Gaza's Health Ministry says it has recorded the first case of polio in a 10-month-old Palestinian child
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Gaza's Health Ministry says it has recorded the first case of polio in a 10-month-old Palestinian child.
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Suaalii to go straight from NRL finals to Spring Tour
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to go from the NRL finals to a Spring Tour in a little over a month, as he closes in on a Wallabies debut in Europe.
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Local business fears closure with no govt support
A battling small business owner has called for more Queensland government assistance as talks to provide tax relief for a major casino operator continue.
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'Beyond comprehension': cop killed on memorial ride
A police officer visiting NSW from Queensland has died after his motorbike went down an embankment during a commemorative ride.
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Hinkley expects to continue as Port coach next year
Ken Hinkley expects to fulfil his contract to coach Port Adelaide next season regardless of the result of their semi-final against Hawthorn.
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'Thugs': Minister's warning as protest continues
Victoria's police minister has told anti-war activists to take responsibility for their actions as some vow to continue their fight outside a weapons expo.
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Crash victims launch class action against bus line
Survivors and family members of victims of the deadly Hunter Valley bus crash are suing the transport department and the firm that employed driver Brett Button.
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Let's dance: Fagan's Lions revert to footloose footy
Lions coach Chris Fagan admits his side fell into the trap of operating conservatively later in the season, pledging to play with freedom in their semi-final.
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Childcare workers to get 15 per cent boost to pay
Childcare workers will get a pay rise in a bid to retain and attract early childhood educators back to the sector under laws introduced to parliament.
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Luki emerges as Cowboys' weapon after early injury woes
North Queensland second-rower Heilum Luki warmed up for NRL finals with the best game of his career and is now forming a lethal combination with Jeremiah Nanai.
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Brumbies find familiar Friend in new SuperW coach
The ACT Brumbies have made a Super Rugby Women's statement, bringing in experienced former mentor Andy Friend as head coach.
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Holocaust, colonisation in school curriculum overhaul
Students across NSW will learn about the effects of colonisation on Indigenous Australians as part of a major high-school education overhaul.
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O'Connor opts out at Reds, seeks overseas move
Australian rugby star James O'Connor will likely finish his career overseas after not extending his contract at the Queensland Reds.
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Roosters eye off greatest feat if they survive injuries
The Sydney Roosters insist they are better placed for a title tilt than in recent years, despite needing to defy history and a raft of injuries to be premiers.
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Military leaders stripped of medals over Afghan claims
Senior military officers who oversaw units of Australian troops accused of war crimes in Afghanistan will be stripped of their medals and citations.
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England need to be 'precise' when bowling to Head: Salt
After destroying England's attack in the first T20I, Phil Salt's hosts must improve considerably when bowling to in-form Aussie opener Travis Head.
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Kiwi camp chat behind halfback Hughes' Storm surge
A star turn in the Kiwis' record win over the Kangaroos convinced Jahrome Hughes to make changes at Melbourne, and the halfback is reaping the rewards.
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Davis Cup big guns enjoy opening Finals wins
Defending champions Italy, along with Spain, Great Britain and the US have all scored opening wins in their respective Davis Cup Finals group-stage ties.
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Australia down England in T20 after dazzling Head start
Travis Head has blasted a record-breaking half-century to help Australia beat England by 28 runs in the opening T20 international at Southampton.
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Day confirms rare homecoming for Aussie PGA
World No.33 Jason Day will play a home event for the first time in seven years after confirming his place at Brisbane's Australian PGA Championship.