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• Think you could be a Hard Quiz contestant? I've heard that before

  19-04-2025 21:07 via abc.net.au
  
  It's all well and good to be a know-it-all on the couch. Time to walk all that talk, let's play, HARD!
  
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• From noodles to 'WIN', the AFL has weird signs but the messages are crystal clear

  15-05-2025 04:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Football fans have been treated to unique and often peculiar signs shown from team benches, but to those who know, these signs are a crucial form of communication. 
  
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• Carlton premiership player and coach Robert Walls dies aged 74

  15-05-2025 04:04 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian Football Hall of Fame member and Carlton great Robert Walls has died aged 74.
  
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• Breaking: Employment surges in April and unemployment rate holds steady

  15-05-2025 03:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's unemployment rate held steady in April as 89,000 people found employment — much stronger jobs growth than had been forecast.
  
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• Chinese demand pushes global EV sales to new highs in 2024

  15-05-2025 02:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The headline numbers show another strong year of electric vehicle sales, but the growth is highly concentrated in China and emerging markets in South-East Asia and Latin America.
  
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• How much do you know about the piano?

  15-05-2025 02:28 via abc.net.au
  
  From when it was invented to how many keys it has — take our quiz and see how much you know about the humble piano.
  
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• Postecoglou's Spurs suffer major injury blow ahead of Europe League final

  15-05-2025 01:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Ange Postecoglou has been dealt a huge blow in his bid to steer Tottenham to the Europa League crown with star man Dejan Kulusevski ruled out of the final against Manchester United following surgery on his right knee.
  
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• Family hopes Australian 'fascinated' with army still alive in Ukraine

  15-05-2025 01:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The family of Caleb List, feared killed fighting in Ukraine, says they are in shock and holding onto hope he is alive.
  
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• Australian feared dead in Ukraine 'always wanted to be a soldier', family says

  15-05-2025 01:25 via abc.net.au
  
  The family of Caleb List, feared killed fighting in Ukraine, says they are in shock and holding onto hope he is alive.
  
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• Live: Tech stocks continue to gain but Wall St ends mixed

  14-05-2025 23:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Technology companies led gains in US trade, with Nvidia, Tesla and Alphabet among the best performers. ASX futures point to a dip at the open after a mixed finish on Wall St. Follow live.
  
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• 'Tears blur my vision': Detained Yang thanks Australia as health declines

  14-05-2025 23:29 via abc.net.au
  
  The Australian government continues to lobby for Dr Yang, who is imprisoned in China and has a cyst on one of his kidneys.
  
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• Live: Two-word slogan PM credits for election landslide

  14-05-2025 23:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese has credited his thumping election win to what he calls "progressive patriotism". Follow live.
  
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• AFL retracts claim that umpires gave the league 'wrong information'

  14-05-2025 11:44 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL has admitted a process "failed", compounding the debacle around the on-field mishandling of a concussion to Collingwood forward Lachie Schultz.
  
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• Ferguson concerned by influencers who accept payment from politicians

  14-05-2025 10:30 via abc.net.au
  
  Political commentator Hannah Ferguson also told the National Press Club of her intention to seek a Senate seat at the next federal election.
  
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• South Africa orders cricketers to prioritise final against Australia over IPL

  14-05-2025 09:17 via abc.net.au
  
  South Africa will order their players out of the IPL more than two weeks before the World Test Championship final, as Australia's biggest stars weigh up their options.
  
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• Why ASIC lost patience with Macquarie's incompetence

  14-05-2025 08:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Record keeping, complying with regulations and lax reporting standards are issues where Macquarie has fallen short on multiple occasions on a range of issues that date back to at least 2008. A rejuvenated ASIC appears to have run short of patience.
  
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• Matildas squad named, no certainty on Sam Kerr's return

  14-05-2025 06:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Injured Matildas captain Sam Kerr remains a "camp by camp" proposition and may decide to complete full pre-season with Chelsea before returning to the international scene.
  
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• Annual wage growth ticks up to 3.4 per cent in March quarter

  14-05-2025 03:54 via abc.net.au
  
  Annual wage growth lifted to 3.4 per cent in the March quarter, from 3.2 per cent in December. It is the first annual increase in wage growth since the June quarter last year.
  
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• NRL ditches women's game for Vegas as teams confirmed for 2026

  14-05-2025 02:23 via abc.net.au
  
  There will be no women's game on the schedule for the NRL's season opener in Las Vegas next season, with the Bulldogs, Dragons, Knights and Cowboys set to play next year at Allegiant Stadium.
  
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• AFLPA 'disappointed' as audio reveals umpires' false statement over concussion

  14-05-2025 02:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Audio reveals field umpires were aware of the Collingwood players injury despite the AFL initially contradicting this and AFLPA boss Paul Marsh is not impressed.
  
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• Green among big names returning for World Test Championship final

  13-05-2025 05:19 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is welcoming back a trio of big names, including star all-rounder Cameron Green and captain Pat Cummins, for the World Test Championship decider against South Africa and the ensuing tour of the Caribbean.
  
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• Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal Party

  13-05-2025 02:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Sussan Ley will be the new Liberal leader alongside former energy spokesperson Ted O'Brien who will be deputy leader.
  
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• Russia responsible for downing flight MH17, UN aviation agency says

  13-05-2025 01:31 via abc.net.au
  
  It ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine that killed all 298 people on board, including 38 Australians.
  
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• 'A lot of anxiety' as Australian players decide whether to return to IPL

  13-05-2025 01:20 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian players who flew home last weekend could be back in India in a matter of days as the Indian Premier League prepares to resume after a ceasefire between India and Pakistan was announced.
  
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• Flyover flusters Alex de Minaur, before he recovers to win in Rome

  12-05-2025 23:10 via abc.net.au
  
  The Italian Air Force briefly interrupts Alex de Minaur's charge to victory at the Rome Masters, as he moves within a couple of matches of a showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner.
  
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• Live: PM's new look frontbench to be sworn in at Government House

  12-05-2025 23:07 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese's new look frontbench will be sworn in this morning. Follow live. 
  
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• New national guidelines for miscarriage and early pregnancy loss released

  12-05-2025 23:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Women's health experts have welcomed new national guidelines for the treatment of miscarriage, recurrent miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy up to 14 weeks gestation.
  
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• Mavericks left reeling after being 'murdered' by unforced errors

  12-05-2025 08:24 via abc.net.au
  
  The Melbourne Mavericks have been aiming for the finals in their second Super Netball season, but after a huge loss, coach Tracey Neville has had to deliver some tough love. 
  
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• Littleproud stays on as Nationals leader after party vote

  12-05-2025 07:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Kevin Hogan was elected deputy and Bridget McKenzie was elected to remain as Senate leader.
  
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• Littleproud remains as Nationals leader, seeing off Canavan challenge

  12-05-2025 07:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Kevin Hogan was elected deputy and Bridget McKenzie was elected to remain as Senate leader.
  
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