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Australian Associated PressAgeing 'coal clunkers' posing power outage risk
Many of the nation's coal power generators are more than four decades old and posing reliability risks, analysis suggests.
- Australian Associated Press
'Startling' study shows risk of online harm to children
More than one in four girls have experienced online sexual solicitation by an adult before their 18th birthday, with some being as young as 11.
- Australian Associated Press
Career-best opening round gives Aberg two-shot lead
Ludvig Aberg has shot a nine-under 63 for a two-shot lead over Danny Walker and Hayden Springer in the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open.
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Lehrmann to seek trial without jury on rape allegations
Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann will seek a judge-alone trial, which is granted for complex cases or when there has been significant publicity.
- Australian Associated Press
Kiwis go for growth to lift economy out of the doldrums
Foreign investors will be wooed by New Zealand to help lift the nation's economy out of the lurch as the government seeks to put the woes of 2024 behind it.
- Australian Associated Press
Fox sisters back to work after basking in Olympic glow
Champion paddlers Jessica and Noemie Fox admit some uncertainty about returning to racing for the first time since winning gold medals at the Paris Olympics.
- Australian Associated Press
Pentagon sending 1500 troops to secure US-Mexico border
President Donald Trump's planned immigration crackdown has been set in motion with 1500 troops being mobilised to help secure the southern US border.
- Australian Associated Press
Off-duty cop hospitalised after nightlife hub brawl
An off-duty police officer and a colleague have been caught up in a brawl in a popular entertainment district, leaving one of the men seriously injured.
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Michael Clarke inducted into Cricket Hall of Fame
Nearly a decade after calling time on his remarkable career, former captain Michael Clarke has been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
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New-look Hockeyroos eye China grudge match
Australia's Hockeyroos will return to action for the first time since the Olympics to face the Chinese side responsible for their controversial Games exit.
- Australian Associated Press
Tax cuts not enough to sway voter economic worries
The treasurer has brushed off polling showing voters are pessimistic about their finances despite cost-of-living relief measures.
- Australian Associated Press
Man City blow lead, risk Champions League elimination
Manchester City have been outclassed by Paris St Germain, surrendering a two-goal Champions League lead to lose 4-2.
- Australian Associated Press
Trump ramps up campaign against diversity job programs
America's new president is pressuring the private sector on diversity after ordering an end programs aimed at promoting opportunities for women and minorities.
- Australian Associated Press
Spain PM urges EU push to end anonymity on social media
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says he wants the European Union to push to scrap anonymity on social media platforms.
- Australian Associated Press
BBL's Thunder to Sixers: 'You're scared and vulnerable'
Tanveer Sangha has lit the fuse for a fiery Big Bash League grand final qualifier between local rivals the Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers.
- Australian Associated Press
Even Sinner rapt about Hamilton's first Ferrari drive
Italian fans - and Jannik Sinner - have been excited by Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari F1 drive - but nobody was as exhilarated as the Britis great himself.
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Bray stars again as Aussie girls march on at World Cup
Australia's teenagers have swept through their group matches unbeaten at the Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup in Malaysia with Caoimhe Bray again starring.
- Australian Associated Press
Badosa's ride from quarantine hell to Open semi-finals
An Australian Open semi-final against two-time defending champ Aryna Sabalenka is just another challenge for Paula Badosa after years of overcoming adversity.
- Australian Associated Press
India blitz England led by Abhishek's monster hitting
India have crushed England in the first T20I at Eden Gardens as the visitors' new white-ball era under Brendon McCullum began with a seven-wicket loss.
- Australian Associated Press
Dark theory on foreign actors behind anti-Semitic crime
As authorities investigate whether foreign actors are paying Australians to commit acts of anti-Semitism, experts are warning they won't be easy to track down.