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Voters’ support for Malcolm Turnbull is lower now than when he was elected Opposition1 Leader a year ago. The latest Nielsen Poll shows Mr. Turnbull’s approval rating rose 4 points this month to 35%, but the same rating was 45% this time last year. Today’s survey also shows 41% of voters support the Opposition’s call to wind back the stimulus2 package.
The Australian Racing3 Board will be hoping to resolve a dispute about whipping rules when it meets jockeys today. Jockeys walked off the job last week, angry at new rules that limit the number of times a horse can be whipped during a race. Owners, trainers and jockeys say they are prepared to continue their fight and disrupt the Spring Racing Carnival4 if necessary.
An Australian-led team of researchers may have scored an important breakthrough in the treatment of hepatitis C. They’ve identified a variant5 in a gene6 that can inhibit7 the treatment for chronic8 hepatitis. Researchers say the finding could help treatment of the disease.
And five-time champion Roger Federer is through to the US Open tennis final after beating Serbian fourth-seed Novak Djokovic in straight sets. He will now meet Argentine Juan Martin del Potro in tomorrow’s decide-up.
And I will have more news in an hour.

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n.竞赛,赛马;adj.竞赛用的,赛马用的 | |
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variant
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adj.不同的,变异的;n.变体,异体 | |
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vt.阻止,妨碍,抑制 | |
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adj.(疾病)长期未愈的,慢性的;极坏的 | |
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