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Top stories — last 6 hours
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Best contract drama sport
- Best’s broadside at departing Knights official amid contract negotiations — www.smh.com.au
- Best’s broadside at departing Knights official amid contract negotiations — www.theage.com.au
- Best takes shot at departing Knight as contract drama laid bare — www.nine.com.au
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Scott Boland cricket comeback sport
- Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Travis Head bats on as Aussies attempt to avoid loss on day five — www.theage.com.au
- Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Travis Head bats on as Aussies attempt to avoid loss on day five — www.smh.com.au
- Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Travis Head bats on as Aussies attempt to avoid loss on day five — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Australian cricket drug bans sport
- Star bowler banned for two matches for prescription medication breach — www.smh.com.au
- Star bowler banned for two matches for prescription medication breach — www.theage.com.au
- Star cops two-match ban for prescription drugs blunder — www.nine.com.au
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Cancer tech pioneer leads Australian of Year health
- Unmasked: The far-left extremist suspected of burning down 143-year-old town hall — www.theage.com.au
- Unmasked: The far-left extremist suspected of burning down 143-year-old town hall — www.smh.com.au
- 'I had no words': disability advocate an Australian of the Year award finalist — www.dailyadvertiser.com.au
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Lambie responds to One Nation cartoon politics
- One Nation MP says his party plans to govern in first speech — www.smh.com.au
- One Nation MP says his party plans to govern in first speech — www.theage.com.au
- One Nation MP says his party plans to govern in first speech — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Helen runs for politics with Phil Haines politics
- Rick Wilson and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price respond to violent Helen Haines attack — thewest.com.au
- Seven's Helen Haines cross — www.smh.com.au
- Seven's Helen Haines cross — www.theage.com.au
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Meta 因隐私问题被罚创纪录 business
- Meta, Zuckerberg'in Kaliforniya'dan ayrılmasını engellemek için anlaşma yaptı — todayssummary.com
- Meta, Zuckerberg'in Kaliforniya'dan Ayrılmasını Önlemek İçin Anlaşma Yaptı — todayssummary.com
- 扎克伯格与Meta达成协议 助其支付加州亿万富翁税 — ausnznet.com
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Australia eyes Test tour success sport
- Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Travis Head bats on as Aussies attempt to avoid loss on day five — www.theage.com.au
- Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Travis Head bats on as Aussies attempt to avoid loss on day five — www.smh.com.au
- Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Travis Head bats on as Aussies attempt to avoid loss on day five — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Wallabies win historic series against South Africa sport
- Australia embarrassed as South Africa level Test series with huge innings victory — 7news.com.au
- Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Travis Head bats on as Aussies attempt to avoid loss on day five — www.theage.com.au
- Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Travis Head bats on as Aussies attempt to avoid loss on day five — www.smh.com.au
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Burnham delivers political speech politics
- One Nation MP says his party plans to govern in first speech — www.smh.com.au
- One Nation MP says his party plans to govern in first speech — www.theage.com.au
- One Nation MP says his party plans to govern in first speech — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Child safety sect failure society
- Coroner weeps as Elizabeth Struhs’ sister speaks of little girl’s death — www.nine.com.au
- Elizabeth Struhs’ loved ones make plea for change — www.theage.com.au
- Elizabeth Struhs’ loved ones make plea for change — www.smh.com.au
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Childcare abuse scandal deepens society
- Parents left in limbo as beloved Sydney child care shuts on less than an hour’s notice — www.nine.com.au
- Sydney childcare centres shut with an hour’s notice — www.smh.com.au
- Sydney childcare centres shut with an hour’s notice — www.theage.com.au
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Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case crime
- Ben Roberts-Smith breaks silence in interview — www.theage.com.au
- Ben Roberts-Smith breaks silence in interview — www.smh.com.au
- ‘I just give it to them straight in the chest’: Roberts-Smith has no regrets about his military career — www.theage.com.au
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Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case crime
- Ben Roberts-Smith breaks silence in interview — www.theage.com.au
- Ben Roberts-Smith breaks silence in interview — www.smh.com.au
- ‘I just give it to them straight in the chest’: Roberts-Smith has no regrets about his military career — www.theage.com.au
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澳洲议员Helen Haines遭袭击 politics
- Seven's Helen Haines cross — www.smh.com.au
- Seven's Helen Haines cross — www.theage.com.au
- Seven's Helen Haines cross — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Gold mining industry updates business
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NRL contract drama and coaching changes sport
- Best’s broadside at departing Knights official amid contract negotiations — www.smh.com.au
- Best’s broadside at departing Knights official amid contract negotiations — www.theage.com.au
- Best’s broadside at departing Knights official amid contract negotiations — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Forrestania金矿收购 business
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Perth man arrested over Mount Pleasant arson crime
- Perth man arrested over Mount Pleasant arson — www.smh.com.au
- Perth man arrested over Mount Pleasant arson — www.theage.com.au
- Perth man arrested over Mount Pleasant arson — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Bank of America $1.2 billion fine business
- Meta hit with record $35 billion fine over user privacy lies — www.smh.com.au
- Meta hit with record $35 billion fine over user privacy lies — www.theage.com.au
- Meta hit with record $35 billion fine over user privacy lies — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Australian political abuse and free speech politics
- I believe in free speech, but a little self-censorship can save us from our worst impulses — www.smh.com.au
- I believe in free speech, but a little self-censorship can save us from our worst impulses — www.theage.com.au
- I believe in free speech, but a little self-censorship can save us from our worst impulses — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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AI influencers become hard to detect tech
- Experts warn AI influencers are becoming impossible to spot — www.smh.com.au
- Experts warn AI influencers are becoming impossible to spot — www.theage.com.au
- Experts warn AI influencers are becoming impossible to spot — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Australian local government and community society
- Unmasked: The far-left extremist suspected of burning down 143-year-old town hall — www.theage.com.au
- Unmasked: The far-left extremist suspected of burning down 143-year-old town hall — www.smh.com.au
- Unmasked: The far-left extremist suspected of burning down 143-year-old town hall — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Meta faces landmark class action and privacy fines tech
- Australian law firm Minter Ellison launches class action lawsuit against Meta over ‘harmful’ social media content — thewest.com.au
- Australian law firm Minter Ellison launches class action lawsuit against Meta over ‘harmful’ social media content — www.perthnow.com.au
- Meta, Zuckerberg'in Kaliforniya'dan ayrılmasını engellemek için anlaşma yaptı — todayssummary.com
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Entertainment and media events culture
- Seven reveals its 2027 line-up, including new hosts for I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! — www.theage.com.au
- Seven reveals its 2027 line-up, including new hosts for I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! — www.smh.com.au
- Seven reveals its 2027 line-up, including new hosts for I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Marvel security firm collapses over underpayments business
- Marvel security firm collapses amid alleged underpayments — www.smh.com.au
- Marvel security firm collapses amid alleged underpayments — www.theage.com.au
- Marvel security firm collapses amid alleged underpayments — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Caulfield Cup horse racing tragedy sport
- ‘Stark reminder’: Racing boss emails horse owners over Caulfield Cup death — www.theage.com.au
- ‘Stark reminder’: Racing boss emails horse owners over Caulfield Cup death — www.smh.com.au
- ‘Stark reminder’: Racing boss emails horse owners over Caulfield Cup death — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Corruption watchdog piqued by Labor’s invite-only grants politics
- Corruption watchdog’s interest ‘piqued’ by Labor’s invite-only grants — www.theage.com.au
- Corruption watchdog’s interest ‘piqued’ by Labor’s invite-only grants — www.smh.com.au
- Corruption watchdog’s interest ‘piqued’ by Labor’s invite-only grants — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Meta privacy fine tech
- Meta hit with record $35 billion fine over user privacy lies — www.smh.com.au
- Meta hit with record $35 billion fine over user privacy lies — www.theage.com.au
- Meta hit with record $35 billion fine over user privacy lies — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Caulfield Cup horse racing results sport
- ‘Stark reminder’: Racing boss emails horse owners over Caulfield Cup death — www.theage.com.au
- ‘Stark reminder’: Racing boss emails horse owners over Caulfield Cup death — www.smh.com.au
- ‘Stark reminder’: Racing boss emails horse owners over Caulfield Cup death — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Queensland vaccination rates fall prompting warning health
- Global study prompts warning over Queensland’s falling vaccination rates — www.smh.com.au
- Global study prompts warning over Queensland’s falling vaccination rates — www.theage.com.au
- Global study prompts warning over Queensland’s falling vaccination rates — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Caulfield Cup horse death inquiry demands sport
- ‘Stark reminder’: Racing boss emails horse owners over Caulfield Cup death — www.theage.com.au
- ‘Stark reminder’: Racing boss emails horse owners over Caulfield Cup death — www.smh.com.au
- ‘Stark reminder’: Racing boss emails horse owners over Caulfield Cup death — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Federal Privacy Act overhaul tech
- Meta hit with record $35 billion fine over user privacy lies — www.smh.com.au
- Meta hit with record $35 billion fine over user privacy lies — www.theage.com.au
- Meta hit with record $35 billion fine over user privacy lies — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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MTV VMAs 2026 winners and red carpet culture
- Red-carpet looks influencing this year’s spring racing fashions — www.theage.com.au
- Red-carpet looks influencing this year’s spring racing fashions — www.smh.com.au
- Red-carpet looks influencing this year’s spring racing fashions — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Education and school controversies society
- Teachers are meant to avoid controversy. In this HSC subject, it’s the main event — www.theage.com.au
- Teachers are meant to avoid controversy. In this HSC subject, it’s the main event — www.smh.com.au
- Teachers are meant to avoid controversy. In this HSC subject, it’s the main event — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Fendi ram raid steals designer bags crime
- Hundreds of designer bags and shoes stolen in Fendi ram raid — www.smh.com.au
- Hundreds of designer bags and shoes stolen in Fendi ram raid — www.theage.com.au
- Hundreds of designer bags and shoes stolen in Fendi ram raid — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Girl fatally shot in Baltimore crime
- Man shot by police in Sydney’s south-west — www.smh.com.au
- Man shot by police in Sydney’s south-west — www.theage.com.au
- Man shot by police in Sydney’s south-west — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Haines remains in critical condition health
- MP remains in critical condition — www.smh.com.au
- MP remains in critical condition — www.theage.com.au
- MP remains in critical condition — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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First Nations class action discontinued due to funds society
- Australian law firm Minter Ellison launches class action lawsuit against Meta over ‘harmful’ social media content — thewest.com.au
- Australian law firm Minter Ellison launches class action lawsuit against Meta over ‘harmful’ social media content — www.perthnow.com.au
- No government help? No worries, as $6.5m First Nations health clinic opens — www.bordermail.com.au
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Vic Market traders dispute business
- ‘It’s never been worse’: Vic Market traders slam rotten relations with management — www.smh.com.au
- ‘It’s never been worse’: Vic Market traders slam rotten relations with management — www.theage.com.au
- ‘It’s never been worse’: Vic Market traders slam rotten relations with management — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Sydney sex assault photos crime
- Man shot by police in Sydney’s south-west — www.smh.com.au
- Man shot by police in Sydney’s south-west — www.theage.com.au
- Man shot by police in Sydney’s south-west — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Australian Open new boss and Sinner slip sport
- ‘More than just tennis’: The Australian Open gets a major fashion makeover — www.theage.com.au
- ‘More than just tennis’: The Australian Open gets a major fashion makeover — www.smh.com.au
- ‘More than just tennis’: The Australian Open gets a major fashion makeover — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Greg Lynn makes new bail bid crime
- Accused High Country killer’s fresh bid for bail — www.theage.com.au
- Accused High Country killer’s fresh bid for bail — www.smh.com.au
- Accused High Country killer’s fresh bid for bail — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Zheng reaches China Open final sport
- ‘More than just tennis’: The Australian Open gets a major fashion makeover — www.theage.com.au
- ‘More than just tennis’: The Australian Open gets a major fashion makeover — www.smh.com.au
- ‘More than just tennis’: The Australian Open gets a major fashion makeover — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Verstappen Singapore win sport
- Horner confirms talks with Red Bull after victory — tickernews.co
- Christian Horner reveals what led up to his 'abrupt and brutal' Red Bull F1 exit — au.motorsport.com
- This 1,639-piece LEGO Red Bull RB20 is packed with working F1 technology — au.motorsport.com
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Judi Dench slams trigger warnings culture
- Judi Dench says she can no longer act or read due to worsening eye condition — 7news.com.au
- Judi Dench: Göz rahatsızlığı nedeniyle artık oyunculuk yapamıyor — todayssummary.com
- Judi Dench: Görme kaybı nedeniyle artık sahneye çıkamıyorum — todayssummary.com
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Tom Skerritt death culture
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Brisbane Powerhouse gets new venue culture
- Melbourne hospo powerhouse opens stunning debut Brisbane venue — www.smh.com.au
- Melbourne hospo powerhouse opens stunning debut Brisbane venue — www.theage.com.au
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SpaceX deal and Musk Mars ambitions business
- Tesla FSD modunda yaya ölümüne çarptı — todayssummary.com
- Elon Musk wants merge Tesla and SpaceX: What to Know — journalarta.com
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Ben Roberts-Smith fact-check society
- Fact-checking Ben Roberts-Smith — www.theage.com.au
- Fact-checking Ben Roberts-Smith — www.smh.com.au
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Westpac to axe hundreds of jobs business
- Hundreds of Westpac jobs on the chopping block — www.smh.com.au
- Hundreds of Westpac jobs on the chopping block — www.theage.com.au
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Wa iron ore bulk test business
- China iron ore stoush puts Australian mines in the firing line — www.smh.com.au
- China iron ore stoush puts Australian mines in the firing line — www.theage.com.au
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Randwick horse racing sport
- Free Horse Racing Betting Strategy – Friday races 23/10/2026 — www.justhorseracing.com.au
- Cox Plate 2026 form guide: Tips, predictions, horses, start time, betting odds, favourite, predicted first 4 and analysi — www.foxsports.com.au
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Cybersecurity warnings and global web shutdowns tech
- 全球网络安全警告发布 英国着手排查风险 — ausnznet.com
- ‘Start of a tsunami’: Global web shutdowns signal dystopian AI future — www.afr.com
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Ben Roberts-Smith interview and corruption findings crime
- Fact-checking Ben Roberts-Smith — www.theage.com.au
- Fact-checking Ben Roberts-Smith — www.smh.com.au
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Drunk driver ex-partner AVO death crime
- 'I don't know her, mate' said driver spotted with missing woman hours before her death — www.westernadvocate.com.au
- 'I don't know her, mate' said driver spotted with missing woman hours before her death — www.centralwesterndaily.com.au
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Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 12 conflict
- Ukrainian capital comes under Russian missile fire — www.theage.com.au
- Ukrainian capital comes under Russian missile fire — www.smh.com.au
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Carrick Man Utd manager search sport
- Carrick görevde ama Man Utd endişeli — todayssummary.com
- Fresh police appeal as search for missing 20-year-old man expands to Kiama — www.southcoastregister.com.au
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Ukrainian capital missile fire conflict
- Ukrainian capital comes under Russian missile fire — www.theage.com.au
- Ukrainian capital comes under Russian missile fire — www.smh.com.au
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Haines attack and aftermath society
- Campaign overhaul as states rush to protect MPs after Haines attack — www.afr.com
- Haines, family and supporters show kindness and dignity — www.smh.com.au
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Dodgy migration agents face reform firing line society
- China iron ore stoush puts Australian mines in the firing line — www.smh.com.au
- China iron ore stoush puts Australian mines in the firing line — www.theage.com.au
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Whale carcass closes Perth beaches society
- Pair of popular Sydney beaches shut after whale carcass washes ashore — www.smh.com.au
- Pair of popular Sydney beaches shut after whale carcass washes ashore — www.theage.com.au
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China-Australia trade talks uncertainty business
- China iron ore stoush puts Australian mines in the firing line — www.smh.com.au
- China iron ore stoush puts Australian mines in the firing line — www.theage.com.au
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Australian cricket batting woes sport
- ‘What the hell is that?’: Aussie great slams batting meltdown — www.codesports.com.au
- Second Test live updates: Aussie coach lifts lid on delicate Smith injury — www.nine.com.au
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A Beautiful Noise幕后 culture
- Big tech and the attention economy behind venom threatening MPs — www.afr.com
- 'Independence and freedom': Young mum's journey behind the wheel — www.areanews.com.au
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Temple elephant runs amok society
- Sacred elephant carrying 650kg gold shrine goes on a rampage — www.theage.com.au
- Sacred elephant carrying 650kg gold shrine goes on a rampage — www.smh.com.au
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Elephant rampage with gold shrine culture
- Sacred elephant carrying 650kg gold shrine goes on a rampage — www.theage.com.au
- Sacred elephant carrying 650kg gold shrine goes on a rampage — www.smh.com.au
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Sydney Beaches Quality Map society
- Pair of popular Sydney beaches shut after whale carcass washes ashore — www.smh.com.au
- Pair of popular Sydney beaches shut after whale carcass washes ashore — www.theage.com.au
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Sharnelle Vella quits ABC breakfast culture
- Sharnelle Vella quits ABC breakfast as radio exodus continues — www.smh.com.au
- Sharnelle Vella quits ABC breakfast as radio exodus continues — www.theage.com.au
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澳洲议员海伦·海恩斯遭车辆袭击 politics
- Mid West politicians react to alleged attack on Helen Haines, open up on own personal safety fears — thewest.com.au
- Rick Wilson and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price respond to violent Helen Haines attack — thewest.com.au
- What I See with Peter Fiorenza: Alleged attack on Helen Haines led me to ponder social media’s toxic effects — thewest.com.au
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Queensland floods and rescue operations weather
- ABC reporter swims into flood to rescue driver at Moreton Bay — mynewsfeed.com.au
- ABC reporter recounts flood rescue of driver near Brisbane — mynewsfeed.com.au
- ABC reporter helps rescue driver from sinking car at Morayfield — mynewsfeed.com.au
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Australian media and journalism society
- ABC reporter swims into flood to rescue driver at Moreton Bay — mynewsfeed.com.au
- ABC reporter recounts flood rescue of driver near Brisbane — mynewsfeed.com.au
- ABC reporter helps rescue driver from sinking car at Morayfield — mynewsfeed.com.au
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Saudi attacks push oil prices up markets
- Stocks Fall, Oil Rises as Gulf Stalemate: Full Details — journalarta.com
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Cartoons Best of October 13 culture
- Best of cartoons, October 23, 2026 — www.brisbanetimes.com.au
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Transport and infrastructure developments society
- Finally, the Metro on platform one will depart Bankstown — www.smh.com.au
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Apple unveils first folding iPhone tech
- Apple, iPhone Duo için 'Made for iPhone Duo' rozetini başlatıyor — todayssummary.com
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Powerful storm sweeps through south-east Queensland weather
- South East Queensland storms dump 100mm in under two hours — mynewsfeed.com.au
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Police misconduct rules overhaul call politics
- Southern Region police constable charged with misconduct in public office — mynewsfeed.com.au
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Southern Highlands mansion market society
- 'Mothballed in four years': Court clash over Southern Highlands gas plant proposal — www.southernhighlandnews.com.au
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WA police chief defends high-speed chase society
- Man whose drug operation was exposed after a police intercept sentenced — www.examiner.com.au
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Queensland storms and flooding weather
- ABC reporter recounts flood rescue of driver near Brisbane — mynewsfeed.com.au
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