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Eagle putt gives DeChambeau clubhouse lead

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:07:11 GMT

Bryson DeChambeau set a testing clubhouse target on day two of the 120th US Open as Winged Foot belatedly began to justify its fearsome reputation.

Troy Barbagallo confirms Miss Universe Australia finalists to vie for crown on virtual stage

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Troy Barbagallo has confirmed WA finalists Diana Coniglio, Zara Edgar, Kya Pedrick and Tasha Marciano will vie for one of the most coveted crowns in Australia in a virtual competition.

Big names all advance to quarters in Rome

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:42:08 GMT

Victoria Azarenka, Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova have all advanced to the quarter-finals of the Italian Open in Rome.

Air travel begins to reopen amid pandemic

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:31:38 GMT

Canberrans will soon be able to fly to Queensland and more Australians are set to arrive home each week as the nation continues adjusting to life in a pandemic.

Denmark's Kragh Andersen wins 19th stage

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:36:10 GMT

Sunweb's Soren Kragh Andersen has claimed his second stage win of the Tour de France with a perfectly-timed attack late in the 19th stage.

Four US states start early voting

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:05:10 GMT

Pre-polling has started in four US states ahead of the November 3 presidential election.

TikTok downloads in US to be blocked from Sunday under Trump ban plan

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:08:00 GMT

TikTok downloads in the United States will be blocked from Sunday as the Trump administration pushes ahead with plans to ban it from app stores, according to reports.

Trump offered to pardon Assange: lawyer

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:07:10 GMT

President Donald Trump offered to pardon Julian Assange if he revealed the source of the hacked Democratic National Committee emails in 2016, his lawyer says.

US banning use of TikTok, WeChat

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:49:10 GMT

The US government is starting a ban on TikTok and WeChat to "combat China's malicious collection of American citizens' personal data".

Eels on track for top-four NRL spot

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:16:24 GMT

Parramatta have all but wrapped up a top-four finish but were unconvincing in their NRL victory over Brisbane at Bankwest Stadium on Friday night.

Super Rugby AU grand final: How Brumbies turned Irae Simone from a Waratahs reserve into a Wallaby

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:50:00 GMT

Told to slim down and start believing in himself, Irae Simone’s transformation since leaving the Waratahs and joining the Brumbies has been astounding and earned him a place in Dave Rennie’s plans.

Wanneroo businesses reconnect at AGM

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:42:35 GMT

Business people relished the opportunity to connect face to face at Wanneroo Business Association’s AGM this month.

Christina Aguilera says Madonna kiss at 2003 VMAs ‘wasn't shocking’

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:36:00 GMT

Pop icon Christina Aguilera has opened up on her famous smooch with Madonna at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, revealing exactly what she made of the controversial moment.

Prince William to give TED talk on climate change at Countdown Global Launch alongside Chris ...

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:15:00 GMT

The Duke of Cambridge will join a star-studded panel to discuss how the world can tackle global warming to ensure a better future for the planet.

Man fitted with tracking device after alleged WA hotel quarantine breach

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:04:00 GMT

A man in hotel quarantine who allegedly invited a woman to his room twice and went to a party has become the second person to be fitted with a tracking device in WA.

Brisbane rally after death in custody

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:17 GMT

Family members of an Indigenous woman who died while in police custody are among hundreds of people who attended a vigil in Brisbane.

Coolbellup dog walker reaping the rewards of relationships with owners

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:00 GMT

To her clients, Haya Bar-Noy is more than just a dog walker; she is also a friend.

‘Sickening’ former teacher admits having sex with 14-year-old schoolgirl

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:19:00 GMT

A physical education teacher admitted he repeatedly had sex with a 14-year-old schoolgirl more than a decade ago.

Poll puts SA govt well ahead of Labor

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:51:17 GMT

An opinion poll has put the South Australia's Liberal government well ahead of Labor, 18 months out from the next state election.

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission investigates PPE charges

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:49:00 GMT

A national watchdog is investigating reports vulnerable Aussies are being slugged extra to pay for essential personal protective equipment.