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• PM denies knowing about 'shag, marry, date' podcast game

  14-08-2026 05:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese also doubles down on his defence of gestures made while talking about a pair of melon's given to him by the Japanese prime minister.
  
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• NRLW's Roosters fly against Broncos amid controversy

  15-08-2026 23:12 via abc.net.au
  
  The Sydney Roosters strengthen their grip on a second consecutive NRLW minor premiership by enacting a modicum of grand final revenge in a 34-20 victory against Brisbane.
  
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• Commissioner leading defence force reform wants to 'hold people to account'

  15-08-2026 23:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The woman tasked with changing the culture of the defence force knows there have been 50 inquiries and 750 recommendations already. She isn't naive to the task that lies ahead of her.
  
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• Maguire fumes as Broncos season plunges further with 15th loss

  15-08-2026 22:39 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire says his side will be well beaten next week if it produces a similar performance to Saturday night's 40-6 defeat to the New Zealand Warriors.
  
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• Can Albanese erase his permanent marker GST pledge?

  15-08-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The electoral map that made surrendering to Western Australia irresistible to the prime minister has changed, but taking something back is always hard.
  
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• Albanese might regret using permanent marker on GST pledge

  15-08-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  The electoral map that made surrendering to Western Australia irresistible to the prime minister has changed, but taking something back is always hard.
  
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• Hello — it's me. I've been wondering when you'll test your music knowledge

  15-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Do you know which year Adele won three Grammys for her mega-hit, Hello? It's time to prove it, with the Spicks and Specks quiz.
  
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• Behind Barker's tattoos and tabloid headlines is a remarkable story

  15-08-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Blink-182's tattooed drummer and Kourtney Kardashian's husband, Travis Barker, has long been an easy target for cynics. This revealing documentary makes a compelling case for seeing him differently.
  
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• Sharks stumble as Dolphins stay in NRL's vital top four

  15-08-2026 10:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Cronulla blows a huge opportunity to move back into the NRL's top four with a painful and potentially fatal 24-20 loss to lowly Canberra. 
  
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• NRL updates: Metcalf, Walsh injured as Warriors thrash Broncos

  15-08-2026 10:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Warriors half Luke Metcalf has suffered yet another injury in a defeat of Brisbane, while the Cowboys lost to the Eels following a late penalty and the Sharks defeated the Dolphins. 
  
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• Cowboys lose to Eels after late penalty

  15-08-2026 10:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Cronulla blows a huge opportunity to move back into the NRL's top four with a painful and potentially fatal 24-20 loss to lowly Canberra. 
  
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• Wallaby 1,000 has 'dream come true' as Australia thrash Japan

  15-08-2026 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Massimo De Lutiis enjoys a dream debut for Australia, as the 1,000th Wallaby scores a try in his country's commanding 56-17 win over Japan in the second Test.
  
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• Live: Wallaby 1,000 scores on historic Test debut as Australia leads Japan

  15-08-2026 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Massimo De Lutiis, the 1,000th capped Wallaby, has scored a try in his Test rugby debut as the Wallabies battle Japan in Townsville. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Wallaby 1,000 scores on historic Test debut as Australia belts Japan

  15-08-2026 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The Wallabies have produced a brilliant second half to secure a dominant 56-17 win over Japan in the second Test, as Australian rugby history was made. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Wallabies under pressure as former Aussies threaten Japanese upset

  15-08-2026 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The Wallabies hold a narrow lead at half-time, after Australia and Japan traded three tries each in the first half of the second Test in Townsville. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Wallabies set to unleash hulking prop in historic Test against Japan

  15-08-2026 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The Wallabies are seeking three Test wins in a row for the first time since 2024, as they host Japan for a historic Test in Townsville. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Wallabies make fast start but Aussie strikes back for Japan

  15-08-2026 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The Wallabies are seeking three Test wins in a row for the first time since 2024, as they host Japan for a historic Test in Townsville. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australian rugby history made as Wallabies put gap on dangerous Japan

  15-08-2026 05:34 via abc.net.au
  
  The Wallabies hold a narrow lead at half-time, after Australia and Japan traded three tries each in the first half of the second Test in Townsville. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Tigers–Saints starts big day of footy, ahead of Q-Clash, Hawks–Pies

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Richmond vs St Kilda kicks off a huge Saturday of football, before the Q-Clash in Brisbane and tonight's Hawthorn-Collingwood blockbuster at the MCG. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Sidebottom ruled out of Pies-Hawks clash, Cats and Lions claim wins

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Collingwood is dealt a major blow ahead of its blockbuster clash with Hawthorn at the MCG. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Sheezel hurt as Cats onslaught stuns Roos, Morris wondergoal sparks Lions

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Geelong reverses its fortunes against North Melbourne in the second quarter at Docklands as Brisbane hosts Gold Coast in the latest edition of the Q-Clash at the Gabba. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Saints stay alive with win ahead of Q-Clash, Hawks–Pies

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  St Kilda keeps its wildcard hopes alive before the Q-Clash in Brisbane and tonight's Hawthorn-Collingwood blockbuster at the MCG. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Roos cruelled by Sheezel blow in Cats epic, Lions kick away from Suns

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Geelong reverses its fortunes against North Melbourne in the second quarter at Docklands as Brisbane hosts Gold Coast in the latest edition of the Q-Clash at the Gabba. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Last-ditch spoil leads to second Hawks-Pies draw, Demon facing ban over hit

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Dylan Moore's shot after the siren fails to make the distance as Hawthorn and Collingwood draw with each other for the second time this season. Meanwhile, Jacob van Rooyen finds himself in hot water in Melbourne's big win over Port Adelaide. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Kangaroos off to flyer against Cats as Lions host Suns in Q-Clash

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  North Melbourne lays the foot down early against Geelong at Docklands as Brisbane hosts Gold Coast in the latest edition of the Q-Clash at the Gabba. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Hawks stun Pies with third-quarter surge, Port star floored by swinging arm

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Hawthorn turns up the heat after half-time to reclaim the lead against Collingwood as Port's Aliir Aliir is flattened by a swinging arm from a Melbourne forward. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Hawks rattled by manic Magpies pressure as Dees dominate Port in first half

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Collingwood and Melbourne race out to early leads in their respective clashes against Hawthorn and Port Adelaide. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Hawks-Pies thriller goes down to the wire, Port star floored by swinging arm

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Hawthorn turns up the heat after half-time to reclaim the lead against Collingwood as Port's Aliir Aliir is flattened by a swinging arm from a Melbourne forward. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Hawks and Pies in second draw for the year, Port star floored by swinging arm

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Dylan Moore's shot after the siren fails to make the distance as Hawthorn and Collingwood draw with each other for the second time this season. Meanwhile, Port Adelaide's Aliir Aliir is left concussed from a swinging arm from Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Daicos running hot early as Hawks and Pies face off, Port hosts Dees

  15-08-2026 04:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Nick Daicos puts an early stamp on the game as Hawthorn and Collingwood mee at the MCG in a match with big finals implications. Follow live.
  
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