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• The heartbreak and hope behind two songs that topped the Hottest 100

  23-01-2026 02:54 via abc.net.au
  
  In 2005, Bernard Fanning and Ben Lee were very different men with very similar struggles.
  
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• The heartbreak and hope behind the two songs that topped the Hottest 100

  23-01-2026 02:54 via abc.net.au
  
  In 2005, Bernard Fanning and Ben Lee were very different men with very similar struggles.
  
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• US and China sign off on TikTok agreement to avoid ban

  23-01-2026 02:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Social media giant TikTok reaches a deal for a new joint venture in the United States to avoid being banned for American users. The platform's Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, will retain a 19.9 per cent stake in the company.
  
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• TikTok finalises deal to form new American version of app

  23-01-2026 02:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Social media giant TikTok reaches a deal for a new joint venture in the United States to avoid being banned for American users. The platform's Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, will retain a 19.9 per cent stake in the company.
  
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• British-Australians feel 'punished' by new UK entry rules

  23-01-2026 00:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Confused dual British citizens have voiced their frustration as they continue to grapple with changes to the UK's entry requirements, which roll out next month.
  
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• British-Australians confused, frustrated by new UK entry rules

  23-01-2026 00:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Confused dual citizens are voicing their frustrations as they grapple with changes to the UK's entry requirements, which roll out next month.
  
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• NBL star urges 'middle ground' in Pride Round discussion

  23-01-2026 00:32 via abc.net.au
  
  As the NBL's Pride Round begins, Marcus Lee warns an all-or-nothing approach could shut down the very conversations the round is meant to start.
  
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• Live: 'Say less': Tennis legends tell Osaka to change tack after Cirstea clash

  23-01-2026 00:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Lindsay Davenport suggest Naomi Osaka may want to quiet down on court after her clash with Sorana Cirstea, while third-round singles matches kick off on day six of the Australian Open. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussie wildcards dump out top seeds as Osaka urged to 'say less'

  23-01-2026 00:23 via abc.net.au
  
  A pair of tennis greats suggest Naomi Osaka may want to quiet down on court after her clash with Sorana Cirstea, while Australian wildcard pair James McCabe and Li Tu beat the men's doubles top seeds on day six of the Australian Open. Follow live.
  
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• Aussies soar, Wicked gone for good and other Oscar nomination surprises and snubs

  23-01-2026 00:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Hybrid horror Sinners came up as the big winner in the 98th Academy Award nominations, with Aussie actors also eyeing up gold, and Wicked: For Good wiped off the map.
  
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• Defiant Sussan Ley downplays split, vows to remain leader

  22-01-2026 22:49 via abc.net.au
  
  The Liberal leader did not speak about the Nationals' decision to terminate the coalition on yesterday's National Day of Mourning, but on Friday insisted her focus was on the government.
  
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• Defiant Sussan Ley downplays Nationals' exit, vows to remain leader

  22-01-2026 22:49 via abc.net.au
  
  The Liberal leader did not speak about the Nationals' decision to terminate the Coalition on yesterday's National Day of Mourning, but on Friday insisted her focus was on the government.
  
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• Live: Australian dollar hits 15-month highs, gold breaches $US4,900

  22-01-2026 21:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is likely to open flat despite a rally on Wall Street, as investors showed signs of relief a day after US President Donald Trump dropped tariff threats against eight European countries and ruled out seizing Greenland by force. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
  
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• Live: 'Yes I will': Sussan Ley declares her leadership can survive Coalition split

  22-01-2026 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Sussan Ley has declared her leadership will survive despite speculation the Coalition split could further damage her hold on the party. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Littleproud says reports he yelled at Ley over phone are 'nonsense'

  22-01-2026 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Nationals leader David Littleproud says he is open to working with Liberal leader Sussan Ley again "at some point", but right now the two parties need "a bit of time apart". Follow live.
  
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• Five quick hits: Wawrinka's post-match recovery beer and an 'elite coffee snob'

  22-01-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Madison Keys praises Melbourne coffee, Stan Wawrinka says he deserves a beer and Nick Kyrgios back to racquet throwing ways. Here are the quick hits from the Australian Open.
  
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• Everything you need to know about triple j's Hottest 100 of 2025

  22-01-2026 20:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's favourite music poll is back for another year — here's when it happens and how to listen.
  
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• Anger and confusion after Australian courier Sendle collapses

  22-01-2026 19:53 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian company's customers feel like they have been "ghosted", while investors and shareholders are angry and confused about what happens next. 
  
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• Australia blends youth and experience in bid for most successful Winter Games

  22-01-2026 19:50 via abc.net.au
  
  From five teenagers making their Winter Olympics debut to five-time Olympian and gold medal hopeful Scott James, Australia has named its second-largest team in history for the Milan-Cortina Games.
  
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• Weekly news quiz: A political break-up, a fashionable entrance and Macron's aviators

  22-01-2026 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Another week, another quiz. Are you ready to test yourself?
  
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• One Nation's rise in popularity changes the context of the Coalition's divorce

  22-01-2026 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  It is impossible to view this week’s events without the broader context of their relationship, how the electoral map is changing and what that means for right-wing politics in Australia. 
  
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• Osaka apologises for 'disrespectful' interview comments aimed at opponent

  22-01-2026 13:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Naomi Osaka walks back her aggressive retort to a tense handshake between her and second-round opponent Sorana Cirstea.
  
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• From Bone Temple to Oscar hopefuls, here are January's best movies

  22-01-2026 08:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Multiple Oscar hopefuls are finally hitting Australian shores this month, as well as the return of zombie franchise 28 Years Later.
  
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• Vietnamese gen Zs reclaim forebears' exploitative history of garment outwork

  22-01-2026 06:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Jennifer Kiều Anh Doan's boutique's focus on independent Vietnamese fashioners is subverting her forebears' experience as exploited garment "outworkers".   
  
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• What's next, as Liberals and Nationals go their own way?

  22-01-2026 05:14 via abc.net.au
  
  In the wake of the Coalition's divorce, there are few options for besieged Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, who must again reshuffle her cabinet and return to parliament with a diminished Opposition.
  
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• Two leaders facing fight for survival in day of chaos for former Coalition

  22-01-2026 03:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Littleproud and his team have now basically broken one of the most fundamental political rules of the Coalition — the Nationals are now effectively dictating to the Liberals who their leader should be.
  
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• The optics are diabolical for Liberals and Nationals, as chaos reigns

  22-01-2026 03:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Littleproud and his team have now basically broken one of the most fundamental political rules of the Coalition — the Nationals are now effectively dictating to the Liberals who their leader should be.
  
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• The optics are diabolical, as chaos reigns on a supposed day of mourning

  22-01-2026 03:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Littleproud and his team have now basically broken one of the most fundamental political rules of the Coalition — the Nationals are now effectively dictating to the Liberals who their leader should be.
  
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• Rate hike expectations jump after jobs data comes in 'stronger' than expected

  22-01-2026 01:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate fell from 4.3 to 4.1 per cent in December, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 
  
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• Breaking: Unemployment rate drops to 4.1 per cent

  22-01-2026 01:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia’s unemployment rate fell from 4.3 to 4.1 per cent in December, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 
  
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• Breaking: Unemployment drops to 4.1 per cent ahead of RBA's next rates meeting

  22-01-2026 01:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate fell from 4.3 to 4.1 per cent in December, according to seasonally adjusted figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 
  
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• Live: Novak Djokovic trying to teach Australian Open 101 on day five

  22-01-2026 00:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The second round of the Australian Open singles continues with Novak Djokovic hunting his 101st win, before Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek hit the court, while Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis kick off their doubles campaign. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Novak Djokovic returns to centre court on Australian Open day five

  22-01-2026 00:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The second round of the Australian Open singles continues with Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek on centre court, while Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis kick off their doubles campaign. Follow live.
  
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• Live: More Aussies knocked out as defending champ declares herself 'elite snob'

  22-01-2026 00:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The second round of the Australian Open singles continues with Novak Djokovic hunting his 101st win, before Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek hit the court, while Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis kick off their doubles campaign. Follow live.
  
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• Coalition splits for second time since election after Nationals walk out

  21-01-2026 23:49 via abc.net.au
  
  David Littleproud says the Nationals have been put in an "untenable" position and are not willing to serve in a shadow ministry led by Sussan Ley.
  
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• Former NBL player AJ Ogilvy comes out as gay ahead of league's Pride Round

  21-01-2026 23:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Former NBL player AJ Ogilvy publicly reveals he is gay in a one-on-one conversation with fellow basketball trailblazer Isaac Humphries.
  
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• Live: Nationals won't rule out Coalition split after mass shadow ministry walkout

  21-01-2026 21:40 via abc.net.au
  
  After quitting the shadow ministry en masse in solidarity with three colleagues dumped for crossing the floor on hate laws, the Nationals won't rule out breaking away from the Coalition again Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Nationals say Coalition 'untenable' after mass frontbench resignation

  21-01-2026 21:40 via abc.net.au
  
  After quitting the shadow ministry en masse in solidarity with three colleagues dumped for crossing the floor on hate laws, Nationals leader David Littleproud says the Coalition has been forced into an "untenable position that can no longer continue". Follow live.
  
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• Live: Nationals leave 'untenable' Coalition after mass frontbench resignation

  21-01-2026 21:40 via abc.net.au
  
  After quitting the shadow ministry en masse in solidarity with three colleagues dumped for crossing the floor on hate laws, Nationals leader David Littleproud says the Coalition has been forced into an "untenable position that can no longer continue". Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX to open higher as Trump walks back tariff threats

  21-01-2026 21:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set to open higher as Donald Trump withdraws his threat to impose new tariffs. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Five quick hits: Sinner weighs up Kyrgios vs Kim and an Aussie exodus

  21-01-2026 20:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Jannik Sinner was stuck in an awkward moment discussing Nick Kyrgios and Kim Jong-Un while Coco Gauff shared her top artists. Here are the quick hits from the Australian Open.
  
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• 'Money grab': 'Ten-pound Pom' vows to boycott UK over passport changes

  21-01-2026 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  People who came to Australia as children from the UK as part of an organised migration scheme say they are part of a cohort being unfairly targeted by the UK's new regulations for dual citizens.
  
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• Debt is America's Achilles heel in a fracturing world order

  21-01-2026 20:11 via abc.net.au
  
  For decades, global investors have bought US government debt as a safe haven when things turn pear-shaped. But investor attitudes are changing, and America's financial domination is at stake.
  
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• Australia earns global praise for 'soft landing'

  21-01-2026 20:09 via abc.net.au
  
  A new report from the OECD says Australia's economy is returning to normal but remains vulnerable and lacks dynamism.
  
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• Australia earns global praise for economic 'soft landing'

  21-01-2026 20:09 via abc.net.au
  
  A new report from the OECD says Australia's economy is returning to normal but remains vulnerable and lacks dynamism.
  
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• Nationals walkout leaves Coalition on life support, again

  21-01-2026 20:06 via abc.net.au
  
  The departure of every single member of the Nationals from the frontbench is bizarrely both a failure of the Coalition agreement and a result of it functioning as intended. 
  
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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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