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Australian Associated PressGatland exits as Wales head coach after 14-loss run
Warren Gatland's second spell as Wales head coach has come to an ignominious end, the New Zealander departing after 14 straight defeats.
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US Open mixed doubles uplift may be boost for Aussies
The US Open are overhauling their mixed doubles event, quintupling prize money, which is good news for Australian specialists - if they are able to enter.
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Reason 'lazy' teens can't get up for school revealed
Australian teenagers' chronic sleepiness may be due to factors outside of their control rather than being lazy or screen time habits, despite parents' beliefs.
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Back injury forces star Storm forward into retirement
Former skipper and star prop Christian Welch is retiring due to a back injury that requires surgery, ending his NRL career in Melbourne after 10 seasons.
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Aussies opt for regional living, pushing up home prices
A continued shift of Australians moving to regional towns for lifestyle reasons has boosted property prices at the expense of capital city values.
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Concern Australian jobs at risk over Trump's tariffs
Australian communities that rely heavily upon steel and aluminium production jobs are closely watching developments on US tariffs and hoping for an exemption.
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High Court to rule on immunity over judge's error
A judge who wrongly jailed a man during divorce proceedings is set to learn from the nation's top court whether he'll bear liability for his error.
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Smith set to keep captaincy for Champions Trophy
Steve Smith is poised to continue his hold on the Australian captaincy when the final Champions Trophy squad is named.
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Regional airline Rex could become next national carrier
The federal government could soon prepare plans to acquire Rex if buyers are not committed to providing good value and ongoing regional services.
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Indigenous teen's murder trial to hear from girlfriend
A teen allegedly involved in a love triangle that sparked events that prosecutors say led to Cassius Turvey's death is set to give evidence at his murder trial.
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All Blacks accuse Man Utd owners of reneging on deal
New Zealand Rugby has accused British chemicals company Ineos, co-owners of Manchester United, of failing to honour a sponsorship agreement.
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Rushdie testifies against man charged with stabbing him
Novelist Salman Rushdie has testified in a New York courtroom about a stabbing attack that left him blinded in one eye.
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Wildcats bite back to beat Phoenix in wild NBL final
There were dramatic swings, lots of points and fouls called as the Perth Wildcats beat the South East Melbourne Phoenix to advance to the NBL playoffs.
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US, UK, Australia target Zservers over Lockbit attacks
The US Department of Treasury says authorities from the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom are imposing asset freezes on Zservers.
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Rubiales tells court Spanish player consented to kiss
Ex-Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has told a judge that a player gave him consent for a kiss at the 2023 Women's World Cup final in Sydney.
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Axed Fiji star Dakuwaqa sorry for biting teammate
French rugby club Biarritz has terminated the contract of 2016 Olympic sevens gold medallist Masivesi Dakuwaqa with immediate effect for biting a teammate.
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Indigenous teen's murderer a 'coward filled with rage'
Cassius Turvey's alleged murderer was a vengeful bully and a coward, who blamed his mate for the killing in a bid to save his own skin, a court has been told.
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Sharks fans receive massive boost ahead of NRL season
Cronulla have plenty to be happy about ahead of the 2025 season with one of their star players re-signing until the end of 2028.
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Elliott, Bell bowl Tassie to victory in Shield thriller
Kieran Elliott took 10 wickets in the match and was well supported by Gabe Bell as Tasmania won an exciting Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria by 20 runs.
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Bulls wear down Blues' resistance for vital Shield win
Queensland's bowlers spread the load to work through a determined NSW and notch a much-needed Sheffield Shield victory.