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Australian Associated PressAustralian No.1 Kim Birrell bows out at Melbourne Park
German qualifying lucky loser Eva Lys has sent Australian No.1 Kim Birrell crashing out in the opening round at Melbourne Park.
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Teenager Jones no match for former Wimbledon champ
Teen prodigy Emerson Jones' grand slam debut has ended in a 53-minute first-round Australian Open exit at the hands of former Wimbledon champ Elena Rybakina.
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EDs face surge of patients with psychiatrist exodus
Emergency departments could bear the brunt of housing large numbers of mental health patients after 60 per cent of one state's psychiatrists threatened to quit.
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Sam Darnold's career-best season ends with a thud
A season that promised so much for Minnesota has ended in huge disappointment as the Vikings crashed 27-9 to the Los Angeles Rams to depart the playoffs.
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Slight pay offer bump won't stop trains disruption
The NSW government has marginally increased its pay offer to train drivers, but that won't stop industrial action that could cause delays and cancellations.
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War veteran paints his way out of a dark place
A war veteran who turned to art to manage his trauma now hopes to make a career out of his passion, and will paint a mural for a veterans support group.
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Kyrgios can be world's best doubles player, says expert
With Nick Kyrgios admitting he may have played his last Australian Open singles match, a leading analyst believes the mercurial talent should focus on doubles.
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Upgraded NBN could compete with Elon Musk's Starlink
Australia must expand its network if it wants to compete with Elon Musk's offering and provide affordable, reliable internet to the regions, an expert says.
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States defend 'no body no parole' from killer's appeal
A man jailed for murdering two women, one of whom was never found, claimed in the High Court that having his parole blocked unlawfully altered his sentence.
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Navarro and Raducanu advance at Australian Open
Emma Navarro and Emma Raducanu have both won tight encounters to book their spots in the second round of the Australian Open.
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Beach stretch closed due to mystery marble-like balls
A 13km stretch of coastline has been closed due to the discovery of marble-sized balls along the shore.
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Master Aussie swim coach Bohl takes job in China
Renowned Australian swim coach Michael Bohl has taken a job in China, reversing a decision to take a lengthy break from the sport.
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Red-hot US hopeful Fritz strolls into Open second round
US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz and Danish 13th seed Holger Rune have won through to the second round of the Australian Open in hot conditions at Melbourne Park.
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Worries autism plan may overlook children who need help
Australia has launched its first national autism strategy and action plan but some say it doesn't go far enough to improve inclusion and engagement.
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Teen remains in custody after supermarket stabbing
A teenage boy will stay in custody until his next court appearance on an attempted murder charge after he allegedly stabbed a supermarket worker in the back.
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PM energised as Nats use nuclear to hunt coal-rich seat
Labor and the coalition are sharpening their political attacks as party leaders heat up the energy debate during visits to key electorates.
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'Ignorant' man convicted over trans rally Nazi salute
A man has been convicted and fined after telling a magistrate he was remorseful after performing a Nazi salute and disrupting a transgender support march.
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Backyard rivalry hits new heights in bumper BBL clash
The winner of Friday night's Sydney Smash will lock up a double chance in the BBL finals but there's more at stake for rival brothers Ollie and Joel Davies.
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Australia skittled for 180 in second women's Ashes ODI
Australia have lost 9-88 in a dramatic collapse to be out for 180 against England in the second women's Ashes ODI at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.
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Benji rebuke helps Tiger Fainu go from fat to fit
Latu Fainu has lifted the lid on the telling-off he received from coach Benji Marshall for turning up to Wests Tigers unfit and out of shape.