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Australian Associated PressNo panic in India camp despite Test loss: Sharma
India's captain Rohit Sharma says he's not overly worried by a heavy loss to Australia in the second Test in Adelaide.
- Australian Associated Press
Carer, student, youth support payments set to grow
Young Australians, students, carers and other who receive government support allowances will take home more as indexation increases their payments.
- Australian Associated Press
Rough sleeping surges as homelessness crisis worsens
The number of Aussies sleeping rough has surged over the last three years according to a new landmark report into homelessness across the nation.
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Tax on large withdrawals floated to future-proof super
Tax tweaks have been floated to ensure Australia delivers on its newly legislated objective for the super system: delivering income for a dignified retirement.
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Renewable energy trounces nuclear on generation costs
Solar and big batteries are the cheapest option to power homes and businesses, the nation's experts insist, as the stoush over ending the nuclear ban heats up.
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Trains back on track in NSW as Fed Court intervenes
The NSW government has been granted a Federal Court injunction to stop industrial action by the rail union after wage negotiations broke down again.
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Community mourns second teen killed in methanol tragedy
A teenager who died alongside her best friend from methanol poisoning while on holidaying overseas will be remembered in a community service.
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Police meet to determine motive for synagogue fire bomb
A synagogue will be rebuilt "bigger and better", a board member says, as police continue their hunt for the pair who set it on fire.
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Boland could be unlucky again despite Adelaide spell
Paceman Scott Boland's return to the Australian Test team is set to be short lived, with Josh Hazlewood expected to be fit for the third Test against India.
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More people unemployed for longer as opportunities wane
Australians dependent on unemployment payments are finding it even harder to get a job as positions disappear and structural barriers remain.
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Norris wins Abu Dhabi GP as McLaren celebrate F1 crown
Lando Norris has won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to ensure McLaren lifted the F1 constructors' title.
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American Veerman wins in Sun City from five behind
Johannes Veerman has won the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City after starting the final round from five shots behind.
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Dean hat-trick inspires England women to beat S Africa
England spinner Charlie Dean has taken a hat-trick to help her side crush South Africa by six wickets in their Durban ODI.
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Phoenix upset Roar, Western pile pain on Sydney in ALW
Wellington have upset Brisbane in the A-League Women, while Western United piled more pain on Sydney FC and Adelaide beat Newcastle.
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Romanian democracy 'cancelled' with election: candidate
A court's decision to annul Romania's ongoing presidential election is a blow to democracy, the pro-Russian candidate who was leading the first-round vote says.
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Kuol double lifts Mariners to ALM win over Sky Blues
Determined to rebound from a disappointing AFC Champions League Elite campaign, Central Coast defeated 10-man Sydney FC 2-1 courtesy of an Alou Kuol double.
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Aussie James gets halfpipe season underway with silver
Scotty James has gone close to defending his halfpipe title at Secret Garden in China, finishing second in the opening event of the new World Cup season.
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Crawford clings on to win Vic PGA by a stroke
Queenslander Cory Crawford has put the icing on a long recovery from a back injury to win the Victorian PGA by one shot from American Tyler McCumber.
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De Minaur tipped for third Newcombe Medal
Hot favourite Alex de Minaur is expected to claim the Newcombe Medal as Australian tennis's player of the year ahead of Alexei Popyrin.
- Australian Associated Press
More to come from Victory in ALM: Kisnorbo
Melbourne Victory have made light work of struggling Perth Glory, claiming a 2-0 ALM win at AAMI Park through goals to Zinedine Machach and Adama Traore.