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• Senate inquiry urges sweeping reforms after Triple Zero outage crises

  21-09-2026 06:18 via abc.net.au
  
  A long-running Senate inquiry into the Triple Zero emergency call crisis has made 11 recommendations to overhaul the system.
  
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• NRL set to axe ref Klein after controversial semifinal ending

  21-09-2026 10:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The NRL admits the Warriors were wrongly denied a crucial late penalty in their 12-10 semi-final loss to Newcastle, and that could cost top referee Ashley Klein a preliminary final.
  
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• How Freo's former number one ticket holder has helped Brisbane's dynasty

  21-09-2026 08:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane Lions players have told ABC Sport that a conversation in July with NBA champion Luc Longley has helped the team in its quest for three consecutive AFL premierships.
  
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• How a famous Freo fan has helped the Lions chase another AFL flag

  21-09-2026 08:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Brisbane Lions players have told ABC Sport that a conversation in July with NBA champion Luc Longley has helped the team in its quest for three consecutive AFL premierships.
  
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• Wallabies eye Springboks scalp amid Dockers frenzy in Perth

  21-09-2026 07:59 via abc.net.au
  
  The Wallabies are in Perth to face the reigning world champions, hoping the excitement surrounding the Fremantle Dockers will boost them on Sunday.
  
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• Statistic in Intergenerational Report spells challenge for Australia as it ages

  21-09-2026 07:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is getting much older, and it is getting older faster than previously thought. But the major political parties are currently in a race to cut the greatest source of resilience against that trend: migration.
  
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• Australia to join Japan, Italy in deaths outpacing births

  21-09-2026 07:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is getting much older, and it is getting older faster than previously thought. But the major political parties are currently in a race to cut the greatest source of resilience against that trend: migration.
  
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• Number of people with migraine doubles after years of undercounting

  21-09-2026 07:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Revised figures show the number of Australians living with migraine is about 4 million, with experts saying it highlights how authorities have been grossly under-reporting the chronic disease.
  
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• The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final

  21-09-2026 06:43 via abc.net.au
  
  The Brisbane Lions will challenge Neale's one-game suspension for striking Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan in last Saturday night's preliminary final.
  
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• Triple Zero should be taken out of private hands, Senate inquiry recommends

  21-09-2026 06:18 via abc.net.au
  
  A long-running Senate inquiry into the Triple Zero emergency call crisis has made 11 recommendations to overhaul the system.
  
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• Senate inquiry urges sweeping reforms to Triple Zero outage crises

  21-09-2026 06:18 via abc.net.au
  
  A long-running Senate inquiry into the Triple Zero emergency call crisis has made 11 recommendations to overhaul the system.
  
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• Younger Australians face a harder path to wealth, report shows

  21-09-2026 04:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Younger Australians are better educated and likely to live and work longer, but are missing some of the early income and wealth gains enjoyed by previous generations, according to a new report.
  
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• Australia has 250,000 fewer young home owners, report shows

  21-09-2026 04:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Younger Australians are better educated and likely to live and work longer, but are missing some of the early income and wealth gains enjoyed by previous generations, according to a new report.
  
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• Fremantle legend in tears as he's bestowed cup honour

  21-09-2026 04:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Fremantle pioneer Shaun McManus will hand over the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers break through for their maiden flag.
  
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• Fremantle legend in tears as AFL grand final honour revealed

  21-09-2026 04:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Fremantle pioneer Shaun McManus will hand over the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers break through for their maiden flag.
  
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• Live: CBA brings forward rate hike forecast, ASX set to slide despite Wall Street gains

  20-09-2026 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  While Wall Street closed the volatile week with a small gain, the ASX looks like it will come under selling pressure again today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: CBA, ANZ bring forward rate hike forecast, ASX tracking sideways

  20-09-2026 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  CBA and ANZ switch their calls to an RBA rate hike next week. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: CBA, ANZ bring forward rate hike forecast, ASX slips despite Wall Street gains

  20-09-2026 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  While Wall Street closed the volatile week with a small gain, the ASX is again under selling pressure. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: ASX set to slide despite Wall Street edging up and lower oil prices

  20-09-2026 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  While Wall Street closed the volatile week with a small gain, the ASX looks like it will come under selling pressure again today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: No appetite to revive 'baby bonus' to tackle falling fertility rate

  20-09-2026 23:05 via abc.net.au
  
  The population will reach almost 40 million people by 2066 as Australians live longer but have fewer children, according to new projections. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australians to live longer and have fewer children by 2066

  20-09-2026 23:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's population will come close to 40 million people by 2066 as Australians live longer but have fewer children, according to new projections. Follow live.
  
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• Winless Bombers, Saints and Magpies AFLW coaches under pressure

  20-09-2026 23:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Umpiring, teams without a win and big risers: These are the topics fans are talking about midway through the AFLW 2026 season.
  
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• Shein, Temu shoppers keep adding to cart despite environmental concerns

  20-09-2026 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A new study has found fans of ultra-fast fashion brands are aware of the environmental and ethical concerns, but price, convenience and variety keep them hooked. 
  
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• We asked a cybersecurity expert to remotely access a BYD. It was too easy

  20-09-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  To test the risks of surveillance and sabotage, Four Corners asked a hacker to show what China's top EV brand could see and do remotely.
  
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• Hacking this BYD was too easy. It didn't even have a password

  20-09-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  To test the risks of surveillance and sabotage, Four Corners asked a hacker to show what China's top EV brand could see and do remotely.
  
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• SCG madness and Plugger's point: The Swans-Bombers prelim, 30 years on

  20-09-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Thirty years ago today, the Sydney Swans made history in a nerve-shredding preliminary final at the SCG against Essendon. Dale Lewis, Troy Luff and Matthew Lloyd share their memories of a famous game.
  
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• Labor's dilemma is that Australia needs two things voters fear

  20-09-2026 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  The Intergenerational Report released today suggests population growth is slowing. But migrants are crucial for the economy and along with data centres have become the most dangerous political issues confronting the government.
  
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• The politics of migration hides Australia's real problem

  20-09-2026 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is having a debate over population numbers but perhaps weak productivity is the real problem and Canada's approach offers some of the answers.
  
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• Test your memory with this week's history quiz

  20-09-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  We've got questions on viral dance moves, 80s TV shows and the French Revolution. Do you have what it takes to get 10/10?
  
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• Striking a balance between living for the present and future

  20-09-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  We asked people whether optimising their lives for their future selves was a good or bad thing. Here's what they had to say.
  
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