SportAustralian Associated PressArsenal sign striker Jesus from Man City
Arsenal have signed Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Premier League champions Manchester City on a long-term contract.Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but British media reported the 25-year-old Brazil international was signed in a deal worth 45 million pounds ($A79.
NewsAustralian Associated PressUzbekistan unrest leaves 18 dead
Eighteen people have been killed and 243 injured during unrest in Uzbekistan's autonomous province of Karakalpakstan which broke out last week over plans to curtail its autonomy, Uzbek authorities say.Security forces detained 516 people while dispersing the protesters last Friday but have now released many of them, the national guard press office told a briefing.
SportAustralian Associated PressInjured Haas out for at least two weeks
Payne Haas is expected to miss at least two NRL games recovering from shoulder problems that have also kept him out of the NSW team for the State of Origin decider.Brisbane prop Haas has AC joint issues in both his shoulders and will finally take matches off to recover after pushing through the injuries in recent weeks.
SportAustralian Associated PressNRL regrets Canberra six-again blunders
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has defended the six-again rule despite conceding Canberra could have been awarded three penalties rather than fresh sets in the last 20 seconds of their 12-10 loss to St George Illawarra.The Raiders were attacking the Dragons' line in search of a late try on Sunday when St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt was guilty of three infringements.
SportAustralian Associated PressEngland flanker Curry out with concussion
England's hopes of levelling the rugby series against the Wallabies have suffered a blow after star flanker Tom Curry was ruled out of the remaining two Tests because of concussion.Curry is to return home with the head injury sustained in the first half of Saturday's 30-28 defeat in Perth and will face "continuing assessment and ongoing management".
SportAustralian Associated PressParts of NSW could be in for fifth flood
Sydney's Camden tennis centre has gone under four times in four months and it's entirely possible it could happen again before the year is out.Scientists say there's a decent chance two major drivers of Australia's climate could coincide later this year and cause more east coast flooding.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMan to face trial for 1999 police shooting
A two-time prison escapee who confessed to a bank robbery during which a police officer was shot more than two decades ago now says he could not be responsible as he was in custody.But a prosecutor says if Shane O'Reilly Ryan is found to have been at a correctional centre on March 24, 1999, the Crown's case would be that he "found a way to escape from that prison, commit the robbery and get back inside that prison".
NewsAustralian Associated PressPNG goes to polls amid strong security
Voting has begun in Papua New Guinea and will continue until July 22 amid strong security measures to avoid the violence of the 2017 poll which left more than 200 people dead.More than 10,000 police and soldiers have been deployed across the country as voters elect 118 MPs to form a government.
NewsAustralian Associated PressLiberals extend lead in Bragg by-election
The South Australian Liberals have consolidated their lead in the Bragg by-election, following the counting of the first pre-poll and postal ballots.At the closing of counting on Saturday, Jack Batty was ahead of Labor's Alice Rolls by little more than 200 votes.
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Tasmania extends free flu jab program
Tasmania has extended its free flu vaccination program for a month amid a winter spike in infections.The state government on Monday announced the roll-out at GPs, pharmacies and state-run clinics will continue until July 31.
NewsAustralian Associated PressGift 'to reduce anti-Chinese sentiment'
A Chinese community leader accused of using a $37,000 hospital donation to gain influence over the Australian government says he was only trying to reduce anti-Chinese sentiment.Prosecutors allege Di Sanh Duong, 67, made the donation to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in 2020 as a way to interfere with a federal minister on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party.
NewsAustralian Associated PressAlleged baby murderer says mother violent
A Newcastle man accused of murdering a baby says he lied for the child's mother who allegedly punched the six month old's face and body before shaking him vigorously, a jury has been told.Jie William Smith 31, pleaded guilty to manslaughter of the baby early on February 9, 2019 in New Lambton, but the Crown has rejected this plea.
SportAustralian Associated PressSwepson's wickets clear away self doubt
Mitchell Swepson has frankly admitted doubts crept into his mind during his 514-ball wait for a third Test wicket.Swepson justified his selection as Australia's second spinner in the team's series-opening win over Sri Lanka, taking five wickets for the match in Galle.
SportAustralian Associated PressSwan Josh Kennedy in line for early return
Sydney coach John Longmire has declared Isaac Heeney a certain starter for Friday night's clash with the Western Bulldogs, while Josh Kennedy is a sneaky chance of making an early AFL return.Kennedy hasn't played since tearing his hamstring while wiping out Carlton's Sam Docherty in a late spoiling attempt in round 10.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNeighbours furious over man's 10m-high 'eyesore' in backyard
A back garden feature has sparked a war with wound-up neighbours who've slammed the addition as 'revolting'. Find out what's happened.
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Some anxiety meds 'rewire brain': study
Trouble remembering where you left your keys could trigger anxiety for which there are plenty of medicines, but new research has found some might worsen your cognitive abilities.Using a unique genetic model developed by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, scientists have gained new understanding of how some anti-anxiety medications put undue pressure on the brain to act out in weird ways.
SportAustralian Associated PressTiger Martin ruled out of clash with Suns
Star Richmond midfielder Dustin Martin has been ruled out of Saturday's AFL clash with Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium with a hamstring injury.Martin was subbed out of Sunday's 35-point AFL win over West Coast in the third term with what coach Damien Hardwick described as hamstring tightness.
SportAustralian Associated PressBeale home, eyes TRC Wallabies return
Kurtley Beale will target a Rugby Championship return for the Wallabies as he battles a hamstring rupture that has kept him off the park for five months.The 95-Test veteran made a fleeting visit to camp Wallaby on the Gold Coast on Monday, having returned from a two-year club stint with Racing 92 in France last week.
NewsAustralian Associated PressGender balance calls for coalition parties
Calls for the Liberals and Nationals to adopt gender quotas appear to have been rejected by party leaders, despite female voters abandoning the coalition at the federal election.When the new parliament meets for the first time on July 26, women will make up 11 of the coalition's 58 members in the House of Representatives, or 18 per cent.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHorrifying video emerges after two women killed in shark attacks
The two fatal shark attacks off Egypt's Red Sea coast happened just 600m apart at a spot popular with European tourists. Find out more.
NewsAustralian Associated PressEmergency warning for NT bushfire
A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for a community south of Darwin with a blaze considered a risk to lives and property.The fire is burning in the area of Poett Road at Rum Jungle.
SportAustralian Associated PressCurnow takes tips on AFL kicking yips
A fireside chat with his parents could be key to setting Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow straight in front of goal in the AFL clash with West Coast.The Blues' leading goal-kicker was wayward in his last outing, kicking a costly 1.
NewsAustralian Associated PressLobbyists barred from work with Qld govt
Three Queensland lobbyists will be barred from contacting cabinet ministers as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk seeks to make her government "the most transparent" in the country.Ms Palaszczuk announced the move on Monday after the Coaldrake report last week raised serious concerns about lobbyists accessing and influencing her government.
SportAustralian Associated PressNine highlights of the AFLW fixture
HIGHLIGHTS IN AFLW SEASON SEVEN FIXTURE* Carlton v Collingwood, August 25The Blues and Magpies return to the venue where they kicked off the women's competition back in 2017, squaring off again to open season seven at Ikon Park.* Adelaide v Melbourne, August 26Daisy Pearce has decided to play on for the Demons and will be keen to help her side exact some revenge in their first meeting with the Crows since last season's grand final.
SportAustralian Associated PressDemons are clearly the benchmark: Tuohy
Geelong veteran Zach Tuohy says Thursday night's top-of-the-table AFL clash with Melbourne has a "finals smell" to it, and thinks it's ridiculous that some people are still doubting the Demons.The Cats have won six games on the trot and could leapfrog Melbourne into top spot with victory at GMHBA Stadium.
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