Protest to close detention centres
More than a thousand refugee activists protested in Melbourne on Saturday to demand that Australian migrant detention centres on Nauru and Manus Island be closed.
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International Rugby – England too good for Australia
England beat the Wallabies 23-7 in the second game of the Cook Cup series to claim their first series win in Australia.
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National Donor Week: Red Cross launches new incentives for donors
The Red Cross has launched two initiatives to encourage people to donate blood as part of National Donor Week.
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Entertainment briefs – New face of Olay announced
Olay’s Total Effects now has Australian model and television presenter Jesinta Campbell as its ambassador.
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NRL round 15 – Eels shock Rabbitohs in 30-12 win
A double from the Eels’ young winger Bevan French at ANZ Stadium last night helped the beleaguered Parramatta team keep alive their hopes of a finals place.
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News in brief – Australian cattle savagely beaten
The Federal Government launched an investigation after footage surfaced from a Vietnam abattoir showing Australian cattle being bludgeoned to death with sledgehammers.
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SCG turns red for Swans v Melbourne clash
The Sydney Swans and the Melbourne Demons will battle it out at the SCG on Sunday afternoon.
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News in Brief – Sydney teenager to face court today on terror charge
The 17-year-old arrested by police yesterday on terrorism charges is set to face court again today.
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World in brief – British MP Jo Cox killed in shooting attack
A British Labour Party MP was stabbed and shot dead in West Yorkshire yesterday while campaigning against UK withdrawal from the European Union.
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ARU: Australia look to even things up in game two
The Wallabies take on England in game two of the Cook Cup on Saturday night at AAMI park in Melbourne.
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