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Little girl missing from Auckland park located
The 10-year-old was found shortly after police issued an urgent appeal for information.

Supercars champ Will Brown narrowly avoids collision
The final practice session at Bathurst 1000 nearly ended in disaster as Triple Eight's Will Brown had to take evasive action to avoid colliding into Chaz Mostert.

England’s key fast bowlers are fragile. This is how Australia win the Ashes
England have serious pace in Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, but can they survive consecutive Tests on Australia’s hard pitches?

Baker, Costin combine for two top Coonamble contenders
The powerhouse stable of Bjorn Baker will be in action at Coonamble on Sunday with the Warwick Farm trainer having two leading contenders in action.

Kostecki snatches pole for The Great Race
Brodie Kostecki nails pole position for the Bathurst 1000 with a blistering lap in the Top 10 Shootout.

The four-horse race that proved to be a million-dollar ‘heist’
The Melbourne Racing Club is shrouded in controversy but, on track, boardroom politics have made way for a stunning Caulfield boilover.

Coach confronts team doctor after concussion scare
New York Giants coach Brian Daboll engages in an animated exchange with team doctors regarding the length of time taken to clear rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart of a concussion.

Kostecki claims third straight Bathurst 1000 pole
A blistering lap from Brodie Kostecki in Top 10 Shootout has secured the Ford star his third-straight pole for the Bathurst 1000.

Specialist intravenous team axed despite positive results, financial savings
A pilot programme at Christchurch Hospital, which created a specialist intravenous team for patients with difficult intravenous access, has been dropped, despite showing positive results and financial savings. The Vessel...

Country Life: Top dollar stock at Feilding saleyards
Global demand for red meat is driving strong prices for sheep and cattle, some of the best former Feilding farmer Eric Linklater has seen.

Score 15 months of Microsoft 365 — now at a special $75 price
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Ripley's true blue Aussie homecoming
Australian superstar Rhea Ripley celebrates her homecoming in style alongside fellow wrestlers Iyo Sky and Grayson Waller.

Beadman defends Ka Ying Rising as doubts grow about $20m Everest favourite
Darren Beadman believes Ka Ying Rising remains the horse to beat in the Everest.

Autumn Boy stuns the pack in the Guineas
Autumn Boy is crowned the winner of the 2025 Caufield Guineas.

Race-by-race preview and tips for Hawkesbury on Thursday
All you need to know to pick a winner from Thursday’s eight-race card.

Kostecki clinches third straight Bathurst 1000 pole despite engine frustration
Defending champion Brodie Kostecki will start at the front of the grid on Sunday.

Rawilller eyes Cox Plate shot after Lindermann dominates Hill Stakes
Nash Rawiller wants a Cox Plate shot with Lindermann after he delivered him another Hill Stakes win on Saturday.

Determined Socceroos secure tough win over Canada
The Socceroos have shown grit and determination in their 1-0 win over Canada, overcoming a hostile crowd to win on the road.

Urgent appeal for sightings of missing 10-year-old in Auckland
Lily was last seen by her family at Cornwall Park on Saturday afternoon.

This Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook deal is only $74.99 + free shipping
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