AFL's quirky draw rule, NDIS fraud crackdown, markets slide

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1. The AFL’s quirky rule exposed amid frenzy of Saturday night’s draw

   Saturday night's AFL draw exposed a quirky rule where Hawthorn would not have won had they rushed the ball through for a behind, but Collingwood would have if they punched it through.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

2. Record number of fraudsters booted from NDIS as Labor negotiates path for cuts

   A record number of fraudsters have been booted from the NDIS as Labor negotiates a path for cuts, with one supplier allegedly fraudulently claiming around $4 million in public funds.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

3. ASX set to slide, Wall Street slips after weak update on the US economy

   The ASX is set to slide as Wall Street slips from its all-time high after a surprisingly weak US report on how much shoppers are spending at retailers.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

4. Alleged gangland boss shot dead in Melbourne

   Police are treating the shooting death of Melbourne crime figure Fadi Haddara as a targeted attack.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

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