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      Pandemic rips through world sports events

      More sports events around the world are to be staged in empty stadiums or with reduced fans as officials grapple with escalating coronavirus cases.

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      VRC disappointed in roadblock for owners

      The Victorian government's decision not to allow owners at Flemington during the Melbourne Cup festival has been met with disappointment by racing officials.

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      NFL consider reducing Super Bowl seating

      One of the hardest tickets to get could be even tougher to find with the NFL looking at reducing seats for the Super Bowl because of the virus.

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      Germany enacts sweeping virus restrictions

      Germany has announced plans to shut bars, restaurants, cinemas, sports facilities and trade fairs during November.

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      Bulldogs snare former All Blacks coach

      Canterbury's NRL coach Trent Barrett will have the expertise of former All Blacks coach Steven Hansen to call on as a high performance consultant.

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      Tszyu returns to ring for Morgan fight

      Tim Tszyu will fight New Zealand's Bowyn Morgan at Bankwest Stadium on December 16, while Paul Gallen will also take on UFC legend Mark Hunt.

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      SA batsman takes break from cricket

      South Australia opening batsman Jake Weatherald is taking a break from cricket, citing mental health issues.

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      LNP backing locks in Ballymore upgrade

      Ballymore's long-awaited upgrade now appears a certainty thanks to the Queensland LNP's promise to match Labor's $15 million injected if elected.

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      Belgian hospitals 'to run out of ICU beds'

      Authorities have warned that Belgium faces a pivotal week in its struggle to limit the spread of the coronavirus as a series of new restrictions took effect.

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      Police renew 30-year hunt for armed robber

      NSW Police are appealing for public help to catch a man who held up a Rockdale bank wearing boardshorts 30 years ago, stealing more than $50,000.

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      Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

      The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts at 1630 AEDT on Monday, October 26.

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      Melbourne's COVID-19 restriction changes

      Melbourne has been given the green light to open up from 11.59pm on Tuesday after its long battle with a deadly second wave of COVID-19.

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      Parliament urged to support integrity body

      Pressure is mounting on the Morrison government to legislate for an integrity commission and code of conduct for public servants and politicians.

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      Hamilton: I'll keep working for F1 records

      Lewis Hamilton is not satisfied with becoming the most prolific winner in F1 annals in Portugal. Now, he says, he intends to keep attacking the record books.

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      Australian Hindley edged out in Giro

      Australia's Jai Hindley has just missed out on his dream of winning the Giro d'Italia, losing the title by just 39 seconds to Britain's Tao Geoghegan Hart.

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      Hindley misses out - but a star is born

      Australia's Jai Hindley may have missed out on his dream Giro d'Italia win but world cycling is hailing the man from Perth as a new star.

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      Hamilton sets new F1 record with 92nd win

      Lewis Hamilton has achieved Formula One history at the Portuguese Grand Prix by breaking Michael Schumacher's all-time win record with a 92nd triumph.

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      NRL flags up for COVID-19 grand final

      ANZ Stadium was only at half capacity for the NRL grand final between Penrith and Melbourne on Sunday, but some fans were happier than others.

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      Dangerfield avoids penalty for AFL GF hit

      Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has gone unpunished for his accidental high shot that knocked out Richmond's Nick Vlastuin in Saturday's AFL grand final.

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      Regional Victoria's COVID-19 rule changes

      Regional Victorians are being granted more coronavirus lockdown freedoms from 11.59pm on Tuesday under its 'third step' of rule easing.

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      Labor slams integrity commission 'go-slow'

      Labor isn't happy with the Morrison government's go-slow on setting up a federal integrity commission.

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      Twists and turns to the end in Gabba final

      A historic AFL grand final at the Gabba to end a season like no other was never going to be ordinary, and it delivered from well before the first bounce.

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      Olympic protests will divide world: Bach

      IOC president Thomas Bach is against protests at the Olympic Games, saying it divides rather than unites the world.

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      WBBL hub life not sustainable: Perry

      The sixth edition of the WBBL will be unlike any before, played within a biosecurity bubble in Sydney.

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      AFL grand final breakfast goes virtual

      Like everything else this year, the North Melbourne grand final breakfast has had to adapt in the midst of the pandemic.