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Australian Associated PressGetafe beat Espanyol to move clear of Spanish drop zone
Getafe have moved clear of La Liga's relegation zone following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over fellow strugglers Espanyol.
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West Ham beat Wolves in tense Premier League match-up
West Ham's talismanic captain Jarrod Bowen scored one goal and made another as they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 in an edgy Premier League encounter.
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Where 960 kinders, schools must be built, and built big
One Australian state will need about 900 new kindergartens and 60 new government schools to keep up with demand and a growing population by 2036.
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Critique of Israeli government 'not anti-Semitism'
The foreign minister has used a major speech to call for tolerance and respect in the public debate about the war in Gaza, with anti-Semitism on the rise.
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'Time for action' as cops hunt synagogue fire suspects
Police enforcement and prosecutions against anti-Semitic acts need to improve, Australia's special envoy says as she calls for concrete action.
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Wallaroos to play seven Tests to prepare for World Cup
After claiming their first ever silverware in 2024, the Wallaroos will look to build on their success heading into the Women's Rugby World Cup next year.
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Italy refinery explosion kills at least two
A strong explosion in an industrial area near the Italian city of Florence has killed at least two people, authorities say.
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Dutch king and queen visit scene of apartment explosion
Dutch authorities say there are indications that a crime was committed as blasts at an apartment block in The Hague killed six people.
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Suspect held over US exec's killing in New York: police
New York City police say they have arrested a 26-year-old with a weapon "consistent with" the gun used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Talks target worker safety in Pacific labour scheme
A labour scheme criticised as being ripe for exploitation and having safety issues has been the focus of talks between Australian and Pacific island leaders.
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Sabalenka is WTA player of the year, Sun best newcomer
Aryna Sabalenka has been anointed WTA player of the year with New Zealand's Lulu Sun picking up the award for the women's tour's best newcomer in 2024.
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Referee who abused Klopp on video sacked by EPL
The English Premier League has axed referee David Coote who was caught on video making abusive comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
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NRL convert among Australia's latest NFL hopefuls
Newcastle development player and former North Queensland winger Laitia Moceidreke will join Wallaby Jordan Petaia in an international NFL talent camp.
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Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities
More than 20 communities will have free wi-fi in public spaces through a $20 million government program to address the digital divide in remote areas.
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New homes lead the way in energy efficiency
Canberra boasts the most energy efficient homes in Australia but cities with older stock like Sydney and Hobart are lagging.
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PNG axes dodgy cops as Aussie training hub opens
Some 400 police officers have been shown the door in PNG and Australia will host a new training hub as Pacific law and order get major boost.
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Cruz Hewitt driven by weight of big tennis surname
Cruz Hewitt, the 15-year-old son of Lleyton, is rising through the ranks of Australian tennis seemingly unburdened by the weight of his surname.
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Turkish army helicopters collide, killing six personnel
Officials say six military personnel have been killed after two Turkish military helicopters collided in midair.
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Head, Siraj found guilty of code of conduct breaches
Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj have been penalised for code of conduct infringements following their verbal spat at the Adelaide Oval.
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Alex de Minaur, Matt Ebden share Newcombe Medal
Alex de Minaur has claimed his third Newcombe Medal, sharing Australian tennis's top individual honour with veteran doubles star Matt Ebden.