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• Why 'The Bee Drover' is doubling down as other beekeepers quit

  26-07-2026 06:09 via abc.net.au
  
  When Sophia Croker was 18, she took out a $40,000 loan to buy 120 beehives. Now she manages nearly 2,000 hives with her father and spends her life travelling around regional Australia in pursuit of honey.
  
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• Live: Knights pushing for top four spot against Titans

  16-08-2026 05:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Newcastle will look to stay in the top four hunt when they host Gold Coast in the first of two NRL matches on Sunday. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Giants, Blues looking for wins in battle for AFL wildcard

  16-08-2026 05:17 via abc.net.au
  
  The top 10 could be decided this afternoon as two key games — featuring GWS and Carlton — shape the wild card places on the ladder. Follow live.
  
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• Minister won't commit to delay NDIS exit if supports not ready

  16-08-2026 03:56 via abc.net.au
  
  The NDIS minister will not say if the government will delay participants' exit from the scheme if foundational supports are not ready, but has insisted the government will not leave people in freefall. 
  
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• Aussies continue winning form, Djokovic suffers early exit in Cincinnati

  16-08-2026 03:22 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian men's assault at the Cincinnati Open continues with gusto thanks to Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata. 
  
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• Tupou has his 'mojo' back and Wallabies want more

  16-08-2026 02:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Les Kiss will continue to assure Taniela Tupou's new French bosses the Wallabies are looking after him, thrilled the prop has rediscovered his "mojo" in the Test arena.
  
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• Live: Carey falls early, Green passes 50 with Aussies on the ropes in Darwin

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Cam Green passes 50 for the first time in 13 knocks, but Alex Carey falls early on day four, with the Australians fighting for their lives in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Carey falls early as Bangladesh creeps closer to famous victory in Darwin

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia begins day four requiring a minor miracle to avoid a shock defeat against Bangladesh in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australia's tail exposed with Bangladesh closing in on famous win

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Cam Green passes 50 for the first time in 13 knocks, but both Alex Carey and Beau Webster fall early on day four, with the Australians fighting for their lives in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australia in desperate need of runs with Bangladesh closing in on famous win

  16-08-2026 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia begins day four requiring a minor miracle to avoid a shock defeat against Bangladesh in Darwin. Follow live.
  
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• Socceroo seals mega-money move with Michael Jackson dance

  16-08-2026 00:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Nestory Irankunda has sealed his money-spinning transfer to Portuguese giants Sporting CP, and celebrated the move by starring in a Michael Jackson-themed dance video.
  
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• Key Demon faces nervous MRO wait with AFL finals near after high shot

  15-08-2026 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen faces a nervous wait for the match review officer after collecting a "flat" Aliir Aliir during the Demons' commanding  20.12 (132) to 8.8 (56) win over Port Adelaide. 
  
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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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• 'No box ticks': Meet the woman charged with steering change in Defence

  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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• 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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