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• Hawks defender Stratton out for season

  04-07-2017 22:49
  Hawthorn defender Ben Stratton will miss the rest of the AFL season with a knee injury.
  
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• Doctors disturbed by Medicare breach

  04-07-2017 22:35
  
  The Australian Medical Association wants answers as to how Medicare card numbers were able to be sold on the dark web.
  
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• Meet Zeerak, the new Afghan muppet teaching kids gender equality

  04-07-2017 22:10
  
  Zeerak the bespectacled orange muppet is the latest innovation from Sesame Street in Afghanistan: a children's TV character who reveres his educated older sister, brought on to screens to show a new generation that a woman's place is beyond the home.
  
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• Wimbledon injury dropouts raises questions about motives

  04-07-2017 22:08
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Sympathy was in short supply for Wimbledon's walking wounded on Tuesday after back-to-back retirements robbed Centre Court fans of what should have been a blockbuster double bill featuring Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
  
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• US requests UN meeting on missile launch

  04-07-2017 22:00
  Following North Korea's latest missile launch the US has requested a special closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council.
  
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• Australia set to march on against Pakistan

  04-07-2017 21:51
  Australia go into Wednesday's Women's Cricket World Cup clash with Pakistan at Leicester full of confidence after three successive wins.
  
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• Close but again no cigar for Kokkinakis

  04-07-2017 21:30
  
  Thanasi Kokkinakis hopes to rebuild his ranking so he doesn't keep running into seeds at the grand slams after falling to Juan Martin del Potro at Wimbledon.
  
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• My cabinet is well-balanced, Turnbull

  04-07-2017 21:29
  
  A reshuffle of cabinet to bring in more conservatives is unlikely to happen any time soon, with the prime minister indicating he's happy with his front bench.
  
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• EU boss Juncker scolds empty parliament as 'ridiculous'

  04-07-2017 21:21
  
  European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker launched a blistering attack Tuesday on a nearly empty European Parliament, sparking bitter exchanges with the head of the EU's only directly elected institution.
  
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• Sagan's expulsion from Tour harsh: LeMond

  04-07-2017 21:15
  Three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond believes race organisers have erred in booting Peter Sagan from the 2017 edition.
  
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• Job cuts have yet to be confirmed but it won’t be the first time Microsoft has reduced its headcount in recent years ow.ly/dPPp30dk294

  04-07-2017 21:05 via twitter.com
  Job cuts have yet to be confirmed but it won’t be the first time Microsoft has reduced its headcount in recent years ow.ly/dPPp30dk294
  
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• A lifeguard #drone has been recruited at Spanish Point to help with search and rescue operations. ow.ly/24P730djYji

  04-07-2017 20:40 via twitter.com
  A lifeguard #drone has been recruited at Spanish Point to help with search and rescue operations. ow.ly/24P730djYji
  
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• Don't miss out on your chance to go to #Inspirefest this year! Here is just some #careeradvice from last year ow.ly/mD3330djY7I

  04-07-2017 20:20 via twitter.com
  Don't miss out on your chance to go to #Inspirefest this year! Here is just some #careeradvice from last year ow.ly/mD3330djY7I
  
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• South Korean calls for greater indigenous investment have been answered emphatically by #Samsung siliconrepublic.com/companies/sams…

  04-07-2017 20:01 via twitter.com
  South Korean calls for greater indigenous investment have been answered emphatically by #Samsung siliconrepublic.com/companies/sams…
  
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• Qatar shows mettle, offers compromise

  04-07-2017 19:48
  Qatar has announced plans for a steep rise in Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) production, suggesting it is ready for a protracted dispute with Gulf neighbours.
  
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• Hatch Analytics founder and #Inspirefest speaker @monicacparker talks about to us about the #FutureofWork ow.ly/PZ9i30djXBQ

  04-07-2017 19:45 via twitter.com
  Hatch Analytics founder and #Inspirefest speaker @monicacparker talks about to us about the #FutureofWork ow.ly/PZ9i30djXBQ
  
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• Jake Trbojevic stunned by DCE Origin snub

  04-07-2017 19:31
  
  Jake Trbojevic could move into the starting line-up for NSW should any of the Blues' players battling injury fail to recover in time for the Origin decider.
  
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• Hunt gets reserve grade tip, regains mojo

  04-07-2017 19:31
  
  Surprise Queensland selection Ben Hunt has credited a simple philosophy gained from his reserve grade demotion for regaining his on-field mojo.
  
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• Frizell, Cordner Origin certainties: Woods

  04-07-2017 19:31
  Tyson Frizell and Boyd Cordner will definitely overcome injuries and play in the State of Origin decider, according to NSW prop Aaron Woods.
  
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• Yin points to lack of transparency over #sexualharassment claims as reason for leaving siliconrepublic.com/companies/500-…

  04-07-2017 19:30 via twitter.com
  Yin points to lack of transparency over #sexualharassment claims as reason for leaving siliconrepublic.com/companies/500-…
  
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• N. Korean missile lands on G20 agenda

  04-07-2017 19:30
  Malcolm Turnbull and other G20 nation leaders face a difficult conversation about North Korea's missile program.
  
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• Lewis denies Dees have discipline problem

  04-07-2017 19:30
  Melbourne midfielder Jordan Lewis says the club doesn't have a discipline problem after Tom Bugg copped a six-week ban for a behind-play hit.
  
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• Hopes Heyfield workers stay in the region

  04-07-2017 19:30
  There are hopes workers who do not stay on at the Heyfield timber mill after the Victorian government take over can stay on in other, government-funded jobs.
  
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• Bugg's AFL future uncertain after huge ban

  04-07-2017 19:30
  
  Melbourne forward Tom Bugg's AFL career is at a crossroads after his six-game ban for knocking out Sydney's Callum Mills.
  
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• More records for Federer but no match point glory

  04-07-2017 19:23
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - There were plenty of records for Roger Federer to savour on Tuesday as he began his pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title, but he was denied a chance to celebrate them in style as his first round match ended abruptly midway through the second set.
  
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• What not to miss at #Inspirefest 2017 siliconrepublic.com/companies/insp…

  04-07-2017 19:15 via twitter.com
  What not to miss at #Inspirefest 2017 siliconrepublic.com/companies/insp…
  
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• World champion Sagan kicked out of Tour de France - race jury

  04-07-2017 19:13
  
  PARIS (Reuters) - World champion Peter Sagan has been kicked out of the Tour de France after sending Briton Mark Cavendish crashing in the finale of Tuesday's fourth stage, the race jury president said.
  
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• Fianna Fáil spokesperson: #NationalBroadbandPlan is ‘beyond a joke now’ siliconrepublic.com/comms/national…

  04-07-2017 19:01 via twitter.com
  Fianna Fáil spokesperson: #NationalBroadbandPlan is ‘beyond a joke now’ siliconrepublic.com/comms/national…
  
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• An Taoiseach @campaignforleo will give a special message at #Inspirefest 2017 ow.ly/lq8v30djXpQ

  04-07-2017 18:50 via twitter.com
  An Taoiseach @campaignforleo will give a special message at #Inspirefest 2017 ow.ly/lq8v30djXpQ
  
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• #Apple is putting a new face on #biometric technology siliconrepublic.com/gear/3d-facial…

  04-07-2017 18:35 via twitter.com
  #Apple is putting a new face on #biometric technology siliconrepublic.com/gear/3d-facial…
  
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• The UK could lose some of its best tech employees over the next five years. #Brexit siliconrepublic.com/careers/brexit…

  04-07-2017 18:05 via twitter.com
  The UK could lose some of its best tech employees over the next five years. #Brexit siliconrepublic.com/careers/brexit…
  
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• Thunder Child set sail today, attempting a world record circumnavigating the entire island of Ireland. #IoT #drones ow.ly/jCAi30djWY5

  04-07-2017 17:50 via twitter.com
  Thunder Child set sail today, attempting a world record circumnavigating the entire island of Ireland. #IoT #drones ow.ly/jCAi30djWY5
  
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• #MostRead Today: Thunder Child’s dash around Ireland will be exemplar for Irish IoT ow.ly/BM7y30djWxz

  04-07-2017 17:35 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Thunder Child’s dash around Ireland will be exemplar for Irish IoT ow.ly/BM7y30djWxz
  
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• #MostRead Today: Thousands of jobs no longer Azure’d as Microsoft refocuses on cloud ow.ly/CLFx30djWDq

  04-07-2017 17:35 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Thousands of jobs no longer Azure’d as Microsoft refocuses on cloud ow.ly/CLFx30djWDq
  
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• #MostRead Today: Minister’s comments suggest National Broadband Plan delayed again ow.ly/KkCG30djWAg

  04-07-2017 17:35 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Minister’s comments suggest National Broadband Plan delayed again ow.ly/KkCG30djWAg
  
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• #MostRead Today: 9 tips guaranteed to boost your productivity today ow.ly/jPZI30djWEM

  04-07-2017 17:35 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: 9 tips guaranteed to boost your productivity today ow.ly/jPZI30djWEM
  
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• #MostRead Today: 500 Startups’ Elizabeth Yin resigns as harassment drama unfolds ow.ly/gDC530djWCh

  04-07-2017 17:35 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: 500 Startups’ Elizabeth Yin resigns as harassment drama unfolds ow.ly/gDC530djWCh
  
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• Australian men over and out at Wimbledon

  04-07-2017 16:50
  Australia's Jordan Thompson is out of Wimbledon after losing to seeded Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in straight sets.
  
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• 8 career takeaways from Inspirefest 2016 – and why you need to attend this year siliconrepublic.com/advice/inspire…

  04-07-2017 16:50 via twitter.com
  8 career takeaways from Inspirefest 2016 – and why you need to attend this year siliconrepublic.com/advice/inspire…
  
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• Just two more days!! #Inspirefest siliconrepublic.com/advice/inspire…

  04-07-2017 16:40 via twitter.com
  Just two more days!! #Inspirefest siliconrepublic.com/advice/inspire…
  
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• Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s a lifeguard drone at Spanish Point siliconrepublic.com/innovation/dro…

  04-07-2017 16:37 via twitter.com
  Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s a lifeguard drone at Spanish Point siliconrepublic.com/innovation/dro…
  
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• Kerber survives tight Wimbledon opener

  04-07-2017 16:33
  World No.1 Angelique Kerber overcame some tight moments to advance to the second round of Wimbledon over American qualifier Irina Falconi.
  
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• Kerber survives rocky opening test to reach round two

  04-07-2017 16:24
  
  LONDON (Reuters) - Angelique Kerber enjoyed the honour of opening Centre Court proceedings on Tuesday in the absence of title holder Serena Williams and, while she looked far from her best, she reached the Wimbledon second round with a 6-4 6-4 win over Irina Falconi.
  
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• "Bored" Tomic has lost interest in tennis

  04-07-2017 16:24
  Bernard Tomic has admitted he's lost motivation for tennis and no longer cares how he performs at grand slams after crashing out of Wimbledon.
  
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• Arina Rodionova advances at Wimbledon

  04-07-2017 16:21
  Arina Rodionova has become the first Australian to advance to the second round at Wimbledon, beating world No.17 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 9-7.
  
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• Gigantic portions feeding obesity problem

  04-07-2017 16:05
  A new study has revealed a worrying trend in the portion size of junk foods Australians commonly consume.
  
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• Clearer ATAR system promised by 2019

  04-07-2017 16:05
  
  The federal government has announced its plan for clearer information about university admissions, which it expects to be fully rolled out by 2019.
  
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• Kokkinakis sent packing by del Potro

  04-07-2017 15:50
  Thanasi Kokkinakis is out of Wimbledon after losing to Juan Martin del Potro 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4.
  
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• Vitolo to join Las Palmas on loan as part of Atletico move

  04-07-2017 15:30
  
  BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spain international Vitolo has an agreement to spend the first half of next season on loan at Las Palmas if his move from Sevilla to Atletico Madrid is finalised, the Canary Island club said on Tuesday.
  
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• Elizabeth Yin resigns as #500Startups controversy continues siliconrepublic.com/companies/500-…

  04-07-2017 14:30 via twitter.com
  Elizabeth Yin resigns as #500Startups controversy continues siliconrepublic.com/companies/500-…
  
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