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• Gilchrist says selectors should pick and stick with Ashes wicketkeeper

  30-10-2017 22:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Wicketkeeping icon Adam Gilchrist wants national selectors to pick and stick when they make arguably their most important decision ahead of the Ashes.
  
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• Fittler wants to build NSW Origin dynasty around young guns

  30-10-2017 21:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The Blues' most-capped player, former captain and seven-times series winner, Brad Fittler makes no apologies for wanting the job as Laurie Daley's successor.
  
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• Turnbull commends strong ties with Israel

  30-10-2017 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull witnesses the signing of a defence industry cooperation memorandum with Israel after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
  
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• Q&A: Is Turnbull 'out of depth as PM?' Rudd and Jones say yes

  30-10-2017 14:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Two unlikely allies, former prime minister Kevin Rudd and broadcaster Alan Jones, find some common ground, agreeing the Liberals can't win the next election with Malcolm Turnbull in charge.
  
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• 'Hell will break loose': Coalition MPs may cross floor on banking royal commission

  30-10-2017 10:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The High Court disqualification of Barnaby Joyce appears to have emboldened several Coalition MPs, who are considering breaking ranks to vote against the Government in a renewed push to establish a royal commission into the banks.
  
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• This simple procedure could save thousands of premature babies

  30-10-2017 09:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The lives of tens of thousands of premature babies could be saved by simply delaying clamping the umbilical cord by one minute, Australian doctors say.
  
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• Take our sport quiz to see if you were paying attention

  30-10-2017 08:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Did you have your finger on the pulse when it came to the sporting week that just passed by? Take a stab at our quiz.
  
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• If history is any guide, Myer and David Jones' struggles will continue

  30-10-2017 06:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Department stores created many of the familiar aspects of modern retailing, from off-the-rack clothing to loyalty cards. But much of their business has been taken by others, writes Matthew Bailey.
  
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• Should we get rid of parking spaces to free up land in our cities?

  30-10-2017 03:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Cities around the world are starting to rethink the vast areas of land set aside for parking. The convergence of several trends likely will mean this space becomes available for other uses.
  
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• Sydney Roosters confirm Cooper Cronk signing

  30-10-2017 03:42 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian and Queensland half-back signs a two-year deal with the Bondi-based club, less than a month after winning the NRL grand final with Melbourne.
  
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• This is what would need to happen for Joyce and Nash's decisions to be challenged

  30-10-2017 01:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Now that Barnaby Joyce and Fiona Nash have been kicked out of Parliament, everyone's wondering whether their ministerial decisions can be challenged.
  
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• PM to be feted in Israel as Shorten faces calls to recognise Palestinian state

  30-10-2017 00:42 via abc.net.au
  
  The Israeli Government says Australia is among the country's "greatest friends", as the debate over a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues.
  
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• Stronger flu vaccine needed for next season, health chief says

  30-10-2017 00:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's chief medical officer says a new, stronger flu vaccine could be fast tracked by the Federal Government after the virus killed more than 500 people this year.
  
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