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Australian Associated PressWoman killed in fire while house sitting for brother
Investigators are exploring whether a targeted fire attack at a home that killed a young woman may have been a case of mistaken identify.
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Women get cabinet boost as coalition concerns swirl
While the prime minister has decided to promote several female politicians, the issue of a gender imbalance within the coalition's ranks has resurfaced.
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Unemployment edges up to four per cent, as expected
More than 50,000 jobs were added to the economy in December, above analyst expectations, as the jobless rate rose to four per cent.
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Man accused of mother's murder admits driving offences
Samantha Murphy's accused killer has pleaded guilty to three driving offences after coming off his motorcycle while drunk following a grand final party.
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Villa spoil Moyes homecoming with win over Everton
Ollie Watkins ruined David Moyes' Everton homecoming with the only goal as Aston Villa secured their first away win in six attempts.
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Inter miss a chance to advance with Bologna draw
Inter Milan have missed an opportunity to advance after playing out a 2-2 Serie A draw with Bologna.
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Trump's pick for top role Rubio sees 'world in chaos'
Senator Marco Rubio, set to be the next US Secretary of State has told a hearing the 'world is in chaos', and warned against US dependency on China.
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Barcelona continue winning run in Copa del Rey
Barcelona have followed up their rout of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup with a comfortable 5-1 win over Real Betis in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.
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Humanitarian aid 'priority' as Gaza ceasefire welcomed
Australia has welcomed a ceasefire in Gaza with hopes it will help quell community tensions domestically, although some are less optimistic.
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Aussie IndyCar star Will Power links with Alonso agency
Two-time IndyCar champ Will Power has signed with an agent for the first time, linking up with F1 star Fernando Alonso's company.
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Lyon lose French Cup penalty shootout to amateur team
Amateur team Bourgoin-Jallieu have upset five-time winners Lyon in a penalty shootout to reach the French Cup round of 16.
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Childcare centre pedophile appeals life sentence
A former childcare worker who was jailed for hundreds of child sexual offences is seeking to appeal his sentence on the grounds it was excessive.
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Biden and Trump jostle for credit for Gaza deal
US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are both arguing they were the major driving force behind the Gaza ceasefire deal reached by mediators.
- Australian Associated Press
Repaying Tigers centre of Adam Doueihi's plans
After a horror run of knee injuries, Adam Doueihi is eyeing the chance to play alongside star recruits Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva at Wests Tigers.
- Australian Associated Press
Greg Norman replaced as LIV Golf boss
An experienced sports executive has been named to replace Greg Norman as the boss of the breakaway golf series LIV Golf.
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South Africa criticised as 78 corpses pulled from mine
Rescuers have pulled 78 dead miners from an abandoned South African gold mine, where they have languished for months during a stand-off with authorities.
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Vanuatu in Australian aid request in earthquake rebuild
Port Vila's CBD and city waterfront remains off-limits a month after a deadly earthquake, prompting frustration and anger from business owners.
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Sweden building storage site for spent nuclear fuel
The Swedish government has announced the beginning of construction of a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel, buried 500 metres underground.
- Australian Associated Press
McIlroy disappointed in young star's move to LIV Golf
Golfing superstar Rory McIlroy has expressed his disappointment about rising star and fellow Northern Ireland golfer Tom McKibbin's projected move to LIV Golf.
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Scots' captain Tuipulotu to lead Aussies in Six Nations
Sione Tuipulotu, Jack Dempsey, Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Monty Ioane make up a powerful Australian brigade in the Six Nations rugby championship.