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• Inside the $2 billion thrift store expanding in Australia

  02-09-2026 22:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Op shops are feeling threatened as Savers expands its second-hand retail stores across Australia.
  
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• Live: Dockers and Hawks meet for massive qualifying final clash

  03-09-2026 11:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Fremantle's finals campaign starts with a stern test in the west, taking on Hawthorn in the first qualifying final at Perth Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Broncos and Bulldogs end disappointing NRL seasons in Sydney

  03-09-2026 10:50 via abc.net.au
  
  The Bulldogs host the Broncos in a final-round contest between two teams that fell well below expectations in the 2026 NRL season. Follow live.
  
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• Teachers hit back at Nationals claim about 'anti-boy' ideology in schools

  03-09-2026 09:55 via abc.net.au
  
  A teacher's union has fired back, labelling the remarks a "malevolent mischaracterisation" that is "fundamentally incorrect".
  
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• Taylor's claim teachers push 'political agenda' prompts backlash

  03-09-2026 09:55 via abc.net.au
  
  A teacher's union has fired back, labelling the remarks a "malevolent mischaracterisation" that is "fundamentally incorrect".
  
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• Chalmers can't avoid questions on house prices, Marles learns from melon saga

  03-09-2026 09:22 via abc.net.au
  
  This week in Canberra the treasurer was grilled over the economy, the Coalition finally released its tobacco excise plan and Richard Marles gave the Trump administration a very low risk present. 
  
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• Sabalenka fumes over reporter's 'parties' claim after US Open win

  03-09-2026 08:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Aryna Sabalenka has a fiery back-and-forth with a reporter after her second-round win at the US Open.
  
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• US declares it will accelerate military presence in Australia

  03-09-2026 06:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Defence Minister Richard Marles has met with his US counterpart in Washington DC and discussed an expansion of US presence on Australian military bases.
  
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• France's world-first fast fashion laws take hit Shein and Temu with new fees

  03-09-2026 06:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Brands like Shein and Temu which list millions of garment products on their websites will be hit hard by a fee on items for French consumers. 
  
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• Cox says Swans five will remain banned regardless of police probe result

  03-09-2026 06:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney's coach says there is no way any of the five players stood down will come back to partake in this year's finals campaign.
  
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• Government offers small businesses a trust tax workaround

  03-09-2026 06:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Those with discretionary trusts can be exempt from the new minimum 30 per cent tax if they agree to hold their trust distributions constant.
  
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• Season uncertainty 'challenging' for AFLW community

  03-09-2026 05:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Key AFLW stakeholders say they would like to see more certainty about their fixture and important dates, which they say would help with performance and getting more fans to games.
  
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• Australia deploys drones to Nepal as death toll passes 1,200

  03-09-2026 05:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia ramps up its humanitarian aid and deploys drone specialists to Nepal as the death toll passes a tragic milestone.
  
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• As Animalia turns 40, its author reflects on its extraordinary success

  03-09-2026 05:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Graeme Base's lavishly illustrated alliterative alphabet book has captured the imaginations of generations of children around the world since it was published four decades ago.
  
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• Fagan lashes Kangaroos over 'unfair' comments after Clarkson axing

  03-09-2026 04:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane coach Chris Fagan reveals his shock at seeing his old friend Alastair Clarkson sacked by North Melbourne.
  
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• Fagan lashes Kangaroos over 'unfair' Clarkson comments after axing

  03-09-2026 04:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane coach Chris Fagan reveals his shock at seeing his old friend Alastair Clarkson sacked by North Melbourne.
  
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• Current cricket schedule could hurt women's game, says Perry

  03-09-2026 03:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's women no longer play elite cricket in school-holiday windows under the current schedule: something Ellyse Perry believes needs to change.
  
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• Live: ASX to open higher after sea of green on Wall Street

  02-09-2026 23:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX is set to open higher after gains on Wall Street. The price of oil is above $US95/barrel as the bond market steadies. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX opens higher after sea of green on Wall Street

  02-09-2026 23:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The ASX opens higher after gains on Wall Street. The price of oil is above $US95/barrel as the bond market steadies. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: ASX higher as bond market steadies

  02-09-2026 23:40 via abc.net.au
  
  The share market is trading modestly higher as the bond market steadies but the oil price continues to climb. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Coalition unveils plan to slash tobacco tax by $24 a pack

  02-09-2026 23:13 via abc.net.au
  
  A future Coalition government would slash the tobacco excise by 80 per cent, legalise and tax vapes and nicotine pouches, and bolster law enforcement to shut down the illicit trade.
  
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• Coalition unveils plan to slash tobacco tax by $24

  02-09-2026 23:13 via abc.net.au
  
  A future Coalition government would slash the tobacco excise by 80 per cent, legalise and tax vapes and nicotine pouches and bolster law enforcement to shut down the illicit trade.
  
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• Coalition promises to slash tobacco tax, legalise and regulate vapes

  02-09-2026 23:13 via abc.net.au
  
  A future Coalition government would slash the tobacco excise by 80 per cent, legalise and tax vapes and nicotine pouches and bolster law enforcement to shut down the illicit trade.
  
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• Prime-time era Magbegor leads Opals' World Cup charge

  02-09-2026 23:11 via abc.net.au
  
  The Opals' superstar production line will be led by Ezi Magbegor at the Women's Basketball World Cup, as they look to emulate the historic gold medal won by the team 20 years ago.
  
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• Magbegor in her prime-time era, leading Opals' World Cup charge

  02-09-2026 23:11 via abc.net.au
  
  The Opals' superstar production line will be led by Ezi Magbegor at the Women's Basketball World Cup, as they look to emulate the historic gold medal won by the team 20 years ago.
  
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• Live: Coalition unveils plan to slash tobacco tax by 80 per cent

  02-09-2026 22:48 via abc.net.au
  
  The plan would reduce the excise on a standard packet of 20 cigarettes from around $30 to around $6.  Follow live. 
  
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• One third of school time lost to misbehaviour, 'crisis' report finds

  02-09-2026 22:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The survey of about 400 teachers found classroom disruption had a significant negative effect on the health of teachers, with female teachers most impacted.
  
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• Lifelong renters face 'looming crisis' as they reach retirement

  02-09-2026 22:07 via abc.net.au
  
  More people are edging towards retirement as "forever renters". They are making tough decisions about work, where to live and how they will afford to retire.
  
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• KPMG whistleblower slams ASIC's 'poor attitude' towards misconduct probe

  02-09-2026 21:44 via abc.net.au
  
  A KPMG whistleblower says the watchdog has to be "dragged kicking and screaming" to investigate alleged misconduct disclosures at the firm.
  
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• KPMG whistleblower says watchdog has to be 'dragged kicking and screaming'

  02-09-2026 21:44 via abc.net.au
  
  A KPMG whistleblower says the watchdog has to be "dragged kicking and screaming" to investigate alleged misconduct disclosures at the firm.
  
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