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National

Defence to quiz witnesses in Rolfe case

The defence will seek to cross-examine witnesses in a committal hearing for Constable Zach Rolfe, who is accused of killing an NT indigenous teenager.

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National

WA nurses bracing for Victoria COVID fight

More than 80 West Australian healthcare workers have volunteered to help Victoria’s COVID-19 fight, with the first group departing the state.

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National

Dollar intervention costly and risky: RBA

Reserve Bank chief Philip Lowe has told a parliamentary committee that currency intervention is costly and risky.

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National

Cheaper housing should be a priority: RBA

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe believes more needs to be done to bring down the cost of a home.

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National

Witness relives execution-style shooting

A Sydney gym receptionist has told a murder trial of ducking behind the counter after seeing a hooded man lean into a car and then hearing about 12 shots

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Sport

AFL

Dockers expect Hamling back at AFL club

Key defender Joel Hamling is set to rejoin his Fremantle teammates as he deals with ongoing issues related to a serious ankle injury.

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Horse Racing

Smart colt out to protect unbeaten record

Smart Image will undergo a stern test of his Golden Rose credentials when he steps up to black-type company in the Up And Coming Stakes at Randwick.

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Rugby

Lack of smarts hurting Broncos: Carrigan

Young Brisbane captain Patrick Carrigan is hoping to see signs of life in the Broncos when the under-fire NRL side visits Canberra.

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World

World

Mexico passes 500,000 virus cases

Mexico’s health ministry has reported the country has reached more than 505,000 coronavirus cases and 55,293 deaths.

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World

Trump delays virus aid to block post funds

President Donald Trump’s resistance to mail-in voting has led to a hold-up in approving a major package of coronavirus assistance.

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World

Belarus releases detainees amid protests

Belarusian leaders have apologised and are releasing thousands of detainees as they try to calm protests against President Alexander Lukashenko’s re-election.

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World

New cases suggest longer Auckland lockdown

A further 13 cases were linked to Auckland’s COVID-19 outbreak on Friday, with NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern poised to decide on the city’s lockdown.

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World

FBI to join probe into Beirut blast

US diplomat David Hale has visited Beirut, reiterating the world’s message that political, economic and fiscal reform is urgent and essential in Lebanon.

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Finance

Finance

Mesoblast surges on cusp of US approval

An Australian biotech has received crucial scientific backing for its cell therapy to be approved in the US, and shares have surged.

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Finance

NAB’s Q3 profit fall can’t scare investors

National Australia Bank’s coronavirus-challenged cash profit for its third quarter appears not as bad as feared by investors on the share market.

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Finance

QBE shares up as H1 loss short of forecast

Insurer QBE’s first half loss of $US712 million was not quite as bad as it forecast, and prompted investors to lift its share price.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Apple, Google drop Fortnite over payments

Apple and Google have removed popular video game Fortnite from their app stores over its developer’s new direct payment feature.

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Entertainment

Singer Trini Lopez dies of virus at 83

Singer Trini Lopez, best remembered for hits such as If I Had A Hammer and I’m Comin’ Home, as well as acting in The Dirty Dozen, has died at 83.

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Entertainment

Actor Dan Wyllie facing DV charges

Australian actor Dan Wyllie is facing two domestic violence-related charges over an alleged assault at a home in eastern Sydney.

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