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Coronavirus Australia live news: More than half caught in Sydney testing bungle test positive
Almost 500 people in Sydney issued with a negative result are confirmed positive, as testing changes flagged for pregnant women.
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Labor eyes third term, Liberals eye relevance as poll nears
Emerging with 10 seats in the WA lower house would be the state Liberals’ second-worst return ever, but it is seen by some insiders as the pass mark.
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Storm danger leaves building flaws exposed
Insurers are demanding stronger regulations to protect homes against cyclones, as engineers warn the tin-and-timber houses popular in southeast Queensland and northern NSW are at high risk from Cyclone Alfred.
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