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Whooping cough - 782% increase in NSW

More than 5,000 cases of whooping cough have been diagnosed in NSW between January and March this year, compared to 696 during More...

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Big business hit with levy under Abbott

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Homicide squad takes over Kiesha case

Specialist homicide officers have taken charge of the search for missing Sydney schoolgirl Kiesha Abrahams, and are now treating More...

PM 'blind to problems in own backyard'

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Gillard says she stands for jobs

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told workers that her government kept people in work during the global financial crisis. More...

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Tennis

Nalbandian returns a winner

David Nalbandian was a convincing first-round winner at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, but former champion James Blake was defeated in Washington.  More...

Safina breaks through

Former world number one Dinara Safina claimed a straight sets victory over Alona Bondarenko in the first round of the Mercury Insurance Open in San Diego.  More...

Bryans pass Woodies' mark

US twins Bob and Mike Bryan have won a record-breaking 62nd doubles title at the Farmers Classic in California to pass the previous mark held by Australians Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde.  More...
Cricket

Isaac nominated for ICC

The International Cricket Council this morning confirmed they have received New Zealand and Australia's nomination of Alan Isaac as vice-president from 2010-2012.  More...

Strauss: KP will come good

England has plenty of reasons for high confidence after their 354-run win over Pakistan at Trent Bridge - but Kevin Pietersen's form is not one of them.  More...

England romps home

James Anderson's first 10-wicket match haul carried England to victory by 354 runs as Pakistan folded to 80 all out in the first Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday.  More...
League

Tongue in, Dugan back

Canberra captain Alan Tongue is set to make his long awaited return from a groin injury and superstar full-back Josh Dugan is also a strong chance to return in time for Monday's do-or-die clash against high flyers Penrith at Canberra Stadium.  More...

NZ halt Matai pursuit

The Warriors have pulled out of the race to sign Manly and New Zealand enforcer Steve Matai but Sea Eagles officials aren't popping the champagne corks just yet.  More...

Full-time coach needed

Craig Bellamy's successor as NSW Origin coach should be appointed on a full-time basis and must be given the final say at the selection table, according to Blues great Wayne Pearce.  More...
Football

Berger: I'm the boss

The initial post World Cup Socceroos squad might look like it has Aurelio Vidmar's fingerprints all over it, but stand-in coach Han Berger is adamant he is the man in charge for next week's friendly against Slovenia in Ljubljana.  More...

DeVere wants Roar improvement

Brisbane Roar defender Luke DeVere is determined to improve on his breakout season when his side kicks off their 2010/11 A-League campaign against Gold Coast United this weekend.  More...

Fab keeps Gunners guessing

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has fuelled speculation about a move to La Liga champions Barcelona at a gathering to celebrate Spain's World Cup triumph in his hometown of Arenys de Mar.  More...
Horseracing

Cups king enters 12

Bart Cummings has entered 12 horses for November's 150th Melbourne Cup as the master trainer bids to win his 13th edition of the great race which is worth a record $6 million this year.  More...

Illustrious Blue Melbourne bound

Illustrious Blue has been given an entry in the Melbourne Cup following his impressive success at Goodwood last week.  More...

Success for Starspangledbanner

Johnny Murtagh was left counting the cost after bagging the Darley July Cup on former Australian horse Starspangledbanner at Newmarket.  More...
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