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Aerial contest data points finger at the one-man lift
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Aerial contest data points finger at the one-man lift

Israel Folau is considered the best in the world under the high ball. What teams can do to counter his skill might be constrained in coming months.

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Economists are aghast that one of their most sacred notions - the benefits of free trade - has become so completely misunderstood in the popular mind.

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    To green-light illegal drug taking and the dangerous criminals who profit from it is something I will never support.

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        Slow immigration to be in line with infrastructure: inquiry chair

        Man in charge of parliamentary inquiry into city development says we need to slow the rate of immigration to keep it in line with infrastructure.

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        Modest mansion set to become world's most expensive house

        Modest mansion set to become world's most expensive house

        You might expect 24 Middle Gap Rd to be a sprawling estate with an array of features and bedrooms. Think again.

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        Thousands of banking customers have been caught in a fake banking app scam, prompting questions about Google Play’s app authentication process.

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        Cass finally gets her kiss as two Bachelor romances fizzle out

        Cass finally gets her kiss as two Bachelor romances fizzle out

        Cass got her single date with Nick Cummins, but things didn't go so well for two of her fellow bachelorettes.

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        Aboriginal elders lodge complaint against Sunrise

        Aboriginal elders lodge complaint against Sunrise

        "This broadcast has brought great sorrow and hurt for our people." 

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        iPhone XS and XS Max review: few compromises, but few changes too

        This is the most impressive iPhone yet. But how much better is it than the phone you're already using?

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        Is 'wealth coaching' the new and improved financial planning?

        Financial planners are repositioning themselves as personal trainer-like wealth coaches.

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        Crichton reveals Roosters wanted him to leave Rabbitohs early

        Crichton reveals Roosters wanted him to leave Rabbitohs early

        Angus Crichton admitted the Roosters were happy to accommodate him this season, but there was no way he was bailing on Souths with a year to run on his deal.

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        He might not have made it in the NFL, but Valentine Holmes' flirtation with American football has helped him become a league star.

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