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‘Misconceived’: Facebook’s threat slammed

Facebook has been attacked after warning it would ban news sharing in Australia and change users’ newsfeeds.

Crime in Focus

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 27: Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant listens as Crown prosecutor Mark Zarifeh deliveries his submission during his sentencing hearing at Christchurch High Court on August 27, 2020 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Brenton Harrison Tarrant has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after being found guilty of 92 charges relating to New Zealand's worst mass shooting in history. The Australian was charged with 51 counts of murder and 40 of attempted murder as well as engaging in a Terrorist Act after opening fire at Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch on Friday, 15 March 2019. 50 people were killed, and dozens were injured while another man died later in hospital. (Photo by John Kirk-Anderson - Pool/Getty Images)

Aussie terrorist’s bizarre jail perk

Brenton Tarrant, who was jailed for life over the NZ mosque massacres, has been given a strange privilege in prison amid signs that authorities fear he could sue them for damages.

Coronavirus

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 26, 2020 : COVID-19 testing drive through in the outer North Western suburb of Keilor. The state of Victoria is experiencing a second wave of coronavirus although the peak may have passed with cases slowly falling. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

Victoria’s ‘third wave’ warning, PM wants stranded Aussies home

Daily COVID-19 cases in Victoria have dropped below 100 for the first time in almost two months, but the state has been warned of a ‘third wave’ risk. Meanwhile, Scott Morrison is looking at ways to get Australians caught overseas back on home soil.

World

US President Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech for the Republican Party nomination for reelection during the final day of the Republican National Convention from the South Lawn of the White House on August 27, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP)

Trump slams ‘destroyer’ Biden in acceptance speech

Donald Trump lashed Joe Biden as he accepted the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, warning the former VP “will be the destroyer of American Greatness”.

Travel

Grounded Virgin Australia aircraft are seen parked at Brisbane Airport in Brisbane, Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is working with airlines by accommodating up to 100 grounded aircraft free of charge in response to government-mandated travel restrictions that have grounded a significant proportion of Australia's airline fleet because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING

Travel credit card changes: What they mean for you

Australians who have a credit card with travel perks have been given a lifeline, with the validity of many benefits extended as uncertainty around travel continues.

Coronavirus

Canna Campbell with her daughter Apple Simpson - 1 at Bondi Beach. Why I love my suburb. Picture: John Appleyard

Easy ways to recoup $10K in superannuation

Australians accessing superannuation during the coronavirus pandemic have been warned of the potential dire long-term effects of the early access scheme, but there are ways to stay on top.

Royals

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the WellChild awards at Royal Lancaster Hotel on October 15, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Meghan accused of hypocrisy

The Duchess of Sussex has been roasted after her interview with feminist icon Gloria Steinem claimed women should be ‘linked and not ranked’, all while using her royal title.

Travel

QANTAS at Brisbane airport. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

Qantas set to axe regional air bases

More Qantas roles are set to be cut as the airline prepares to scrap two of its regional air bases, while hundreds of workers are expected to protest tomorrow over mass redundancies and outsourcing.

World

Secret meeting: Ghislaine Maxwell, left, and Prince Andrew. Pictures:

Ghislaine ‘won’t betray’ Andrew

Ghislaine Maxwell has been described as “fiercely loyal” to Prince Andrew by a former friend who says the disgraced socialite “will protect him to the last” during her sex abuse trial.

Coronavirus

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks at a press conference following National Cabinet at Parliament House on May 05, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern earlier today to discuss plans for a Trans-Tasman travel agreement which would allow Australians and New Zealanders to travel safely between the two countries in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Prime Ministers agreed to start looking at easing travel restrictions between Australia and New Zealand to develop a trans-Tasman COVID-safe travel zone. However to ensure the protection of public health, any arrangements will only come into effect once safe to do so when necessary health, transport and other protocols had been developed and met. (Photo by Rohan Thomson/Getty Images)

Restrictions under review by PM’s cabinet

Birthday lunches, barbecues and dinner parties of up to 10 are reportedly being reviewed on Friday by Scott Morrison’s National Cabinet.

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