‘Be proud’: Political unity plea for Indigenous voice
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has called for solidarity on the voice to parliament as the political debate is consumed by administrative details.
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Robinson wins Pipeline World Surf League title
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Australia begin bid for Test supremacy in India
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Defence minister’s promise on three-way submarines deal
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Qld looks to market for affordable housing fix
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MH17 probe ends, ‘indications’ of Putin BUK role
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NRL player-boycott threat escalates as deadline set
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Spinner Murphy in line for Test debut in India
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Four Australians missing after deadly Turkey earthquake
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Alan Tudge bows out of ‘unforgiving’ federal politics
Former coalition cabinet minister Alan Tudge has cited health and family reasons for his decision to quit federal politics in an emotional speech to parliament.
Carlton chief wants to see ‘vision’ for AFLW future
Highly-respected club administrator Brian Cook wants the AFL outline a strategic plan for the future growth and development of the AFLW competition.
Marcus Harris sends message as Vics find Shield form
The Sheffield Shield resumption has afforded opening bat Marcus Harris an opportunity to let his bat do the talking after his Test squad omission.
Family joins dig for Aussie killed in Turkey earthquake
A Sydney man's body has been recovered from the rubble in Turkey following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that has killed more than 12,000 people.
Aussie allrounder Green pushing for first Test spot
Australia will give allrounder Cameron Green every opportunity to play in the first Test against India, most likely as a batter only.
Woman faces attempted murder after balcony stabbing
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Munster, Storm leaders impress NRL convert Joel Selwood
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‘Long road’ for Tasmania’s Magette after NBL injury
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Push to wind up company behind plastic recycling scheme
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Panthers can emulate Eels of 1980s: Sattler
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Video of brawl over chips played at manslaughter trial
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Ukraine defence ministry in turmoil at key point in war
Ukraine looks set to demote its defence minister and appoint its head of intelligence to the post as it prepares for a new stage in Russia's offensive.
Australia nears electric car milestone but trails peers
More than 83,000 electric cars are being driven in Australia, a new report shows, but their adoption might not be fast enough to meet climate goals.
Tropical quoll subspecies ‘nearing brink of extinction’
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