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Australian Associated PressEast Timor firm in gas pipe wrangle, may look elsewhere
East Timor is threatening to accept Chinese or Kuwaiti investment in a gas field if an agreement can't be reached with Australia, which remains its preference.
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North Korea vows to block border with South Korea
North Korea will completely cut off roads and railways connected to South Korea and fortify the areas on its side of the border, state media reports.
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Mata's arrival can bring glitz back to ALM: Borrello
Western Sydney's Brandon Borrello says the arrival of Sydney FC's Douglas Costa and new Wanderers teammate Juan Mata can rekindle interest in the A-League.
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It's a shame to miss World Club Challenge: Panther Yeo
On the back of their grand final win over Melbourne, Penrith have contacted the NRL to explain they will not be able to take part in the World Club Challenge.
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Swans lose All-Australian midfielder to hand injury
Sydney midfielder Laura Gardiner has been sidelined indefinitely after suffering a hand injury in their round-six loss to Geelong, while Montana Ham is a test.
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ASEAN leaders to tackle Myanmar crisis and disputed sea
A worsening civil war in Myanmar and rising tensions over the South China Sea are top of the list for Southeast Asian leaders meeting in Laos.
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Son jailed for mum's murder believes it was justified
Paul Cohrs has been jailed for 30 years for murdering his mother after fatally shooting his brother in a different state over a family business feud.
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Crackdown on landing slots to have airport flying high
New powers are in the pipeline designed to crack down on the major airlines hoarding slots and freezing out the competition at Sydney Airport.
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Neo-Nazi who performed salute walks ahead of jail term
Neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant has been told he is going to prison after he was found guilty of intentionally performing the Nazi salute.
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Premier faces outcry after flagging limits on protests
Muslim faith leaders and the union movement have spoken against the idea of limiting recurring protests that stretch police resources floated by a premier.
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'Freaking out': frantic texts in fatal crash cover-up
Panicked messages were sent by a Sydney woman to try conceal her friends' involvement in a high speed head-on road accident that killed two siblings.
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'A cry for change': senator unveils new political party
Former Labor senator Fatima Payman has issued a call to disenfranchised and "unheard" Australians to join her in shaking up the two-party system.
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Duo admit putting up 'troubling' anti-Israel posters
The content of anti-Israel posters that were plastered on walls during a protest could be considered offensive by some in the community, a magistrate says.
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Luai to finish stellar season with Samoa captaincy
Wests Tigers recruit Jarome Luai will captain Samoa for the first time when the side embarks on its first Test tour of England.
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Padres take 2-1 playoff series lead against Dodgers
Fernando Tatis Jr was the match-winner for the San Diego Padres, who downed the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 to take the lead in their NL Division Series.
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'Empowering': Aussie Skye's historic Saudi Arabia bout
Queenslander Skye Nicolson's belt defence will be the first women's world title fight held in Saudi Arabia.
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Whincup 'proud' of final series in Supercars overhaul
Motorsport legend Jamie Whincup says he's proud of the new Supercars finals series, after the sport revamped its category for the first time since 2007.
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Jake Waterman re-signs with West Coast until 2029
Geelong and Melbourne were among the clubs keen to lure Jake Waterman their way, but the key forward says he always had his heart set on staying at West Coast.
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'No reprisals': Lib leader pledges mercy if coup fails
Victoria's embattled Liberal leader denies running the numbers amid moves to overthrow him after he and a colleagues' dirty laundry was aired in open court.
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Why Marsh's bowling complicates Test selection dilemma
Selectors could be forced to choose between an extra bowling option or specialist opener if Cameron Green's back injury forces him out of the Australian summer.