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• Abbott amplifies Hanson problem for Liberals

  19-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Pauline Hanson's grievance politics is a challenge for Labor, but a splitting headache for the Liberals — compounded by former prime minister Tony Abbott.
  
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• Map reveals Australia's 'pharmacy deserts' are not all in the bush

  21-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's "pharmacy deserts" have been mapped for the first time, revealing remote NT communities and outer-city Melbourne have fewer pharmacies per person than some other parts of the country.
  
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• Albanese's career mirrors Howard's in two important ways

  21-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese has been in near-fatal vehicle accidents not once, but three times. Politically, his is also a story of survival against the odds.
  
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• Labor members revive push for national gambling watchdog

  21-07-2026 20:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Labor members and unions are gearing up for fights over gambling, gas and AI at the party's national conference later this week.
  
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• Travel quiz: join us for a trip around the world

  21-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Where are macadamia nuts indigenous to? And what’s the capital city of Switzerland? 
  
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• New Ozploitation horror is like Puberty Blues from hell

  21-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  After spending years in special effects and make-up, filmmaker Mia'Kate Russell's ocker nightmare Penny Lane Is Dead has made it to the silver screen.
  
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• AI companies 'stole' Australian culture, news bosses say as they call for licensing deals

  21-07-2026 14:16 via abc.net.au
  
  The heads of the ABC, SBS, Nine and News Corp say AI companies should strike licensing deals rather than freely train on Australian news, warning journalism is a public good that must be protected.
  
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• Who paid for Pauline Hanson's trip to Europe? Not taxpayers, she says

  21-07-2026 10:25 via abc.net.au
  
  In her first appearance since returning to Australia, Pauline Hanson fields questions about her trip to Europe with billionaire Gina Rinehart. 
  
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• Can journalism reinvent itself before AI completely upends it?

  21-07-2026 10:16 via abc.net.au
  
  What will a trusted, sustainable, global news organisation look like in an era of agentic AI? And can we reinvent ourselves before someone else builds a less trustworthy, more dangerous alternative?
  
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• McRae sends special message to Hill before Pies head west

  21-07-2026 09:51 via abc.net.au
  
  With Collingwood set to be at full strength for its Adelaide clash, coach Craig McRae sends a message to missing star Bobby Hill, who is set to quit the club.
  
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• Kids do feel the cold. So why won't they wear a jumper?

  21-07-2026 07:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Do kids really not feel the cold like adults do? Or are they just expressing their independence? And when should you insist?
  
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• Philippines, China clash in South China Sea

  21-07-2026 07:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Vision posted online by the Philippines Coast Guard shows Filipino and Chinese personnel briefly engaging each other from inflatable boats, with the Philippines accusing China of assaulting one of its navy staff.
  
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• China, Philippines blame each other over South China Sea clash

  21-07-2026 07:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Vision posted online by the Philippines Coast Guard shows Filipino and Chinese personnel briefly engaging each other from inflatable boats, with the Philippines accusing China of assaulting one of its navy staff.
  
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• Ian doesn't want children. He's part of a growing trend among men

  21-07-2026 04:05 via abc.net.au
  
  About 15 per cent of Australian men say they don't want children, an increase from 11 per cent in 2005. Ian says his own childhood played a large part in his decision.    
  
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• Weatherald retains Australian Test spot despite middling Ashes returns

  21-07-2026 03:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Jake Weatherald is retained in Australia's 13-player Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
  
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• Private firms profit as Australia's job system fails workers, report finds

  21-07-2026 03:30 via abc.net.au
  
  A new report argues Australia's employment services system is failing jobseekers, while filling the pockets private equity and millionaires.
  
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• Job system broken for workers, booming for private equity, report says

  21-07-2026 03:30 via abc.net.au
  
  A new report argues Australia's employment services system is failing jobseekers, while filling the pockets of private equity firms and millionaires.
  
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• Buckley opts out of Dons, Blues coaching races after Tasmania snub

  21-07-2026 02:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Nathan Buckley still harbours ambitions of coaching a second AFL team despite being overlooked for the Tasmania job.
  
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• Millions greet Spain's WC heroes as FIFA probes ugly post-match fights

  21-07-2026 01:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Spain's triumphant World Cup team's homecoming lights up Madrid as FIFA investigates a series of altercations that took place after the final whistle. 
  
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• Aussie world champs name new rugby sevens coach for LA Olympics

  21-07-2026 01:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Rugby Australia makes a key appointment, as the world champion women's rugby sevens team looks ahead to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
  
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• Live: ASX to follow Wall Street lower, oil prices higher after Houthis threaten Saudi blockade

  21-07-2026 00:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market is likely to fall in morning trade, following a negative session on Wall Street. Oil prices remain near a one-month high as Yemen's Houthis threaten to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. See how the trading day unfolds on our blog. Follow live.
  
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• Live: ASX falls as oil prices near one-month high on US-Iran escalation

  21-07-2026 00:08 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian share market has fallen after a negative session on Wall Street. Oil prices remain near a one-month high as Yemen's Houthis threaten to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. See how the trading day unfolds on our blog. Follow live.
  
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• Football world 'devastated' by death of English icon Keegan

  20-07-2026 23:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Former Liverpool and Newcastle United star Kevin Keegan is remembered as one of English football's first rock stars after his death at 75.
  
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• Live: Minister defends $4.2m in hotel reservations for pre-COP meeting

  20-07-2026 23:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Pat Conroy defends the government's $4.2 million spend on hotel reservations for a pre-Conference of the Parties (COP) meeting in Fiji. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Liberal claims ignorance of colleague's push for One Nation merger in SA

  20-07-2026 23:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Andrew Bragg says he hasn't heard reports a Liberal senator colleague is pushing for a One Nation merger in South Australia. Follow live. 
  
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• Ex-league star Dureau dead at 39 after long cancer battle

  20-07-2026 22:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Scott Dureau is remembered as an "exceptional" player and person after losing his life to brain cancer.
  
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• 'I love my name': Swans star on having the best name in the AFLW

  20-07-2026 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Zipporah 'Zippy' Fish announced herself immediately on the AFLW stage with a breakout debut season. 
  
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• ‘I love my name’: Swans star on having the best name in the AFLW

  20-07-2026 22:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Zipporah 'Zippy' Fish announced herself immediately on the AFLW stage with a breakout debut season. 
  
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• With five years gone, experts say 'not a second to lose' on Olympic build

  20-07-2026 21:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Broken promises and scarcely broken ground. Five years since Brisbane secured the 2032 Olympic Games, this is the state of play.
  
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• 'Sit down!': Joyce's dog interrupts 7.30 interview as he defends One Nation leader

  20-07-2026 21:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The One Nation senator says Pauline Hanson's meeting with far-right British activist Tommy Robinson did not amount to an endorsement of his criminal conduct, during a 7.30 interview that was twice interrupted by his dog. 
  
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