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Australian Associated PressMurder charge after woman's body found near riverbed
A 49-year-old man has been charged with murder after police found his 51-year-old partner's body near a river bed.
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Board dramas over, embattled Tigers target top four
Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson says the club will be challenging for a spot in the top four come the end of the 2026 season.
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Thunder roll to a sweet 16-point NBA win over 76ers
A 32-point haul from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has helped the Oklahoma City Thunder score a 16-point NBA win over a depleted Philadelphia 76ers line-up.
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'Political exercise': dismay over youth crime laws
A rapid decision to alter youth justice laws following a supermarket stabbing could tempt other jurisdictions into similar crackdowns, an expert has warned.
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A hung parliament poses 'teal dilemma' for independents
As the prospect of a minority government grows, teal independents may have to contend with disparate voter bases and choose a side.
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Alcaraz storms past Nishioka into Open third round
Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the Australian Open third round after dismantling Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in straight sets.
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NBL player to fight assault, choking charges
Suspended Cairns Taipans player Jackon Makoi has pleaded not guilty to assaulting and choking a woman more than a year ago.
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Fatal bus crash case delayed by mechanical report
Prosecutors have yet to provide a full report into a crash allegedly involving a bus driver fatally pinning an 18-year-old female pedestrian against a wall.
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German veteran sends Zheng crashing out in Open upset
German veteran Laura Siegemund has caused a massive boilover at the Australian Open, downing Chinese star Zheng Qinwen.
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South Korean police arrest impeached President Yoon
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol says he has submitted himself to police for questioning about his failed martial law declaration, to avoid more violence.
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Queensland Health in crisis, new report reveals
The Queensland health system is in urgent need of an overhaul, with a backlog of maintenance and wait times the worst in nine years, according to a new report.
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BBL's Tom Andrews goes from financial planner to finals
Financial planner Tom Andrews had all but given up on his cricket career, until a call from Sydney Thunder boss Trent Copeland that changed everything.
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'Lambo guy' wants speedy trial on lottery charges
Entrepreneur Adrian Portelli wants charges alleging that he conducted an unlawful lottery to proceed to trial, a court has been told.
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Firefighters gaining slight control over LA fires
The Los Angeles wildfires are increasingly under control, thanks to fire crews who are holding the line, although the death toll has increased to at least 25.
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Hungry de Minaur craves more after flying Open start
Alex de Minaur is revelling in his role as the nation's great hope after producing his best start in eight Australian Open tilts at Melbourne Park.
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Jewish Australians hopeful of imminent hostage release
A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in Gaza securing the return of hostages is reportedly close to being sealed, prompting hope in Australia.
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Aussies put positive spin on Dubai camp in Test lead-up
Australia will spend five days in the United Arab Emirates ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
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Police mull no confidence vote, chopper used in action
Members of Victoria Police are considering a vote of no confidence in the force's leaders, as frustrated officers took their protest to the skies.
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Aus A call-up: Kurtis Patterson resurgence continues
Kurtis Patterson was relegated to grade cricket at the start of this season, now he is among Australia's form batters and demanding selectors' attention again.
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King does Warne proud as Wareham prepares for T20s
Australia's Alana King has been the player of the women's Ashes so far, but the star spinner is still unlikely to keep her spot for the T20 part of the series.