Shorten announces new-look frontbench and other top stories.

• Shorten announces new-look frontbench

  Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has announced Labor's new-look front bench, as he seeks to ramp up pressure on the Turnbull government in the next term of Parliament. Shorten announces new-look frontbench Opposition Leader Bill Shorten announcing his shadow ministry in Canberra on Saturday. Photo: Alex EllinghausenDeputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek speaks to the media on Saturday. Photo: Alex EllinghausenTanya Plibersek and Bill Shorten at Parliament Ho..

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• EPL transfers: Georginio Wijnaldum to Liverpool, Dutch international ...

  

  LIVERPOOL have signed attacking midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum from Newcastle on a long-term deal.The Dutch international will fly out to join the team in the USA for pre-season training and will wear the No.5 shirt for the Reds, as he did at Newcastle.The Magpies were relegated to the Championship last season but Wijnaldum made a positive impression nonetheless, scoring 11 goals in 38 appearances.Capped 30 times by the Netherlands, the 25-year-old arrived in England from PSV Eindhoven last summ..

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• NRL Round 20: Broncos v Panthers | Photos

  

  Penrith gave Brisbane a hiding in a 31-12 win at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night. NRL Round 20: Broncos v Panthers | Photos Trent Merrin of the Panthers scores a try during the round 20 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Penrith Panthers.Suaia Matagi of the Panthers is tackled during the round 20 NRL match.Trent Merrin of the Panthers pushes through the defence to score a try during the round 20 NRL match.Sam Thaiday of the Broncos is tackled.Mat..

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• AFL Round 18: Collingwood v North Melbourne | Photos

  

  When they met last year, Collingwood trailed North Melbourne by 39 points at half-time, yet won. AFL Round 18: Collingwood v North Melbourne | Photos Marley Williams of the Magpies is tackled by Drew Petrie of the Kangaroos during the 2016 AFL Round 18 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the North Melbourne Kangaroos.Drew Petrie of the Kangaroos has his jumper torn during the 2016 AFL Round 18 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the North Melbour..

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• Could building campuses offshore be the future for Australia's ...

  

  Building campuses offshore can be a risky business for Australia's universities. But a new invitation from India could change all that. Could building campuses offshore be the future for Australia's universities? University of Wollongong in Dubai enrolments have surged by 41 per cent in the past five years. Photo: SuppliedStudents at University of Wollongong in Dubai, which is billed as one of the United Arab Emirates' oldest and most prestigious universiti..

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• Singleton Roosters beat Newcastle City Blues | PHOTOS

  

  Singleton Roosters have moved a game ahead of Newcastle City with a 25-point win at Max McMahon Oval on Saturday. Singleton Roosters beat Newcastle City Blues | PHOTOS SPECTACULAR: Travis Bates seals victory for the Singleton Roosters with a goal on the line after being two defenders. Picture: MICHAEL HARTSHORNROOSTERS WIN: Travis Bates contests the ball against two Newcastle defenders before kicking a goal to seal victory. Picture: MICHAEL HARTSHORNROOSTERS..

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• How Max Donnelly stopped Parramatta Eels merging with North ...

  

  Interim Eels boss Max Donnelly could well be presiding over the Parramatta Bears had he not blocked a push to merge the Eels with foundation club North Sydney.Donnelly was the voluntary administrator of the North Sydney Rugby League Club when financial difficulties forced it out of the NRL competition at the end of 1999. The Bears, desperate to remain in the top grade, looked at suitable merger partners and considered Newcastle before ultimately entering into the ill-fated venture with Manly th..

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• Arsenal boss Wenger explains Isaac Hayden leaving for Newcastle

  

  Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has explained allowing Isaac Hayden to leave for Newcastle United. The midfielder joined the Magpies after spending last season on loan at Hull City, and Wenger says it was important for the 21-year-old to continue playing regular football. “He couldn't get the chance here and I decided to let him go and have an opportunity," the boss told Arsenal Player. "At 21 years of age, you need to play or you stand still - and if you stand still you waste your career. “He's v..

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• Pictures of the week July 18 to 22 | GALLERY

  

  HUNTER_ One Nation's likely NSW Senator Brian Burston slams the Catholic priest who _destroyed my marriage_BALLARAT_ Christian Ashby was the cyclist knocked off his bike in alleged hit run on Good Friday. He has been in hospital for 3 months finally at home. Photo_ Lachlan BenceBALLARAT_ Table Tennis Champion Mark Smith. Photo_ Dylan BurnsBALLARAT_ Deputy Principal Pat O'Shea as Cruella Deville with students dressed as Dalmations as part of Gonzaga Barry Day at Loreto College. Photo_ Luka Kauzla..

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• NRL: Jarrod Croker heroics get Canberra Raiders out of jail against ...

  

  It's been 4745 days —almost 13 full years to the day — since the Canberra Raiders have found themselves in the NRL top four after 20 rounds. Jarrod Croker celebrates his golden point match-winner. Photo: Getty Images One of the biggest droughts in rugby league is over but not before Canberra nearly threw away victory in a golden point heart-stopper against New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.Raiders coach Ricky Stuart should make sure his health insurance is up to date a..

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Federal Government orders two Australian cattle exporters to stop supplying to Vietnam .	Scientists step closer to creating invisibility cloaks .
Police told cattle prod used on greyhound at Newcastle track .	Hunter Breakfast | Friday, July 22, 2016 .