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Australian Associated Press'Hold the line': politicians say goodbye ahead of poll
Retiring politicians have issued rallying calls to the nation to remain optimistic about the future as they bid farewell ahead of a federal election.
- Australian Associated Press
Tassie opener continues hot run, Vics set testing chase
Jake Weatherald's fine Sheffield Shield form has continued after the competition break, the opener's big century ensuring Victoria face a tricky run chase.
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Kimberley matriarchs urge investment in women
The federal government must invest in Aboriginal women's leadership to make a difference in communities, one Western Australian organisation says.
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Invincible no more: by-election puts Labor on notice
With a state by-election result hanging on a knife edge, voters have fired a "warning shot" at Labor ahead of the upcoming federal election.
- Australian Associated Press
Indigenous teen slain after 'complex series of events'
Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey was "caught, knocked to the ground and deliberately struck to the head with a metal pole" his murder trial has been told.
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Police call for public's help to stop domestic violence
Police have urged the public to take action to help fight domestic violence, after an Alice Springs mother died in a "sustained, violent and horrific" attack.
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Murder trial begins over teen stabbing death
The trial over the stabbing death of a talented 18-year-old motocross rider has begun, but lawyers contest the crucial the moments before his death.
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Titans CEO confident Foran switch will work a treat
Kieran Foran's mooted NRL positional switch is a surprise to many, but Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell is backing him to make it a success.
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Boomers giant grabs rare chance in Rockets' NBA win
With regular Houston starting centre Alperen Sengun exiting early with back spasms, Australia's Jock Landale got an opportunity to impress against Toronto.
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Rise in lithium battery blazes sparks fire boss warning
NSW fire authorities are warning of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after a spike in potentially-lethal fires caused by the devices.
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Mailata savours becoming first Aussie to win Super Bowl
Sydney-born Jordan Mailata is the first Australian to play in a Super Bowl win with his Philadelphia Eagles downing Kansas City 40-22 in the NFL showpiece game.
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ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints
A torrent of complaints about ABC host Antoinette Lattouf accused the fill-in presenter of anti-Semitism and turning the broadcaster into a Hamas mouthpiece.
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Eagles defence, Hurts crush Chiefs' trifecta dreams
Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and Philadelphia's ferocious defence in New Orleans has denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Kansas City a Super Bowl three-peat.
- Australian Associated Press
Time for 'rubber to hit the road' in Closing the Gap
A plan to reduce disadvantage among Indigenous people is at risk of not meeting targets, as Indigenous leaders call for funding to back programs.
- Australian Associated Press
Mark Latham appeals $140k award over 'vulgar' tweet
Mark Latham will try overturn $140,000 in damages over a defamatory tweet claiming an independent MP and LGBTQI advocate engaged in "disgusting" sex acts.
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Ecuador presidential race set for April runoff vote
Ecuador's conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González have advanced to a presidential runoff election in April.
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Spoilt-for-choice selectors delay Marnus batting call
Marnus Labuschagne's spot in the Test batting order appears up in the air amid a glut of options for selectors with the World Test Championship final looming.
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Quiet debut won't determine Connolly's Test future
Cooper Connolly was only a bit-player on Test debut against Sri Lanka but that hasn't discouraged Australia from considering him a top long-term prospect.
- Australian Associated Press
Foiled stunt at Woodside boss's home earns heavy fines
Three climate activists have copped heavy fines after counter-terrorism police stopped them in the tracks before painting the garage door of Woodside's boss.
- Australian Associated Press
Essential intervention to provide worker housing boost
A state-backed plan aims to create new units essential workers can afford to live in, but officials are yet to reveal how much cheaper the rent will be.