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Australian Associated PressBlues' flat midfield not a concern for coach Voss
Carlton's midfield have not been at their dynamic best in recent weeks but coach Michael Voss says he isn't concerned.
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Dutton attacks identity politics, CFMEU as Libs gather
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has received a hero's welcome from Liberal Party faithful, talking up the coalition's chances at the next federal election.
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Swingman Balta wants to take Tigers back to the top
Richmond swingman Noah Balta will play his 100th game when the Tigers face Collingwood and wants to take the club back to the top.
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Injury-hit Swans brace for AFL finals hopefuls Bulldogs
Sydney utility Robbie Fox says a growing injury list, which includes star Tom Papley, won't impact the Swans' chances against the surging Western Bulldogs.
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'Confronting' talks sparked Hawks' revival: Worpel
Red-hot Hawthorn face a tough assignment away to Adelaide in another test of their AFL finals credentials as the top-eight race heats up.
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Luai's six-year-old son the coach behind rare dropouts
Jarome Luai has detailed how his six-year-old son has helped him perfect a rugby style drop kick, proving more effective in regaining the ball on dropouts.
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Trump vows return to shooting scene, Obamas back Harris
Donald Trump has vowed to hold a "big and beautiful rally" in the town where he was shot at as Democratic rival Kamala Harris begins to narrow his lead.
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Latest tests show Seine water quality substandard
Tests results just released show the water quality in the Seine was below the standards needed to authorise swimming when Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo jumped in.
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Immigration detainee charged over alleged drug ring
Police allege an immigration detainee used an encrypted messaging service to deal drugs and co-ordinate a network of runners outside the facility.
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Aussie Chris Green stars with bat and ball for Rockets
Australian allrounder Chris Green has starred for the Trent Rockets in a 47-run win over the Northern Superchargers in the men's Hundred at Headingley.
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Ferraris, Fiji and an Aussie 7s blue-collar rebirth
Australia's blue-collar men's rugby sevens team will face two-time defending champions Fiji in the Paris Olympics semi-finals.
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Trent Rockets' Australian trio in successful lift-off
Trent Rockets' Australian contingent of Alana King, Heather Green and Ash Gardner came to the fore in a 20-run victory over Northern Superchargers.
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Flame soars, rain falls in historic Paris Games opening
Cathy Freeman's former rival played a key role as rain tumbled and Paris's 2024 Olympic Games was officially opened, 100 years after it first played host.
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Seeing clearly: 20/20 vision restored for refugees
Newly arrived refugees have higher rates of eye problems than most Australians but a free service is restoring vision for those losing it.
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Choi opens up lead in Senior Open, Green hangs tough
South Korean K.J. Choi has opened up a two-shot lead at the Senior Open with Australian Richard Green three shots behind at Carnoustie.
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Fire water set for Port Philip Bay and agriculture
Millions of litres of water from a large factory fire is being treated before it's released into the Port Philip Bay or used for industrial purposes.
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A week in Wayne's world inspires All Blacks great Umaga
Tana Umaga, Moana Pasifika coach and All Blacks legend has spent a week with Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins to soak up some cross-code benefits
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Mexico drug kingpin pleads not guilty to US charges
There are reports a younger man arrested alongside a Mexican drug cartel kingpin lured him to the US where both were arrested, as part of a plea bargain.
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Norris and Piastri deliver McLaren one-two in practice
Lando Norris leads home Oscar Piastri as the McLaren pair dominate second practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Three days of mourning after deadly Ethiopian landslide
At least 257 people have died in a devastating mudslide in Ethiopia, and the search for bodies continues.