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Australian Associated PressWith rain in forecast, LA hopeful of firefight progress
With Santa Ana winds dropping and rain forecast, weary Californian firefighters are hoping to advance in their quest to quench the state's remaining wildfires.
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India's Chakaravarthy out to spin more woe for England
India's spin tormentor Varun Chakaravarthy is happy for England to keep attacking his mystery bowling after bewitching them in the first T20 international.
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Racquet change gives Madison the Keys to Open glory
A new racquet and a new mindset have propelled American Madison Keys into a maiden Australian Open final at the age of 29.
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Trump tours disaster zones in N Carolina, LA
President Donald Trump's first tour of duty in his second term was to disaster-struck North Carolina and Los Angeles to promise government aid.
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Postecoglou: Injury-hit Spurs need help from fresh legs
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is hopeful the club will still do business in the January transfer window, admitting his injury-hit squad needs help.
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Inoue stays as super-bantam champ with devastating KO
Naoye Inoue, the Japanese superstar Sam Goodman had been lined up to face in a world title bout until scuppered by injury, has kayoed the Aussie's replacement.
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Bree Walker slides to silver in World Cup monobob
Bree Walker has moved into second place in the overall World Cup monobob standings after a silver-medal display on the iconic St Moritz ice chute.
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Crackdown on protests as political lobbying flourishes
A think tank that wants laws to protect peaceful protest has called out the contrast in the treatment of environmental protesters and political lobbyists.
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Victory hope win over Sydney can be a turning point
Midfielder Ryan Teague hopes a 2-0 win over Sydney FC can prove the key moment for Melbourne Victory to turn their A-League Men season around.
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WSL title chase wide open as Robinson eyes Pipe Pro win
Australia's Jack Robinson says it would be a mistake to underestimate his World Surf League rivals in the absence of John John Florence at the Pipe Pro.
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Shelton eyeing slam access after Open dream ends
Ben Shelton is desperate for major success this year after Jannik Sinner ended the American's dream of a maiden grand slam final at the Australian Open.
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Djokovic to chase more slams - with or without Murray
Former rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will discuss the future of their high-profile partnership after the Serb's sudden Australian Open exit.
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Apprentice incentive not enough to meet housing targets
Despite the Albanese government's well-meaning rhetoric, its policies and results reveal a failure to fix housing affordability, a housing expert says.
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Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26
There are mixed emotions surrounding January 26, with many Australians planning to celebrate as others prepare to shun the national holiday.
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Micheluzzi leads distant Aussie challenge in UAE event
Englishman Marcus Armitage is the man to catch at halfway in the Ras Al Khaimah Championship, with David Micheluzzi the top Australian some six shots adrift.
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Colombia declares emergency to combat deadly turf war
President Gustavo Petro's decree means he can impose curfews, restrict traffic and take other steps that would normally violate Colombians' civil rights.
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Aussies too fast & powerful for us: England women coach
England women's cricket coach Jon Lewis has conceded his side can't match Australia for athleticism, speed or power.
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S Korea rejects request to extend Yoon's detention
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yoel will be released later in January after a court rejected the prosecutor's request for an extension.
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Perth Sevens heartbreak for Aussie men but women shine
Australia's men have suffered tight losses to Argentina and South Africa at the Perth Sevens, but the women had no such trouble against China and Spain.
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'We know': Thunder absorb bail drama to reach BBL final
Sam Billings says the third umpire erred in a crucial moment of the Sydney derby BBL final that the Thunder won by four wickets.