Ex-Russian press minister's death ruled accidental
Authorities say the death of Mikhail Lesin in Washington, DC, last year was caused partly by alcohol poisoning after days of heavy drinking. Jillian Kitchener reports.
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A Sydney businessman has formally pleaded not guilty to charges relating to alleged Chinese espionage dating back to the COVID-19 lockdown period.
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Ex-speedway racer killed sister's abusive boyfriend
A 27-year-old man told his sister, "No one's going to hurt you again" before stabbing her abusive boyfriend a third time, a court has been told.
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Family violence register push ahead of national rallies
Rallies protesting violence against women will be staged around the nation as the push for a register of convicted offenders gains momentum.
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UK patients test personalised mRNA jab for melanoma
UK health experts says a personalised mRNA cancer jab has the potential to cure people with melanoma and is being tested in other cancers.
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Copying SBW's All Blacks path may be slow burn for Manu
Speaking for the first time since announcing his switch to rugby union, Sydney Roosters centre Joey Manu says adapting to the 15-man game will take time.
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Brumbies look for Alaalatoa to spark Super response
Former Wallabies captain Allan Alaalatoa returns against the Hurricanes as the Brumbies bid to respond from their round-nine Super Rugby hammering by the Blues.
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Laws to crack down on drivers targeting authorities
Deliberately ramming an emergency vehicle will be a standalone offence under proposed laws set to be introduced to Queensland parliament.
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Australian Kim in the hunt for second LPGA title
Grace Kim is eyeing a second LPGA title a year after she secured her first with the Sydneysider the first-round leader at the LA Championship.
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Sydney terror charges a double standard: Muslim groups
Australian Muslim groups warn the "stark" disparity between police response to recent violent attacks in Sydney has left the community isolated and distressed.
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Montemurro can make Matildas case with All Stars stint
A four-time trophy winner with Juventus, Australian coach Joe Montemurro will lead the A-League Women All Stars when they take on Arsenal.
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Souths' personnel crisis worsens as Milne banned
Struggling South Sydney have lost yet another player with Taane Milne copping a ban for his mindless tackle on Melbourne five-eighth Cameron Munster.
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Crisafulli coy on poll numbers as LNP extends Qld lead
The Liberal National Party opposition is on track for a huge Queensland election victory in October based on the latest YouGov polling.
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'Fight to clear name' at Daryl Maguire visa fraud trial
Disgraced ex-MP Daryl Maguire will have to wait over a year for a criminal trial where he is expected to fight a charge he committed visa fraud in rural NSW.
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Man in custody after couple in their 70s attacked
A man accused of killing a man and critically injuring his wife at their home after doing some gardening work has been unable to apply for bail.
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Man in court on assault charges after woman's death
A man charged with assaulting 49-year-old Cobram woman Emma Bates has faced court days after she was found dead at a property in the Murray River town.
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Walters urges Mozer to be patient, NRL chance will come
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters is adamant teenaged hooker Blake Mozer has a future at the club, despite the Broncos' surfeit of high-quality rakes.
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Doubters fuelling Phoenix bid for A-League Men trophy
A-League Men title-chasers Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast share Saturday kick-off times, when the Kiwi club could win a first-ever trophy.
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Mariners blueprint gives troubled Jets route to success
Rob Stanton says the Central Coast Mariners' model for success can be replicated by the Newcastle Jets.
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Waratahs' Wilson gets chance for Paris sevens push
NSW Waratahs halfback Teddy Wilson has been called into Australia's men's team for the Singapore sevens, with the opportunity opening for Olympic selection.
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Woolies cops $1.2m fine for leave underpayment bungle
Supermarket giant Woolworths has been fined $1.2 million, after being threatened with $10 billion in fines for failing to pay out leave to 1200 former workers.