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Magnay fires as Bullets deliver a big blow to Phoenix finals hopes

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 11:12pm
Will Magnay gave NBA scouts more food for thought with a swashbuckling showing in Brisbane's 108-101 win against South East Melbourne.
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Steve Smith upstaged by his blond clone in his BBL return

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 11:04pm
Josh Philippe was just as excited as the 26,327-strong crowd at the Gabba to see Smith stroll to the middle for the first time in a Big Bash game since 2014.
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Australian Open should be very wary of changing the date

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 11:04pm
The Australian Open is contracted until 2036. But other countries in the region, particularly China, would dearly love to host their own grand slam tournament.
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Plea from two south-east Queensland councils for bushfire funding

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 10:54pm
Two south-east Queensland councils say they have been overlooked for federal bushfire funding despite being hit by bushfires in November and December.
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Kyrgios wins through to third round, despite nervous moments

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 10:46pm
Nick Kyrgios survives another day at the Australian Open after a classic topsy-turvy second round match, defeating French former top 10 player Gilles Simon in four sets.
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McKenzie's fate rests on when she approved shooting club grant

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 10:31pm
The political fate of deputy Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie rests on when she approved a grant to a shooting club and if she declared her club membership.
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'Clean slate': Rennie says Wallabies captaincy is up for grabs

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 10:00pm
Where that leaves Australian rugby's $6 million man, Michael Hooper, is unclear.
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Simply the Rest: Jimmy Barnes courted by NRL to sing at GF

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 10:00pm
The Australian rock legend is being courted by the NRL to sign Tina Turner’s Simply the Best at this year's grand final.
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8Days-Your one-stop guide to the week ahead: January 26 - February 2

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 9:58pm
The best of what's on in art, music, theatre, exhibitions, festivals, markets and more.
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Sport Australia executive who worked on grants no longer in job

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 9:51pm
The Auditor-General took aim at the executive for his links to a sport in a report that was also critical of federal minister Bridget McKenzie.
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'Do not commit acts of genocide': International court orders Myanmar

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 9:42pm
The International Court of Justice in the Hague has ruled that Myanmar must take all measures to prevent genocide against the country's minority Rohingya Muslim population.
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Cancer 'arm' discovery gives doctors potential leg-up for treatments

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 9:15pm
Scientists have found abnormalities in cancer cells appear to follow set patterns, opening the possibility of targeted drug treatments for sufferers.
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Luxury looters: Teen gang arrested after raiding Perth Gucci store, posing with the haul online

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 9:07pm
A gang of teenagers who stole thousands of dollars' worth of luxury items from a Kings Street store and posted photos of themselves posing with the haul online have been charged by police.
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Keep meth users out of WA courts, state's top cop says

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 9:05pm
The policy change would see those caught with small amounts of methamphetamine escape criminal charges.
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Rock, hammer, pump-action screwdriver

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 9:00pm
Smoots for the complete set.
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The Block star Suzi Taylor charged with assaulting woman in Brisbane

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 7:51pm
It is alleged Ms Taylor met with a woman on Caxton Street before the encounter descended into "push and shove".
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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 7:46pm
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors
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Molik warns Barty of threats flying under radar

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 7:45pm
Alicia Molik has warned Ashleigh Barty and her masses of Australian fans to be wary of her many rivals for the Australian Open crown.
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Losing the groove: city's vinyl institution to shut shop

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 7:30pm
After nearly 40 years of selling vinyl and courting controversy, independent Melbourne record store Polyester Records is closing its doors.
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Calls for post-fires koala plan

Thu, 23/01/2020 - 7:30pm
Wildlife experts are calling for 'evidence-based' koala management in the wake of Victoria's widespread bushfires, warning that well-intentioned public appeals could distract from measures needed to stabilise the species.
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