Latest news bulletin | January 19th – Evening
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Australian Associated PressYeo injured, West Coast name new leadership group
Oscar Allen and Liam Duggan will co-captain West Coast again, while former Tigers duo Liam Baker and Jack Graham have been elevated into the leadership group.
- Australian Associated Press
Sharks mull NRL plans for dynamic Hynes, Trindall duo
Faced with an opening round date with Penrith, Cronulla star Nicho Hynes is backing himself to form a dangerous halves partnership with Braydon Trindall.
- Australian Associated Press
'Significant force': accused off-duty cop attacker held
Two men charged with an alleged attack on off-duty police will be kept in custody after one of the officers was nearly killed in the melee.
- Australian Associated Press
Frustration at 'ugly, divisive' Australia Day debate
Australians must be prepared to listen to each other if they want to have a serious conversation about the country's national day, Indigenous leaders say.
- Australian Associated Press
Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain
An avian flu outbreak in NSW has been eradicated, health authorities say, as the state joins Victoria in lifting restrictions on poultry and egg producers.
- Australian Associated Press
Toronto Raptors deny Daniels, Hawks in heartbreaker
Scottie Barnes had 25 points for the Toronto Raptors, including a key basket in the end, to beat the Atlanta Hawks by three points in their NBA clash.
- Australian Associated Press
Injured Djokovic retires from Open, Zverev into final
Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic may have played his last Australian Open after quitting his semi-final injured, sending Alexander Zverev into the title match.
- Australian Associated Press
Mass failures in unheard-of, deadly aged-care outbreak
An aged care centre's operator has apologised after a coroner found residents were left without medication, food and water during a deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
- Australian Associated Press
Coquard sprints to second Tour Down Under stage win
French sprinter Bryan Coquard has scored his second Tour Down Under stage win, staying clear at the finish in Victor Harbor on Friday.
- Australian Associated Press
Kuhnemann cleared for Sri Lanka after thumb injury
Australian offspinner Matthew Kuhnemann will fly to Sri Lanka this weekend after shaking off a thumb injury that had threatened his ability to tour.
- Australian Associated Press
PM caves on school funding after 'tortuous' talks
An extra $3.5 billion in federal cash will be ponied up by the Albanese government after protracted public school funding negotiations with two hold-out states.
- Australian Associated Press
'Not enough': PM concedes more needed to win election
Selling a vision for the future, rather than dwelling on past achievements, is the prime minister's blueprint for winning over voters to secure a second term.
- Australian Associated Press
GWS coach hails star recruit Stringer's work ethic
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has hailed Jake Stringer's work ethic as the star recruit attempts to make a mark at his third AFL club.
- Australian Associated Press
Aussies Peers and Gadecki celebrate mixed doubles title
John Peers and Olivia Gadecki have combined to become the first Australian duo to win the mixed doubles title since 2013, downing JP Smith and Kim Birrell.
- Australian Associated Press
Massive brawl before two boys shot in 'horrific' attack
Police are investigating youth gang links after two teens were shot following a street brawl involving dozens of young people.
- Australian Associated Press
BBL returns to prominence with reduced tournament
Only three years ago, the Seven Network argued the "BBL is the problem and remains the problem", but the competition has returned with a bang this season.
- Australian Associated Press
Cycling sprint ace Caleb Ewan signs for UK team INEOS
Australian cycling sprint ace Caleb Ewan has signed for leading British team INEOS Grenadiers in a bid to reinvigorate his faltering career.
- Australian Associated Press
Cold-case murder accused remains behind bars
A man accused of killing his partner decades ago initially requested to appear via videolink in a courtroom a short drive from the alleged crime scene.
- Australian Associated Press
'Opportune' ads lure quitting interstate psychiatrists
Dissatisfied public hospital psychiatrists who have quit over pay and conditions are being enticed across the border with a job-ad blitz in major newspapers.
- Australian Associated Press
Fires fought as devastated Los Angeles picks up pieces
Emergency services tackle a new fire north of Los Angeles and continuing blazes that have devastated the area as California approves billions of dollars in aid.