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Paedophile Brendan Schulz re-sentenced for 'appalling' child sex abuse

The initial sentence was "very much below what was required" for the horrific nature of abuse, the Brisbane Court of Appeal found.
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Five quick hits: Colombian teenager takes step to stardom, Morocco make breakthrough, co-hosts bow out of WWC

A Colombian teenager takes the tournament by storm, the Atlas Lionesses make a breakthrough in Adelaide, and there are tears in Dunedin for the co-hosts. These are the five talking points ahead of day 12 of the Women's World Cup.
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A Colombian footballer makes a heart sign with her fingers after scoring at the Women's World Cup.

live:Markets and economists split on chances of RBA rate hike, ASX slips

Money markets are betting the Reserve Bank will pause its interest rate hiking cycle tomorrow, but economists are not as optimistic. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
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Paris 2024 will be first Olympics to achieve gender parity among athletes, but there's still a long way to go

"We need women and young girls to see female coaches, to believe that they too can achieve positions of responsibility and influence."
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Italy's defence minister says joining China's Belt and Road initiative was 'atrocious' decision

Italy made an "improvised and atrocious" decision when it joined China's Belt and Road Initiative four years ago as it did little to boost exports, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto says in an interview. 
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Pakistan political rally explosion kills at least 40, with nearly 200 injured

A powerful bomb rips through a rally of supporters for a hard-line cleric and political leader, police say.
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Ambulance at the scene of an explosion in Pakistan.

analysis:Australia cracks the 100, as Sophie Garbin silences the doubters at Netball World Cup

The Diamonds record their largest victory at the Netball World Cup so far against Fiji, as troubled Collingwood shooter Sophie Garbin proves her selection was warranted.
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New Zealand eliminated from home World Cup at group stage, Colombia stun Germany

The hearts of home fans are broken after New Zealand can't score the goal that would have taken them through to the knockout stages as they draw 0-0 with Switzerland in Dunedin.
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Two German players block out a Colombian.

Australian bee experts lead biosecurity efforts in Fiji against varroa mite, killer pests

Australian bee experts are aiding a Fijian biosecurity program targeting killer pests in a joint surveillance effort to protect beekeepers and agriculture.
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Three Brisbane men kicked off flight for allegedly vaping, drinking duty-free alcohol on board

The men face fines after allegedly causing a flight from Brisbane to Indonesia to be diverted to Darwin due to disruptive behaviour.
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