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• Live: ASX to open higher as Wall Street rallies

  03-08-2026 23:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Aussie share market is set to open higher as Wall Street rallies. 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 higher as Wall Street rallies

  03-08-2026 23:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Aussie share market opens higher as Wall Street rallies. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• Live: Minister tells Hanson to 'turn up and answer questions' after barring ABC, Guardian

  03-08-2026 23:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Amanda Rishworth says Pauline Hanson must "turn up and answer questions" after the One Nation leader barred ABC and Guardian journalists from a press conference in Victoria. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Liberal MP signals Coalition will seek to strengthen gambling ad laws

  03-08-2026 23:02 via abc.net.au
  
  A Liberal MP has signalled the Coalition will seek to strengthen the government's gambling advertising laws before parliament. Follow live. 
  
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• Clues showing how breastmilk helps protect babies found by researchers

  03-08-2026 21:45 via abc.net.au
  
  The international group of researchers found a breastmilk protein, osteopontin, triggers a cascade of biological processes that kickstart immune system development in early life.
  
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• Breastmilk research could protect against deadly respiratory infections in babies

  03-08-2026 21:45 via abc.net.au
  
  The international group of researchers found a breastmilk protein, osteopontin, triggers a cascade of biological processes that kickstart immune system development in early life.
  
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• Australians warned prediction markets could cost them, with little protection

  03-08-2026 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  As Australians engage with billion-dollar prediction markets, betting on anything from war, weather to pop culture, the corporate watchdog is forced to step in.
  
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• A stark warning from corporate watchdog on illegal prediction markets

  03-08-2026 21:02 via abc.net.au
  
  As Australians engage with billion-dollar prediction markets, betting on anything from war, weather to pop culture, the corporate watchdog is forced to step in.
  
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• Calls to scrap NSW emergency services levy as insurance costs rise

  03-08-2026 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  New South Wales is the only jurisdiction to fund emergency services through a tax on insurance premiums. Home owners and industry stakeholders want that changed.
  
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• Why a teen Allegra Spender wore a hoodie to annoy mum Carla Zampatti

  03-08-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Allegra Spender on her fashion mogul mother Carla Zampatti, the "joy" of politics and why no Liberal Party leader has ever tried to lure her into the fold. 
  
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• Most older people are open to downsizing. So what are the barriers?

  03-08-2026 20:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Research shows more than half of people over the age of 55 are open to downsizing. But experts say there are barriers stopping older people moving into smaller homes.  
  
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• From Teardrop to Singapore ban, a guide to Massive Attack

  03-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Massive Attack have landed in Australia for a run of sold-out arena shows this week. If you're wondering what makes them such a big deal, here's your crash course.
  
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• 'Lot of nonsense': Dearden clears air on Cowboys future

  03-08-2026 11:55 via abc.net.au
  
  North Queensland co-captain Tom Dearden has cleared the air about his future and given the club a boost as he targets returning from injury to inspire a finals run.
  
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• Former Sea Eagle, ABC radio personality John Gibbs diagnosed with cancer

  03-08-2026 11:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Former Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles halfback and ABC Sport rugby league commentator John Gibbs has been diagnosed with cancer.
  
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• Young Tiger banned as gut-punch crackdown continues

  03-08-2026 11:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Richmond defender Luke Trainor has received a one-match ban for striking as the AFL's crackdown on gut punches continues.
  
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• What Germany's IS prosecutions can teach Australia

  03-08-2026 10:44 via abc.net.au
  
  In Germany, world-leading prosecutions against ISIS members for the genocide of the Yazidi have occurred and Australia is set to follow with landmark prosecutions underway.
  
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• Wallabies to battle heat, typhoon in Japanese Test

  03-08-2026 08:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The Wallabies are not concerned Japan's searing heat and lingering typhoon will play a part in their preparation or Test match as they look to face old foes in Les Kiss's debut as coach.
  
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• Now bird flu has hit seagulls a 'super-spreader' event is more likely

  03-08-2026 07:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Unlike other birds detected with the virus so far in Australia, seagulls travel beyond coastal environments to more urban and inland areas too.
  
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• NRLW star in hot water for dangerous lifting tackle

  03-08-2026 06:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane Broncos NRLW star Ali Brigginshaw is facing the prospect of a lengthy stint on the sidelines after being referred straight to the judiciary for a lifting tackle during last weekend's Magic Round.
  
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• Minister confirms first bird flu mass mortality in Australian wildlife

  03-08-2026 06:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The first mass mortality of Australian wildlife from the deadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in greater crested terns found on an island off South Australia's coast. 
  
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• Bird flu mass mortality points to 'significant losses' for wildlife

  03-08-2026 06:27 via abc.net.au
  
  The first mass mortality of Australian wildlife from the deadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in greater crested terns found on an island off South Australia's coast. 
  
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• Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes

  03-08-2026 05:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Canberra is one step closer to hosting an NBL team for the first time in more than two decades, the league's parent company chief executive says.
  
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• McIlroy headlines summer of golf with DeChambeau targeted

  03-08-2026 05:38 via abc.net.au
  
  The return of grand slam winner Rory McIlroy and the first Australian PGA Championship in Sydney this century highlights a 19-event summer of golf starting this month.
  
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• Big tech to pay more if no deal reached with Australian media

  03-08-2026 03:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Companies like Google will have to pay a higher percentage of their ad revenue to media companies if they fail to make a deal, but have won a key concession that protects the broader revenue of their business. 
  
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• Ex-NRL player reveals drug offers during crippling gambling addiction

  03-08-2026 00:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Luke Bateman says gambling company employees unofficially offered him illicit drugs in order to cultivate a relationship with him when he was high-spend punter. 
  
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• Ex-NRL player reveals betting companies offered to arrange illegal drugs

  03-08-2026 00:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Luke Bateman says gambling company employees unofficially offered him illicit drugs in order to cultivate a relationship with him when he was high-spend punter. 
  
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• Blues pay tribute to 'hero' Daley as he stands down as coach

  03-08-2026 00:26 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSWRL pays tribute to Blues "hero" Laurie Daley as the coach stands down from his role after this year's series win over Queensland.
  
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• Commonwealth Games don't need to mean anything to you to mean the world

  03-08-2026 00:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian chef de mission and eight-time Olympic medallist Petria Thomas cried as she spoke about the importance of the Commonwealth Games to her, so it doesn't really matter if it felt too easy for Australia at times. 
  
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