Zimbabwe's Mugabe celebrates 93rd birthday
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe celebrates 93rd birthday at a school just outside Bulawayo, the country's second biggest city. Helena Williams reports.
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South Sydney begin a critical phase in their NRL season with Thursday's trip to Melbourne and coach Jason Demetriou admits it's "huge" for the club.
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Minister backs bid to make X take down church video
The communications minister supports the eSafety commissioner's push to force social media platform X to take down footage of an alleged terrorist incident.
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Minority Liberals officially ink agreement to govern
Two independent Tasmanian MPs have signed an agreement to provide support to the state's Liberal minority government on certain conditions.
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Bulldogs defend player welfare as Topine heads to court
Ex-Canterbury second-rower Jackson Topine has reportedly launched legal action against the NRL club after claiming he was forced to wrestle the whole squad.
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Settlement for underpaid junior doctors 'largest ever'
A landmark settlement for junior doctors in the NSW health system could result in more than 20,000 sharing in a $230 million payout.
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Urgent review into why accused murderer free on bail
A young mum's brutal death has prompted concern about why her accused murderer was granted bail while charged with serious offences.
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The three minutes that moulded Reds halfback Werchon
Reds halfback Louis Werchon has learnt from his tardiness after being denied a Super Rugby Pacific debut, dropped for being three minutes late to a meeting.
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Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW
People on low incomes are waiting even longer for secure, affordable social housing in NSW, particularly in western Sydney and the state's north.
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Barbarouses wants 'crowning' ALM title at Wellington
Wellington Phoenix are hoping for a club-record crowd over 21,000 for Saturday's A-League Men clash with Macarthur, which could win them the Premiers Plate.
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ASIO boss, AFP commissioner issue social media warning
The heads of ASIO and the federal police will call on social media companies to intensify efforts to keep users safe online.
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More cops on the beat amid uptick in recruitment
Hundreds more police are headed to the front line in Queensland following a major recruitment drive as the government "throws everything" at the crime problem.
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Juventus score late to snatch Italian Cup final berth
Arkadiusz Milik's late goal was enough to earn Juventus a spot in the Italian Cup final despite a 2-1 loss to Lazio in the second leg of their semi-final.
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Arsenal crush Chelsea 5-0 to set Premier League pace
Arsenal have claimed their biggest ever Premer League win over Chelsea, trouncing their London rivals 5-0 to be three points clear on top of the standings.
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Tabloid publisher testifies he helped Trump in 2016
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker says he used his supermarket tabloid to suppress stories that might have hurt Trump's 2016 presidential bid.
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Australia's healthcare system delivers value for money
The Productivity Commission has released a new report on the nation's healthcare system which concludes it is delivering significant returns on investment.
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Superb Stoinis hits stunning century in IPL classic
Marcus Stoinis has underlined his enduring power ahead of the forthcoming T20 World Cup by smashing a stunning 124 not out in the Indian Premier League.
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Road deaths surge as crucial data shrouded in secrecy
Deaths on Australian roads are increasing but a blackout on critical road data means the best practice solutions are not being shared to reduce fatalities.
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Industrial sites set for emissions reduction grants
Nine sites will share in $330 million of federal funding as part of efforts to decarbonise and go to cleaner energy.
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Albanese steps up history trek along Kokoda Trail
Anthony Albanese will complete his two-day, 15km trek along the Kokoda Trail with Papua New Guinea's prime minister in the lead up to Anzac Day commemorations.
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Tests for skilled migrants set for overhaul
A review of the points test for migrants in Australia will be carried out as part of immigration system changes.