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• Live: Drivers and teams make final preparation for Bathurst 1000

  11-10-2026 01:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The jewel in the crown of the Supercars season is here, as 54 drivers prepare to tackle Mount Panorama for the Bathurst 1000. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Roos and Swans deadlocked over Blakey deal in AFL trade period's final days

  11-10-2026 23:31 via abc.net.au
  
  North Melbourne's opening offer to Sydney for Nick Blakey is knocked back as the AFL trade period reaches its crucial final days. Follow the live coverage as the AFL trade period continues.
  
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• Live: Roos and Swans deadlocked over Blakey deal AFL trade period's final days

  11-10-2026 23:31 via abc.net.au
  
  North Melbourne's opening offer to Sydney for Nick Blakey is knocked back as the AFL trade period reaches its crucial final days. Follow the live coverage as the AFL trade period continues.
  
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• Time the enemy for Aussies in first Test after Smith's day in Durban

  11-10-2026 22:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia outguns South Africa in the crucial moments, in particular Steve Smith's incredible catches, but time may prove its toughest opponent in Durban.
  
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• The key moments that won Bathurst for DJR, and left another team in tears

  11-10-2026 22:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Here are the major moments from a drama-filled final 36 laps that decided the Bathurst 1000.  
  
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• Key moments that won Bathurst for DJR and left another team in tears

  11-10-2026 22:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Here are the major moments from a drama-filled final 36 laps that decided the Bathurst 1000.  
  
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• Live: Ryan prepared to fight as Frydenberg hints at comeback

  11-10-2026 22:18 via abc.net.au
  
  Independent MP Monique Ryan says she's ready to fight after Josh Frydenberg signals he's preparing for a political comeback. Follow live.  
  
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• Live: ASX set to rise after strong sessions on Wall Street and Europe

  11-10-2026 21:59 via abc.net.au
  
  US and European markets made solid gains on Friday, giving the ASX a positive lead for today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Teenagers who disengage with manosphere still fed misogynistic content

  11-10-2026 21:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Teenagers have told the ABC that even when they go out of their way to not engage with manosphere content, they are shown misogynistic videos in their social media feeds.
  
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• Quick hits: Smith snatches record with miracle grabs and Marnus fumes

  11-10-2026 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Steve Smith takes a hat-trick of spectacular slip catches, while Marnus Labuschagne is livid to see his effort chalked off. Here are the quick hits from day three of the first Test between Australia and South Africa.
  
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• Greens push for right to sue big tech as Labor axes ministerial powers

  11-10-2026 20:36 via abc.net.au
  
  The Greens outline demands for stronger protections and tougher penalties for tech giants, as Labor seeks a way through the Senate for its digital safety laws.
  
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• Calls on federal government to block US execution live stream in Australia

  11-10-2026 20:35 via abc.net.au
  
  It comes after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he would make sure the public could watch the December 3 execution of Nidal Malik Hasan. 
  
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• The punks trying to reclaim the internet from 'big tech'

  11-10-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  This might be a (raspberry) pie in the sky plan, but it's part of a global movement searching for answers to digital sovereignty and tech resilience.
  
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• Fears migration changes may fuel coercive control, visa-related abuse

  11-10-2026 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A crackdown on overstayers is part of both federal government and opposition migration plans. But advocates against domestic and family violence warn it may worsen the situation for many. 
  
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• Critics warn of 'Santos-sized loopholes' in gas reservation plan

  11-10-2026 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Industry players say draft gas reservation plans are full of carve-outs that will let a venture many blame for rising prices off the hook. 
  
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• Alan Kohler on the stories he covered — and the ones he missed

  11-10-2026 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  In his final column before retiring from the ABC, Alan Kohler reflects on the stories that shaped him, plus those that shaped Australia in ways he could not predict.
  
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• Georgia Voll smashes quickfire ton as Aussies wrap up Bangladesh series

  11-10-2026 13:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Opening batter Georgia Voll blasts Australia to a dominant nine-wicket win over Bangladesh at Allan Border Field.
  
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• Live: Steve Smith takes back-to-back blinders to decimate South Africa

  11-10-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Two glorious pieces of slips fielding by Steve Smith sees him become the greatest catcher in Tests as South Africa struggles in its pursuit of Australia's first-innings 390 at Kingsmead. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Steve Smith takes back-to-back blinders to break world record

  11-10-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Two glorious pieces of slips fielding by Steve Smith sees him become the greatest catcher in Tests as South Africa struggles in its pursuit of Australia's first-innings 390 at Kingsmead. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Steve Smith takes a blinder to get rid of South Africa captain

  11-10-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  A glorious piece of anticipation in the field by Steve Smith undoes Temba Bavuma with South Africa looking to run down Australia's first-innings 390 at Kingsmead. Follow live.
  
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• Live: South Africa all out for 284 after Smith's miracle grabs

  11-10-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Steve Smith takes a third spectacular catch after captain Pat Cummins picks up wickets in back-to-back overs to leave South Africa teetering in response to Australia's first-innings total of 390. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Smith snares another beauty after Cummins's double breakthrough

  11-10-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Steve Smith takes a third spectacular catch after captain Pat Cummins picks up wickets in back-to-back overs to leave South Africa teetering in response to Australia's first-innings total of 390. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Cummins makes double breakthrough after Smith's miracle grabs

  11-10-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's captain picks up wickets in back-to-back overs to leave South Africa teetering in response to Australia's first-innings total of 390. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Bad light stops play after Aussie openers make positive start

  11-10-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  South Africa trails by 106 first-innings runs after being bowled out for 284, with Australia well on top in Durban. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussies break through after early positivity from South African batters

  11-10-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  South Africa's batters are at the crease on day three in the opening Test at Kingsmead as they try to track down Australia first-innings 390. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussie openers make positive start with skies darkening in Durban

  11-10-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  South Africa trails by 106 first-innings runs after being bowled out for 284, with Australia well on top in Durban. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussie attack hunting wickets on day three against South Africa

  11-10-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  South Africa's batters are at the crease on day three in the opening Test at Kingsmead as they try to track down Australia first-innings 390. Follow live.
  
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• Bad light stops play again after Nic Maddinson's statement shot

  11-10-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Nic Maddinson and Travis Head have made a fast start to Australia's second innings in Durban to leave South Africa trailing by 139 runs after being bowled out for 284 on day three.
  
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• The Aussie guy who gave away his kidney and 10pc of his income for life

  11-10-2026 08:17 via abc.net.au
  
  The controversial movement that asks you to do as much good for the world as you can.
  
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• How effective altruism inspired Hu to give up his kidney and his cash

  11-10-2026 08:17 via abc.net.au
  
  The controversial movement that asks you to do as much good for the world as you can.
  
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