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• Tedesco or Walsh? Kangaroos skipper quizzed

  12-10-2026 06:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Australian captain Isaah Yeo speaks as the Kangaroos keep people guessing as to whether Reece Walsh or James Tedesco will play at fullback in the team's World Cup opener.
  
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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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• Test cricket LIVE: Proteas snare openers after Maddo’s flying start

  12-10-2026 10:01 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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• Blues to investigate Cowan, Hayward incidents and pass results to AFL

  12-10-2026 09:58 via smh.com.au
  
  Carlton will do an internal probe into the circumstances that saw Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward admitted to hospital on Sunday morning.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Recalled opener puts Aussies back on track

  12-10-2026 09:53 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: Proteas snare Aussie opener early on day four

  12-10-2026 09:41 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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• FA boss condemns booing during Welcome to Country before Australia Cup final

  12-10-2026 09:17 via smh.com.au
  
  South Melbourne’s stunning penalty shootout win over Melbourne Victory on Saturday night was marred by the actions of some fans during the ceremony.
  
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• Live: Steve Smith cops a blow after both openers sent packing

  12-10-2026 09:00 via abc.net.au
  
  An entertaining partnership between Nic Maddinson and Travis Head ends with Australia's batters needing to pile on runs quickly as the opening Test against South Africa approaches a dramatic end. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Smith departs after massive six with Aussies building big lead in Durban

  12-10-2026 09:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Steve Smith is caught on the boundary with Australia's batters scoring freely and pushing towards a big lead against South Africa on day four. Follow live.
  
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• Live: First wicket falls early as Aussies hunt quick runs on day four

  12-10-2026 09:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's batters need to pile on runs and do it quickly as the opening Test against South Africa approaches a dramatic end. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Both openers sent packing as Aussies hunt quick runs on day four

  12-10-2026 09:00 via abc.net.au
  
  An entertaining partnership between Nic Maddinson and Travis Head ends with Australia's batters needing to pile on runs quickly as the opening Test against South Africa approaches a dramatic end. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussies looking for quick runs to build lead on day four in Durban

  12-10-2026 09:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's batters need to pile on runs and do it quickly as the opening Test against South Africa approaches a dramatic end. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussies flying with lead nearing 300 on day four in Durban

  12-10-2026 09:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is pushing towards a big lead in Durban despite losing regular wickets on day four, with Matt Renshaw once again looking composed at the crease after Nic Maddinson's quickfire 48. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Aussies flying despite wickets falling in entertaining start to day four

  12-10-2026 09:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is pushing towards a big lead in Durban despite losing regular wickets on day four. Follow live.
  
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• Test cricket LIVE: Australia v South Africa first Test, day four

  12-10-2026 08:54 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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• Bombers out to nab Coleman as Roos, Swans stall on Blakey deal and Whitfield locked in limbo

  12-10-2026 08:42 via theage.com.au
  
  Follow along as AFL trade period rolls into day eight.
  
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• The Wallabies have faced the music. Can they now change their Bledisloe tune?

  12-10-2026 06:59 via theage.com.au
  
  After another Bledisloe Cup humiliation, the Wallabies hope to use Saturday’s return match in Sydney to set things right.
  
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• Wallabies coach Les Kiss was at Kangaroos training on Monday. There was one player he wanted to see

  12-10-2026 06:51 via smh.com.au
  
  The first shock of the morning was Reece Walsh training at fullback for Australia and James Tedesco watching on. The second came when Les Kiss dropped in.
  
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• Butters suggests changes to AFL player movement 'wouldn't be a bad thing'

  12-10-2026 06:50 via abc.net.au
  
  Zak Butters says he contemplated going public with his planned move home to Victoria while playing out his final season at Port Adelaide.
  
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• They’ve been a lost cause for 10 years. The Wanderers may have finally worked out why

  12-10-2026 06:47 via smh.com.au
  
  With all respect to new coach Ufuk Talay, he is not the most important appointment made by the Western Sydney Wanderers this season.
  
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• Yeo quizzed amid Walsh-Tedesco mystery

  12-10-2026 06:14 via theage.com.au
  
  Australian captain Isaah Yeo speaks as the Kangaroos keep people guessing as to whether Reece Walsh or James Tedesco will play at fullback in the team's World Cup opener.
  
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• Fans react to City cheating scandal

  12-10-2026 04:25 via smh.com.au
  
  Fans react to the Manchester City cheating scandal before kick-off against Liverpool in the Premier League.
  
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• Giant Kiwis hunting Kangaroos in World Cup opener

  12-10-2026 04:14 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia might be the defending world champions, but the Kangaroos will face a special challenge from New Zealand on Thursday night in Sydney.
  
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