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• Why Singapore ministers are paid so much — and why it's going up

  11-09-2026 09:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Moves to increase the pay of Singapore's famously well-paid political appointment holders will see the prime minister's package increase to $S3.6 million, including bonuses. So why are Singapore's pollies on such a good wicket?
  
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• 'Sydney Sweeney, do better': Aussie Olympians pillory sport betting ad

  14-09-2026 02:55 via abc.net.au
  
  A slew of elite athletes take aim at Sydney Sweeney for setting back women in sport over an advertisement for a sports betting company featuring the actress mostly nude.
  
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• Mary Gaudron, Australia's first female High Court judge, dies aged 83

  14-09-2026 02:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Pioneering Australian judge Mary Gaudron has been honoured for her contributions to Australia's legal landscape after her death at age 83.
  
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• One Nation unveils 'breathing space' plan for net-negative migration

  14-09-2026 01:31 via abc.net.au
  
  One Nation unveils its plan to slash immigration by 750,000 places over three years, with major cuts targeting international students and the families of skilled migrants.
  
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• One Nation migration plan to cut students and migrant worker families

  14-09-2026 01:31 via abc.net.au
  
  One Nation unveils its plan to slash immigration by 750,000 places over three years, with major cuts targeting international students and the families of skilled migrants.
  
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• Hull bounces back for surprise second, 'perfect race' not enough for Myers

  13-09-2026 23:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Jess Hull surprises with second in the 5,000m and Cam Myers finishes just behind Josh Kerr again, but both Australian stars are left happy with their efforts at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest. 
  
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• Live: One Nation reveals plan to cut migration by 750k over three years

  13-09-2026 23:06 via abc.net.au
  
  One Nation will today unveil plans to cut Australia's temporary migration program by targeting international students and families of skilled migrants. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: One Nation plan would 'destroy' regions and cause recession, Labor says

  13-09-2026 23:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Environment Minister Murray Watt warns One Nation's migration plan would "destroy" regional economies and drive Australia into a recession. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Wall Street rises despite hot inflation likely to trigger a Fed rate hike this week

  13-09-2026 22:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Wall Street arrested its slide on Friday despite stronger US inflation likely to trigger a rate hike this week. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Opetaia's KO fuels duel between 'two baddest dudes'

  13-09-2026 22:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Jai Opetaia and David Benavidez have taken the matchmaking into their own hands after the Australian stopped Noel Mikaelian for the first time in the German-Armenian's 32-fight career to pave the way for the Las Vegas blockbuster.
  
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• NRL and NRLW finals dates and times announced for next week

  13-09-2026 22:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Dates and times for the second week of the NRL finals, and the opening week of the NRLW finals series, have been released. 
  
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• Patient suffers torn oesophagus after using unapproved peptide

  13-09-2026 22:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The medicines regulator has revealed a patient has suffered a torn oesophagus after using an unapproved weight-loss peptide labelled as retatrutide.
  
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• Let's do the time warp again! Try this week's history quiz

  13-09-2026 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Can you answer our questions on Monty Python, Carly Rae Jepson and the characters of Lord of the Flies?
  
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• Will building three warships be worth Australia's $27 billion?

  13-09-2026 20:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Advocates for the multi-billion-dollar Hunter-class frigate argue it will be one of the world's most capable warships and well worth the delays and cost blowouts. 
  
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• The political pile-on that could be Pauline Hanson's best weapon

  13-09-2026 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  In both Liberal and Labor research on how to meet the growing electoral threat from One Nation, one piece of advice does not change.
  
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• In the kaleidoscope of Australia's system, who gets to define a migrant?

  13-09-2026 20:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Migrants can be perceived as visa holders, refugees, asylum seekers, permanent residents, short term visitors and sometimes even citizens who speak or look differently.
  
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• Chorus of concern over AI is growing louder

  13-09-2026 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  After a week of warnings from inside the artificial intelligence industry, its leaders are calling for scrutiny on development. But who has the power to make restraint work in a competitive world?
  
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• From tight races to broken records, here's what you need to know about Emmys 2026

  13-09-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The 2026 Emmy Awards are almost here and we have all the information to keep you up to date and ceremony-ready.
  
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• Live: Penrith pulls off shock switch for semifinal

  13-09-2026 07:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The Panthers have sprung a surprise for their semifinal showdown with the Roosters on Sunday afternoon. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Panthers, Roosters set for thrilling finale after Cleary sin-binning

  13-09-2026 07:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The Panthers and Roosters are locked in an enthralling finals showdown, with Penrith having survived a ten minute spell without talisman Nathan Cleary. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Panthers out-muscle Roosters but Cleary faces nervous wait after sin-binning

  13-09-2026 07:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The Penrith Panthers have gotten the better of a tight second half against the Sydney Roosters, surviving a Nathan Cleary sin-binning to triumph 19-12 at Western Sydney Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Panther produces aerial magic in blockbuster Roosters semi

  13-09-2026 07:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The Panthers have sprung a selection surprise for their semifinal showdown with the Roosters on Sunday afternoon. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Marky Mark magic puts Roosters on top in blockbuster semi

  13-09-2026 07:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Mark Nawaqanitawase adds to his highlight reel, intercepting and breaking clear to put the Roosters on top against the Panthers in their heavyweight finals clash. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Cleary sin-binned as tempers flare in breathless Panthers-Roosters semi

  13-09-2026 07:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Nathan Cleary is sent to the sin bin on the stroke of half-time, with the Roosters and Panthers locked in a thrilling finals showdown at Western Sydney Stadium. Follow live.
  
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• Cleary plays hero and villain in one-point NRL finals thriller

  13-09-2026 07:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Nathan Cleary broke the deadlock in Penrith's semi-final win over the Roosters but could be facing a suspension after being put on report for dangerous contact.
  
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• Cleary plays hero and villain in NRL finals thriller

  13-09-2026 07:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Nathan Cleary broke the deadlock in Penrith's semi-final win over the Roosters but could be facing a suspension after being put on report for dangerous contact.
  
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• The National's Bryce Dessner on the concert hall vs the algorithm

  13-09-2026 06:17 via abc.net.au
  
  He has worked with Taylor Swift, Paul Simon and Philip Glass, and this month, The National guitarist and composer teams with the Sydney Symphony. 
  
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• How Bryce Dessner juggles orchestral concertos with indie rock stardom

  13-09-2026 06:17 via abc.net.au
  
  He has worked with Taylor Swift, Paul Simon and Philip Glass, and this month, The National guitarist and composer teams with the Sydney Symphony. 
  
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• I'm ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden

  13-09-2026 05:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Sydney star Errol Gulden throws his hat in the ring to be the stand-in captain in the absence of the injured Callum Mills as the Swans prepare for a prelim final. 
  
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• 'Stunned': Emotional PM defends mum against Pauline Hanson remarks

  13-09-2026 05:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese has fiercely defended his late mother against criticism by Pauline Hanson, who has been called on to apologise for her remarks.
  
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