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Fast News: Today’s top stories

Australia's aged care system tells a "shocking tale of neglect", according to an interim report from the Royal Commission and firefighters in NSW hope forecast rain will be meaningful as more than 70 blazes burn across the state. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2BYdNQX

Minig protester claims to have been roughed-up by Victoria Police after being taken into cutody

November 01, 2019. Tim Buchanan of Newcastle details his reasons for attending the protests this week blockading a mining conference in Melbourne. Buchanan says he has been volunteering his time recently, delivering water 6 hours away from the coast to towns like Walgett, blaming the mining industry for its effects to the water table in the region. Buchanan also alleges misconduct by the police, saying he was roughed-up behind closed doors after being taken into custody. (AAP VIDEO/Alex Murray) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2qbQf8A

‘Disassembled’ woman’s horrific death

As the tight-knit community of Osceola County, Florida mourns last week’s brutal murder of Nicole Montalvo, Sheriff Russ Gibson is left wondering if and how the justice system failed the young mother and longtime victim of domestic violence. from Money – syndicated | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2r1XuAB

New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line

By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34hJr8d

Last ‘orders’: Bercow serves final day as UK House Speaker

John Bercow is serving his last day as the UK House Speaker after a decade in the chair. Mr Bercow was elected to the post in 2009 - replacing Michael Martin - supported largely by Labour MPs rather than his own side. His bellowing and scolding from the chair gained him notoriety in the role, which was met with disdain and enthusiasm. His relationship with his former party was often tenuous but it has been his role in parliament during Brexit that has produced great controversy, with Brexiteers often claiming he was seeking to undermine the process. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2oziC06

Donald Trump claims Jeremy Corbyn ‘would be so bad’ for UK

US President Donald Trump has claimed Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn would be "so bad" for the UK ahead of the December 12 general election. Appearing on LBC Radio with host Nigel Farage, the leader of the Brexit Party, the president also heaped praise on his "friend" Prime Minister Boris Johnson as a "fantastic guy" and "terrific". Mr Trump said "I have great relationships with many of the leaders, including Boris who's a fantastic man - I think he's the exact right guy for the times." Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2oFiNXW

Qantas confirms cracks in three 737s

Qantas has confirmed cracks have been found in three of its 737 NG aircraft. The hairline cracks were found in the 'pickle fork' structure, which is located between the wing and the fuselage. CEO of Qantas Domestic Andrew David said “as people would expect with Qantas, we've gone above what was required to check our aircraft well ahead of schedule”. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/32aa3Xy

Coalition vows to address ‘shocking’ tales of aged care neglect

Australia's aged care system tells a "shocking tale of neglect", according to an interim report from the Royal Commission. Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the allegations will be addressed in the long term and promised more funding of the industry. "We will address them and there will be a longer term response ... our intention is to provide additional funding," Mr Cormann said. Shocking cases of mistreatment have been uncovered so far, with the commission demanding urgent action to support vulnerable Australians. Royal commissioners said aged care services are underfunded, mostly poorly-managed, and fail to meet the needs of older citizens in the delivery of safe and quality care. The scathing report also found Australia is unkind and uncaring towards older people. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/334E9g1

Pinterest plunges 20% on results, forecast

Pinterest shares have tumbled 20 per cent after it fell short of Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on lower-than-expected average revenue per user, and its revised full-year sales forecast came marginally below expectations. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2C2mZ6W

Sport Now: Around the grounds

Half centuries to David Warner and Steve Smith have guided Australia to another comfortable win against Sri Lanka in Brisbane and former South Sydney captain Sam Burgess has been charged with intimidation. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2q317G2

Your Move, Facebook

By BY KARA SWISHER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2BW1jcJ

Fast News: Today’s top stories

Scott Morrison had warned a range of "hostile actors" are intent on undermining democracy, particularly when it comes to terrorism and online threats and health warnings are in place for parts of the NSW east coast, as hazardous smoke from 72 bushfires covers the region. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Wuclza

US rate cut means ‘cheaper borrowing’ for Australians

Chief Market Strategist at InvestSMART Evan Lucas says the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut means Australian banks can borrow at a lower rate and pass a lower rate on to the consumer. The Federal Reserve announced its third rate cut for the year on Wednesday, cutting it by a quarter percentage point to a range of 1.5 per cent and 1.75 per cent. “Our banks have to borrow from overseas, there isn’t enough free capital in Australia, to lend to all the lenders that are here,” Mr Lucas told Sky News. “A lowering of the federal funds rate means that the borrowing costs for all banks that borrow out of the US will get cheaper. “The ability to therefore pass that on [to the customer] should ramp up.” Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2oBcR24

Chilean Police Spray Protesters With Tear Gas and Water in Valparaiso

Police forces sprayed water and tear gas on protesters in the streets of Valparaiso on October 30, as mass protests continued across Chile. Thousands rallied in Valparaiso, Santiago, and other cities across Chile on Wednesday, the thirteenth day of continuous protests, after proposed government reforms failed to meet demonstrators’ demands. On Wednesday, Chilean President Sebastian Piñera announced that the decision was made to cancel the upcoming APEC Trade Summit and Conference of the Parties (COP) events that were due to be held in Chile in November and December, respectively. “As President, my duty is to put the needs of the Chilean people 1st. In these difficult times, with great pain, we have decided to cancel the #APEC and #COP summits. Our priority is to safeguard públic order, give urgent solutions to social demands +implement an inclusive dialogue,” he wrote on Twitter. The protests began in response to a proposed hike in metro fares but have since expanded to encompass gener

Arrests made after 400kg of ‘ice’ located in hot chilli sauce import

Supplied video obtained Thursday, October 31, 2019, of three men who were arrested across Sydney last week and all charged with attempt to possess a commercial quantity unlawful import: border-controlled drug and large commercial drug supply. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/NSW Police) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2BVZXyz

How to Eat Alone (and Like It)

By BY JESS MCHUGH from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/31WLbCt

Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls

By BY NICHOLAS CASEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WrdJ5X

Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.

By BY MARC TRACY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/31YbsQz

Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria

By BY ERIC SCHMITT AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/331hmlz

Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets

By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2pqzoyQ

Lasers Light Up Baghdad’s Tahrir Square as Thousands of Protesters Mass

Protesters massed in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square on the evening of October 30, shining lasers from a nearby building they commandeered. Sajad Jiyad, managing director of the Al-Bayan Center, a think tank in Baghdad, took video on Wednesday evening showing protesters crowded in and around Tahrir Square, a central meeting place for demonstrators in the Iraqi capital. Several of the protesters’ lasers came from the so-called ‘Turkish Restaurant Building’, a prominent structure located between the square and the Tigris River. In recent days the building has been taken over by protesters, who have hung banners and flags from the edifice. The footage was taken two days after Iraqi authorities imposed a curfew that was flouted by demonstrators. Protesters appeared set to ignore it once again as night fell on October 30. Credit: Sajad Jiyad via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2JyMp0a

NZ opposition to crack down on gangs

New Zealand's opposition leader has pledged to crack down on gangs if he becomes prime minister at next year's election. The New Zealand National Party will unveil a raft of social service-related policies on Wednesday, which include cracking down on gang members exploiting tax payers. Under a National government, Simon Bridges said if gang members were unable to prove their assets or income were obtained legally, then they would be blocked from receiving benefits. The opposition leader claimed more than 90 per cent of gang members received a benefit for an average of nine years. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2MVPYj6

Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks Californians

By BY TIFFANY HSU from NYT Business https://ift.tt/34gMn5g

Lake Cathie fires continue to threaten homes

Supplied video obtained October 30, 2019 of aerial video showing large air tankers the fire near Lake Cathie ton October 29. Firefighters and aircraft are working hard to protect homes and properties in the area. Strong winds are fanning the fire and numerous spot fires are starting ahead of the main fire-front, including to the west of Lake Cathie. The fire is burning towards Bonny Hills.(AAP Video/Supplied/NSW Rural Fire Service) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Jx6hAV

Woman Who Oversaw Robberies Targeting Asians and Indians Gets 37 Years in Prison

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/369Aa3Q

72 British Lawmakers Condemn ‘Colonial’ Coverage of Meghan

By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2BRnK2I

House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide

By BY CATIE EDMONDSON AND RICK GLADSTONE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Nq4qPo

Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires

By BY THOMAS FULLER, JULIE TURKEWITZ AND JOSE A. DEL REAL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32WbkCw

Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NnCk7r

2 Photos of Tense White House Moments: Note the Differences

By BY ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34aLqes

A Chocolate Bar With a Golden Blockchain Token

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/31WXWg6

In Praise of ‘Human Scum’

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/32WnaMS

Sotheby’s Has a Wine Label of Its Own

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2Jvazsn

No, the Nationals Are Not Cursed by an Early Plan to Celebrate

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NoxSVW

Iraqi Antigovernment Protests Grow, Part Battle Lines and Carnival

By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/34aQBLC

With California Ablaze, Firefighters Strain to Keep Up

By BY TIM ARANGO, THOMAS FULLER, JOSE A. DEL REAL AND JACK HEALY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Nil2IQ

His Mind Fading, a Former Football Star Wonders but Cannot Know

By BY MICHAEL POWELL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ou8YvQ

NSW govt to build M6 stage 1, including tunnels from Arncliffe to Kogarah

Supplied video obtained October 29, 2019 of the proposed M6 stage 1 which includes four kilometre twin tunnels between the new M5 Motorway at Arncliffe and President Avenue at Kogarah. Construction will begin by early 2022 and open to motorists by the end of 2025. (AAP Video/Supplied/NSW Government) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/31VwejX

Angus Taylor says Clover Moore will receive his letter this week

October 29, 2019. Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor speaks to reporters during a media standup in Sydney on Tuesday. Taylor says he intends to send a letter to City of Sydney lord mayor, Clover Moore, and has nothing further to add than what he said in last Friday's statement. "I am not going to run a running commentary on it. I have said what I am going to say," he says. (AAP VIDEO/Michael Wade) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2PrWpfm

Firefighters battle out of control bushfire on NSW mid-coast

An out of control bushfire on NSW's mid north coast has kept firefighters busy overnight. The fire in the Crowdy Bay National Park has razed more than a thousand hectares as crews were called in to protect homes near Harrington Waters - as the fire burned towards an Industrial Estate. Conditions eased in the early hours of Tuesday morning and the blaze is currently at a Watch and Act level. Residents in Harrington are advised to enact their bush fire survival plan. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2NiGRIs

‘Positive start to the week’ in early trading

IG Australia’s Kyle Rodda says “the ASX 200 has jumped out of the gates with 0.3 per cent gains so far” in early trading on Monday morning. The market analyst told Sky News the jump was “on the back of a Wall Street lead on Friday night which saw the S&P 500 touch very briefly on new all-time highs”. Mr Rodda said Australia had a “notionally positive start to what’s going to be a very busy week” and this was due to “some more niceties between the US and China on trade”. Image: AP from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/34hbghd

Sport Now: Around the grounds

Liverpool have come from behind to defeat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield and Ash Barty has all but ensured she'll end the year with the world number one ranking under her belt, after defeating Belinda Bencic in her WTA Tour finals opener. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/366AAId

Fast News: Today’s top stories

Islamic State Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has died after being hunted down during an American raid in Syria and detectives reportedly tried eight times to get Ivan Milat to confess to the backpacker murders. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2pTddBx

Katie Hill Will Resign From Congress Amid Ethics Investigation

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32S71rR

Moving Closer to Trump, Impeachment Inquiry Faces Critical Test

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BPpXeW

Pittsburgh Marks a Massacre’s Anniversary With Prayers and Projects

By BY CAMPBELL ROBERTSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NiTymh

RAW: NSW govt trialling driverless shuttle buses

Supplied video obtained October 28, 2019 of driverless shuttle buses being trialled in NSW. Customers can get on board and test ride these buses over the next six months at Sydney's Olympic Park, Coffs Harbour and Armidale. (AAP Video/Supplied/NSW Government) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/32UkxLQ

Big banks’ combined annual profits to reach almost $19 billion

All eyes are on Australia's major banks this week as combined annual profits are expected to reach almost $19 billion. ANZ's annual profit report is expected to be released on Thursday, while Westpac and National Australia Bank will hand down their results next week. ANZ's profits are expected to be $6.54 billion, while Westpac and NAB's results are pegged to be about 15 per cent and nine per cent lower respectively. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2q0GXMw

Trump details the mission to get ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Supplied video obtained October 28 of the US President Donald Trump announcing that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died in a raid by US forces attacking his compound on the weekend. President Trump says he died like a dog blowing himself up and killing his three children in his suicide after being cornered in a dead-end tunnel. Mr Trump gives a detailed description of the raid which was conducted with eight helicopters flying over enemy territory. The raid had been accomplished with help from Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iraq. (AAP Video/Supplied/White House) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/32Y7U2o

How Early-Career Setbacks Can Set You Up for Success

By BY TIM HERRERA from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2Nuxl59

Max Scherzer’s Neck Pain Gives Nationals’ Joe Ross a Surprise Start

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2PmxtWM

What to expect from networks in 2020

Summer is almost here and, along with it, the much-awaited new year program lineups from Australia's major television networks. The Australian's Media Business Reporter Zoe Samios explains what viewers can expect in 2020. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2WeDiXK

What to expect from networks in 2020

Summer is almost here and, along with it, the much-awaited new year program lineups from Australia's major television networks. The Australian's Media Business Reporter Zoe Samios explains what viewers can expect in 2020. Image: Getty from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2WeDiXK

Refugees and asylum seekers gaining employment through baking

A unique approach to philanthropy is helping disadvantaged Australians find jobs — taking the pressure off the government and boosting the economy. There are around 7,000 social enterprises dedicated to this kind of job creation, which employ more than 300,000 people across the country. The Bread And Butter Project is benefiting from a cross-sector, collaborative approach to funding, and it said this might be the way of the future. The social enterprise aims to equip refugees and asylum seekers with the skills required to sustain employment. Cindy Carpenter, chair of The Bread And Butter Project, said “Australia has a chronic shortage of trained bakers, and so we’re helping disadvantaged people be workplace ready and secure sustainable employment.” Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/348Yh10

Canadian university blocks polar bear researcher’s ‘academic freedom’

Polar bears are much more “adaptable and flexible” at surviving through summer sea ice levels than anyone had expected, zoologist and author Susan Crockford has told Sky News. To reach her conclusions, Dr Crockford said she compared research from 2007 to observations of the bears since to find summer sea ice declined decades sooner than experts predicted. “Instead of declining by two thirds, the bears actually increased slightly in population size,” she said. “The bears had actually survived the massive decline in sea ice that had been predicted to almost wipe them out.” Dr Crockford’s view that polar bears are thriving with populations reaching levels not seen for decades has put her in conflict with environmentalists and political allies who have been promoting the idea the mammals are in imminent danger of extinction. She lost her job at Canada’s University of Victoria over her work, an institution she said “prevented” her from exerting “academic freedom”. Image: Getty from Nation

Women Get an Unwanted Surprise by Mail: You’re Pregnant! (They’re Not.)

By BY JACLYN PEISER from NYT Style https://ift.tt/31OH77c

Elizabeth Warren Wants to Lose Your Vote

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Pm7A9s

Animal welfare at the heart of racing

Equine welfare ensures the safety and welfare of a racehorse, ensuring horses are properly cared for during and after their racing life. Racing Dreams host Tim Gilbert joined Arrowfield vet Wendy Perraine this week where they discussed the focus of bringing new life into the world. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2peiqDR

The Golden Eagle: A $7.5m race

The finest four-year-olds on turf will be taking to the track at Rosehill Garden to compete in ‘The Iron Jack Golden Eagle’ in one week. The Chief Operating Officer at Racing NSW Graeme Hinton told Sky News “it’s a very unique concept for having a race just for four-year-olds”. “This year there are some absolute superstars out from The Everest,” he said. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2WgnbbW

‘Swing Set Susan’ Threatened to Arrest Hispanic Teens. Now She’s Charged With Impersonating a Public Servant.

By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BIhYQV

Giuliani Is Drawing Attention to Hunter Biden’s Work in Romania. But There’s a Problem.

By BY KENNETH P. VOGEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Nd8brp

What Does Mark Zuckerberg Actually Believe?

By BY CHARLIE WARZEL from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2BK9skA

Don Valentine, Founder of Sequoia Capital, Is Dead at 87

By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/32JZ4F8

E.A. Carmean,Who Forsook a Life in Art for the Church, Dies at 74

By BY ROBERTA SMITH from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2p2Rlnb

Giuliani, Overheard Talking About Need for Cash, Mistakenly Calls NBC Reporter

By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2pSpndJ

Has M.L.B.’s Ball Lost Its Juice? Some Players Think So

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2PjHCDF

Morales Averts Runoff in Bolivia, Officials Say, but Anger and Doubt Remain

By BY ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MND3zJ

Fast News: Today’s top stories

Police investigating the deaths of 39 people found in a lorry container in Essex have arrested a fourth person at Stansted Airport and firefighters in NSW are facing one of the most dangerous days of the bushfire season. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/362Fy8R

‘When It Happens to You’ Review: A Daughter’s Rape, a Mother’s Anguish

By BY MAYA PHILLIPS from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/31LinN9

Sydney FC aiming to hold onto their unbeaten record

October 25, 2019. Sydney FC coach Steve Corica speaks to reporters about Saturday's A-League derby against Western Sydney Wanderers at Bankwest Stadium. Corsica says his side is looking forward to playing at a big stadium and in front of a big crowd. "As players, you want to play in big stadiums," he says. "Our boys are prepared." (AAP VIDEO/Adrian Warren) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2qE3eQF

Rockpool denies underpaying its staff

Rockpool Dining Group is accusing the United Workers Union of lying after it claimed the restaurant chain was engaging in calculated wage theft of up to $10 million. Law firm Maurice Blackburn alleged the high end restaurant chain committed fraud, claiming it tampered timesheet records to avoid overtime payments. United Workers Union National Secretary Tim Kennedy told Sky News he believed it was "one of the most significant and serious cases of wage theft in Australia". "What this shows is we have a systemic problem of wage theft at the highest level... this is a major problem in our country right now," he said. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2MIhAbt

Facebook’s claim to support free speech ‘does not ring true’

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has come under fire from Democrats for refusing to "fact check" political advertising on his website. House Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters said Mr Zuckerberg was profiting from false advertising. “Your claim to promote freedom of speech does not ring true,” she said. Mr Zuckerberg said "this really is not about money" and "I believe in giving people a voice". "I believe that ads can be an important part of voice," he said. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2BH6qgY

V.A. Office to Protect Whistle-Blowers Targeted Them Instead, Report Finds

By BY JENNIFER STEINHAUER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32LmslI

Vulnerable Senate Republicans Shrink From Defending Trump

By BY CATIE EDMONDSON AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/342YgeC

Justice Dept. Is Said to Open Criminal Inquiry Into Its Own Russia Investigation

By BY KATIE BENNER AND ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2qGpAkB

NZ Greens to back anti-terrorism bill

A push to strengthen New Zealand's counter terrorism laws by imposing restrictions on returning foreign fighters is back on track. The proposed law change will target returning foreign fighters, and give police greater powers. The bill is set to have its first reading on Thursday, during which the Greens are expected to give their support. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/362Q6Vo

Sport Now: Around the grounds

Adelaide United have become the first team to win the FFA Cup three times and Mitch Marsh is hopeful he'll be back for Australia's first test against New Zealand in December, despite breaking his hand. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/33SFsPa

Fast News: Today’s top stories

British police are working to identify 39 bodies found in the back of a truck in Essex and the National Party is demanding the government spend an extra $1.3 billion on drought-affected communities and have declared it a "seminal issue" at the next election. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/33PgyQG

Firefighters Help Rescue Kangaroo from Backyard Pool

Firefighters rescued a kangaroo from a backyard swimming pool in Elderslie, New South Wales, on October 23. Fire & Rescue NSW Station 248 Camden posted the video of the rescue to Facebook and said the kangaroo didn’t have the energy to get itself out of the pool. “It was captured by firefighters, wrapped up in a blanket, and relocated approximately 1km down the road, where firefighters released it back into bushland behind the Nepean River,” Station Commander Joel Kursawe said. Credit: Fire & Rescue NSW Station 248 Camden via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2BCjm7D

One Injured After Cars Burn at Repair Shop in New Britain, Connecticut

At least four cars caught fires at a New Britain, Connecticut auto repair shop on Wednesday, October 23, sending billowing black clouds of smoke into the sky. According to reports, one person was hospitalized for burn injuries at Empire Motors on St. Clair Avenue in New Britain. Police are still investigating and no damage was caused to the building. Credit: Jay Lemire via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2BFkQ0O

Why Did Republicans Storm the Capitol? They’re Running Out of Options

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2MFp9Qb

The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: What Happened Today

By BY NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2W9zJBX

Police release CCTV footage in hopes of catching gangland murderer

A stolen orange ute may hold the key to finding the man who killed a known associate of drug lord Tony Mokbel during a spree of gangland gun murders. Homicide investigators said the hitman who shot Mitat Rasimi - a man linked to organised crime - failed to torch the stolen getaway vehicle which was allegedly used in the incident. Police believe the CCTV footage released will be a vital piece of information in tracking down the person responsible for the attack on Mr Rasimi in March. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/33Rkctg

An Envoy’s Damning Account of Trump’s Ukraine Pressure and Its Consequences

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MB42OR

Penn State Fraternity Suspended After Teen’s Death

By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31F4mjX

Melbourne principal’s alleged sex abuse victims to meet PM

Three women who were allegedly sexually abused by school teacher Malka Leifer will meet with Scott Morrison on Wednesday. The former Melbourne principal, who is facing child abuse charges in Australia, may soon be released on bail in Israel. Leifer's alleged victims are expected to ask Mr Morrison to pressure the Israeli government to extradite her back to Australia. A final decision on whether Leifer is fit to stand her extradition trial in Israel and face the justice system in Australia is expected in December. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2qxgJSc

Govt urged to offer farmers money to leave the land

The Prime Minister is being urged to consider paying farmers to leave their land as the drought crisis shows no sign of improving. The National Farmers' Federation has put forward six policy suggestions to the government to consider when addressing the ongoing drought crisis. The measures include exit packages for farmers, dole-like payroll payments, urgent local council rate relief, rural school funding and funding to eradicate feral pigs. National Farmers' Federation President Fiona Simpson told Sky News leaving the land would always be a hard decision for families to make but circumstances were dire. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2pON86j

Darren Weir leaves court in Melbourne

October 23, 2019. Darren Weir leaves the Melbourne Magistrates Court. Suspended Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has fronted court charged with animal cruelty. Fellow trainers Jarrod McLean are Tyson Kermond also appeared. (AAP VIDEO/Alex Murray) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/32DZhtj

PM’s crushing loss after Brexit win

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson won one vote and lost another in parliament on Tuesday (Wednesday morning AEDT), a result that inches him closer to his goal of leading Britain out of the European Union — but effectively guarantees it won’t happen on the scheduled date of October 31. from Finance – syndicated | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/31zyhd9

But Her Emails …

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/31Bmsn0

Australia braces for scorching weather conditions this week

Almost every major city across the country can expect scorching heat conditions with temperatures expected to soar well-above 30 this week. Darwin’s current heatwave conditions are expected to drift into the southern parts of the country in the coming days, with Sydney’s west forecast to reach 37 degrees on Friday. Adelaide will bear the brunt of sweltering weather on Thursday, with Melbourne’s hot conditions expected to hit on Thursday. Fire weather warnings have been issued for parts of the Northern Territory after the capital reached 38.2 degrees on Monday. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2oS9HHt

Around 40 youth charged with ‘wave’ of street gang violence

Around 40 of Victoria's most dangerous young criminals have been charged following extensive police raids in Melbourne. Police said the crackdown is part of a "wave" of street gang violence in Melbourne. The youth have been charged with a range of offenses including violent car jackings, home invasions, street robberies and theft. The raids occurred on Monday and were all part of a major operation, allowing interstate police officers to share information across borders. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2N40hQT

1, 2, 3, 4, Trump Can’t Rule Us Anymore

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2J7uDAP

NSW school curriculum to go ‘back to basics’

Schools across New South Wales will undergo their biggest shakeup in 30 years in an effort to equip students with real life skills. The state government has released an interim report which recommended a de-cluttering of the curriculum and a focus back on the basic subjects of maths, English and science. The report also discussed changes to senior school years to create better alignment between vocational education and academic pursuits. NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell told Sky News on Tuesday the report was “the first comprehensive review we’ve done with the curriculum in NSW for over 30 years”. “Society has changed a lot in the last three decades and our school system has had changes but this is a chance for broad reform and I think this is important,” she said. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/33NRdqc

Pauline Hanson pushes to extend drought-assistance

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson will attempt to widen access to a financial scheme offering drought-stricken farmers critical assistance payments. Legislation formalising the policy is before parliament but still includes a contentious four-year cap - meaning farmers are cut off from the funding after four-years regardless of their circumstance. Senator Hanson confirmed she intends to introduce an amendment to extend the farm household allowance scheme under "special circumstances". Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2N3Vv5V

Opinion: From Hillary With Love

Hillary Clinton's suggestion that Democratic Presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard is a "Russian asset" may have the opposite effect on a candidate who's languishing at the bottom of the polls. Image: AP/Getty Composite: Mark Kelly from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2MWdrzy

“I don’t need promotion”: Trump

Supplied video obtained Tuesday, October 22, 2019, of US President Donald Trump speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, on Monday. Trump talks about hosting next year's Group of Seven summit and says his resort in Miami was "the best location". "I was going to do it at no-cost or give it free," he says. He then dismisses concerns that he was trying to get free publicity for his resort. "You don't think I get enough promotion?" "I get more promotion than any human being that's ever lived." "I don't need promotion, ok." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/White House) from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2P7irEg

Abortion now legal in Northern Ireland

A law change decriminalising abortion has come into force in Northern Ireland and same-sex marriage is also set to become legal despite last-ditch attempts by church leaders and local politicians to halt the changes. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2pD7iAi

Trump Running Out of Options for Homeland Security Secretary

By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33PtqGj

Snowy Mountain Scheme 2.0 plays ‘important role’ in electricity prices

Energy Minister Angus Taylor says the Snowy Mountain Scheme was “an iconic engineering project in Australian history”. Energy Minister Angus Taylor told Sky News the project “brought with it an incredibly successful immigration program, and was desperately needed at the time”. “It is and has played an enormously important role and will play a role in the future as we move towards Snowy 2.0,” he said. The energy minister said Australia’s electricity prices were spiking, and “Snowy can play an important role in addressing that, as it is a very economical project”. Image: Snowy Hydro Limited from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/32xSnG3

No, We Won’t Just ‘Get Over It’

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Blast from past write on target

HOBART author Katherine Johnson spent six years researching a harrowing slice of colonial history for her new novel, Paris Savages, but the subject matter still troubles her deeply — especially when she sees racism still predicated on false 19th century ideas. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2MuzT3H

‘Scrutiny must take precedence over secrecy’

News Corp Executive Chairman Campbell Reid says the ‘Your Right to Know’ campaign is “a pretty big step to take because most media companies can’t agree on what day of the week it is, let alone devote their front pages to a unified message”. The campaign saw Australian newspapers censor their front pages on Monday, while radio and television stations asked the public to question increasing restrictions on the media. The Executive Chairman of News Corp told Sky News "scrutiny must take precedence over secrecy" as media organisations united for greater protections for journalists and whistleblowers. The campaign “has the ability to reach every adult Australian” and is “a good shot to raise awareness because media outlets are not being heard as strongly as we could have been". Mr Reid said the overarching goal was to review and amend the “laws that wrongly criminalise journalism”. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2MYxhtV

Little Ray of Sunshine

The Little Ray of Sunshine ladies high tea at North Shore Football Netball Club raised funds as part of pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. Check out our pictures from the event. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/32yynTV

Department of Environment has no view on “climate crisis”, says climate change will benefit some

Supplied video obtained Monday, October 21, 2019 of Jo Evans from the Department of Environment and Energy speaking at Senate estimates hearing in Canberra. Asked by Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young if the climate is "getting worse", Ms Evans says the climate is "definitely changing" and to say whether or not that is better or worse is a "judgment call". "Whether or not you chose terminology to describe that as worse or better depends on where you are on the globe. Some parts of the world, they will find some of those changes working to their advantage, some of them not so much." (AAP Video/Supplied/ParlView) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Bs0bNA

Cruise Line Bans Woman Who Climbed on Balcony Railing for Selfie

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2P3Y374