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• Australian real estate prices set new records as Melbourne rebounds

  21-01-2026 14:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Melbourne real estate market is making a "decisive recovery", according to property portal Domain, as the city hits a new record for its median house price for the first time in four years after strong growth across the country in 2025.
  
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• Eight remaining Nationals in shadow ministry quit in solidarity

  21-01-2026 10:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The eight remaining Nationals in the shadow ministry quit their roles in solidarity with three senior colleagues dumped for opposing new hate laws.
  
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• Coalition on brink as Nationals quit shadow ministry

  21-01-2026 10:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition leader Sussan Ley says the Nationals' mass resignation from her frontbench is "unnecessary" and has urged the rural party to remain in the Coalition.
  
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• Coalition on brink as Nationals quit shadow cabinet

  21-01-2026 10:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition leader Sussan Ley says the Nationals' mass resignation from her frontbench is "unnecessary" and has urged the rural party to remain in the Coalition.
  
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• Breaking: Eight remaining Nationals in shadow ministry quit in solidarity

  21-01-2026 10:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The eight remaining Nationals in the shadow ministry quit their roles in solidarity with three senior colleagues dumped for opposing new hate laws.
  
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• New hate laws have passed parliament. What do they actually do?

  21-01-2026 07:49 via abc.net.au
  
  The new laws grant powers for the government to list so-called hate groups, more easily deport or cancel the visas of individuals associated with hate groups and create new aggravated penalties for leaders who advocate violence.
  
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• How Australia will mark the National Day of Mourning for Bondi victims

  21-01-2026 06:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Thursday will be a national day of mourning for the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• What we know about UK entry requirements for dual citizens from February 25

  21-01-2026 04:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of confused UK and Irish dual citizens in Australia have written to the ABC with questions around the new changes for entry requirements into the UK. Here's what we know. 
  
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• What Australian shark attack data shows about decades of incidents

  21-01-2026 02:59 via abc.net.au
  
  An ABC analysis of the national Shark-Incident Database shows that the average number of verified shark bite incidents recorded annually over a decade has increased every 10 years since the 1950s.
  
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• Australian shark attack data reveals where bite incidents happen most

  21-01-2026 02:59 via abc.net.au
  
  An ABC analysis of the national Shark-Incident Database shows that the average number of verified shark bite incidents recorded annually over a decade has increased every 10 years since the 1950s.
  
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• Prime minister's national security adviser Philippa Brant resigns

  21-01-2026 01:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Philippa Brant has resigned just months after the PM's top foreign policy adviser departed to run the Office of National Intelligence.
  
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• Live: Top seeds take centre stage as Aus Open second round kicks off

  21-01-2026 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Half the Australian Open singles field has been whittled away as wildcard Talia Gibson kicks off second-round action on day four at Melbourne Park. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Top seed Sabalenka running hot against outmatched world number 702

  21-01-2026 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Half the Australian Open singles field has been whittled away as wildcard Talia Gibson kicks off second-round action on day four at Melbourne Park. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Talia Gibson drops three match points in brutal second-round Aus Open loss

  21-01-2026 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian wildcard Talia Gibson lets three match points slip in her second-round loss to 23rd seed Diana Shnaider, while world number one Aryna Sabalenka storms into the third round. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Sabalenka runs through world number 702, Aussie wildcard squanders match points

  21-01-2026 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  World number 702 Zhuoxuan Bai gets the Rod Laver Arena crowd on her side as she shows spirit in a straight-sets loss to Aryna Sabalenka, while Australian wildcard Talia Gibson lets three match points slip in her second-round clash. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Legends reunite two decades after epic Australian Open showdowns

  21-01-2026 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Roger Federer and Marat Safin link up for a photo at the Australian Open 21 years after they met in a classic semifinal. On the court, Australian wildcard Talia Gibson lets three match points slip in a second-round loss to 23rd seed Diana Shnaider, and world number one Aryna Sabalenka storms into the third round. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Legends reunite at Australian Open 21 years after epic clash

  21-01-2026 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Roger Federer and Marat Safin link up for a photo at the Australian Open 21 years after they met in a classic semifinal. On the court, Australian wildcard Talia Gibson lets three match points slip in a second-round loss to 23rd seed Diana Shnaider, and world number one Aryna Sabalenka storms into the third round. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aus Open crowd erupts as world number 702 avoids bagel against Sabalenka

  21-01-2026 00:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Half the Australian Open singles field has been whittled away as wildcard Talia Gibson kicks off second-round action on day four at Melbourne Park. Follow live.
  
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• The public pool should be accessible for all — but for many, it isn't

  20-01-2026 23:25 via abc.net.au
  
  A new exhibition in Western Sydney interrogates Australia's enduring love affair with the pool.
  
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• Live: Shadow minister will step down if requested, after crossing floor on hate laws

  20-01-2026 22:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Coalition frontbencher Ross Cadell accepts he might be sacked after crossing the floor on hate laws with his Nationals colleagues. Follow live.
  
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• Live: PM speaks after hate laws pass parliament despite Coalition split

  20-01-2026 22:54 via abc.net.au
  
  The parliament has adjourned after the Senate passed hate laws and gun laws in a late-night sitting on Tuesday. Follow live.
  
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• Live: PM rejects 'blame shifting' on antisemitism, following Morrison rebuke

  20-01-2026 22:54 via abc.net.au
  
  The parliament has adjourned after the Senate passed hate laws and gun laws in a late-night sitting on Tuesday. Follow live.
  
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• Future for three Nationals in doubt after defying shadow cabinet on hate speech

  20-01-2026 22:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The future of three senior Nationals who voted against the Coalition's official position on hate speech reforms is in doubt, as both camps mull whether the trio must resign for breaching cabinet solidarity.
  
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• Live: 'Sell America' trade in full swing as Trump's Greenland threats send Wall Street and US dollar lower

  20-01-2026 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is set to fall for a third straight day as Wall Street tumbled to a one-month low on worsening relations between the US and Europe. Donald Trump's threats to take over Greenland and impose tariffs on eight European nations also led to a sharp fall in the US dollar, and gold prices surged to a new record high. Follow live.
  
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• Live: 'Sell America' trade in full swing as Trump threats hit Wall St

  20-01-2026 21:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is set to fall for a third straight day as Wall Street tumbled to a one-month low on worsening relations between the US and Europe. Follow live.
  
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• Five quick hits: Osaka stuns in jellyfish-inspired outfit as Monfil says merci beaucoup

  20-01-2026 21:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Naomi Osaka took to Rod Laver Arena in a white, flowy jellyfish fashion piece on day three as Gael Monfils waved goodbye to Melbourne Park. Here are the quick hits from the Australian Open.
  
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• Invasion Day rallies are going ahead. Here's what they mean for First Peoples

  20-01-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Invasion Day rallies will go ahead on Monday after being exempted from NSW protest bans. Here's the story of how they started in the first place.
  
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• Could Paul Kelly and Hilltop Hoods break records in triple j's Hottest 100 of 2025

  20-01-2026 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Here's what might go down when triple j unveils the Hottest 100 of 2025 this Saturday.
  
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• Jewish groups say vilification laws should be revisited as hate bill passes

  20-01-2026 19:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor's watered-down hate law reform has passed the Senate with the support of the Liberal Party but not the Nationals, who opposed the legislation due to freedom of speech concerns.
  
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• Gen Z want their online order and they want it now

  20-01-2026 19:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Small retailers are scrambling to keep up with deliveries as research shows Australian shoppers are expecting the same ultra-fast delivery they get from retail giants like Amazon. But some entrepreneurs have more than a few tricks up their sleeves to satisfy gen Z.
  
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• Sisters faced off for the first time and an iconic sibling rivalry began

  20-01-2026 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  On this day in 1998, Venus and Serena Williams faced off for the first time at a Grand Slam tournament, starting an iconic sibling rivalry that would last two decades. 
  
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• How COVID killed a bridal business but led to a career pivot

  20-01-2026 07:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Helen Manuell changed career paths in her 50s, swapping bridal couture for award-winning sustainable fashion.
  
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• Woolies' new AI system fundamentally changes the role of the shopper

  20-01-2026 07:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Without scrutiny, agent-led shopping risks quietly reconfiguring consumer behaviour in ways that are difficult to detect — and even harder to reverse.
  
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• Think carefully before letting Woolworths' new AI system do your groceries

  20-01-2026 07:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Without scrutiny, agent-led shopping risks quietly reconfiguring consumer behaviour in ways that are difficult to detect — and even harder to reverse.
  
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• Luckless Day to miss first half of AFL season

  20-01-2026 06:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Hawthorn star Will Day is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after dislocating his right shoulder during pre-season training and undergoing surgery.
  
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• 'Wasn't I smart': Hanson celebrates historic rise in polls

  20-01-2026 04:55 via abc.net.au
  
  While she's made no secret of her desire to eventually unseat Anthony Albanese, the One Nation leader's immediate electoral strategy is to gain ground at upcoming state elections.
  
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• ABC appoints Isabella Higgins as new host of AM program

  20-01-2026 02:49 via abc.net.au
  
  The former Europe correspondent succeeds Sabra Lane, who has announced she will step down after nine years of presenting.
  
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• Hate laws to pass after Labor and Liberal deal

  20-01-2026 02:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The Liberal Party struck an agreement with Labor to tighten the scope of a bill to ban hate groups, but the position of the Nationals is unclear.
  
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• Jedinak joins Socceroos coaching staff ahead of FIFA World Cup

  20-01-2026 01:12 via abc.net.au
  
  The former Australian captain is back in the fold for another World Cup, except this time he will be on the sidelines as one of the team's coaches.
  
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• Dual citizens look to give up UK passport over 'bureaucratic nonsense'

  20-01-2026 00:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Frustrated dual British-Australian citizens are weighing up their options in response to new passport rules. Here's why some are letting go of their British citizenship. 
  
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• British-born Aussies giving up UK citizenship over new passport rules

  20-01-2026 00:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Frustrated dual British-Australian citizens are weighing up their options in response to new passport rules. Here's why some are letting go of their British citizenship. 
  
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• British-born Aussies give up UK citizenship in response to passport rules

  20-01-2026 00:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Frustrated dual British-Australian citizens are weighing up their options in response to new passport rules. Here's why some are letting go of their British citizenship. 
  
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• Live: Maya Joint hunts maiden Aus Open win first up on day three

  20-01-2026 00:25 via abc.net.au
  
  US-born Maya Joint is one of the local favourites on court to start day three of the Australian Open, looking to win a main draw match at her home slam for the first time. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Locals hunting maiden Aus Open wins as trio of champions take centre stage

  20-01-2026 00:25 via abc.net.au
  
  US-born Maya Joint is one of the local favourites on court to start day three of the Australian Open, looking to win a main draw match at her home slam for the first time. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Keys falls behind early to start AO title defence as Aussies hunt maiden wins

  20-01-2026 00:25 via abc.net.au
  
  US-born Maya Joint is one of the local favourites on court to start day three of the Australian Open, looking to win a main draw match at her home slam for the first time. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX to open in the red, as gold and silver surge to new records

  19-01-2026 21:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set to open lower as safe haven assets surge amid global uncertainty. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX to open in the red, as gold and silver surge to new highs

  19-01-2026 21:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set to open lower as safe haven assets surge amid global uncertainty. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX to open in the red

  19-01-2026 21:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set to open lower as safe haven assets surge amid global uncertainty. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX opens in the red, IMF calls out Australia's 'drawn-out' inflation

  19-01-2026 21:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX opens down. The International Monetary Fund says Australia, alongside Norway, is projected to see persistent above-target inflation. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX opens in the red as Australia receives GDP figures

  19-01-2026 21:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX opens down, with new figures showing Australia's GDP growth is expected to rise to 2.1 per cent this year. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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