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Warner seeking evidence before possible hearing

Warner seeking evidence before possible hearing

The sacked vice-captain's legal team has requested transcripts from the interviews conducted in CA's internal inquiry over the ball-tampering scandal.

  • by Chris Barrett

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Battle looms as Labor eyes changes to private insurance

Battle looms as Labor eyes changes to private insurance

Shorten's comments sparked a political fight over the private health insurance rebate claimed by millions of Australians.

  • by David Crowe
China hits back with new tariffs on US products
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China hits back with new tariffs on US products

Such a move had been warned as the trade dispute between the world's two largest economies escalates.

Nine Network's Games media accreditation suspended

Nine Network's Games media accreditation suspended

Two days out from the event, Nine has lost its media accreditation for the Commonwealth Games due to an "error".

  • by Felicity Caldwell
'It was never going to work': Bunnings' struggle in the UK

'It was never going to work': Bunnings' struggle in the UK

Wesfarmers will face an uphill battle as it tries to find a buyer for its beleaguered home improvement venture in Britain.

  • by Patrick Hatch
Company founded by Therese Rein sues Qantas

Company founded by Therese Rein sues Qantas

Qantas may have to re-brand its insurance arm after being sued by a firm that claims it stole its name. 

  • by Patrick Hatch
Shark bumps Hawaii man off paddleboard, then attacks

Shark bumps Hawaii man off paddleboard, then attacks

The scream came from the ocean where, moments before, a 25-year-old man had been stand-up paddleboarding.

  • by Cleve R. Wootson Jr
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      Have you noticed how arguments about governments’ intervention in the economy often rely on an appeal to Christ’s parable of the Good Samaritan?

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        'It was never going to work': Bunnings expected to struggle for buyers in UK

        'It was never going to work': Bunnings expected to struggle for buyers in UK

        Wesfarmers will face an uphill battle finding a buyer for its beleaguered home improvement venture in the UK and Ireland, according to one experienced local retailer.

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        US TV giant under siege over Trump-related 'fake news' message

        US TV giant under siege over Trump-related 'fake news' message

        A news 'promo' which aimed to cultivate distrust of broader media has exposed political bias of one of America's largest local TV station owners.

        • by Michael Idato
        Live Nation rules music ticketing, some say with threats

        Live Nation rules music ticketing, some say with threats

        US federal officials are reviewing complaints that Live Nation has used its control over concert tours to pressure venues into contracting Ticketmaster.

        • by Ben Sisario and Graham Bowley

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        Time's up: The surprising luxury watch capital of Australia

        Time's up: The surprising luxury watch capital of Australia

        Big budget timepieces are having their moment in this southern city.

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        Warner's lawyers seek transcripts ahead of  possible hearing to fight ban

        Warner's lawyers seek transcripts ahead of  possible hearing to fight ban

        The sacked vice-captain's legal team has asked for full details from the interviews conducted in Cricket Australia's internal inquiry. 

        • by Chris Barrett
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        Greenberg flooded with support for penalty blitz — so don't blink now

        The NRL boss is copping a pounding over the referees' enforcing the rules of the game. He needs to hold his nerve.

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