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Groves hopes to sit pretty in pink at Giro d'Italia

Groves hopes to sit pretty in pink at Giro d'Italia

Kaden Groves is back in business after a knee injury and has a shot at winning the race leader's pink jersey on the opening day of the Giro d'Italia.

Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks

Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks

Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks

Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks

Fremantle will be aiming to win their eighth straight game when they host Hawthorn on Thursday night, with both teams looking to flex their premiership muscle.

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates three passengers

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates three passengers

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates three passengers

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship evacuates three passengers

Three people have been taken for medical care from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak as the stranded vessel prepares to head to Spain.

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US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war

US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war

Pakistani mediators believe they're getting close to an agreement between the US with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war.

Russia snubs Ukraine’s truce, firing dozens of drones

Russia snubs Ukraine’s truce, firing dozens of drones

Ukraine is accusing Russia of violating a short ceasefire initiated by Kyiv, while Moscow claims Ukraine hasn't abided by its own truce.

Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre

Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre

With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and stockpiles running down, economists warn fuel prices could spike above levels previously seen during this oil crisis.

Staff suspended over welfare fears before girl's death

Staff suspended over welfare fears before girl's death

The alleged murder of a five-year-old girl has led to three child protection workers being stood down amid concerns over how her welfare case was handled.

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Teens admit roles in Australia's biggest cocaine bust

Teens admit roles in Australia's biggest cocaine bust

Teens admit roles in Australia's biggest cocaine bust

Teens admit roles in Australia's biggest cocaine bust

Two teen boys were offered "life changing money" via group chat to offload what would become the biggest cocaine seizure in Australia's history, a judge heard.

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump says the US initiative to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is being paused to see if an agreement with Iran can be finalised.

Loved ones honour volunteers killed in rescue tragedy

Loved ones honour volunteers killed in rescue tragedy

Loved ones honour volunteers killed in rescue tragedy

Loved ones honour volunteers killed in rescue tragedy

Two volunteers who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a boat in distress, died while doing what they were passionate about, their loved ones say.

Bondi massacre terror accused set to face new charges

Bondi massacre terror accused set to face new charges

Bondi massacre terror accused set to face new charges

Bondi massacre terror accused set to face new charges

A man accused of killing 15 people and injuring dozens more faces being hit with fresh charges over the massacre at a Bondi Hanukkah celebration.

Islamic State-linked cohort to face arrest on return

Islamic State-linked cohort to face arrest on return

Islamic State-linked cohort to face arrest on return

Islamic State-linked cohort to face arrest on return

A group of 13 women and children are set to return to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp following the fall of Islamic State.

'Train to nowhere’: fury at Inland Rail cutback

'Train to nowhere’: fury at Inland Rail cutback

'Train to nowhere’: fury at Inland Rail cutback

'Train to nowhere’: fury at Inland Rail cutback

A major rail corridor spanning much of Australia's east will be left half finished due to budget blowouts as furious farmers brand it a major missed chance.

Treasurer hoses down talk of big budget handouts

Treasurer hoses down talk of big budget handouts

Treasurer hoses down talk of big budget handouts

Treasurer hoses down talk of big budget handouts

The Reserve Bank governor was only talking about hypotheticals when saying extra government spending makes it harder to control inflation, the treasurer argues.

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National fuel reserve 'future-proofed' in $10b plan

Australia has taken steps to shore up security of fuel and fertiliser under a multibillion-dollar package as supply chains remain disrupted by the Iran war.

'Every assurance': Aussie star on LIV Golf's future

Australia's Cam Smith has laughed off retirement rumours while remaining bullish about the future of LIV Golf beyond this season.

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain

Spain is allowing a cruise ship hit by hantavirus and three deaths to dock in the Canary Islands, as authorities investigate if transmission occurred on board.

Russian attacks kill 27 as Ukraine truce proposal nears

Ukrainian officials say they are prepared to indefinitely extend a ceasefire due to go into effect at midnight despite deadly attacks from Russian forces.

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Israeli court extends two flotilla activists' detention

An Israeli court has extended the detention of Global Sumud Flotilla activists Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila for another six days.

Human-to-human hantavirus transfer suspected on cruise

A cruise ship is marooned in the Atlantic Ocean with seven confirmed or suspected hantavirus cases on board, but authorities say the risk to the public is low.

Zelenskiy slams Russian truce offer plus deadly attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rebuked Russia for its “utter cynicism” in launching deadly attacks after announcing a brief truce.

Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling

The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for their handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode in a recent game against Collingwood.

Truce in doubt as US, Iran fight for control of strait

The US is trying to force open the Strait of Hormuz while the UAE has come under attack by Iran in a test of a ceasefire with no sign of a peace deal.

Anti-Semitism 'interlaced' with actions of Israel

While most Jewish Australians hold a strong attachment to the state of Israel, opinions on the government and its policies vary greatly, an inquiry has heard.

Federal officials grilled over Nauru detention contract

The government has faced questions at a Senate inquiry over a more-than $700,000 agreement with a company linked to Nauru's president.

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