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Australia locks down 2nd most populous state over ‘highly infectious’ COVID-19 outbreakThe new cluster of infections in Melbourne detected early this week swelled to 26 on Thursday after 12 more cases overnight, while the number of virus-exposed sites rose above 150.WorldMay 27, 2021
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Masks made mandatory in Australia’s coronavirus hot spot state VictoriaWhile Victoria's fluctuating daily infection count brings either hope or alarm, health authorities are most concerned by new cases of unknown origin.WorldJul 30, 2020
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Australia border businesses brace for chaos ahead of coronavirus closureFor businesses on the border, which last closed during the Spanish flu pandemic in 1919, it also poses an immediate logistics headache.WorldJul 6, 2020
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Thousands flee, some restock in face of worsening Australian wildfiresVehicles formed long lines at gas stations and supermarkets, and traffic was gridlocked as highways reopened. But fire conditions were expected to deteriorate Saturday as high temperatures and strong winds return.EnvironmentJan 2, 2020
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Holidaymakers, residents told to evacuate Australian state over extreme fire dangerResidents and holidaymakers in part of the Australian state of Victoria were urged to leave on Sunday ahead of what is expected to be a day of extreme fire danger.WeatherDec 29, 2019
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Chief Ken Block resigns from Edmonton fire department: ‘We are truly grateful’Edmonton fire chief Ken Block has been appointed the commissioner of Fire Rescue Victoria in Australia.CanadaDec 3, 2019
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Canadians waiting for snow to melt as Aussies watch highway meltWhile most Canadians have been forced to deal with an epic cold spell, Australians are being forced to deal with an epic heat wave.TrendingJan 7, 2018
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Meet Graham: What the ideal human body to survive a car crash looks likeThe message is: we don't look like Graham, so we need to be safer on the roads.WorldJul 21, 2016
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