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• Cronulla coach's belief grows as Sharks surge towards NRL finals

  02-08-2026 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The Sharks are circling the top two as they chase a second NRL premiership a decade after their elusive first.
  
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• Live: Big tech faces higher tax if it does not reach deals with local publishers

  02-08-2026 23:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Tech companies will be forced to pay a 2.5 per cent tax on digital advertising revenue if they do not reach deals with media companies. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: ASX set to tumble despite Wall St rallying on Amazon earnings

  02-08-2026 23:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is priced for a sharp decline this morning despite Wall Street rallying strongly on Friday. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• In a remote community, a boy asked me a question no child should

  02-08-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  In the tiny community of Baniyala, in East Arnhem Land, I sat next to a 13-year-old boy who asked me a question no child should be asking.
  
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• A 13-year-old boy asked me a question no child should

  02-08-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  In the tiny community of Baniyala in East Arnhem Land, I sat next to a 13-year-old boy who asked me a question no child should be asking.
  
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• The South Korean drama that has global investors fixated

  02-08-2026 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Balance is a fundamental principle of everyday life on the Korean peninsula, but the worst stock market crash in the nation's history threatens the livelihood of millions. 
  
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• Global shockwaves as South Korea's crash rattles markets

  02-08-2026 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Balance is a fundamental principle of everyday life on the Korean peninsula, but the worst stock market crash in the nation's history threatens the livelihood of millions. 
  
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• Child workers are the chocolate industry's 'dirty secret'

  02-08-2026 20:39 via abc.net.au
  
  For decades, major chocolate companies have pledged to eradicate child labour. Four Corners discovered that in Ghana, the promises don't always match the reality. 
  
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• 'Behind that treat is human suffering': The chocolate industry's 'dirty secret'

  02-08-2026 20:39 via abc.net.au
  
  For decades, major chocolate companies have pledged to eradicate child labour. Four Corners discovered that in Ghana, the promises don't always match the reality. 
  
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• Ex-ASIO agent reapplies for visa to testify at Bondi royal commission

  02-08-2026 20:38 via abc.net.au
  
  It is the former agent's second bid to enter Australia after his first visa was rejected because immigration authorities feared he was unlikely to leave.
   
  
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• Housing market seeing 'rapid deterioration' as property downturn deepens

  02-08-2026 16:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's housing downturn is spreading across the country, with the latest property price data showing previously resilient markets that had recently set record-high prices are now experiencing a decline in values.
  
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• Diamonds win bronze medal with an eye to greater things for netball

  02-08-2026 15:11 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's loss to Jamaica in the Commonwealth Games semifinal was heartbreaking for the players, who then had to get back up to claim bronze less than a day later. But it may be the best thing for the sport of netball.
  
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• Drivers brace for petrol price hikes as fuel excise cut comes to end

  02-08-2026 07:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Prices are forecast to increase to about $2.20 a litre for unleaded and $2.60 a litre for diesel when the fuel excise returns to its normal rate.
  
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• Australia's Rhiannan Iffland becomes greatest cliff diver of all time

  02-08-2026 06:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The 34-year-old from Newcastle writes her name in the record books, sealing a 10th consecutive World Series title and 48th victory of her career in Bosnia and Herzegovina. 
  
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• 'Rubbish' costs Rabbitohs as Hynes chases NRL record, Eels beat Tigers

  02-08-2026 05:31 via abc.net.au
  
  South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett says "rubbish" from his team continues to cost them chances to win games, as the Rabbitohs are beaten by the Cronulla Sharks.
  
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• Live: Tiger returns are turbulent week, Hynes closes in on 23-year-old record

  02-08-2026 05:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Adam Doueihi returns for Wests Tigers after sitting out last week, while Cronulla Sharks flex their muscles with an impressive win over South Sydney. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Sharks flex muscle as Hynes closes in on 23-year-old NRL record

  02-08-2026 05:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Cronulla Sharks have continued their rich vein of form, overcoming a slow start to claim an impressive 32-16 win over fellow top-eight side South Sydney. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Sharks bounce back from early sin bin as Hynes sets new club record

  02-08-2026 05:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Cronulla Sharks have bounced back from an early deficit and sin bin to lead South Sydney at half-time in their top-eight clash. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Sharks and Rabbitohs make late changes for top eight clash

  02-08-2026 05:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Cronulla Sharks and South Sydney Rabbitohs meet in a round 22 clash between top eight rivals, with a win strengthening their hopes in September. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Rabbitohs on top early after Shark sent to sin bin for high shot

  02-08-2026 05:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Cronulla Sharks and South Sydney Rabbitohs meet in a round 22 clash between top eight rivals, with a win strengthening their hopes in September. Follow live.
  
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• Live: 'Never seen that before': Eels on top after being denied by rare knock-on

  02-08-2026 05:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Parramatta Eels have taken a half-time lead over the Wests Tigers, after being denied a try by a rare knock-on which ABC Sport's Matthew Elliott says he has "never seen before". Follow live.
  
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• Live: Eels scores late to break Tigers hearts with three-point win

  02-08-2026 05:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The Parramatta Eels have taken a half-time lead over the Wests Tigers, after being denied a try by a rare knock-on which ABC Sport's Matthew Elliott says he has "never seen before". Follow live.
  
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• Glorious athletics campaign ends in an empty stadium near midnight

  02-08-2026 04:43 via abc.net.au
  
  A hilariously understated celebration marked the end of an enthralling athletics campaign in Glasgow, and the beginning of Australian track and field being taken seriously worldwide.
  
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• Live: Tigers and Eagles face off with chance for rare win on the line

  02-08-2026 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Richmond hosts West Coast at the MCG with both teams looking for a rare win in a match that could have big draft implications. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Eagles hampered by inaccuracy as errant elbow leaves Tiger bloodied

  02-08-2026 04:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Richmond hosts West Coast at the MCG with both teams looking for a rare win in a match that could have big draft implications. Follow live.
  
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• Young people suffer as data gaps limit understanding of pregnancy loss

  02-08-2026 04:27 via abc.net.au
  
  While pregnancy loss is common, gaps in official data mean its impacts on different demographic and geographic groups remain unknown.
  
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• Pregnancy loss more common than previously thought, new study shows

  02-08-2026 04:27 via abc.net.au
  
  While pregnancy loss is common, gaps in official data mean its impacts on different demographic and geographic groups remain unknown.
  
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• After javelin gold, Aussie star heads straight back to hospital work

  02-08-2026 03:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Mackenzie Little wins javelin gold before revealing she is flying straight home to continue work as a doctor.
  
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• Australia records biggest-ever surge in EV sales

  02-08-2026 03:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Nearly one in every two new vehicles sold was either electric or hybrid across April, May and June. 
  
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• Australia records biggest-ever quarterly surge in EV sales

  02-08-2026 03:43 via abc.net.au
  
  Nearly one in every two new vehicles sold was either electric or hybrid across April, May and June. 
  
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• Quick hits: Sprinter's surprise, a bored prince and a stunning upset

  02-08-2026 02:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Prince George looks utterly disinterested, Jamaican netballers celebrate and Australian sprinter's surprise visit. Here are the quick hits from day nine of the Commonwealth Games.
  
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• Quick hits: Sprinter's surprise, a bored prince, and a stunning upset

  02-08-2026 02:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian sprinter's surprise visit, Prince George looks utterly disinterested and Jamaican netballers celebrate. Here are the quick hits from day nine of the Commonwealth Games.
  
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• One final clean sweep proves Aussie track stars are the real deal

  02-08-2026 01:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Abbey Caldwell, Jess Hull and Claudia Hollingsworth's podium sweep of the women's mile to close the Glasgow athletics program marked a coming of age for the once and future stars of Australian athletics.
  
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