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McDonald's has taken over the operation of two restaurants after a video depicting a franchise owner and a woman named Karen attempting to tear down an Aboriginal flag raised at the home of an Indigenous family went viral.

Australian shares are expected to start the week on a strong footing after two major uncertainties that have been undermining the global economy were lifted

Alyssa had wandered into her room, lured by eerie music and strange sounds. Then a strange man said, "Hello there."

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An Australian university has come under fire for spruiking a study into the supposed immune-boosting powers of mushrooms - without revealing it was sponsored by a company that sells mushroom-based immune-boosters.

Mitch Marsh says he won't have any trouble batting or bowling, but the fall-out of his now infamous wall punch may last for some time.

The United States playing captain and resident villain set an ominous tone at Royal Melbourne. And their teammates did the rest.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will stand by the Morrison government's promise of a budget surplus in his mid-year update of the nation's finances.

Australia resumes on with a lead of 417 and four wickets in hand after a late collapse yesterday as they push towards a declaration. Follow the action here.

Support for a bigger swing of Australian tournaments comes from Europe

In his last event before undergoing cancer treatment, Australia's Matthew Glaetzer dominated Japan's Yuta Wakimoto in the best of three quarter-finals.

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The WACA's hallowed turf has been handed a lifeline by the federal government, which has agreed to tip in $30 million towards a redevelopment.

The battle to replace Josh Hazlewood looms as a race in three between Peter Siddle, James Pattinson and Michael Neser.

Arina Rodionova has gifted herself the perfect 30th birthday present by booking a spot in the Australian Open main draw.

Scotland's First Minister has poured scorn on Boris Johnson's planned post-election charm offensive to win over sceptical Scots, saying he was politically "toxic" north of the border.

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Patty Mills has sunk a jumper from the free throw line with 0.3 seconds left to give San Antonio Spurs a 121-119 overtime win over fellow Australian Aron Baynes' Phoenix Suns in their NBA game in Mexico.

UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway hasn't lost in this weight class since 2013, but that doesn't seem to worry Australia's Alex Volkanovski.