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Australian Associated PressEddie McGuire's TV company to produce A-League matches
After nearly facing a TV blackout by the collapse of a production company last season, the A-Leagues have signed a two-year deal with Eddie McGuire's JAM TV.
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Pacific charm offensive as China muscles on policing
Senior Australian ministers are visiting three Pacific island nations as Canberra works to boost defence partnerships and shut China out of regional policing.
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Workers marching again in support of the CFMEU
Construction and other union workers have downed tools to stage a second mass rally in major cities in support of the embattled CFMEU.
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Thousands of migrant workers 'trapped in slavery'
Thousands of temporary migrant workers in regional NSW are being exploited by cunning employers and hire companies, leaving them destitute, a report has found.
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Port coach Hinkley unfazed by controversial AFL fine
Port coach Ken Hinkley says his $20,000 AFL fine hasn't been a distraction as two key Power players are set to return for the preliminary final against Sydney.
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Serial rapist should have been jailed for longer: judge
A high-risk, serial rapist released and then swiftly thrown back behind bars for explicit online searches has little chance of rehabilitation, a judge says.
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Man arrested over drug trafficking on Aboriginal lands
A man has been arrested in an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of illicit drugs and alcohol in remote Aboriginal communities.
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'Time is ticking': last chance talks for housing fix
Labor will have two months to win over doubters of a key housing bill after reaching a stalemate in negotiations with the opposition and the crossbench.
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World boxing champ Usyk released after Poland detention
Ukraine's world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released after being detained by law enforcement officers at Krakow airport in Poland.
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Calls for free childcare on path to universal access
More children will reap the benefits of childcare if the federal government boosts subsidies and makes early childhood education free for low income families.
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Murders, drug deals stopped as police hack 'secret' app
The alleged creator of an encrypted communications platform will face a Sydney court following raids led by Australian Federal Police around the nation.
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New Zealand firms as likely AUKUS partner
A White House statement has confirmed New Zealand, Canada and South Korea are under the microscope for AUKUS pillar two collaboration.
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Mallorca win lifts islanders into top six in La Liga
A goal from Abdon has earned Mallorca a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in Spain's top-tier soccer competition, La Liga.
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Florida will investigate gunman on Trump golf course
The governor of Florida has cast doubt on the US government's ability to conduct a transparent investigation into the incident while Donald Trump played golf.
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Cronulla out to make Nicho Hynes' critics 'shut up'
Ahead of their NRL semi-final against North Queensland, Cronulla players have dismissed the latest round of criticism directed at Nicho Hynes.
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Stop Charlie: resurgent Cat braces for tough assignment
Geelong defender Jed Bews is eyeing a preliminary final match-up with Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron after forcing his way back into the Cats' AFL side.
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Easterby named interim head coach of Ireland rugby side
Simon Easterby will serve as interim head coach of the Ireland rugby side while Andy Farrell leads the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia next year.
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Man U put seven past Barnsley to progress in League Cup
Manchester United have given manager Erik Ten Hag the biggest win of his stint at Old Trafford, crushing third-tier side Barnsley 7-0 in the League Cup.
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Trump 'can't have that microphone again', Harris says
Kamala Harris says her heart breaks after threats of violence have disrupted Springfield, Ohio following comments amplified by Donald Trump and JD Vance.
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Kane able to break scoring record with fantastic four
A four-goal haul by Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has helped him break Wayne Rooney's record for the most goals by an English player in the Champions League.