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Australian Associated PressWarnings people could die, as hate speech intensifies
A lack of action on anti-Semitism may result in people being killed, leaders are warning, as community groups criticise authorities for not acting fast enough.
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Liberal MP in court over multiple child sex allegations
Ex-State Liberal MP Rory Amon has appeared in court as he faces multiple charges related to alleged sexual assaults on a teenage boy.
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City star McNamara set for A-League Women return
Melbourne City are set to welcome back highly-rated attacker Holly McNamara from injury for their A-League Women clash with Canberra United.
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Man City crisis deepens, ECL wins for Barca and Arsenal
Manchester City have lost again to add to their woes, while Barcelona edged Borussia Dortmund 3-2 to move into second place in the Champions League.
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Papenhuyzen sticks with Storm through 2026 season
Admitting Melbourne's initial offer was an ego blow, fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen is comfortable about his Storm future after signing a contract extension.
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Jobless rate surprisingly falls to 3.9 per cent
More than 35,000 jobs were added to the economy in November, exceeding expectations, as the jobless rate fell to 3.9 per cent.
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PNG rugby deal underpinned by China security lockout
A Papua New Guinea rugby league team will be shut down and Australian funding withdrawn if the Pacific nation breaks a security agreement.
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Liberal leader Pesutto defamed expelled MP Deeming
Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has been found to have defamed his former colleague Moira Deeming and must pay her $300,000 in damages.
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Papua New Guinea team to enter the NRL in 2028
The NRL will feature a Papua New Guinea-based franchise from 2028 after two years of planning culminated in an official announcement on Thursday.
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Biggest abuse survivor payout reduced by more than half
Lawyers for an abuse survivor say an appeal court's decision to uphold a jury finding against the Western Bulldogs is a win despite a reduction to the payout.
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Australia backs Gaza ceasefire amid humanitarian crisis
Australia supported a ceasefire in Gaza and joined calls for the reversal of Israeli laws banning a Palestinian aid agency from operating at the United Nations.
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'Not philanthropists': police sue over unpaid penalties
Police union members are suing the force for hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid overtime stretching the past six years amid a protracted pay dispute.
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Pallister strikes gold as Australians make a splash
Lani Pallister has won the 800m freestyle and Alex Perkins has taken bronze in the 50m butterfly as Australia shone at the world short course championships.
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Injury in England win a worry ahead of women's Ashes
Tammy Beaumont guided England to an ODI series win in South Africa, scoring 65 not out in a rain-affected decider in Potchefstroom.
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Spurs star Romero apologised over comments - Ange
Ange Postecoglou says he's cleared the air with an apologetic Cristian Romero after he aimed a dig at the Tottenham board over its transfer policy.
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Pachuca shock Botafogo, reach Intercontinental Cup semi
Mexico's Pachuca are through to the Intercontinental Cup semi-finals after upsetting travel-weary Brazilian champions Botafogo 3-0 in Doha.
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Human rights anger as Saudi World Cup 2034 is confirmed
Human rights groups brand Fifa's confirmation of Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts as a 'reckless decision' that will put 'lives at risk'.
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RLPA open to November 1 change for NRL expansion clubs
A Papua New Guinea side is set to enter the NRL in 2028, but current contracting rules mean they must wait almost two years to begin negotiating with players.
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Trump to ring New York Stock Exchange bell: report
Wall Street will reportedly get a visit from US president-elect Donald Trump to ring the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell for the first time.
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Double delight for Williams as Bilbao remain unbeaten
Inaki Williams scored both goals as Athletic Bilbao eased to a 2-0 victory over Fenerbahce in Istanbul to stay undefeated in the Europa League.