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SA senator pushes for postpartum inquiry after birth ordeal

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Labor senator seeks postpartum inquiry after 'excruciating' experience
A South Australian Labor Senator has opened up about her 'excruciating' early days of motherhood, and is seeking a postpartum inquiry. She hopes sharing her experience will encourage women around Australia to tell their own stories and help shape health reforms.
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Cummins stands by 'spot on' preparation despite historic loss to Bangladesh
Bangladesh comprehensively outplayed Australia, winning the first Test in Darwin by nine wickets. Pat Cummins stood by his team's preparations for the series despite the historic loss.
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Shock defeat to Bangladesh reveals bigger picture hiding in plain sight
Australia's full-strength team was shocked by Bangladesh in the first Test. A lack of application to their Test match craft has left Australia vulnerable to teams driven to succeed in the longest format.
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Desperate draw seals wildcard for Blues as history made at Docklands
AFL history was made with a second draw in a round for the first time since 1977, as Carlton hung on to seal a wildcard spot at Docklands and the Swans sealed second place.
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Socceroo seals mega-money move with Michael Jackson dance
Socceroo Nestory Irankunda has sealed a money-spinning transfer to Portuguese giants Sporting, celebrating the move by starring in a Michael Jackson-themed dance video.
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