving a vehicle as part of a suspected human smuggling operation ByThe Associated Press October 24, 2020, 10:17 PM • 1 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article LAREDO, Texas — A...
UK-US trade pact opposed with Trump, cows and pigs as props
Demonstrators dressed as chickens, a cow and President Donald Trump gathered near the Houses of Parliament to protest a proposed U.S.-U.K. trade deal that activists say will lower food standards ByThe Associated Press October 24, 2020, 1:21 PM • 1 min read Share to FacebookShare...
Australian cyclist Jai Hindley leads the Giro d’Italia
Australian cyclist Jai Hindley is going into the final stage of the Giro d’Italia as the race leader, with a lead of less than one second. Key points: Australian Jai Hindley took the overall lead of the Giro d’Italia during the penultimate stage He leads...
Victoria records seven new cases ahead of easing restrictions announcement
Victoria has recorded seven new cases of COVID-19 today and no new deaths. The city’s rolling average has now dropped below five, to 4.6. And the average for regional areas remains at 0.2. The figures come ahead of Premier Daniel Andrews’ announcement later today regarding...
Grand final defeat will ‘eat away at us’, says Scott
“It feels harder [than finals defeats in previous seasons]. I can’t imagine being more disappointed. “When you’re playing the best team you’ve got to take your chances and make the most of the momentum while you have it. “That will eat away at us for...
Victoria records 7 new cases ahead of predicted easing
Victoria recorded seven new COVID-19 cases on Sunday and no deaths. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Bianca De Marchi Victoria recorded seven new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, ahead of Premier Daniel Andrews’ press conference where he is predicted to announce some restrictions will ease. Restrictions easing depends...
Victoria nervously awaits case data, more lockdown easings while NSW, Queensland prepares for NRL grand final
More than 10 Coalition MPs support cutting the JobSeeker supplement in the new year as new research shows increasing unemployment benefits by $200 a fortnight would cost $7 billion a year, but most do not think it should return to its pre-pandemic level of $40...
Seven new coronavirus cases recorded in Victoria as further lifting of restrictions in doubt
Melburnians are set to find out how far coronavirus restrictions can be eased as an outbreak in the city’s north threatens to delay any substantial step out of lockdowns. Victoria on Sunday reported seven new coronavirus cases and no deaths, keeping the state toll at...
QLD election 2020: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk walking a ‘tight rope’ to retain power
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s party has historically been dominant at the state level but the issues that handed Bill Shorten his shock loss last year remain — the inability to connect to regional voters, particularly those whose income relies on coal. The incumbent Labor state government...
Grand final defeat will ‘eat away at us’, says Scott
“It feels harder [than finals defeats in previous seasons]. I can’t imagine being more disappointed. “When you’re playing the best team you’ve got to take your chances and make the most of the momentum while you have it. “That will eat away at us for...