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Three of the world's most beautiful creatures forced to brink of extinction by unusual hobby
Prized by collectors, numbers have been plummeting, but new protections offer a glimmer of hope. Find out more.
- Australian Associated Press
Rugby Australia targets Bledisloe glory in bold plan
While Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt could make a contract call this week, Rugby Australia has revealed an ambitious plan to return the code to its glory days.
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Contraceptive device did not harm women, judge finds
Women who suffered chronic pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding have lost their class action against pharmaceutical giant Bayer over a contraceptive device.
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Restaurateur avoids conviction for anti-Israel sign
A high-profile restaurateur who displayed a Nazi swastika at a pro-Palestinian rally has avoided a conviction after a magistrate accepted he was remorseful.
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'Exercise extreme caution': Jews warned about Australia
A travel warning has been issued to Jews across the world to "exercise extreme caution" if they travel to Australia after a synagogue was firebombed last week.
- Australian Associated Press
Young fatal stabber could walk free in four years
A boy who brought a knife to a popular beach and stabbed an 18-year-old from a rival gang who later died has been sentenced to four years in youth detention.
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Aussie swimmer Pallister's message to godmother Fraser
Lani Pallister says godmother Dawn Fraser's setback was 'stressful and frightening' news to digest ahead of the 2024 world short course championships.
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Federal Liberal MP at risk of losing seat to retire
A former Liberal cabinet minister has decided not to seek re-election at the 2025 election, bringing an end to his 15-year career in federal politics.
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Road blocked as Israeli adviser's charges withdrawn
Dozens of protesters have blocked a busy city thoroughfare as a private prosecution against a former Israeli advisor was struck out in court.
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Suspect in killing of US health executive in custody
New York City police have arrested a 26-year-old man with a weapon "consistent with" the gun used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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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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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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Udinese break drought with 2-1 victory over Monza
Udinese have beaten Monza 2-1 to end their five-game winless run and move their rivals into ninth place in Italy's top-tier competition, Serie A.
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Getafe 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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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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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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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.