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How this tiny, island nation developed homegrown COVID-19 vaccines September 28, 2021
Cuba expects to fully vaccinate its population against COVID-19 by the end of the year — and it's doing it using homegrown jabs.
Lucia Stein
WHO directors 'horrified' as 20 staff members implicated in sexual assaults in the Congo September 28, 2021
Among 80 allegations of sexual abuse, nine are listed as rape as an internal WHO panel finds 20 of their own staff are implicated in sexual wrongdoing during an Ebola outbreak in Congo.
New data contradicts narrative China spending up big on aid for Pacific nations September 28, 2021
Despite concerns about China's growing influence in the Pacific, new figures compiled by an independent Australian think-tank show Beijing is actually scaling back the amount of its aid to the region.
Federal government to cut COVID support for workers in push to end widespread lockdowns September 28, 2021
Financial support for people who have lost work due to COVID-19 will soon be wound back, with the federal government looking to discourage states from imposing lockdowns once vaccination rates hit their targets.
Melissa Clarke
'Stop being naive': Macron speaks for first time on cancelled Australian submarine deal September 28, 2021
The French President makes his first public comments about the acrimonious ending of the deal, which saw the Australian government terminate a $90bn contract with French defence company Naval Group.
Jack Hawke
Melbourne Storm players meet with NRL Integrity Unit over post-season videos September 28, 2021
The Storm confirm three players — including Cameron Munster and Brandon Smith — spoke with NRL officials following the circulation of videos on social media.
COVID-19 case on plane as ship with 11 sick crew members bound for WA September 28, 2021
WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson reveals authorities are dealing with a positive COVID-19 case arriving on a military plane, while a ship with half its crew sick with the virus is also sailing towards the state.
James Carmody
Queensland police suing their Commissioner over staff vaccination mandate September 28, 2021
Five serving police officers are among seven Queensland Police Service staff taking Commissioner Katarina Carroll to court over her demand that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Paula Doneman and Alexandria Utting
What would a net zero emissions policy mean for agriculture? September 28, 2021
As the Coalition debates the idea of a zero carbon emissions policy, what would it mean for a sector that feels let down by the climate debate?
David Claughton and Lara Webster
Despite deadline, 7 per cent of NSW health workers unvaccinated September 28, 2021
Paramedic John Larter has been vocal about refusing the jab. He has even been suspended over complaints he spread vaccine misinformation online, allegations he denies.
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Man charged after teen alleges ordeal of abuse and intimidation September 28, 2021
Allegations include child sex, kidnapping, child prostitution, and pouring boiling water over the child's feet while she slept.
Ben Millington
Latrobe Valley to enter seven-day lockdown from midnight September 28, 2021
Victoria's Acting Chief Health Officer declares that the City of Latrobe will enter a seven-day lockdown from 11:59pm on Tuesday.
Injured Australian vice-captain Haynes to miss remainder of India series September 28, 2021
A hamstring injury rules opener Rachael Haynes out of the upcoming Test and three T20 internationals against India on the Gold Coast.
Accused gunman 'on a mission' during alleged Darwin shooting spree, court hears September 28, 2021
A regular at a Darwin pub where prosecutors allege Benjamin Glenn Hoffmann murdered his third victim tells a court he tried to wave over a police officer for help, but says the officer stayed by his car.
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How a million-year-old ice core may offer clues as to why we've seen fewer ice ages September 28, 2021
Scientists say an ambitious expedition starting this season will help them look a million years into the past and may provide answers to one of Antarctica's ancient mysteries.
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Methane emissions higher than earlier estimates in CSG region September 28, 2021
A world-first aerial survey of Queensland's main coal seam gas region has found methane emissions considerably higher than some previous reports.
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North Korea fires missile off east coast as it calls on US, South Korea to scrap 'hostile policy' September 28, 2021
North Korea fires a missile towards the sea off its east coast, as Pyongyang repeats its call for the United States and South Korea to scrap their "hostile policy" to restart talks.
Snap lockdown ordered for Port Macquarie-Hastings, Muswellbrook September 28, 2021
The Port Macquarie-Hastings and Muswellbrook local government areas will go into lockdown from 6:00pm tonight, while the stay-at-home order in the Kempsey area will be lifted as planned.
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Injury sees Panthers star ruled out of NRL grand final against Rabbitohs September 28, 2021
Penrith will be without Tevita Pangai Junior for the premiership decider against South Sydney, with the Panthers' mid-season recruit sidelined with a knee injury.
Benji Marshall backs his body to play on in 2022 September 28, 2021
Benji Marshall has given the strongest indication yet that he believes he can play on in 2022, discarding talk of an NRL grand-final farewell for South Sydney.

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