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Sportsbet has been taken to court in a class action over its Fast Code services, which allows customers to bet on a live event.
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Jews celebrate freed hostages, Gaza rallies to march on
The prime minister has welcomed the first hostages being released by Hamas under a ceasefire deal as he called for a cooling of community tensions in Australia.
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Reds recruit fires cheeky barb in Super Rugby rivalry
Returning Reds forward Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's cheeky Taniela Tupou sledge has spiced up and old Super Rugby rivalry.
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Fire attempted murder accused also charged with assault
A man accused of attempted murder by setting a woman on fire with a lighter is also charged with assault of another alleged victim.
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Warner backs Head to lead if Smith misses Sri Lanka
David Warner believes Travis Head would make a strong Test captain should an elbow injury rub Steve Smith out of the series against Sri Lanka.
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Jail for Nazi salutes, terrorist flags under Dutton
Displaying banned terrorist organisation symbols or performing a Nazi salute would result in at least a year behind bars under a coalition government.
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Teen hailed a hero in waterfall double drowning tragedy
A teen who died trying to save a girl who also lost her life after jumping into a waterfall is being hailed as a hero in emotional tributes on social media.
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Stern court warning for alleged serial bird abductor
A man who previously admitted slaughtering an ibis with the intention of eating it is accused of abducting two other birds using bread and fishing wire.
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'Heels in' as Paix queues up for chance with Broncos
Cory Paix is banking on his work ethic and training standards to propel him back into the NRL under new Brisbane coach Michael Maguire.
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'It was just money': Dipper on son's $140k fraud
Footy legend Robert DiPierdomenico's son has faced court for stealing more than $140,000 from a golfing wholesaler whose boss called for him to be jailed.
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Sabalenka faces tough AO quarter-final opponent
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will square off against Aryna Sabalenka for the first time in four years in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
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Svitolina rides the wave into the Open quarter-finals
Veteran Elina Svitolina haa powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time since 2019 with a straight-sets win over Veronika Kudermetova.
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Fresh drug-driving case for troubled ex-TV star
Former TV host Andrew O'Keefe is facing another drug-related charge as he tries to get his life back on track after his last court appearance.
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Trump makes flurry of promises on inauguration eve
On the eve of his inauguration Donald Trump has promised a raucous rally swift action to ensure "the curtain closes on four long years of American decline".
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Women turn back to coalition after 2022 election snub
Women are more likely to support the coalition at the next election, after female voters abandoned the party three years ago, polling shows.
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Person of interest in woman's shooting found interstate
A woman shot in the back inside a car is recovering from serious injuries as the main person of interest is held in another state on unrelated weapons offences.
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Sky Blues awarded victory from abandoned ALW match
Sydney FC's 2-0 result in an abandoned match against Canberra United has been allowed to stand, giving the A-League Women club their second win of the season.
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Straka cruises to PGA win, Aussie Day ties for third
Sepp Straka has won The American Express by two shots over Justin Thomas with Australian Jason Day in a tie for third.
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Alcaraz and Djokovic ready for high-stakes Open duel
Tennis titans Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their grand rivalry in a high-stakes Australian Open quarter-final at Melbourne Park.
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Conor to leave no stone unturned in bid for GWS spot
With Harry Perryman off to Collingwood, Greater Western Sydney utility Conor Stone is determined to be the next cab off the rank for coach Adam Kingsley.