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Dangerous Brisbane winds ruin BMX world title races

Finals day has been abandoned at the BMX world championships in Brisbane due to dangerous winds, but it at least helped one Australian win a title.

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Australians surge into contention at BMX world champs

Australians Saya Sakakibara, Lauren Reynolds and Teya Rufus are among the local hopes who have secured spots for Sunday's finals at the BMX world championships.

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School knife search powers ruled out after stabbings

Two stabbings in as many days have sparked safety fears but authorities insist a state's schools are safe, ruling out expanding search powers.

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Stingers see home Cup as chance to grow own legacy

Australia's women's water polo team, buoyed by their brilliant silver medal in Paris, will compete for a major trophy in their home Sydney pool.

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'Off my meds': man avoids jail over mosque AK-47 threat

A man will not be jailed after a court was told he was experiencing a bipolar-related manic episode when he stormed a mosque claiming he had an assault rifle.

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'You won't win': public servant details union clash

A rogue union boss told an official, "You've chosen to take us on - anyone who does that does not win," during a campaign of harassment, an inquiry has heard.

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'Thrill' seeking driver awaits fatal boy crash penalty

A man faces up to 20 years in jail over a horror crash that killed a nine-year-old boy and injured his dad in front of their family as they were riding e-bikes.

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The sibling bond inspiring Comm Games champ, debutant

Maeve Coughlan is one of seven Commonwealth Games debutants in Australia's judo team, with the judoka to fight alongside sister - and reigning champion - Aofie.

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Man before court accused of AK-47 threat to mosque

A man accused of threatening to shoot worshippers at a mosque with an AK-47 assault rifle is before the courts after Muslim leaders warned against rising hate.

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'It's bigger than me': Roberts‑Smith at Dawn Service

Accused war criminal and Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has joined thousands to mark Anzac Day at the Currumbin Dawn Service.

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Perfect 10: Teremoana wasting no time in pro climb

Teremoana Teremoana has outlined his global ambitions while a pair of Queensland-based Kiwis have surged into title contention after Jai Opetaia's IBF snub.

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Mooney, spinners lead series-clinching win in Windies

Ash Gardner, Georgia Wareham and Beth Mooney starred as Australia comfortably defeated West Indies in the second ODI of their Caribbean tour.

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Phoenix defeat Roar, stay alive in ALM

Ifeanyi Eze's late goal has helped Wellington Phoenix stay in the finals frame while Brisbane have again tasted defeat from a winning position.

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Denying workers meal breaks - did somebody say KFC?

A long-running class action brought by KFC workers alleging they were denied payments for breaks has been settled for $28.8 million.

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New skipper Molineux back for women's Windies tour

Australia's women's cricket team has received a boost for the West Indies series, with Sophie Molineux expected to return from her back injury.

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'We'll force rule changes': Walkers to upset applecart

Ben and Shane Walker are set to transform rugby league again as coaches of the Western Clydesdales as they vow to exploit and change the rules of the game.

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Alleged axe attack victims 'terrified' over bail bid

A man allegedly attacked and injured his neighbours with a tomahawk after a series of "mundane" disputes over noise and street parking, a judge has heard.

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Perfect performance: Aussies seek repeat against India

Australian allrounder Ash Gardner is hoping for a repeat of a "perfect performance" in game two of the ODI series against India.

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'Plenty more': 7000 and counting for run machine Mooney

Australia's star batter Beth Mooney is a new member of an elite run-scoring quartet and wants more as she targets a clean sweep of the ODI series against India.

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'Throw the next punch': Healy ready for India challenge

Alyssa Healy is determined to turn the tables on India in the ODI series as the Australia captain prepares for her final international matches.

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Mooney to take gloves with Healy in field for farewell

Beth Mooney's transition to Australia's first-choice wicketkeeper will come early, taking the gloves in Alyssa Healy's last series before retirement.

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'Do better': family's powerful message after DV murder

The loved ones of a woman murdered by her ex-partner in a jealous rage have challenged men to do more to combat domestic violence.

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Vale Ron Boswell, the 'unmade bed' who kept turning up

A former prime minister has led a state funeral farewell to Ron Boswell, the Nationals senator who never stopped turning up - and never stopped calling.

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Heat call on lightning-fast debutant in rollicking win

Injury to Shaheen Afridi left debutant Tom Balkin to bowl the final over, and the 21-year-old delivered to help Brisbane to a seven-run BBL win over Adelaide.

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Casino group boss cashes in his chips after 18 months

An embattled casino operator is on the hunt for a new boss, just weeks after regulators signed off on a rescue package from an American gambling giant.

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