Stocks rebound despite jobs report
U.S. stocks closed near the session's highs. But the major indexes lost ground for the second straight week. Fred Katayama reports.
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Australian Associated PressMerrett wanted more time, McRae backs AFL draw
The draw has again split opinion, with Essendon skipper Zach Merrett among those who wanted extra time to settle a gripping AFL contest against Collingwood.
- Australian Associated Press
Anzac Day clash one out of the top draw for Pies, Dons
Essendon and Collingwood have traded blows in a stunning first Anzac Day draw since 1995, producing a classic in front of 93,644 fans at the MCG.
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Walker leads Roosters' 60-18 thrashing of Dragons
St George Illawarra have been crushed by the Sydney Roosters, with Sam Walker starring in a 60-18 NRL demolition.
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Boys charged with terror offences, church rioter bailed
Further charges are possible after three boys were accused of conspiring to prepare for a terrorist attack, following a bishop's live-streamed stabbing.
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Eagles rest young gun Harley Reid for Suns clash
West Coast's hopes of posting three wins in a row have taken a double hit due to the absence of Harley Reid and Tom Barrass.
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Rebels' administrator proposes Super club rescue deal
The Melbourne Rebels' administrator is pushing a rescue deal for the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific club, with Rugby Australia to make the final call.
- Yahoo News Australia
Woman finally returns to apartment after being locked out for 4 years: 'What the hell?'
What she discovered when opening the door is probably not what you'd expect for a unit that was apparently empty for four years.
- Australian Associated Press
Des drought over as Titans stun Warriors on Anzac Day
Des Hasler has scored his first win in charge of Gold Coast, whose fullback AJ Brimson inspired a stunning comeback defeat of the Warriors in Auckland.
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Nation commemorates Anzac Day to remember the fallen
Veterans, defence personnel and their families proudly displayed service medals on marches in honour of those who died or were injured defending Australia.
- Australian Associated Press
Mass stranding kills 29 pilot whales
After an hours-long rescue mission, the majority of a pod of up to 160 whales stranded at a beach in Western Australia have been saved.
- Australian Associated Press
Solemn dawn before thousands march through Sydney
From silence at dawn to reverent crowds and boisterous behaviour around betting circles, Anzac Day has been marked in many places and many ways across NSW.
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Answers needed over China's swim drug tests: Australia
Sports Integrity Australia chief David Sharpe wants an independent review into the handling of the positive drug tests of 23 Chinese swimmers.
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Bishop backs stabbing video staying online
The Sydney bishop stabbed during a live-streamed church service wants the videos of his attack to remain online, and has warned against curbing free speech.
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Richmond hopeful on Jacob Hopper hamstring injury
Luckless Richmond midfielder Jacob Hopper injured his hamstring against Melbourne but the Tigers believe it won't be another serious setback.
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Malaria aid ramped up for southeast Asia, Pacific
The federal government has set aside $30 million to develop malaria treatment and detection programs in the Asia-Pacific, announcing it on World Malaria Day.
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'In his blood' for security guard to protect people
A family is in mourning as they come to terms with the death of a brother who sacrificed his life to protect a community from one man's stabbing rampage.
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Homicide investigation after man dies, woman injured
A 26-year-old man is in custody after a man was found dead and a woman was critically injured.
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Thunder extend playoffs lead but wary of Pelicans
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points as Oklahoma beat New Orleans 124-92 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
- Australian Associated Press
Calls to cap student debt indexation after latest rise
University student debt will rise by 4.7 per cent from June, sparking calls for indexation to be capped.
- Australian Associated Press
'I'm off to the Tigers', Turuva tells Penrith teammates
Wests Tigers have won the race for Fijian flyer Sunia Turuva's signature, with the winger informing his teammates at Penrith he is on his way out.