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Pipe bombs found on suburban footpaths, in parks

Pipe bombs found on suburban footpaths, in parks

Police are trying to work out who is responsible for a number of pipe bombs which have been found in public places in the nation's capital.

Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief

Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief

Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief

Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief

A gusty southerly change is bringing the first relief to heatwave-affected areas, but communities are warned about the threat of damaging winds and lightning.

Bogans, burnouts and bad mullets: must be Summernats

Bogans, burnouts and bad mullets: must be Summernats

Bogans, burnouts and bad mullets: must be Summernats

Bogans, burnouts and bad mullets: must be Summernats

Bragging rights for Australia's best mullet and a $50,000 burnout prize are up for grabs as car enthusiasts gather for a premier petrol-fuelled festival.

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Puoch's last-gasp magic helps Capitals down 'poor' Lynx

Puoch's last-gasp magic helps Capitals down 'poor' Lynx

The UC Capitals have produced a remarkable WNBL upset, defeating the Perth Lynx courtesy of a game-clinching basket by Nyadiew Puoch.

Minns won't lobby PM for national royal commission

Minns won't lobby PM for national royal commission

The NSW premier will stay in his lane as calls continue to mount on the prime minister for a national royal commission into the Bondi terror attack.

'Clinical' Stars in 12-year first as Thunder falls flat

'Clinical' Stars in 12-year first as Thunder falls flat

The Melbourne Stars have equalled their best BBL start since 2013, dominating the Sydney Thunder in Canberra to post a fourth straight victory.

Flames crush 'soft' Caps by 30, end WNBL losing streak

Flames crush 'soft' Caps by 30, end WNBL losing streak

The Sydney Flames have given Renae Garlepp her first win as a WNBL coach and climbed off the bottom of the ladder after dismantling the Canberra Capitals.

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Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board

Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board

Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board

Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board

Sam Konstas and Matthew Gilkes fired for the Thunder before Shadab Khan spun through Brisbane to snuff out hopes of another miracle BBL run chase.

Melbourne brings heat as Caps down Venom in thriller

Melbourne brings heat as Caps down Venom in thriller

Melbourne brings heat as Caps down Venom in thriller

Melbourne brings heat as Caps down Venom in thriller

A double-double from Jade Melbourne has helped the UC Capitals overcome a spirited Geelong Venom and notch a fourth-straight WNBL win.

Reddit calls on High Court to slip social media ban

Reddit calls on High Court to slip social media ban

Reddit calls on High Court to slip social media ban

Reddit calls on High Court to slip social media ban

A platform known for its online forums has outlined its case to the High Court on why it should be exempted from Australia's teen social media ban.

Aussies skipping dental, medical care to afford rent

Aussies skipping dental, medical care to afford rent

Aussies skipping dental, medical care to afford rent

Aussies skipping dental, medical care to afford rent

The housing crisis is changing the way Australians live with many revealing "heartbreaking" stories of struggle as they skip on the basics to make ends meet.

Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen

Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen

Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen

Former attorney-general charged with grooming teen

Former ACT attorney-general Gordon Ramsay has had his bail conditions varied during a brief mention of his grooming charge in court.

Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Australia's top law officer will reimburse taxpayers after a family holiday was ruled outside guidelines, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says she should not resign.

Coach slams 'soft' Flyers after copping Capital caning

Coach slams 'soft' Flyers after copping Capital caning

Coach slams 'soft' Flyers after copping Capital caning

Coach slams 'soft' Flyers after copping Capital caning

Sara Blicavs celebrated her milestone 300th WNBL game by leading the in-form Canberra Capitals to a 26-point demolition of the Southside Flyers at AIS Arena.

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Raiders recruit former Wallabies star to coaching staff

Canberra have turned to Matt Giteau, a local product turned international rugby star, with the former Wallabies playmaker signing on as pathways coach.

French men charged over theft of items worth millions

Police allege four men specifically travelled to Australia to steal items worth tens of millions of dollars from a home.

Capitals claim thrilling win over Lightning

The UC Capitals have overcome an almighty scare to see off the Adelaide Lightning and complete a perfect end to round eight of the WNBL.

Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

US calls for its allies to lift defence budgets will likely be raised again with Australia during high-level talks in Washington DC between senior ministers.

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Minister under fire for $100k NY trip to spruik laws

Sussan Ley says the communications minister should have been focusing on her day job rather than jetting to New York in the middle of the Optus outage crisis.

Trump impacted coalition's landslide election blunder

Elements of an internal review into the Liberals' catastrophic federal election loss have been leaked.

England ease to PM's XI win but back-up bat misses out

Four Englishman have scored half-centuries in a first-innings win over the Prime Minister's XI, but the tourists back-up Test batsman was the one to miss out.

Kellaway tames Lions to prove his Test potential

PM Anthony Albanese may have missed his side face the England Lions because he was getting married, but Test selectors will have liked Campbell Kellaway's 82.

Pin-point Han dismantles Capitals in sparkling debut

Star signing Han Xu has made a glittering debut for Perth, helping the Lynx bounce back from a poor loss to defeat the UC Capitals.

Ex-PM paints ugly picture of coalition's reality denial

Malcolm Turnbull's prime ministerial portrait has officially been unveiled, with Anthony Albanese's speech about a vulnerable moment almost moving him to tears.

Projects on the line if deal not struck on nature bill

Resource and housing projects could be blocked if Labor and the coalition don't strike a deal on long-awaited environmental reforms.

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