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• 'Marnus tried to tackle him': Carey shakes off Labuschagne's hard tag for classic catch

  04-12-2025 21:14 via abc.net.au
  
  Alex Carey's phenomenal catch late on day one at the Gabba would have been special all on its own, but it was made even more impressive after he had to "out-body" his own teammate.
  
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• Australia's social media experiment is live. Teens say nothing has changed

  10-12-2025 20:28 via abc.net.au
  
  After a year of waiting, Australia's world-leading laws to block kids from accessing social media are officially enacted. But the teens they're meant to impact say not much has actually changed.
  
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• Nationals MP's high family travel bill highlights generous rules

  10-12-2025 19:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Calls for politicians' family travel entitlements to be tightened are growing, as analysis shows one Nationals MP was allowed to charge taxpayers more than $80,000 flying his spouse to and from Canberra 27 times in two years.
  
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• Landmark legal case could force betting agencies to return stolen millions

  10-12-2025 19:43 via abc.net.au
  
  A landmark legal case against three of Australia's biggest online betting agencies has been filed in the Federal Court, aimed at recovering millions of dollars' worth of stolen money that was gambled away and kept by corporate bookmakers.
  
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• Formula 1 quiz: Will you win the championship or miss out on points?

  10-12-2025 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  After 24 grand prix and plenty of champagne, the Formula 1 2025 World Championship is over. But between all the races and rivalries, points and penalties — how much do you remember?
  
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• Trump plans to make Australians hand over social media data to enter US

  10-12-2025 15:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Applicants would also have to submit phone numbers, email addresses, personal details of family members and biometric information under the plan.
  
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• 'It's maddening': Anger and frustration amid record Black deaths in custody

  10-12-2025 10:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia recorded the largest number of Indigenous deaths in custody in the last financial year since 1979. Experts say over-incarceration remains a national crisis and prisons are neglecting the physical and mental health of vulnerable people.
  
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• Australia records highest number of Indigenous deaths in custody since 1979

  10-12-2025 10:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia recorded the largest number of Indigenous deaths in custody in the last financial year since 1979. Experts say over-incarceration remains a national crisis and prisons are neglecting the physical and mental health of vulnerable people.
  
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• Climate crisis threatens disabled Australians' access to nature

  10-12-2025 09:41 via abc.net.au
  
  From bushfires and decreasing air quality to flooding and erosion, climate change is threatening our relationship with nature, and people with disability are being disproportionately impacted.
  
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• Day one of the social media ban sees some under-16s retain access

  10-12-2025 08:18 via abc.net.au
  
  It's day one of the social media ban, but dozens of parents have told the ABC their children have already been able to get around the restrictions.
  
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• Age verification errors, beauty tricks see under-16s still having social media access

  10-12-2025 08:18 via abc.net.au
  
  It's day one of the social media ban, but dozens of parents have told the ABC their children have already been able to get around the restrictions.
  
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• Age verification errors and beauty tricks see under-16s still have social media access

  10-12-2025 08:18 via abc.net.au
  
  It's day one of the social media ban, but dozens of parents have told the ABC their children have already been able to get around the restrictions.
  
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• Collapsed luxury caravan manufacturer's staggering debt revealed

  10-12-2025 06:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Zone RV plunged into administration last week, leaving customers, suppliers, employees and taxpayers in a $40 million hole. 
  
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• Liverpool boss says 'everyone makes mistakes' after win amid Salah spat

  10-12-2025 01:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Liverpool coach Arne Slot picks up a crucial win against Inter Milan with his tenure on shaky ground amid a public fallout with his star winger Mohamed Salah.
  
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• Wells says 'gut reaction' to travel claims fair but she has 'upheld' rules

  10-12-2025 01:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Communications Minister Anika Wells accepts her taxpayer-funded travel claims have prompted a "gut reaction" in people, after a week of scrutiny over her expenses.
  
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• Cummins's return made official as Aussies name squad for Adelaide

  10-12-2025 01:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's captain is poised to make his return to the Ashes as Australia names its squad ahead of the third Test at the Adelaide Oval.
  
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• Live: Teens locked out of accounts as social media ban comes into effect

  09-12-2025 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Ten major platforms are now expected to check the ages of all their Australian users and prevent anyone found to be under 16 from holding an account. We've asked experts how to best navigate it. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Experts answer questions as the social media ban comes into effect

  09-12-2025 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Ten major platforms are now expected to check the ages of all their Australian users and prevent anyone found to be under 16 from holding an account. We've asked experts how to best navigate it. Follow live.
  
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• Spending on child removal protection 'shockingly low', report finds

  09-12-2025 21:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Only 15.6 per cent of national child protection funding goes towards family support services aimed at keeping families intact, a report has found. Advocates are urging the government to "invest in families, not crisis".
  
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• 'Obscene': More spent on removing kids than intervening early, report finds

  09-12-2025 21:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Only 15.6 per cent of national child protection funding goes towards family support services aimed at keeping families intact, a report has found. Advocates are urging the government to "invest in families, not crisis".
  
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• Proteas crash to record low as India flexes muscles ahead of World Cup

  09-12-2025 21:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The rematch of last year's T20 World Cup final is dominated by India as South Africa is dismissed for just 74 runs.
  
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• Live: ASX to rise as US Federal Reserve holds two-day meeting, likely to result in rate cuts

  09-12-2025 21:46 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian market is likely to open slightly higher, following a cautious and relatively flat performance on Wall Street as the US Federal Reserve decides on whether to cut interest rates. Follow live.
  
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• Live: PM bats away expense questions on Wells as he spruiks social media ban

  09-12-2025 21:31 via abc.net.au
  
  The prime minister bats away questions about Anika Wells's travel expenses as he spruiks the government's social media ban which begins today. Follow live.
  
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• Scorchers take aim at Sixers as young gun outduels Lanning in WBBL

  09-12-2025 21:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The Perth Scorchers keep their WBBL title hopes alive with a win over the Stars in a knockout final, as youngster Chloe Ainsworth shows her credentials on the big stage.
  
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• Heywire winners bring 'raw, honest storytelling' of life in the regions

  09-12-2025 20:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Thirty-five young people have been named 2026 ABC Heywire winners for the bravery and authenticity of their life stories.
  
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• The 50 best albums of 2025: Your ultimate year-end music guide

  09-12-2025 20:00 via abc.net.au
  
  It's been an incredible year of music. Did your favourite album of 2025 make our list?
  
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• Pollies charge taxpayers $1.1m for family travel in 12 months

  09-12-2025 19:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Family reunion travel is under scrutiny as new analysis shows federal MPs and senators spent $1.1 million on flying and driving their loved ones to Canberra and around Australia in 12 months.
  
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• 'Additional cuts are not needed' with rate hikes now on the agenda

  09-12-2025 19:41 via abc.net.au
  
  The Reserve Bank governor has opened the door to interest rate hikes in 2026, but how soon will she walk through it?
  
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• Quiz: Test you knowledge of Australian geography

  09-12-2025 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Which state has the longest land border? Test your knowledge in today's quiz. 
  
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• How Peter Jackson fought for his Middle-earth dream, armed with a VHS tape

  09-12-2025 19:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Peter Jackson's life wouldn't be the same after that red carpet event on December 10, 2001, but it's fair to say cinema, and New Zealand, wouldn't be the same either.
  
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