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Countdown to Rocket Man launch - stadium ready for Elton

McDonald Jones Stadium venue manager Dean Mantle said Sir Elton John's concerts will be a "huge test event" that should lead to more major shows in Newcastle. A crowd of more than 28,500 is expected to pack into the Broadmeadow venue on Sunday, and again on Tuesday, as the rock…

Newcastle Herald

Man smuggles 100 cocaine pellets in body

A man has allegedly attempted to smuggle 1.6 kilograms of cocaine into Australia by swallowing 100 pellets of the drug which he later excreted.

AAP

Fire chief warns of deadly grassfire threat in the wake of historic NSW flooding

A fire chief has issued a stark warning for parts of eastern Australia, saying deadly grassfires could be on the way as areas dry out after flooding.

Newcastle Herald

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Australian woman gets bail after arrest for entering Islamic State area

An Australian court granted conditional bail on Friday to a woman arrested on charges of entering and remaining in areas of Syria held by the militant group Islamic State.

Reuters

US President Joe Biden warned AUKUS nuclear submarine deal could come at cost to American fleet

Two powerful US politicians warn President Joe Biden the proposal to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines risks harming America's industrial base to "breaking point".

ABC News

South-east SA property prices predicted to stay steady, agents forecast more stock, less competition

South-east South Australia, which covers the Limestone Coast, Riverland and Murray Bridge, remains one of the strongest-performing property markets in the country.

ABC News

Pandemic blows hole in Australia population goal but migration recovering

The COVID pandemic has blown a million-person hole in Australia's population projections in a challenge for an economy that has relied on having more consumers to drive growth, though a speedy recovery in migration promises to soften the blow.

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Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency

Residents in Western Australia's far north are facing an unprecedented disaster as the Kimberley's flood emergency continues.

ABC News

Australian coal exporter confidence on the rise as China allows imports to resume

Australia-China relations appear on the mend amid reports Beijing will allow coal imports to resume for the first time since 2020.

Newcastle Herald

Returned ISIS wife Mariam Raad granted bail after being charged over 2014 travel to Syria

Returned IS wife, Mariam Raad, is granted bail in Griffith Local Court after being charged with a terrorism offence over her time in Syria, as her lawyer says her night in custody was "terrible".

ABC News

Short BBL can attract foreign stars: Hales

English opener Alex Hales believes a shorter BBL will entice more international players to make the trip to Australia for the tournament.

AAP

Day three of SCG Test between Australia and South Africa wiped out by rain

Rain prevents a single ball from being bowled on day three of the final Test between Australia and South Africa at the SCG Test.

ABC News

The latest COVID-19 news and case numbers from around the states and territories

Here's a quick wrap of the COVID-19 news and case numbers from each Australian jurisdiction from the past week.

ABC News

Nine big tournaments to watch in 2023

World Cups in cricket, rugby union and women's football while world titles in swimming and athletics are up for grabs in 2023.

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Brekkies, barbies, mozzies: why do Aussies shorten so many words?

Australians sure do like those brekkies, barbies and mozzies.

RideApart

5 Safest Jackets According To MotoCAP

MotoCAP, the Australian independent motorcycle gear safety testing organization, gave these jackets its highest safety ratings as of January 2023.

ABC News

La Niña is rapidly easing, the BOM says. But the prospect of El Niño has some worried. So what's next?

La Niña's three-year grip as the prevailing climate driver for Australia's east coast could finally be over. But the prospect of an El Niño has some worried. Here's what we know.

AAP

Race on to snap up Aussie teen star Kuol

British clubs are clamouring to snap up Australian teen star Garang Kuol, who's set to be sent out on loan by Newcastle United.

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A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in Australia called XBB.1.5. Here’s what experts say about it

As we enter the fourth year of the pandemic, many could be forgiven for feeling somewhat desensitised to these next few words: A new Omicron subvariant has emerged. Here's what we know about XBB.1.5 so far.

The Independent UK

Australia to buy US-made HIMARS in boost to defense systems

Australia announced Thursday it will boost its defense capabilities by buying advanced missile and rocket systems, including U.S.-made HIMARS which have been successfully used by Ukraine’s military

Daily Mirror

Family of Brit couple killed in helicopter crash 'deeply saddened' with loss

British married couple Diane and Ron Hughes died in a helicopter crash when two choppers collided in midair on Australia's Gold Coast on Monday

Newcastle Herald

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Australia keep hope for wet SCG victory

Rain has washed out day three of the third Test at the SCG, but Australia insist there is still hope for a 3-0 series whitewash over South Africa.

AAP

Town devastated after record WA flooding

Long-term Fitzroy Crossing resident Dwayne Ben says damage in the flood-ravaged town is extensive as downstream communities prepare for the peak to arrive.

AAP

Deaths from virus spike amid call for calm

Australia's weekly COVID-19 data shows cases falling in Victoria and NSW while deaths rise, but health experts say it's too early for major concern.

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