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No exemption for WA virus ship sheep

The federal government has refused an exemption to its northern summer live export ban for 56,000 sheep that were due to be shipped to the Middle East.

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Virus could land charities in dire straits

Australia’s charity sector could be another victim of coronavirus, with a new report warning about one in six are potentially at risk of shutting down.

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Black Lives Matter rally held in Sydney

The voices of nearly 500 people could be hear chanting “I can’t breath” at a Black Lives Matter protest was held in Sydney.

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Black Lives Matter rally held in Sydney

The voices of nearly 500 people could be hear chanting “I can’t breath” at a Black Lives Matter protest was held in Sydney.

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Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts as of 1730 AEST June 2.

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NSW cops concerned about indigenous arrest

An indigenous teenager has been released from hospital after being arrested in Sydney following an altercation with police.

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WA’s Black Lives Matter rally draws 2000

About 2000 people have rallied in Perth in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in the US and have drawn comparisons to Aboriginal deaths in custody.

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No new WA virus cases, more tests planned

Western Australia plans to test a greater number of asymptomatic people, including transport workers, for coronavirus after recording no new cases.

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Charges dropped in Colt incest family case

A swathe of sex charges against three members of the infamous and allegedly incestuous Colt family has been dropped on the eve of a trial in NSW.

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Sixteen shipping containers found in NSW

NSW Maritime says of the 50 containers lost overboard from the APL England 24 were empty refrigerated containers and 26 contained a variety of goods.

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Drug addict sprung with makeshift weapons

A drug addict who made pipe bombs and guns at his suburban Melbourne home has been jailed for 18 months.

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Building inspector defamed lawyer: judge

A Sydney solicitor has been awarded $84,000 after a building inspector defamed him in reviews by implying he was a standover man.

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Underspend on fire recovery for businesses

Figures from the National Bushfire Recovery Agency show an underspend on business grants and compensation for volunteer firefighters.

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Alleged NSW body dumper granted bail

A man who is alleged to have helped dump the body of a woman in bushland near Scone in NSW has been granted bail by the Supreme Court.

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Australia joins G7 table a second time

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will join the G7 gathering in the United States after President Donald Trump invited Australia to participate.

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New party’s registration bid goes ass-up

The Australian Electoral Commission has knocked back a bid by Donkey Vote to register as a political party for federal elections.

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South Aust zoos to remain closed for now

The Adelaide and Monarto zoos will likely remain closed until early July when the next round of virus restrictions are due to be lifted.

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Confidence key to economy lifting: RBA

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe says the hole the coronavirus has gouged in Australia’s economy might not be as deep as earlier predicted.

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Vic drug counsellor traded lies for drugs

Melbourne drug and alcohol counsellor Anthony Dieni has admitted lying to courts about his clients’ ongoing drug use, in exchange for drugs.

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