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Australian Associated PressWelsford wins again in cycling Tour despite crash
Australian cycling star Sam Welsford has won his second-straight stage in the Tour Down Under despite a crash early in the Barossa Valley stage.
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Taiwan says undersea cables to Matsu Islands cut
Taiwan says vital undersea cables close to China's coast have been disconnected, affecting internet services to the islands where around 14,000 people live.
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Gang shooting victim 'tracked with iPhone', judge hears
A man used an iPhone app and GPS tracker to locate a murder victim ahead of a fatal shooting linked to organised crime, a prosecutor has alleged.
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Prince Harry's war with Murdoch papers back in court
Prince Harry's battle with Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids is due to get underway in a London court after last-minute settlement discussions between the sides.
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'I'll come get Tszyu': Thurman plots comeback in Sydney
Determined to cross paths with Australia's Tim Tszyu, former world champion Keith Thurman starts his comeback by fighting Brock Jarvis in Sydney.
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Search for 13 missing after deadly Indonesia landslide
At least 17 people are dead and 13 are missing after flash flooding that triggered a landslide in Central Java.
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Legal push chugs along as unions pull brake in rail row
Government is pushing ahead with a bid to terminate industrial action on a major rail network despite key unions withdrawing disruptive actions.
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Keys advances to her third Australian Open semi
American Madison Keys has locked in a berth in the Australian Open semi-finals with a three-set win over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
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Australia likely to steer clear of Trump tariffs: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held one-on-one talks for the first time with newly sworn-in US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Wounded Djokovic thrives on more drama at the Open
Novak Djokovic says he's become accustomed to dealing with controversy and drama during Australian Open campaigns as he chases an 11th Melbourne Park crown.
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Police zero in on second man over synagogue attack
A man accused of trying to set fire to a synagogue is due to face court as leaders hail a "big breakthrough" after a spate of anti-Semitic attacks.
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US PGA has created tour within the tour: Jason Day
Australia's former world No.1 Jason Day says the US PGA has effectively created a tour within the tour by introducing eight Signature Events.
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Tax changes ruled out as treasurer launches food fight
Cost of living remains a major focus of the upcoming federal election, with each party spruiking policies to address pressure on household budgets.
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Accused teen machete attacker's infamy with young crims
A teen was on four sets of bail when he allegedly slashed a man with a machete, accused of attacking a nurse, bringing a knife to school and carjackings.
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Trump strips security detail from former adviser Bolton
Donald Trump has removed the Secret Service protection that was provided to his former national security adviser who was the target of an Iranian murder plot.
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Comeback star Badosa undaunted by first slam semi task
Close friends Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka will square off in a much-anticipated Australian Open semi-final.
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Trump pardons Silk Road founder of online drug website
Donald Trump has made good on his promise to pardon Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, an underground website for selling drugs.
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Norman dares golf megastars Woods, McIlroy to debate
Greg Norman says he'd love to debate megastars Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy about LIV Golf's benefits for them and the sport.
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Alcaraz regrets letting Djokovic off the hook
Reigning French Open and Wimbledon champ Carlos Alcaraz must wait another year to try to complete a career slam after losing his Australian Open quarter-final.
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Liverpool perfect but Barca keep top spot battle alive
Liverpool are into the Champions League last 16 after seven wins while Barcelona are also assured of advancing after winning a 5-4 thriller agaist Benfica.