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• Breaking: Bates dedicates historic Bathurst lap to late mum after stunning qualifying

  09-10-2026 03:47 via abc.net.au
  
  Zach Bates has become the first driver in the current era of Supercars to complete a lap of Bathurst under 2:04.000, topping Friday's qualifying session ahead of Saturday's Top-10 Shootout.
  
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• Trainer happy with Everest favourite

  12-10-2026 22:49 via theage.com.au
  
  Top horse trainer David Hayes is pleased with superstar Ka Ying Rising as he looks to defend his Everest crown in Sydney.
  
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• Track cyclist who ditched Australia withdrawn from world champ squad

  12-10-2026 22:09 via abc.net.au
  
  British track cyclist Matthew Richardson, who defected from Australian cycling at the end of the Paris Games, has been withdrawn from this week's UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai.
  
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• Cyclist who ditched Australia withdrawn from world champs over allegations

  12-10-2026 22:09 via abc.net.au
  
  British track cyclist Matthew Richardson, who defected from Australian cycling at the end of the Paris Games, has been withdrawn from this week's UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai.
  
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• Refusing to yield momentum, ruthless Australia is perfectly set for victory

  12-10-2026 21:53 via abc.net.au
  
  South Africa tried to wrestle back some control of the first Test, but Matt Renshaw again shone to put Australia in sight of victory.
  
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• Quick hits: Cummins blasts and Maharaj juggles as Smith pulls up lame

  12-10-2026 21:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Pat Cummins's explosive knock pushes Australia clear, Keshav Maharaj produces some magic in his follow-through and Steve Smith doesn't join his teammates in the field. Here are the quick hits from day four of the first Test between Australia and South Africa. 
  
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• Wallabies admit they 'faced the music' after harrowing All Blacks loss

  12-10-2026 20:47 via abc.net.au
  
  It was brutal and confronting, but the Wallabies knew they had to face the reality of Saturday night's defeat to the All Blacks sooner rather than later.
  
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• Durban victory beckons but Australian eyes turn to Steve Smith

  12-10-2026 20:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia are closing in on a meritorious victory here. But they must also wait to discover whether Smith will be out of the next Test or even the series.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Smith being assessed for possible concussion as Proteas lose two wickets

  12-10-2026 14:51 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia are pushing towards victory in the first Test in Durban, setting South Africa a target of 421 runs to win. Follow the action.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Smith being assessed for possible concussion as Proteas lose three wickets

  12-10-2026 14:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia are pushing towards victory in the first Test in Durban, setting South Africa a target of 421 runs to win. Follow the action.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Smith being assessed for possible concussion as Proteas begin chase

  12-10-2026 14:51 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia are pushing towards victory in the first Test in Durban, setting South Africa a target of 421 runs to win. Follow the action.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Smith being assessed for possible concussion as Protea wickets tumble in chase

  12-10-2026 14:51 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia are pushing towards victory in the first Test in Durban, setting South Africa a target of 421 runs to win. Follow the action.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Smith assessed for possible concussion as Protea wickets tumble in chase

  12-10-2026 14:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia are pushing towards victory in the first Test in Durban, setting South Africa a target of 421 runs to win. Follow the action.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Proteas set giant total; Smith off after nasty blow

  12-10-2026 14:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia are pushing towards victory in the first Test in Durban, setting South Africa a target of 421 runs to win. Follow the action.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Australia six wickets from victory after Smith assessed for possible concussion

  12-10-2026 14:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia are pushing towards victory in the first Test in Durban, setting South Africa a target of 421 runs to win. Follow the action.
  
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• Test cricket as it happened: Australia six wickets from victory after Smith assessed for possible concussion

  12-10-2026 14:51 via theage.com.au
  
  Australia are pushing towards victory in the first Test in Durban, setting South Africa a target of 421 runs to win. Look back on day four of the action.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Proteas set giant total after Cummins fireworks

  12-10-2026 14:18 via smh.com.au
  
  The equation is simple. Australia needs 10 wickets while South Africa require 421 to win the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Cummins declares with Aussies in box position

  12-10-2026 14:18 via smh.com.au
  
  The equation is simple. Australia needs 10 wickets while South Africa need 421 to win the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Renshaw falls just short of historic double

  12-10-2026 13:34 via theage.com.au
  
  After taking a 106-run first-innings lead, Australia will push for victory on day four of the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Aussies on top as declaration nears

  12-10-2026 13:34 via theage.com.au
  
  After taking a 106-run first-innings lead, Australia will push for victory on day four of the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Renshaw puts Aussies on top after Marnus blows chance

  12-10-2026 13:19 via theage.com.au
  
  After taking a 106-run first-innings lead, Australia will push for victory on day four of the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Carey goes but Aussies still on top

  12-10-2026 13:04 via theage.com.au
  
  After taking a 106-run first-innings lead, Australia will push for victory on day four of the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Marnus’ century drought continues but Aussies on top

  12-10-2026 11:23 via smh.com.au
  
  After taking a 106-run first-innings lead, Australia will push for victory on day four of the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Labuschagne throws wicket away but Aussies on top

  12-10-2026 11:23 via smh.com.au
  
  After taking a 106-run first-innings lead, Australia will push for victory on day four of the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.
  
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• An Opal’s tragic diagnosis broke hearts. Then she returned to the court

  12-10-2026 11:06 via theage.com.au
  
  Even in death, a star of the court who appeared on course to achieve everything in basketball will have her legacy continue.
  
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• Why Geelong won’t get to play their first-ever qualifying final at home

  12-10-2026 10:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The Cats are well-placed to earn a home qualifying final in the AFLW, but a scheduling clash means the game can’t be played at GMHBA Stadium and will have to be moved out of town.
  
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• Cleary puts contract talks on hold as he focuses on recovery from horror injury

  12-10-2026 10:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Nathan Cleary praised Mary Fowler for flying across the globe to be by his side. Now his focus is on his recovery, not a new contract with the Panthers.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Smith, Labuschagne on march for Aussies

  12-10-2026 10:29 via smh.com.au
  
  After taking a 106-run first-innings lead, Australia will push for victory on day four of the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.
  
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• Why Munster's not keen on Sydney move

  12-10-2026 10:11 via smh.com.au
  
  Cameron Munster discusses his future and his thoughts around Melbourne's contract offer.
  
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• Holbrook re-signs, Frizell leaves for Tigers

  12-10-2026 10:05 via theage.com.au
  
  Justin Holbrook has re-signed with the Knights after a brilliant season.
  
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