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'Living nightmare': mother pays tribute to killed baby
A 26-year-old man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of a 10-month-old boy he shook and dropped in a cot.
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Thousands of families could benefit from free childcare
More than 60,000 families would access three days of free childcare while an access test branded punitive will be scrapped under a Labor policy.
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Billions in hospital funding 'won't fix broken system'
Severely ill people are waiting longer in NSW emergency departments, as a survey shows why many others are turning up to hospitals instead of GPs.
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Warner leans towards Konstas as Thunder opening partner
After both pushed ultimately unsuccessful cases for Test selection, Cameron Bancroft and Sam Konstas are set to jostle to partner David Warner in the BBL.
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'Finally got him': man guilty of wife's 2007 murder
Emotion filled a court room as a violent and abusive estranged husband was convicted of Cindy Crossthwaite's murder after more than 17 years.
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Court loss for Hayne backer who spat at rape accuser
A court has found a supporter of Jarryd Hayne was not defamed by assertions he spat at the footballer's alleged rape victim, overturning a previous ruling.
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Stars ensure Bucks return to NBA Cup semi-finals
The Milwaukee Bucks will be the only team returning the NBA Cup semi-finals after they downed the Orlando Magic 114-109.
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Swans draftee Bowman handed Franklin's famous number
Sydney will have a new No.23, taking Lance Franklin's number off the shelf after a year to hand it to young South Australian forward Ned Bowman.
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PNG to get their Broncos moment in big time 40 years on
Brisbane Broncos founding director Barry Maranta highlights similarities between a PNG NRL side and the 1988 Broncos in terms of player opportunities.
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Pre-Christmas Test gives Gabba life and spice of old
Australia and India are set to be greeted with a traditional Gabba wicket for the third Test, crucial given the hosts are a different side there pre-Christmas.
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St Kilda look to young talent for AFL ladder lift
Veteran Brad Hill says he's impressed by top 10 draft pick Tobie Travaglia as St Kilda look to their young guns to climb the AFL ladder.
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Fears nuclear power may end the bush's 'phoenix moment'
Some regional residents worry nuclear power could stymie growth and clean energy projects, while others say planning laws have left landholders "high and dry".
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AFLW premiers North snag Tigers star Sheerin
North Melbourne have swooped on Richmond gun Eilish Sheerin in a bumper AFLW trade, while GWS veteran Nicola Barr has joined St Kilda.
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Jews are questioning their future in Australia
The prime minister has been told to act decisively after the government was warned Australian Jews are questioning their place in society following an arson.
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'Kicking the can down the road' on packaging reforms
The plastic waste crisis is set to continue after the federal government failed to lock in a responsibility scheme, to the frustration of an emerging industry.
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'Disgusting' anti-Jewish graffiti sparks police pledge
Graffiti sprawled in a Jewish community has resulted in heightened fear and increased security as political leaders condemn the latest anti-Semitic attack.
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Top cop laments DV scourge after woman found dead
Domestic violence might be a factor in the death of a woman found in a home, as a police commissioner says it's the issue that keeps her awake at night.
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US health CEO murder suspect has angry outburst
Prosecutors are beginning to take steps to bring the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO back to New York to face a murder charge.
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Children rescued from sex abuse after two men arrested
Two men have been charged in Australia and six children removed from harm in the Philippines after an international child abuse investigation.
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Big guns fire as Real Madrid revive CL title defence
Real Madrid's faltering Champions League title defence received a boost from a win win over Atalanta while Liverpool maintained their perfect record.