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• Live: Souths hit the front after Cowboys' 'terrible' first half in Perth

  12-04-2025 06:10 via abc.net.au
  
  The injury-hit Rabbitohs are forced to play Latrell Mitchell at five-eighth against the Cowboys after Cronulla gets the better of a resillient Sea Eagles in the first instalment of the NRL double header in Perth. Follow live.
  
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• Marshall calls for abuse of Galvin to stop as saga takes a toll

  17-04-2025 05:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall already appears exhausted by the Lachlan Galvin saga. But we're only four days into a potential 18-month epic.
  
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• After standing up to a teenager, Tigers must remain the adults in the room

  17-04-2025 05:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall already appears frustrated by the Lachlan Galvin saga. But we're only four days into a potentially exhausting 18 months.
  
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• Breaking: Australia's unemployment rate picks up slightly in March, to 4.1pc

  17-04-2025 04:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate rose slightly in March, from 4 per cent to 4.1 per cent
  
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• Australia's unemployment rate picks up slightly in March, to 4.1pc

  17-04-2025 04:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate rose slightly in March, from 4 per cent to 4.1 per cent
  
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• Cinema sees $50k in damage to screen after Minecraft movie showing goes wild

  17-04-2025 04:02 via abc.net.au
  
  The enthusiastic eruptions from the audience creates a mess for staff to clean up, but could the viral trend be a good thing for cinemas?
  
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• Working on election day? Here's when early voting opens

  17-04-2025 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal election is less than a month away. But if you can't make it to the voting booths on election day, there are other ways to have your say. 
  
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• Planning on voting early? Here's your guide to pre-polling

  17-04-2025 02:09 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal election is less than a month away. But if you can't make it to the voting booths on election day, there are other ways to have your say. 
  
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• Elusive colossal squid filmed swimming in deep ocean for first time

  17-04-2025 01:53 via abc.net.au
  
  New footage filmed 600 metres below the surface of the Southern Atlantic Ocean shows rare juvenile from world's heaviest squid species.
  
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• When and where do Easter double demerits apply?

  17-04-2025 00:05 via abc.net.au
  
  To help curb the road toll, some states double demerit points during busy holiday periods. These rules vary so here's a state-by-state guide of what to expect. 
  
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• Live: Australian shares headed for more losses, as Wall Street closes down again

  16-04-2025 23:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Wall Street is set to close lower, after concerns about tariffs were aired by the US central bank's chair and by chip maker Nvidia. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• 'Thought I was dying': Menopause symptoms can be debilitating, but experts say there's hope

  16-04-2025 23:02 via abc.net.au
  
  A physical trainer in the Army, Claire ran marathons for fun, until menopause 'stopped her dead'. Menopause Hormonal Therapy proved a game changer for her motivation and physical stamina.
  
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• Shakespeare loved to hurl a good insult. Was he literature's first troll?

  16-04-2025 23:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Many of us have tussled online with internet trolls but did you know that trolling has its roots in Ancient Greece?
  
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• Live: Albanese and Dutton campaign in Sydney as politicians react to debate

  16-04-2025 23:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have both begun their campaigning in Sydney today, following last night's leaders debate. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Albanese and Dutton both begin campaign in Sydney, following debate

  16-04-2025 23:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have both begun their campaigning in Sydney today, following last night's leaders debate. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Albanese and Dutton begin campaign in Sydney, following debate

  16-04-2025 23:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have both begun their campaigning in Sydney today, following last night's leaders debate. Follow live. 
  
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• Lady Gaga tickets for Australian tour mistaken for dynamic pricing

  16-04-2025 21:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Fans are reeling over ticket prices for the superstar’s upcoming Australian tour, her first in 11 years.
  
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• Fans shocked by expensive Lady Gaga tickets, but is it dynamic pricing?

  16-04-2025 21:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Fans are reeling over ticket prices for the superstar’s upcoming Australian tour, her first in 11 years.
  
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• Travelling to the US? Immigration lawyers suggest using a burner phone

  16-04-2025 20:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Immigration lawyers provide advice on US travel, as border security officials conduct 'enhanced vetting' of travellers with broad powers to refuse any visa holder entry.
  
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• Kids trapped for hours by deceptive video game features, report finds

  16-04-2025 20:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Popular video games are utilising harmful tactics to trap kids into spending more cash and more time gaming, a new consumer report finds.
  
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• 'Gambling without limits': How video games are fleecing kids

  16-04-2025 20:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Popular video games are utilising harmful tactics to trap kids into spending more cash and more time gaming, a new consumer report finds.
  
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• Why the market meltdowns may have been a trial run

  16-04-2025 20:39 via abc.net.au
  
  While the past few days has seen calmness return to markets, many of the financial world's best minds fear further falls — and warn we're nowhere near the end, unless America backs away from its current policy. One analyst warns we're witnessing something not seen since the Great Depression.
  
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• Peter doesn't know how he got on a Liberal email list. He can't opt out

  16-04-2025 20:36 via abc.net.au
  
  When voter Peter Magor received an unsolicited campaign email from the Liberal Party, he assumed he could unsubscribe. But the link to do so directed him to a Liberal Party website with no option to do so.
  
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• Boy, 15, charged in Sydney with organising contract killings online

  16-04-2025 15:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Police charged the 15-year-old boy with "allegedly using an encrypted application to facilitate plans for overseas contract killings."
  
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• When the debate turned to Trump, a gap emerged between Dutton and Albanese

  16-04-2025 14:45 via abc.net.au
  
  The second debate revealed an opposition leader still trying to trade off voters not feeling better off than they did three years ago and a prime minister not able to answer all the questions about how he would improve underlying problems in the economy.
  
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• Dutton pledges to bring back Howard-era technical schools

  16-04-2025 14:33 via abc.net.au
  
  The Coalition says it wants to "rebalance" the school system to better promote trades and apprenticeships.
  
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• Dutton admits second mistake, and other takeaways from ABC Leaders Debate

  16-04-2025 14:08 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese traded blows on cost of living, housing, climate and dealing with US President Donald Trump.
  
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• Australians' trust in the US falls to two-decade low since Trump re-election

  16-04-2025 13:41 via abc.net.au
  
  A Lowy Institute poll has found voters are almost evenly split on whether Peter Dutton or Anthony Albanese would be better placed to manage Australia's relationship with Donald Trump, but back the Labor leader when it comes to Xi Jinping. 
   
  
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• Saints call for 'privacy' as King's injury nightmare continues

  16-04-2025 11:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Max King goes under the knife for the second time in the space of two months as St Kilda calls for privacy amid a nightmare injury run for the superstar forward.
  
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• Broncos players put through full-squad wrestling session in bid to 'man up'

  16-04-2025 10:14 via abc.net.au
  
  The Broncos turn to wrestling in a bid to be a more physical side after being shown up by the Roosters at the weekend.
  
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