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• How the Telstra outage impacted these Australians

  08-07-2026 10:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Millions have potentially been impacted by the Telstra outage. Here's how it affected Australians doing basic everyday things, from making calls to measuring blood sugar levels. 
  
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• 'We'll be back stronger': Socceroos star Bos undergoes knee surgery

  11-07-2026 23:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Jordy Bos goes under the knife after his World Cup campaign came to an abrupt end due to a knee injury against Egypt.
  
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• Newly released trove offers rare glimpse into Shackleton's Antarctic expedition

  11-07-2026 21:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Hidden for more than a century, a remarkable collection is offering a rare glimpse into the famed 1900s Discovery expedition to Antarctica.
  
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• Wells held to a different standard after travel controversies

  11-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  For Australian politicians, Scott Morrison's ill-fated Hawaii vacation in December 2019 remains a potent reminder of what not to do in a national crisis.
  
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• The perils of a holiday when you're in a leadership position

  11-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  For Australian politicians, Scott Morrison's ill-fated Hawaii vacation in December 2019 remains a potent reminder of what not to do in a national crisis.
  
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• 'Mirror life' technology worries Doomsday Clock scientists. This is why

  11-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  This year, scientists included a new potential threat in their decision to move the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight. So what is 'mirror life' and why are they concerned?
  
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• Most Australian cities make it hard to build homes, but one is bucking the trend

  11-07-2026 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Four years on from a national pledge to unlock more housing, only one capital city allows townhouses or three-storey developments on most of its residential land.
  
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• Can Australia avoid the next round of the global energy crisis?

  11-07-2026 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  As the conflict has dragged on, gas prices have soared and now threaten to up-end the economies of Europe and Asia.
  
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• Can't get no satisfaction? Our Spicks and Specks quiz might help

  11-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  That's right, it's time to stop, ________ and listen with this week's music quiz. Let's play!
  
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• Telstra will face Senate inquiry after nationwide outage

  11-07-2026 07:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The telco will face a grilling from politicians about this week's nationwide outage that brought businesses and transport systems into chaos.
  
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• 'Lost feeling down one arm': Dogs coach reveals extent of Crichton injury

  11-07-2026 06:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton is removed from the the Bulldogs' 40-16 loss to the Raiders on a medicab, with coach Cameron Ciraldo confirming a recurrence of nerve issues in his neck and shoulder.
  
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• Live: Sharks embarrass dire Dolphins with 11-try rout in Redcliffe

  11-07-2026 06:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Three of the NRL's top six are in action today, kicking off with a battle of fifth vs sixth between the Dolphins and Cronulla Sharks. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Sharks demolish dire Dolphins in Redcliffe

  11-07-2026 06:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Three of the NRL's top six are in action today, kicking off with a battle of fifth vs sixth between the Dolphins and Cronulla Sharks. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Savage catches Dogs napping as he sprints away for 102m try

  11-07-2026 06:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Xavier Savage sprints more than the length of the field to score as the Bulldogs incorrectly celebrate with Jethro Rinakama after a knock-on. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Origin reinforcements return as NRL heavyweights start run home

  11-07-2026 06:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Three of the NRL's top six are in action today, kicking off with a battle of fifth vs sixth between the Dolphins and Cronulla Sharks. Follow live.
  
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• Live: 'Lost feeling down one arm': Dogs coach reveals extent of Crichton injury

  11-07-2026 06:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton is removed from the game on a medicab after copping a knock from Canberra's Noah Martin during a Raiders rout. Follow live.
  
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• Jarome Luai to leave Wests Tigers with year left on contract

  11-07-2026 05:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Wests Tigers have confirmed star five-eighth Jarome Luai will leave the club at the end of the season.
  
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• Breaking: Jarome Luai to leave Wests Tigers at end of season

  11-07-2026 05:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Wests Tigers have confirmed star five-eighth Jarome Luai will leave the club at the end of the season.
  
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• Live: Saints host Power as WorkSafe Victoria launches investigation into AFL

  11-07-2026 04:56 via abc.net.au
  
  St Kilda takes on Port Adelaide at Docklands as the AFL finds itself in hot water over alleged concussion failings. Follow live.
  
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• 'A lot of fiction': Piastri's manager dismisses Verstappen swap rumours

  11-07-2026 04:54 via abc.net.au
  
  In the wake of persistent speculation and rumour, Oscar Piastri has no intention of leaving McLaren, his manager has said.
  
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• Kennedy sets eyes on magical mark after breaking Aussie pole vault record

  11-07-2026 04:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Nina Kennedy rounds into shape ahead of the Commonwealth Games with a stunning jump in Monte Carlo.
  
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• Defending champ Kim crashes out of Evian Championship in horror outing

  11-07-2026 01:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Grace Kim is joined by a host of Aussies who fail to make the cut in France as world No.1 Nelly Korda also makes a shock exit.
  
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• Belgian rider claims Stage 7 of Tour de France as Pogačar retains lead

  11-07-2026 00:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Tim Merlier excels in the sprint stage of the Tour de France as race leader Tadej Pogačar keeps his closest rivals at bay.
  
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• Hewitt qualifies for Wimbledon boys' final, first Aussie since de Minaur

  10-07-2026 23:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Cruz Hewitt continues his dominant run at Wimbledon, keeping his straight sets record intact en-route to the boys' final.
  
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• Adrenaline junkie 89yo skydives to celebrate his birthday

  10-07-2026 23:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Donald isn't alone in chasing thrills at an older age, with data from SkyDive Australia showing more than 14,000 people over 50 have dived since 2023.
  
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• 'Healing from trauma': The fashion show not about the dresses

  10-07-2026 23:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Esperance Nyirabarahinyuza survived the Rwandan genocide. Now, she is helping more than 100 refugee and migrant women in Logan rediscover confidence, community and belonging, one conversation at a time.
  
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• Trump wanted NATO to be about him. Instead, it was about everyone else

  10-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Trump demanded to be the centre of attention. But the more significant news out of NATO was really about everyone else.
  
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• Hinch revealed a scenario that seemed too crazy to be true — but he was right

  10-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Derryn Hinch was not a hero to every survivor of sexual abuse, but in the decades when they lacked allies, he was their fiercest public advocate.
  
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• He wasn't perfect, but Hinch confronted darkness when others turned a blind eye

  10-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Derryn Hinch was not a hero to every survivor of sexual abuse, but in the decades when they lacked allies, he was their fiercest public advocate.
  
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• Curbing well-off taxpayers' access to key programs could save billions

  10-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Curbing access to the child care subsidy, parental leave pay, aged care and pensions for some of the most well-off taxpayers would free up about $21 billion a year, a new report says.
  
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