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Nick Whigham is a News Editor at Yahoo News Australia, based out of Canberra. Nick covers Australian politics, international news, consumer affairs, the environment and tech. Prior to his time with Yahoo he was a News and Technology Reporter at news.com.au. With a BA in International Relations and a Masters in journalism, he loves any story that impacts Australia and our Yahoo readers. Contact him at nick.whigham@verizonmedia.com.
Yahoo News AustraliaBombshell health claim about Chinese president Xi Jinping
There is speculation about the poor health of the 68-year-old leader as mistrust of the Chinese government grows among Australians, new research reveals.
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Leaders clash over wages in third debate: 'Two cups of coffee'
The cost of living took centre stage as the leaders exchanged barbs over what kind of pay rise Australians deserve. See how the third debate unfolded.
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'Going silent': China accused of 'state-sanctioned cruelty' over letter to residents
According to one China observer, the letter to an apartment complex shows 'what’s actually happening' in the country.
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Election debate: Journalist blasted for asking leaders for 'definition of a woman'
The apparent attempt at a 'gotcha' question during the leaders debate landed flat, with viewers slamming the bizarre moment as 'f***ing embarrassing'.
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Federal election: Channel 9's 'brutal' rule sees second debate turn into 'farce'
Many at home were wondering 'what was Channel Nine doing?' as things turned ugly in the prime ministerial debate on Sunday night.
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7News weatherman filmed in dramatic beach rescue during live cross
The presenter was telling viewers about an innocent-looking gutter in the ocean behind him when he suddenly rushed directly into it.
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CEOs of Woolworths, Coles, Kmart and Bunnings call for wage rises
Hundreds of thousands of Australians could soon see their pay jump by more than $2000 a year.
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Federal Election: Josh Frydneberg slammed for 'pathetic' tactic in debate
The two men vying for the keys to the Australian economy clashed at the National Press Club on Wednesday.
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$1,300 potential saving for nearly a million Aussies on Centrelink
Nearly a million Aussies will have more financial certainty AND some extra pocket money, the Government says. Here's what you need to know.
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Election guide: Compare the major policies offered by Labor and the Coalition
See what the major parties are offering on key issues such as housing policy, the cost of living, electric vehicles, climate change, integrity in politics and more.
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Federal Election: Money behind Labor as polls show Scott Morrison wipeout
After briefly taking the lead in betting markets, the Coalition government has become 'friendless' among punters. Find out the latest developments.
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Cancer rumour surrounds Putin as Mariupol civilians finally evacuated
Speculation continues to swirl around the Russian dictator following the latest bombshell claim.
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Russian TV hosts' bleak nuclear war prediction: 'We will go to heaven'
Incredible footage shows Russian people 'are being primed' for the conflict to escalate. Watch the TV moment.
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Federal Election: Chinese media slams 'ironic' Morrison over 'red line' threat
With China taking centre stage in the election campaign, the drums of war are beating ever louder.
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Federal Election: Scott Morrison issues 'red line' threat to China
The prime minister says China can't cross a single 'red line' in the Pacific. But some say it's 'too little, too late'.
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China's president delivers cryptic address calling for 'global security initiative'
Just days after signing a security agreement in Australia's region, China continues to lay its cards on the table.
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Election debate: Albanese blows up over 'outrageous slur'
'There was kind of an audible groan in the room when he said it,' one journalist noted after the heated exchange.
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Warning Australia is 'less secure' after China inks 'historic' deal
China's announcement on Tuesday evening has been described as Australia's 'biggest foreign policy failure in the Pacific since World War II'.
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Federal election: Coalition $1.85 favourites after 'remarkable' 72 hours of betting
Wild movements in betting markets for the upcoming federal election have left those working in the industry stunned.
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Scott Morrison repeatedly refers to journalists as Mr Speaker during press conference
Scott Morrison appeared to forget where he was during a press conference on Sunday.