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• How Elliot won Race Around the World in 'opportunity of a lifetime'

  09-08-2026 23:55 via abc.net.au
  
  After 100 days making films in different countries, Race Around the World winner Elliot Constable credits one particular approach for his success.
  
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• Live: Former Japanese ambassador warns PM over 'insulting' melon gesture

  09-08-2026 23:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese is accused of being “ungracious” over his description of melons gifted to him by his Japanese counterpart on a podcast. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Bulk-billing rates on the rise

  09-08-2026 23:17 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government says the number of Australians seeing a GP for free is on the rise. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX set to lift after Wall St hit another record close

  09-08-2026 22:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is expected to hit a fresh record high after Wall Street's S&P 500 also closed at a record. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• 'Licence to play': New Wallabies coach backing players in attack

  09-08-2026 22:04 via abc.net.au
  
  The Wallabies commit to having a crack after being given a "licence to play" by new coach Les Kiss, having avoided an Osaka disaster.
  
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• The end of the low interest rate era is here and it weighs on house prices

  09-08-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  We seem to have flipped from worrying about rising house prices to worrying about falling house prices. Well, some of us have, anyway.
  
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• High interest rates here to stay, but only one part of house price story

  09-08-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  We seem to have flipped from worrying about rising house prices to worrying about falling house prices. Well, some of us have, anyway.
  
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• Albanese is the opposite of Rudd and that comes with its own risks

  09-08-2026 20:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Cabinet's indecision on support for Tony Burke's immigration cuts shows a key difference between Anthony Albanese and Kevin Rudd.
  
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• How a simple request for AI to book a gym class exposed a major threat

  09-08-2026 20:44 via abc.net.au
  
  When Andrew asked his AI personal assistant to book him a spot in a gym class, he had no idea he would accidentally initiate an autonomous cyber attack.  
  
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• AI assistant hacks into website trying to book a gym class

  09-08-2026 20:44 via abc.net.au
  
  When Andrew asked his AI personal assistant to book him a spot in a gym class, he had no idea he would accidentally initiate an autonomous cyber-attack. 
  
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• What can you use your carer’s leave entitlements leave for?

  09-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  When it comes to taking time off work for your own personal illness or injury, you probably have some idea of what your entitlements are. But when it comes to needing time off to care for others, you may be more unsure of your rights.
  
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• History quiz: Show us what you know about 90s pop culture and musical masterpieces

  09-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  We'll also test you on the Paris Olympics, the 2017 parliamentary citizenship scandal and history-making Test cricket.
  
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• The final films of Race Around the World. Spoiler: Winner revealed

  09-08-2026 12:35 via abc.net.au
  
  After 100 days on the road, the winner of Race Around the World has been crowned. Catch up on the final week's films.
  
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• Blues start AFLW season with 26-point win over Saints

  09-08-2026 11:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Carlton has held off a St Kilda fightback to claim the opening win of the new AFLW season by 26 points in an entertaining game that made a case for more double header fixtures.
  
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• Munster free to play after dangerous contact charge downgraded

  09-08-2026 10:26 via abc.net.au
  
  Melbourne Storm five-eighth Cameron Munster avoids suspension after the NRL match review committee downgrades his dangerous contact charge from Saturday's win over Manly.
  
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• What we know about Trump's new US ambassador to Australia

  09-08-2026 07:26 via abc.net.au
  
  The new US ambassador to Australia, David Brat, says critical minerals, commercial diplomacy and defence cooperation are his top priorities in Canberra.
  
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• What to know about Trump's pick for US ambassador to Australia

  09-08-2026 07:26 via abc.net.au
  
  The new US ambassador to Australia, David Brat, says critical minerals, commercial diplomacy and defence cooperation are his top priorities in Canberra.
  
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• Rising Aussie UFC star calls for tougher fighters after first-round win

  09-08-2026 06:25 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian Quillan Salkilld wins his first UFC main event, defeating Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke in Las Vegas.
  
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• Trump's words can move billions. Now his company is selling a head start

  09-08-2026 06:20 via abc.net.au
  
  For up to US$100,000 per month, subscribers can receive the US president's Truth Social posts milliseconds before everyone else. But experts say the bigger question is whether some traders are already getting information much earlier.
  
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• Trump is not shy of collecting spoils, and the US presidency has plenty

  09-08-2026 06:20 via abc.net.au
  
  The US president's most-recent filings indicate he pocketed more than $US2.2 billion last year through ventures ostensibly run by his family.
  
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• Australia's 999th Wallaby on his injury-riddled road to Test debut

  09-08-2026 05:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Isaac Henry will run the prospect of fresh ink past his wife but is otherwise assured he can make a permanent Wallabies mark after a hard-earned debut in Osaka.
  
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• Live: Suns rocked by late withdrawal ahead of meeting with Giants

  09-08-2026 05:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Another edition of the Expansion Cup kicks off AFL Sunday, as Round 22 ends with a crucial clash between the Saints and Blues for a wildcard spot. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Giants defender cops rib injury in wet-weather slugfest against Suns

  09-08-2026 05:04 via abc.net.au
  
  The GWS backline is dealt a major blow in the opening quarter against the Suns as horrible weather conditions test both sides in Canberra. Follow live.
  
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• Love story: Supporting your soulmate through voluntary assisted dying

  09-08-2026 04:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Hilda Quiroga says she was "struck" by Steve Mayer from the moment they first met until his death at 53 through voluntary assisted dying. 
  
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• Greens draw betting perk line ahead of gambling showdown

  09-08-2026 02:42 via abc.net.au
  
  The Greens are not prepared to vote on the government's gambling legislation, outlining some of their main concerns around "predatory" behaviour.
  
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