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• 'Ethical' hacker doubts Open AI will face charges over Medicare hack

  25-09-2026 21:21 via abc.net.au
  
  As questions linger around whether OpenAI will face legal consequences for its Medicare hack, a man who faced decades in jail for alleged cybercrimes says Australian law comes down harder on individuals than organisations. 
  
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• Roosters earn shot at perfect NRLW season with win over Canberra

  26-09-2026 15:21 via abc.net.au
  
  The Sydney Roosters are through to the NRLW grand final, continuing their perfect season with a 20-10 victory over Canberra.
  
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• The biggest moments of Kylie Minogue's AFL grand final show

  26-09-2026 08:12 via abc.net.au
  
  From Loco-Motion to a sky-high Can't Get You Out of My Head — Kylie delivered a nostalgia-packed performance at the AFL grand final.
  
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• Perth now only capital without major writers' festival

  26-09-2026 07:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite optimistic promises, the Perth writers' festival hasn't been scheduled since 2024. For writers and reader on the west coast, it's a deeply felt loss.
  
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• Perth is now the only capital without a major writers' festival

  26-09-2026 07:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Despite optimistic promises, the Perth writers' festival hasn't been scheduled since 2024. For writers and reader on the west coast, it's a deeply felt loss.
  
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• Queensland child deaths at five-year high

  26-09-2026 05:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Last financial year, 91 children known to child protection services died, the highest number in five years. 
  
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• Number of Qld children known to child safety who died up 60 pc

  26-09-2026 05:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Last financial year, 91 children known to child protection services died, the highest number in five years. 
  
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• Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee lead sweep of US at Presidents Cup

  26-09-2026 05:15 via abc.net.au
  
  The Internationals are in front after sweeping all four foursomes matches on day two of the Presidents Cup against Team USA.
  
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• Live: Weather woes ahead of AFL grand final as Lions and Dockers chase history

  26-09-2026 03:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Flights have been delayed and cancelled in Brisbane due to poor weather in Melbourne, as the Lions prepare to take on the Dockers in the AFL grand final. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Lions draw first blood as Dockers hit back quickly in AFL grand final

  26-09-2026 03:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL grand final is underway at a rain-soaked MCG, as both the Dockers and Lions chase history. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Kylie lights up MCG in blockbuster AFL grand final show

  26-09-2026 03:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Kylie Minogue takes centre stage at the MCG in the much-anticipated AFL pre-grand final show. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Kylie hits stage in blockbuster AFL grand final show at wet MCG

  26-09-2026 03:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Kylie Minogue takes centre stage at the MCG for the much-anticipated AFL pre-grand final show. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Dockers and Lions take to the field after Kylie lights up MCG

  26-09-2026 03:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Kylie Minogue takes centre stage at the MCG in the much-anticipated AFL pre-grand final show. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Dockers and Lions swap goals in blistering start to grand final

  26-09-2026 03:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL grand final is underway at a rain-soaked MCG, as both the Dockers and Lions chase history. Follow live.
  
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• Dockers take on Lions in season decider at wet MCG

  26-09-2026 03:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL grand final is underway at a rain-soaked MCG, as both the Dockers and Lions chase history. Follow live.
  
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• Aussie star reaches WTA final as opponent says she was 'pressured' to withdraw

  26-09-2026 01:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Talia Gibson has reached her maiden WTA singles final as Tatiana Prozorova takes a swipe at the WTA, saying a physio "pressured" her into withdrawing from their semifinal after she was hit by a smash during a doubles match.
  
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• Stunning free kick shows Irankunda's star is aligning for Socceroos

  25-09-2026 22:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda's incredible free kick against Brazil in Townsville shows the Socceroos have stars to rival some of the biggest and best in the world.
  
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• Neale the common thread in Fremantle and Brisbane's eerie shared history

  25-09-2026 22:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Fremantle and Brisbane have briefly crossed each other's paths over their three decades in the AFL, never more than when Lachie Neale starred for both clubs.
  
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• Lions list changes but machine the same ahead of fourth grand final

  25-09-2026 22:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The personnel may change but the machine largely stays the same for a Brisbane side going into a fourth straight grand final. Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson run the rule over the two-time premiers.
  
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• 'More falling in love overseas' but thousands face long wait to reunite

  25-09-2026 21:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Australians who want to build their lives with partners or spouses from overseas say they are worried visa wait times will continue to grow. 
  
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• From The Beatles to psychedelia, discover how 1966 changed music forever

  25-09-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Two of rock's biggest albums, Revolver and Pet Sounds, are turning 60 this year, but there's so much more to the sounds of 1966.
  
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• ABC 50/50 quiz: Testing your knowledge of Martika, Baywatch and that space chess game from Star Wars

  25-09-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. But be warned: we might try to trick you. 
  
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• A week of warnings reveals Europe's dangerous new reality

  25-09-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  One after the other they lined up to speak: National leaders warning of increasing imminent danger to their countries.
  
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• Red-hot Roosters roar into NRL grand final

  25-09-2026 10:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The Roosters are the first team through to the NRL grand final after dismantling the Dolphins at Lang Park.
  
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• Live: Walker confirmed to start for Roosters in NRL prelim final

  25-09-2026 10:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Sam Walker has been passed fit to play and will start for the Sydney Roosters in their NRL preliminary final clash with the Dolphins. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Roosters score controversial stunner to take control

  25-09-2026 10:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The Dolphins are drawing ever closer to the Roosters in an epic NRL preliminary final. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Roosters dominating early as Phins miss jump

  25-09-2026 10:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The Roosters are well on top against the Dolphins as they fight for a place in the NRL grand final. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Roosters bound for NRL grand final

  25-09-2026 10:28 via abc.net.au
  
  The Roosters are the first team through to the NRL grand final after dismantling the Dolphins at Lang Park. Follow live.
  
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• Australians urged to get free flu jab as season peaks later than usual

  25-09-2026 04:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Influenza cases are peaking unusually late in the year in Australia, so if you haven't had your flu jab this season, it's actually not too late.
  
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• Front-running Freo ready to claim first flag

  25-09-2026 03:39 via abc.net.au
  
  After years of being an underdog and an afterthought in AFL premiership talks, Fremantle is ready to take centre stage with its breakthrough triumph.
  
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