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Monday 9 November 2020

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Pfizer says its coronavirus vaccine helps prevent COVID-19, marking a milestone in the fight against the pandemic

Pfizer's experimental coronavirus vaccine succeeded in the final stage of clinical trials, the drugmaker said Monday, a milestone in society's fight against the pandemic.
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Zoom tumbles 16% as Pfizer's vaccine success drags on work-from-home stocks

Zoom dove as much as 16% in early Monday trading after Pfizer's encouraging COVID-19 drug results dragged stay-at-home stocks lower.
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Trump is apparently confused about why news outlets projected the election winner as he rails against the results

President Donald Trump has refused to concede to President-elect Joe Biden. Insider and its election partner, Decision Desk HQ, projected Biden the winner of the 2020 election on Friday, and other major outlets like the Associated Press and CNN called the race for Biden on Saturday.
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Stan will launch a new sports package after snatching broadcast rights to Australian rugby

Stan will launch a new sport streaming package in 2021. After wrestling away the broadcasting rights to Australian rubgy, 'Stan Sport' will stream all matches for the next three years, with Nine to also air international tests.
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New Australian houses are the biggest in the world, according to a new CommSec report. Here's how each state and territory compares.

New houses built in Australia are the biggest in the world, according to a new report from CommSec. The report found that new houses built in Australia during the 2019/2020 financial year were on average 235.8 square metres, the biggest increase in 11 years.
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Where to watch Indigenous content this NAIDOC Week – from Netflix to SBS on Demand

This year's NAIDOC Week began on November 8. Streaming services including Netflix, SBS on Demand and ABC iView have a lineup of content that celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Australia's drug habits were transformed during the pandemic, but it remains 'business as usual' for dealers

Two new reports paint a complex picture of Australian drug use during the pandemic, with 37% of users switching drugs. Australian drug users reported dwindling supplies and rising prices for substances like crystal methamphetamine and heroin, while the prevalence of ketamine, MDMA, and cocaine all declined.
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I travelled to Barbados from the UK to cover the country's new remote work visa. Here's what it was like to quarantine in paradise.

In October, I travelled to Barbados from the UK to report on the country's remote work visa. I took a coronavirus test 72 hours before arriving, and again 4-5 days after that, quarantining until I had the result.
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From Skillshare to Udemy, these online platforms can help you develop new marketable skills

Upskilling is a great way to enhance your skillset and prepare you for any potential changes in your career. We rounded out a list of online platforms you can use to upskill.

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