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Australian Associated PressLuai uses little brown book to keep emotions in check
Jarome Luai has detailed how nightly journalling is helping him control his emotions at Penrith, as he aims to depart his junior club with a fourth premiership.
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Surplus delayed, debt to double in Liberal state budget
Tasmania's Liberal government has pushed back a projected surplus and forecast net debt to double in four years in the 2024/25 budget.
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Australia's Gadecki upsets American world no.11 Collins
Olivia Gadecki has scored the biggest win over her career with a straight-sets dismissal of world no.11 Danielle Collins in Guadalajara.
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Government reaches deal on aged care reform
A bipartisan agreement has been reached for a $5.6 billion package of aged care reforms, including more support for people living independently in their home.
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Knights lose Best, but Ponga out to prove a point
Newcastle have suffered a major blow ahead of their elimination final against North Queensland, with Bradman Best ruled out with a hamstring injury.
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Giants need skipper Greene firing for AFL finals clash
Adam Kingsley denies GWS are relying on Toby Greene to produce moments of brilliance, but the coach admits he needs his skipper to lift for their AFL final.
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Indigenous leader taken into custody ahead of sentence
Geoff Clark has started his jail term ahead of sentencing after three juries found him guilty of stealing more than $920,000.
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Bulldogs insist pack won't be walked over by Manly
Canterbury prop Max King has admitted his pack were well beaten by Manly in August, but insists the Bulldogs can turn around their end-of-season problems.
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Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped
The teal-held seat of North Sydney will be abolished at the next election, forcing its independent MP to reconsider her political future.
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Commanders stripped of medals after war crimes inquiry
Up to nine Australian military commanders who held senior roles during the war in Afghanistan will be stripped of their distinguished service medals.
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China pledges more trade access but lobster ban remains
Australia will be the beneficiary of greater market access to China, a senior diplomat says, despite frustration over a sustained lobster ban festering.
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Police should have searched for missing skier earlier
The search for a skier who died in Kosciuszko National Park took too long to start after he was reported missing, the NSW state coroner has found.
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'Evil, wicked': family confront murderer Greg Lynn
Greg Lynn's destruction of Carol Clay and Russell Hill's remains was "evil, wicked and unconscionable", the murdered 73-year-old woman's family says.
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Trbojevic adamant shoulder injury won't hold him back
Manly star Tom Trbojevic has played down concerns over his shoulder ahead of the finals, adamant his strength and range of movement won't be impacted.
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Hendriks' MLB return might have to wait until next year
Australian relief pitcher Liam Hendriks is running out of time to play for the Boston Red Sox this season in the Major Leagues.
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Downsizer tax break not ruled out under housing reform
The Property Council argues stamp duty is a major barrier for downsizers, while Victoria's premier did not rule out a one-off exemption to free up family homes.
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Expanded A-League Women season to avoid summer heat
The 23-round A-League Women competition will start on November 1, with all games between December and March starting at 5pm at the earliest.
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Braydon Trindall's path from drug test to career best
Cronulla five-eighth Braydon Trindall has endured a tumultuous NRL season but heads into the finals on the back of career-best form.
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Social media misinformation to be policed by watchdog
The communications watchdog will be given new powers to crack down on misinformation on digital platforms under proposed federal laws.
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Coach Hinkley still believes Houston will stay at Port
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley expects Dan Houston to stay at the club despite ongoing speculation the dual All Australian is keen to return to Victoria.