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National

Robert Doyle ‘sleazy’ to woman: report

A report has found former Melbourne lord mayor Robert Doyle behaved in a sexually inappropriate way to a woman at an awards ceremony in 2016.

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National

Tas dad murdered ‘execution style’ by mate

A young father was shot in the head at point-blank range by his close friend while urinating on the side of a rural road in Tasmania, a court has heard.

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National

Closed borders cause frustration for towns

Leaders from communities along the NSW and Victorian border are concerned about closures caused by a COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne.

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National

Drug trafficking bikie’s car called FEARD

Melbourne Rebels sergeant-at-arms Matthew Bruce has pleaded guilty to a string of offences including firearms, drug, deception and arson charges.

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National

Sydney GP found guilty of indecent assault

A Sydney GP has been found guilty of indecently assaulting patients at an inner-west sleep clinic in 2018 and is facing a maximum penalty of 25 years in jail.

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Sport

AFL

Virus concern may limit WA derby AFL crowd

The western derby crowd at Optus Stadium on July 19 could be drastically cut as WA premier Mark McGowan insists “AFL comes a distant second” to public health.

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Horse Racing

Stackhouse and Ashlor to team up in Monash

Jockey Daniel Stackhouse will be back aboard last-start winner Ashlor in the weight-for-age Group Three Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.

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Rugby

Munster’s Melbourne Storm comeback delayed

Melbourne Storm star Cameron Munster has revealed he’ll be sidelined for at least another five or six NRL games because of a knee injury.

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World

World

Dalai Lama marks 85th birthday

To mark his 85th birthday the Dalia Lama is releasing an album of mantras and teachings put to music by New Zealand musicians.

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World

Court hearing sought for Epstein associate

A court appearance is being sought in New York for Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell to face charges she helped him recruit women to sexually abuse.

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World

Japan floods leave up to 40 dead

At least 40 people are confirmed or presumed dead, including 14 at a nursing home, after flooding submerged buildings in southern Japan.

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World

Croatia’s ruling conservatives win vote

Croatia’s ruling HDZ conservatives have convincingly won a parliamentary election despite polls having tipped gains for the opposition Social Democratic Party.

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World

UK pays tribute to NHS on 72nd birthday

People across the UK have clapped for the National Health Service to mark its 72nd anniversary and to praise carers for their efforts during the pandemic.

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Finance

Finance

Quiet Reserve Bank meeting expected

The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to leave rates on hold on Tuesday, but may talk about the economy, jobs and fiscal stimulus measures.

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Finance

Nyrada shares soar after drug trial

Shares in Novopharm spin-off Nyrada are up by more than a third after the company reported promising results for its cholesterol-lowering drug candidate.

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Finance

Job ads jumped 42 pct in June: ANZ

Job advertisements rose a record 42 per cent in June as coronavirus lockdowns were lifted, but are still lower from a year ago.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Mona Lisa back at work as Louvre reopens

Paris’ Louvre has reopened after a four-month coronavirus lockdown and art lovers can enjoy the likes of the Mona Lisa without the pre-pandemic crowds.

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Entertainment

Film composer Ennio Morricone dies at 91

Oscar-winning film composer Ennio Morricone, who rose to fame by making music for spaghetti westerns, has died in Rome at the age of 91.

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Entertainment

Broadway actor dies after long virus fight

Tony-nominated actor Nick Cordero has died aged 41 after a long battle with COVID-19.

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