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• 'I felt I wasn't worthy': Para athletes on barriers in elite sport

  08-08-2026 22:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Paralympic gold medallist Nikki Ayers walked away from rowing, feeling devalued in the sport. She's not alone; disabled athletes have told ABC Sport they face discrimination and burnout due to a lack of funding and support.
  
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• Everything you need to know about Australia's bird flu surge

  08-08-2026 21:07 via abc.net.au
  
  There are more than a hundred confirmed cases of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain across Australia. Here's how it spreads and what to know.
  
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• Bird flu is spreading across Australia — this is what you need to know

  08-08-2026 21:07 via abc.net.au
  
  There are more than a hundred confirmed cases of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain across Australia. Here's how it spreads and what to know.
  
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• Britain's new PM is redefining populist anger

  08-08-2026 20:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Britain's new left-leaning PM Andy Burnham has seized the same public discontent driving Nigel Farage on the populist right but with a very different agenda. As One Nation climbs in the polls, Australia should be paying attention.
  
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• The 19 questions asked in Australia's first complete census

  08-08-2026 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  When you sit down to fill in the census, you will be taking part in an ancient human tradition.
  
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• Survivors uncover new evidence in Australia’s contaminated blood scandal

  08-08-2026 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  The 1980s contaminated blood crisis devastated the lives of thousands of Australians who were infected with hepatitis C or HIV. Now, survivor Tristan Stanley, who contracted hep C as a child, has uncovered government documents that raise troubling questions about the scandal.
  
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• 'People are still dying': Lasting scars of Australia's tainted blood scandal

  08-08-2026 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  The 1980s contaminated blood crisis devastated the lives of thousands of Australians who were infected with hepatitis C or HIV. Now, survivor Tristan Stanley, who contracted hep C as a child, has uncovered government documents that raise troubling questions about the scandal.
  
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• Here are the questions asked in Australia's first complete census

  08-08-2026 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  When you sit down to fill in the census, you will be taking part in an ancient human tradition.
  
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• 'If we don't tour, we don't eat': The Drones return after 10 years

  08-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  It's been a decade between The Drones's shows and albums, but demand for their reunion proves this "feral little band" still matters deeply. 
   
  
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• Live: Wallabies survive red card drama to begin new era with win over Japan

  08-08-2026 10:30 via abc.net.au
  
  New Wallabies coach Les Kiss has won his first Test in charge of Australia, surviving a major scare against Japan in a frantic match in Osaka. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Wallabies new era given rude welcome by attacking Japan in first Test

  08-08-2026 10:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Les Kiss takes the reins as Wallabies coach for the first time, with Australia facing Japan in Osaka. 
  
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• Live: New Wallabies era begins as coach Kiss asks his men to 'care deeply'

  08-08-2026 10:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Les Kiss takes the reins as Wallabies coach for the first time, with Australia facing Japan in Osaka. 
  
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• Live: New era for Wallabies begins as Australia face Japan in hot conditions

  08-08-2026 10:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Les Kiss takes the reins as Wallabies coach for the first time, with Australia facing Japan in Osaka. 
  
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• Live: Japan threatening to ruin Wallabies' new dawn after red card drama

  08-08-2026 10:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Les Kiss takes the reins as Wallabies coach for the first time, with Australia facing Japan in Osaka. 
  
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• 'Hurt ourselves': Wallabies survive scare as Les Kiss era begins with Japan win

  08-08-2026 10:30 via abc.net.au
  
  New Wallabies coach Les Kiss says his side will need to learn how to control their ambitions after Australia hangs on to win a frantic Test match against Japan in the Osaka heat.
  
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• 'Hurt ourselves': Wallabies survive scare as Kiss era begins with win

  08-08-2026 10:30 via abc.net.au
  
  New Wallabies coach Les Kiss says his side will need to learn how to control their ambitions after Australia hangs on to win a frantic Test match against Japan in the Osaka heat.
  
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• Gina Rinehart says ABC Ombudsman finding 'fails all Australian women'

  08-08-2026 07:19 via abc.net.au
  
  The mining magnate says the ABC's Editorial Standards need "significant improvement" after a video describing a fictional scenario that involved a violent attack on her was aired on Race Around the World. 
  
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• Trump announces $560m investment in NSW critical mineral mine

  08-08-2026 06:48 via abc.net.au
  
  The Pentagon is investing more than half a billion dollars to expand an Australian critical mineral project poised to become the world's first scandium mine. 
  
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• Trump announces $560m critical minerals investment in tiny NSW town

  08-08-2026 06:48 via abc.net.au
  
  The Pentagon is investing more than half a billion dollars to expand an Australian critical mineral project poised to become the world's first scandium mine. 
  
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• Pentagon to invest $560m in NSW critical minerals project

  08-08-2026 06:48 via abc.net.au
  
  The Pentagon is investing more than half a billion dollars to expand an Australian critical mineral project poised to become the world's first scandium mine. 
  
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• Live: Smith active as Cats jump Dons, Swans on top of Port after slow start

  08-08-2026 05:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Geelong looks to shrug off a week of controversy as it hosts Essendon at Kardinia Park, while Sydney attempts to cement a top-two spot on the ladder with win over Port Adelaide at the SCG. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Pickett's magic lights up Dees-Dockers clash, Dillon speaks on Cats saga

  08-08-2026 05:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Kozzy Pickett kicks a brilliant goal in a high-octane opening quarter at the MCG as AFL boss Andrew Dillon addresses the Geelong concussion saga. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Petty stars as Dees claim thriller over Dockers, Swans host Power

  08-08-2026 05:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Harry Petty turns in a huge final quarter as Melbourne downs Fremantle in one of the games of the season at the MCG. Meanwhile, Sydney hosts Port Adelaide at the SCG. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Melbourne's top-four hopes on the line as it hosts Fremantle

  08-08-2026 05:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The Dockers make a rare visit to the MCG ahead of finals as the ladder leaders take on Melbourne ahead of the Swans hosting the Power in Sydney. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Dees and Dockers exchange blows in thriller, Dillon speaks on Cats saga

  08-08-2026 05:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Melbourne and Fremantle continue to fight fire with fire in one of the games of the season at the MCG as AFL boss Andrew Dillon addresses the Geelong concussion saga. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Cats host Dons amid concussion scandal, Swans look to cement top-two spot

  08-08-2026 05:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Geelong looks to shrug off a week of controversy as it hosts Essendon at Kardinia Park, while Sydney attempts to cement a top-two spot on the ladder with win over Port Adelaide at the SCG. Follow live.
  
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• Experts concerned Australians may be using unnecessary prenatal supplements

  08-08-2026 04:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Health experts are concerned social media influencers are marketing unnecessary supplements to parents that are either ineffective or may cause harm.  Here's what is recommended during pregnancy. 
  
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• Australians taking unnecessary vitamins during pregnancy, experts say

  08-08-2026 04:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Health experts are concerned social media influencers are marketing unnecessary supplements to parents that are either ineffective or may cause harm.  Here's what is recommended during pregnancy. 
  
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• Death of model forces difficult conversation about divorce in India

  08-08-2026 03:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Divorce is still frowned upon in India, where women face immense pressure to stay in toxic relationships.
  
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• 'Bad luck' for Australia's bird flu epicentre, but worse is to come

  08-08-2026 01:15 via abc.net.au
  
  South Australia has quickly become the country's hotspot for H5N1 bird flu and while the bulk of the cases are from coastal birds, what does a spread look like if it continues inland and crosses into other species? 
  
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