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Australian Associated PressSinner downs Rune in Australian Open war of attrition
Jannik Sinner has kept his Australian Open title defence on track with a hard-fought victory over Denamrk's Holger Rune.
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Watchdog calls to halt child protection reforms
There is no evidence supporting a government's child protection reforms, a children's commissioner says.
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Cycling star Thomas defends TDU safety after race crash
A spectator remains hospitalised, but is expected to make a full recovery, after she was hurt on Saturday night at the Tour Down Under's classic street race.
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Family 'devastated' after woman allegedly set on fire
The family and friends of a woman allegedly set on fire say they are trying to stay strong amid a "living nightmare" from the alleged attempt on her life.
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Alyssa Healy sidelined from Ashes with foot injury
Australian captain Alyssa Healy has suffered a foot injury and will miss the first Ashes Twenty20 International against England.
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Trio avoid going to jail over attempted $21m bank fraud
A group including a former senior employee have been spared time behind bars after attempting to defraud a major bank out of more than $20 million.
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Fears minimum jail terms for terror, hate may backfire
Tougher laws for terrorism and hate crime offences have been promised by the coalition if it wins office, but not everyone in the legal fraternity is on board.
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Reds brace for top-two ALM clash against Auckland
Buoyed by a never-say-die 3-2 win over Melbourne Victory, A-League Men leaders Adelaide United are ready for a litmus test against second-placed Auckland FC.
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Extradition of shooting person of interest faces delay
It could take years for a person of interest in the shooting of a woman in a car to potentially be extradited interstate, police have warned.
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Mighty Madison finds the keys to Open quarter-finals
Madison Keys has upset former runner-up Elena Rybakina to set up an Australian Open quarter-final with inspired veteran Elina Svitolina.
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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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'Six-cess': Mitch Owen relishes Hurricanes opening move
Allrounder Mitch Owen's shift to opener has paid dividends for the Hobart Hurricanes as they gun for a spot in the Big Bash League final.
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Women return to coalition as Labor hits gender parity
Despite female voters deserting the coalition at the last election, polling suggests more women back the opposition than the Labor government.
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Australia in a 'good position' as AUKUS powers ahead
The AUKUS partnership has "strong support" across the American political spectrum and is likely to be backed by incoming president Donald Trump, experts say.
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Thunder clobber Nets to extend home dominance
The Oklahoma Thunders have continued their dominance in the NBA western conference with a big win over the Brooklyn Nets.
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Eagles, Bills take one step closer to Super Bowl
Philadelphia beat the Rams to reach the NFC championship game, while Buffalo edged out Baltimore to advance to the AFC decider.
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Last-ditch bid to stop psychiatrists quitting en masse
Replacing psychiatrists with nurses and counsellors will not lower standards, state leaders insist, as crisis plans are drawn up for looming resignations.
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Sportsbet sued by gamblers over 'illegal' live betting
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.