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• 'Horrific consequences': Aussie star almost hit by car in Tour of Britain

  20-08-2026 23:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Two-time Commonwealth Games medallist Maeve Plouffe describes her close call with a car while riding in the Tour of Britain.
  
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• Live: US markets down amid plan to 'collapse' Iran's economy, ASX to follow

  20-08-2026 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The US is urging allies to join it in a bid to "collapse" Iran's economy to end the Middle East conflict. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: Bitcoin surges on US policy signals, market down on plan to 'collapse' Iran's economy

  20-08-2026 23:32 via abc.net.au
  
  The US is urging allies to join it in a bid to "collapse" Iran's economy to end the Middle East conflict. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
  
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• Alcaraz confirms US Open return amid record prize money reveal

  20-08-2026 23:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Carlos Alcaraz is set to end four months of injury torment at Flushing Meadows and he could win a record-breaking amount of money at the end of the tournament.
  
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• Live: PM says podcast appearance leading to Minogue, melons gaffes 'an error'

  20-08-2026 23:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The PM says his appearance on an episode of the Bush Deep podcast, which attracted criticism over his comments on Kylie Minogue and his melon gaffe, was "an error". Follow live.
  
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• Swans coach, captain to front media amid unfolding scandal

  20-08-2026 22:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney Swans senior coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills will front the media this morning as the team prepares to continue with its AFL season amid an unfolding scandal.
  
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• Swans coach and captain to face media amid unfolding scandal

  20-08-2026 22:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney Swans senior coach Dean Cox and captain Callum Mills will face the media this morning as the team prepares to continue with its AFL season amid an unfolding scandal.
  
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• Test history looms, Renshaw returns as Australia and Bangladesh go again

  20-08-2026 22:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Winter cricket continues in the Top End, with Australia looking for a big response in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay.
  
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• Swans' decision a step towards accountability, but misogyny at AFL core

  20-08-2026 22:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Swans chairperson Andrew Pridham claims his players have "complete respect for women", but the week's events call for a reckoning with AFL culture.
  
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• 'Family is not important?' Australians face uncertain future after visa change

  20-08-2026 22:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government's decision to prioritise onshore visa applications sparks criticism from some families, who are calling for offshore applicants to be treated fairly.
  
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• Rebecca Beeson's remarkable road back to the AFLW

  20-08-2026 21:48 via abc.net.au
  
  When Rebecca Beeson steps onto the field in Melbourne on Sunday it will be her 75th AFLW match, but the journey to get there has been one of her greatest challenges.
  
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• EV sales are surging in Australia. But are they cheaper to run?

  20-08-2026 21:42 via abc.net.au
  
  The electric vehicle share of Australia's car market has almost tripled in the first half of 2026 amid the cost-of-living crisis and fuel shock. Here's what you need to know about maintenance and running costs.
  
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• 'Making trouble': Court unseals Murdoch family succession documents

  20-08-2026 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Newly unsealed court documents reveal how the world's biggest family succession drama played out in court, and the crucial role an Australian executive played. 
  
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• Outlook worsens for government to meet 1.2 million houses promise

  20-08-2026 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Government advisors extend their outlook on when 1.2 million homes will be built, as developers, builders and investors wait to see whether the housing market will settle or fall further.
  
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• Wildlife photos from around the world dazzle in competition

  20-08-2026 17:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian scientists are among the winners of a photo competition featuring stunning images of peeking damsel flies, tree selfies and cuddling manatees. 
  
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• 'Completely unacceptable': Albanese lashes AFL over response to Swans scandal

  20-08-2026 11:48 via abc.net.au
  
  The Prime Minister has called on the AFL to "do better" in response to the Sydney Swans scandal engulfing the league.
  
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• Zomi Frankcom's family 'deeply disappointed' IDF won't pursue charges

  20-08-2026 11:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Zomi Frankcom's brother Mal says the decision to announce the outcome of the IDF investigation on World Humanitarian Day was "an insult to my sister's memory".
  
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• Storm's finals dream over as Penrith holds on despite triple sin-binning

  20-08-2026 11:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Penrith Panthers hold on to beat the Melbourne Storm 22-14 and end their faint mathematical hopes of making the NRL finals.
  
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• Live: To'o crosses for first-half hat-trick as Penrith runs riot in Melbourne

  20-08-2026 11:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Penrith Panthers are trying to bounce back from back-to-back losses as they take on the Melbourne Storm in Ivan Cleary's milestone 500th game as a coach. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Third Panther sin-binned as Storm threaten remarkable comeback

  20-08-2026 11:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Penrith Panthers are trying to bounce back from back-to-back losses as they take on the Melbourne Storm in Ivan Cleary's milestone 500th game as a coach. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Storm's finals dream over as Penrith holds on despite triple sin-binning

  20-08-2026 11:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Penrith Panthers hold on to beat the Melbourne Storm 22-14 and end their faint mathematical hopes of making the NRL finals. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Storm surging after dual Penrith sinbinning and To'o hat-trick

  20-08-2026 11:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Penrith Panthers are trying to bounce back from back-to-back losses as they take on the Melbourne Storm in Ivan Cleary's milestone 500th game as a coach. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Storm host Panthers trying to avoid third straight loss in Cleary's milestone

  20-08-2026 11:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Penrith Panthers are trying to bounce back from back-to-back losses as they take on the Melbourne Storm in Ivan Cleary's milestone 500th game as a coach. Follow live.
  
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• Liberals accuse government of backing down on aged care program

  20-08-2026 09:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A government program that helps older people with shopping and transport has been extended after ongoing uncertainty about its future. 
  
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• Liberals accuse government of backdown on aged care program

  20-08-2026 09:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A government program that helps older people with shopping and transport has been extended, after ongoing uncertainty about its future. 
  
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• Government extends aged care program funding shopping and transport help

  20-08-2026 09:06 via abc.net.au
  
  A government program that helps older people with shopping and transport has been extended until 2029 after ongoing uncertainty about its future. 
  
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• Lambie sparks veterans debate as Labor strikes deals

  20-08-2026 09:05 via abc.net.au
  
  This week Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie shared her health struggles while the government and Coalition were busy making deals and One Nation launched a debate about cigarettes.
  
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• Dr Who, Star Wars and the manosphere: 'Geek culture' revealed as pipeline to misogyny

  20-08-2026 09:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Researchers say the manosphere has gone mainstream as young men who were suckered into the space reveal how they were recruited into the space.
  
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• Israeli ambassador rejects 'political attacks' on report clearing soldiers in Frankcom killing

  20-08-2026 05:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Israel's ambassador Hillel Newman defends the IDF investigation clearing its soldiers of criminal wrongdoing in the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, saying the findings should not be attacked if they "are not suitable to one's political agenda".
  
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• Albanese dinner host's family fortune linked to corruption scandals involving relatives

  20-08-2026 05:14 via abc.net.au
  
  The fortune of Australian billionaire Phillip Lee, whose son recently hosted a dinner attended by Anthony Albanese, has been linked to major corruption scandals involving relatives in China.
   
  
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• Albanese dinner host's family fortune linked to corruption involving relatives

  20-08-2026 05:14 via abc.net.au
  
  The fortune of Australian billionaire Phillip Lee, whose son recently hosted a dinner attended by Anthony Albanese, has been linked to major corruption scandals involving relatives in China.
   
  
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• Can you access your super savings early? And are there consequences?

  20-08-2026 04:44 via abc.net.au
  
  There are situations in which Australians can access their superannuation early, but there can consequences for their tax and Centrelink payments.
  
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• Unemployment rate hits 4.5pc, the highest level in post-COVID era

  20-08-2026 04:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate hits 4.5pc in July, the highest level in the post-COVID era, reducing the chance of another rate hike in September.
  
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• Language barriers increasing risk of drug mishaps in Australia

  20-08-2026 03:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Experts say more needs to be done to improve communication about medications with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
  
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• Storm enforcer Kamikamica forced into medical retirement after stroke

  20-08-2026 03:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Tui Kamikamica's 142-game NRL career comes to an end after he received fresh medical advice following a stroke earlier in the year. 
  
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• 'Fair bit of anger across the whole AFLW' after Swans players allegation

  20-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  As the Sydney Swans AFLW side gear up for a historic double header, they have been put under an uncomfortable spotlight through no fault of their own. 
  
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• 'Fair bit of anger across the whole AFLW' after Swans players' allegation

  20-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  As the Sydney Swans AFLW side gear up for a historic double header, they have been put under an uncomfortable spotlight through no fault of their own. 
  
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• De Minaur suffers US Open seeding blow after Cincinatti boilover

  20-08-2026 02:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Alex de Minaur is stunned by Arthur Fils at the Cincinatti Masters, throwing a spanner in the works for his US Open seeding.
  
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• 'Have they brought value?': McIlroy fires shot at returning LIV Golf stars

  20-08-2026 01:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Masters champion Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf players who want to return to the PGA Tour face a tough road ahead.
  
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• Socceroos star Circati seals $33m transfer move to Portuguese giants

  20-08-2026 00:56 via abc.net.au
  
  Alessandro Circati becomes the latest member of the Socceroos' World Cup squad to secure a big-money move across Europe during the transfer window.
  
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