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Queensland rugby league legend Wally Lewis has opened up on his battle with brain injury CTE, in a call for funding and more research into the disease.
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Knife attacks spark interstate search for law solutions
"Wanding" laws in Queensland could be introduced to combat knife crimes in NSW, but opponents say increasing police powers would be a knee-jerk response.
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Ten killed as two Malaysian navy helicopters collide
Malaysia's navy says 10 of its personnel have been killed after two helicopters collided mid-air during rehearsals for a parade.
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Dolphins turn pro in 'weird times' as Bennett returns
Dolphins winger Jack Bostock said weird times in Darwin without ill coach Wayne Bennett was no barrier to a rampant win over Parramatta, but the coach is back.
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Police caught getting trigger-happy with pepper spray
A review of Victoria Police's use of pepper spray found officers were prolific in their use despite many instances where it was not warranted.
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Men, boys urged to discuss DV as demand for help surges
Men and boys must be included in discussions about gender-based violence, the prime minister has said, as demand for domestic violence advice surges.
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ABC reporter 'forced' from India in worrying turn for 'world's largest democracy'
The ABC journalist was told her reporting had 'crossed the line'.
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Murray's buzzer-beater helps Nuggets stun Lakers
Jamal Murray's step-back jumper at the buzzer helped the Nuggets stun the LA Lakers 101-99 and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series.
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Struggling son wishes no harm on driver who killed mum
A woman whose car slammed into a Sydney home and killed a woman sleeping inside will be referred for mental health treatment.
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Funding boost to help people with disability into jobs
Though Australians with disability will be supported into employment with a $26 million funding boost, they might not be paid the national minimum wage.
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'Heartbroken': review into why murder accused was free
Daniel Billings allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend while on bail facing a string of violent charges, including raping and stalking her, a court has been told.
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Sharks' Trindall 'fails roadside drug, alcohol tests'
Cronulla NRL star Braydon Trindall has allegedly failed roadside drug and alcohol tests, with the club standing the playmaker down with immediate effect.
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Mariners' 100,000km Asian odyssey nears $2.3m payday
The Central Coast Mariners' lengthy journey through the AFC Cup is nearing its finale, with a healthy payday and three trophies in sight.
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Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, no major damage
There are no reports of casualties after more than 80 earthquakes shook Taiwan, weeks after a deadly 7.3 quake.
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Drinking trip boating deaths 'wholly avoidable'
A coroner has found three friends who drowned on a trip off the coast of Tasmania were affected by drugs and alcohol and should not have been on the water.
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Fines up 750-fold for casinos behaving badly in SA
South Australia plans to up the maximum fine for casinos in the state from $100,000 to $75 million as misconduct of operators across the country comes to light.
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Senators want property tax reforms back on the agenda
Modest tax changes could save the budget billions and help "turn the ship around" for first-home buyers, senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie say.
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Woman jailed after years on run from drug charges
A woman on parole who fled interstate for years before police could charge her over a series of drug deals will have to make up for the time she spent at large.
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Aussie golf great Smith won't live as large at LIV
Australian star Cameron Smith is curtailing his off-course activities in a bid to seek a home-nation triumph at the LIV Golf event in Adelaide.
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Government fights to throw out tower residents' case
The Victorian government says a tenant of one of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers has no real prospects of winning a legal fight against their demolition.