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National

A humbled Trolley Man gets bail

Michael Rogers aka Trolley Man has been given bail accused of theft and burglary after his lawyer argued he had a unique opportunity to turn his life around.

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National

US backs Australian naval base in PNG

Australia and the United States will work with Papua New Guinea to expand a naval base on Manus Island.

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National

China infrastructure ‘not a trap’: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Asian and Pacific leaders his Belt and Road Initiative is “not a trap”.

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National

Labor, Libs splash cash as Vic poll nears

Both Victoria’s major parties are ramping up their attacks and election promises as the November 24 poll nears.

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National

Abe visits NT site for Japan’s soldiers

After having laid a wreath at the Darwin Cenotaph, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has remembered the crew of a Japanese submarine sunk off the city in 1942.

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Sport

AFL

Four vying for No.1 spot in AFL draft

AFL talent chief Kevin Sheehan believes four players remain in the running to be taken with the No.1 pick in the national draft.

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Horse Racing

I’m A Princess lands stakes win at Sandown

I’m A Princess has secured an important stakes win for her future with a fighting win in the Summoned Stakes at Sandown.

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Rugby

Ponga ready to go up half an NRL level

Newcastle star Kalyn Ponga is set to switch to five-eighth NRL next season, with Connor Watson moving to fullback.

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World

World

CIA believes journalist’s killing ordered

The CIA believes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to US media reports.

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World

White House told to return reporter’s pass

A US judge says CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s White House press credentials should be returned immediately and reactivated, after a hearing in Washington.

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World

US fires: 71 dead, over 1000 still missing

More than 300 National Guard troops have been deployed to California fire zones to help search for more victims, and at least 1000 people still missing.

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World

UK PM May wins backing of senior ministers

While two senior ministers have backed British prime minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, talk is growing of a no-confidence vote that could topple the leader.

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World

Chaotic Sri Lankan parliamentary sittings

For a third day in a row the sitting of Sri Lanka’s parliament has been disrupted in a dispute over who should be prime minister.

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Finance

Finance

French drivers to protest fuel taxes

Protesters have pledged to target tollbooths, roundabouts and the bypass that rings Paris in a blockade to protest rising fuel taxes.

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Finance

Myer trading halt on disclosure allegation

Retail giant Myer has denied suggestions it breached continuous disclosure obligations, but trading in its shares has been halted so it can respond more fully.

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Finance

NAB CEO Thorburn takes $2 million pay cut

NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn’s has his pay cut by $2 million after the lender’s poor financial and reputational performance.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Private funeral for Stan Lee held in LA

Marvel Comics mogul Stan Lee insisted he didn’t want a large public funeral, and the ceremony was held in accordance with his wishes.

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Entertainment

US screenwriter William Goldman dies

Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman, whose works include Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All The President’s Men, has died aged 87.

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Entertainment

Rolling Stones reveal themselves to Sydney

The Rolling Stones waited over 50 years to open up their vast, private archive because they wanted it to be done right and on a large scale.

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