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Iraq bars Iranian football team’s plane from landing in Basra: Report
Decision by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority reportedly related to US sanctions imposed on Iranian airlines.
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Australia doomed to live with stench of sandpapergate
Usman Khawaja's autobiography has exposed the limbo Australian cricket finds itself stuck in over the sandpaper scandal, writes Stephan Shemilt.
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Indonesia's VP offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility
His resignation offer comes amid a widening political rift between Prabowo and Widodo and a separate investigation into allegations that senior police officials wiretapped the president.
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FIA chief says Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to go ahead despite tensions
This year's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was scrapped following the outbreak of the US and Israel's war with Iran.
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FIA chief says Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to go ahead despite tensions
This year's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was scrapped following the outbreak of the US and Israel's war with Iran.
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Victorian Labor’s ‘unforgivable’ preferences decision risks Liberal-One Nation government, Greens warn
Exclusive: Ellen Sandell says Labor’s decision not to back progressives in key inner-seat could hand power to right-wing coalition in close election
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Surf’s up, lights up: floodlight-lit night surfing could be coming to the Gold Coast – but could it bring unwanted fins?
Lighting up Snapper Rocks by night could help with overcrowding, but some fear permanent floodlights could attract sharks or turn their community into a theme park
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You’ll hear the usual cliches about war this Remembrance Day – why does Australia refuse to learn the true lessons of history?
Our national identity is becoming increasingly militarised. Today I’m thinking of a mother’s words – not the veneration of war dished out by politicians
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Is progressive Victoria about to vote for One Nation? – Full Story podcast
As the most consequential Victorian election in decades fast approaches, Benita Kovolos speaks to Matilda Boseley about why it’s almost certain the state is about to fall out of Labor’s grasp and why support for One Nation is rising
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‘How is this considered safe?’ Band-Aids no fix for Victoria’s ‘broken’ health system, doctors warn
Ahead of the Victorian state election, medical professionals say patients’ care is being compromised by overwork and understaffing at hospitals
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Australians are streaming more music than ever – but homegrown songs are being skipped
Annual review of the streaming market shows discord between Australian listeners and local music
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I have noticed a pattern with product ratings that could lead to biased reviews. Is it legal?
The practice you’ve noticed is colloquially known as ‘review gating’, writes consumer affairs and policy professional Kat George. And no, it isn’t legal
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