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National

National

Chromosome loops key to killing cancer

Australian scientists have discovered that changes to the structure in part of our chromosomes could be to blame for cancer and some genetic diseases.

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National

Coles lashed over plastic toy giveaways

Shoppers have vented their fury at Coles for giving away miniature plastic replicas of grocery items at the same time it’s banning plastic bags.

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National

Melbourne man fatally stabbed during row

A young Melbourne man who died from what is believed to be a stab wound did not initially realise he’d been injured, a witness says.

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National

Federal Labor MP faces bullying claims

Federal NSW Labor MP Emma Husar is being investigated by her party after bullying complaints were made by staff.

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National

Diabetes gives women bigger cancer risk

New research shows that women with diabetes have a higher chance than men of also developing a range of cancers.

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Sport

AFL

Dockers aim to cut down Bombers’ run

Essendon will need to beat Fremantle on Saturday to stay in the finals race, and they’ve been bolstered by the return of Orazio Fantasia and David Zaharakis.

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Horse Racing

Sunlight shines in Adelaide trial return

The Tony McEvoy-trained Sunlight has looked as sharp as ever in an effortless barrier trial win at Morphettville.

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Rugby

Saints underline Super League credentials

St Helens didn’t need former NRL superstar Ben Barba to have their fans already thinking about October’s Super League grand final with a 14-6 win over Wigan.

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World

World

Trump plans to invite Putin to Washington

US President Donald Trump plans to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to Washington despite an uproar over their summit in Helsinki on Monday.

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World

Cambage rips WNBA for ‘ladylike’ attempts

Liz Cambage has blasted the WNBA for their treatment of players while defending Thon Maker for his role in the Boomers-Philippines melee.

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World

Russians to meet alleged spy jailed in US

Maria Butina allegedly worked covertly to establish back-channel lines of communication to the Kremlin and infiltrate US political organisations.

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World

Thai cave boys pray at Buddhist temple

Eleven of the Thai boys and their soccer coach have pressed their hands in prayer at a Buddhist ceremony meant to extend one’s life and protect it from dangers.

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World

White House struggles over summit outcry

The White House has blamed a misstatement or misunderstanding for the furore over Russia, for the second time since the Trump Putin meeting on Monday.

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Finance

Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

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Finance

Santos cuts debt, flags dividend changes

Oil and gas producer Santos has posted a dip in second quarter production and changed its dividend policy.

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Finance

Bankwest to close 29 branches

Bankwest is closing 29 branches on Australia’s east coast, which will affect about 200 staff, as customers increasingly use mobile banking.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Liam Hemsworth, Miley Cyrus in video clip

Liam Hemsworth has shared a video clip of himself with fiance Miley Cyrus on Instagram, putting at rest speculation that the two stars have split.

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Entertainment

Sir Tom Jones in hospital, cancels shows

A bacterial infection has forced Sir Tom Jones to cancel two shows in England, but has vowed to be back on stage as soon as possible.

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Entertainment

Giant Jeff Goldblum statue in London

A huge statue of a half-naked Jeff Goldblum has delighted and bemused tourists after it was placed near the Tower Bridge in London.

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