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Tuesday 16 February 2021

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The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in Australia, clearing the way for nearly 54 million doses in the national rollout plan

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has secured provisional approval for use in Australia, making it the second vaccine candidate shown the green light by local authorities.
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Victoria will construct a dedicated COVID-19 quarantine complex, with Daniel Andrews pointing to potential sites near Tullamarine and Avalon airports

Victoria will construct a dedicated coronavirus quarantine facility for returned travellers, Premier Daniel Andrews said on Tuesday. The facility will mirror the "village-style environment" of the Northern Territory's Howard Springs quarantine complex, he added.
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Rents in Australia are rising again, with tenants in some cities paying up to 12% more this year

Australia's rental markets are becoming increasingly expensive again, as vacancy rates fall across the country. Perth tenants are now paying 12% more than they were 12 months ago, while Darwin houses cost almost $130 more per week.
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Zip was forced to issue an explanation after its share price soared to a new all-time high for apparently no reason

Zip has been forced to admit it doesn't know why its share price soared on Tuesday with no new developments announced.
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Google has agreed to pay Nine $30M a year for use of its news content, following a similar deal with Seven West Media

Google has agreed to pay Nine Entertainment Co more than $30 million a year for use of its news content, in a major breakthrough for the search giant ahead of the introduction of new media bargaining laws.
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Trump attacks his former ally Mitch McConnell as a 'dour, sullen, unsmiling political hack'

Trump threw Sen. Mitch McConnell under the bus in a blistering Tuesday statement. Trump called the powerful Senate Republican a "dour, sullen, unsmiling political hack."
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Adidas is selling Reebok after defending the $3.8 billion purchase for years

Adidas said Tuesday it plans to divest from its Reebok brand. The German company bought Reebok in 2006 for $US3.8 billion, but Reebok's sales have fallen since.
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Here's a look inside a 15-story underground doomsday shelter for the 1% that has luxury homes, guns, and armoured trucks

In case of emergency, some millionaires have the option to head underground. In 2008, an entrepreneur bought a missile silo in Kansas and converted it into the ultimate $US20 million fortified shelter complete with necessary amenities like a general store, fisheries, and a medical centre.
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If you hate flicking switches, the Philips Hue smart lighting system lets you control settings via your smartphone

Philips Hue is the top choice for smart lighting due to the system's reliability, versatility, and ease of use. There is a range of Philips' outdoor Hue devices, including floodlights, pathway lights, and light strips.

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