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Australian Associated PressFirst person charged over Nazi salute laws found guilty
A man who did a Nazi salute in front of a Melbourne court has been found guilty of performing the gesture in a Victorian first.
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Dutch star Neeskens, former Socceroos coach, dies at 73
Johan Neeskens, a star player for Ajax, Barcelona and the Netherlands in the '70s, and later part of Australia's coaching staff at the 2006 World Cup, has died.
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More Australians to touch down after Lebanon evacuation
Hundreds more Australians and their immediate family are expected to land back home as repatriation flights ferry more than 1200 people to safety from Lebanon.
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More hotel rooms, chefs needed for tipped tourism boom
An ambitious new tourism target will see NSW look for a $91 billion economy injection from visitors by 2035, but capacity will need to increase to allow that.
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At least ten dead in Zambia mine collapse
Police in Zambia say at least 10 people have died in a mine collapse, with no cause yet established.
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Kane cleared to line up for England in Nations League
Captain Harry Kane will remain with the England team for their Nations League fixtures after being given the all-clear by Football Association medical staff.
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Stirling effort as Ireland beat S Africa in one-dayer
Opening batter Paul Stirling top-scored with 88 to lead Ireland to a 69-run win over a depleted South Africa in the third and final one-day international.
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A 'lot of bad genes' among immigrants in the US: Trump
"How about allowing people to come to an open border, 13,000 of which were murderers," Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says of immigrants.
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Landslide victory for Tunisia's President Saied
After a campaign that saw some of his opponents jailed, Tunisia's President Kais Saied has won re-election with more than 90 per cent of the vote.
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Foreign tensions, domestic impasses await at parliament
As the government looks to resolve a deadlock on housing and push wage increases through parliament, conflict in the Middle East is set to overshadow debate.
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Cheika questions if he is welcome in England after ban
Former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika remains unhappy at the ban he copped coaching Leicester in the UK and has wondered if he isn't wanted in England.
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Thompson out of rain-marred Shanghai Masters
Australia's Jordan Thompson has been knocked out of the Shanghai Masters in an upset straight sets second round loss to Tallon Griekspoor.
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England on course for semis after easing past S Africa
England have Australia in their sights after beating South Africa by seven wickets in Sharjah to take charge of Group B in the Women's T20 World Cup.
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Report weighs plans to cap foreign uni student numbers
Plans to cap the number of international students in Australia could gain traction from a Senate inquiry report despite objections by universities.
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Failing child support system used as a 'tool of abuse'
Domestic violence campaigners warn child support payments are too low and often don't arrive at all, underscoring a push for system redesign.
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Australia urged to see how environment, economy connect
Australia is refusing to see connections between the environment and economy, as a summit explores ways to value nature instead of incentivising destruction.
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Gobbo laments 'idiot' turn to informer on legal clients
Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo will be grilled on her decision to become a police source while also acting for gangland clients.
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Lions players touring Australia will share in profits
A new profit-sharing agreement will benefit players touring Australia with the British and Irish Lions rugby union team next year.
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Pakistan's Masood leads the way with century vs England
Pakistan have scored 4-328 on the opening day of their home Test series against England, with both Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique making centuries.
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Ex-Philippine leader runs for mayor despite drug deaths
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte remained popular after stepping down, despite being investigated for crimes against humanity over drug killings.