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Craig Williams (right) drives Vow and Declare to win last year's Melbourne Cup in a thrilling finish from Prince of Arran. This year "the race that stops a nation" will be held without spectators for the first time in its 144-year history

Nation Prepares To Stop For A Melbourne Cup Behind Closed Doors

Nation prepares to stop for a Melbourne Cup behind closed doors

Fines, Pandemic Slash Westpac Profit 66 Percent

"2020 has been a particularly challenging year and our financial result is disappointing," said the CEO of Australia's Westpac bank in releasing the results for the year ending June 30

Fines, pandemic slash Westpac profit 66 percent

Pucovski, Harris Smash Waughs' Record With 486-run Opening Stand

Australia's Will Pucovski sent a message to selectors with an unbeaten double century in a record breaking stand

Pucovski, Harris smash Waughs' record with 486-run opening stand

Japanese boxer Naoya Inoue walks to the corner after knocking down Australian challenger Jason Moloney during their bantamweight title bout at MGM hotel and casino in Las Vegas

Japan's Unbeaten 'Monster' Inoue KOs Moloney In Las Vegas Debut

Japan's unbeaten 'Monster' Inoue KOs Moloney in Las Vegas debut

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Former Test prop Dan Palmer said homophobic comments by sacked star Israel Folau had damaged the game of rugby

'Cried Myself To Sleep' - Ex-Aussie Rugby International Comes Out As Gay

'Cried myself to sleep' - ex-Aussie rugby international comes out as gay

IBT Staff Reporter Oct 30, 2020

Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews told anxious residents for 120 days straight how his government was battling Australia's worst coronavirus outbreak

Politician Who Led Australia Virus Lockdown Finally Takes Day Off

Politician who led Australia virus lockdown finally takes day off

AFP News Oct 30, 2020

Evin prison, north of Tehran, is infamous for its tough conditions

Australian Academic Moved To Notorious Tehran Jail

Australian academic moved to notorious Tehran jail

AFP News Oct 30, 2020

The petition can still be signed until November 5, when it will be submitted to parliament

Anti-Murdoch Petition Wins Record Support In Australia

Anti-Murdoch petition wins record support in Australia

AFP News Oct 30, 2020

Two Meteor Showers, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse: November Sky Events To Watch Out For

The penumbral lunar eclipse at the end of November will be the last for 2020.

Athena Chan Oct 29, 2020

France is expected to extend the hours of an existing curfew, with possibly a full lockdown on weekends, or order targeted lockdowns in the hardest-hit regions

France, Germany Head Towards Lockdown As Virus Surges In Europe

France, Germany head towards lockdown as virus surges in Europe

IBT Staff Reporter Oct 29, 2020

Coal has long been a mainstay of Australia's resource-dependent economy, but the industry's foundations appear increasingly wobbly

Last Major Aussie Bank Ditches Coal, In Fresh Blow To Sector

Last major Aussie bank ditches coal, in fresh blow to sector

IBT Staff Reporter Oct 29, 2020

Rio Tinto sparked outrage after blasting a 46,000-year-old Aboriginal heritage site in the Juukan Gorge area of Australia's ore-rich Pilbara region in May

$10 Trillion Investor Coalition Challenges Mining Firms Over Indigenous Rights

$10 trillion investor coalition challenges mining firms over Indigenous rights

AFP News Oct 29, 2020

The incident may upend Qatar's efforts to boost its reputation before it hosts the soccer world cup in 2022

Qatar 'Regrets Distress' Of Invasive Searches On Women Passengers

Qatar 'regrets distress' of invasive searches on women passengers

IBT Staff Reporter Oct 28, 2020

PS5 Pre-Orders In First 12 Hours Surpass PS4's First 12 Weeks Of Sales, Sony Says

Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan said the PS5 pre-orders Sony received in the first 12 hours in the U.S. exceeded the PlayStation 4's sales in its first 12 weeks on the market.

Jason Inocencio Oct 28, 2020

Vigilante Duo Poses As Teens, Films Pedophile Encounter in Perth

The police checked the predator’s mobile and confirmed that his text messages validate the exchange of sexually explicit messages with a minor.

Suneeta Sunny Oct 28, 2020

India Gets Access To US Targeting Data As Himalayan Border Standoff With China Continues

The agreement comes amid a months-long standoff between Indian and Chinese troops along their Himalayan borders, with both sides having deployed thousands of troops, artillery, armored vehicles and aircraft.

Vaibhavi Khanwalkar Oct 28, 2020

A months-long lockdown was lifted in Melbourne as Australia's second biggest city got its virus outbreak under control

Australia Cheers End Of Melbourne Lockdown But Virus Ravages Europe, US

Australia cheers end of Melbourne lockdown but virus ravages Europe, US

IBT Staff Reporter Oct 28, 2020

Melbourne is preparing to lift some virus-control measures after months of restrictions

Virus-beating Melbourne Enjoys 'Big Day' Reopening

Virus-beating Melbourne enjoys 'big day' reopening

IBT Staff Reporter Oct 27, 2020

Coral Reef Taller Than Empire State Building Discovered In The Great Barrier Reef [Video]

The discovery of the enormous coral reef followed a study conducted early in October where a separate group of scientists found a 50% decline in corals in the Great Barrier Reef.

Athena Yenko Oct 27, 2020