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Adelaide man charged in $5m NDIS fraud plot

Good morning, Adelaide. A cool 10C and partly cloudy, but plenty to get into this Sunday.

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Fraud officials charge another over alleged $5 million NDIS dishonesty plot
Federal police have arrested an Adelaide man as he attempted to leave the country over an alleged $5 million NDIS dishonesty plot. The arrest follows the previous arrest of a 48-year-old woman in June as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Australia fighting to save first Test as Bangladesh claim top order wickets
Australia is fighting to save the first Test against Bangladesh, trailing with four batters already back in the sheds in their second innings in Darwin. The tourists are hunting a famous victory.
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Quick hits: Smith sets review record after horror drop, Warner jinxes Marnus
Steve Smith reviewed a decision before he was given out, while Marnus Labuschagne got desperate and then jinxed on day three of the first Test. Josh Hazlewood provided a rare bright spot in an otherwise tough day for Australia.
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Almond grower loses gun licence after threats to burn biosecurity officers
A Riverland man who threatened to burn PIRSA officers who drove onto his property to inspect almond trees for fruit fly has lost a bid to reinstate his gun licence.
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Last-ditch spoil leads to second Hawks-Pies draw, Demon facing ban over hit
Dylan Moore's shot after the siren failed to make the distance as Hawthorn and Collingwood drew for the second time this season. Jacob van Rooyen also found himself in hot water in Melbourne's big win over Port Adelaide.
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