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Dan Colasimone
Daniel Colasimone has been a reporter and producer for ABC New Digital since 2014, covering sport and general news. He has been with the Queensland newsroom since 2021. @DanColasimone
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USA suffer historic World Cup knock-out after dramatic penalty shoot-out
By Dan Colasimone, Simon Smale, and Jon Healy
Two-time defending Women's World Cup champions USA are knocked out in the round of 16 by Sweden, 5-4 on penalties in Melbourne/Naarm.
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Japan and Spain impress in progressing to World Cup quarter-finals, Kerr says she'll play
Japan and Spain both put their hands up as World Cup contenders with impressive wins in their round of 16 clashes.
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Tears flow as Jamaica expel Brazil and legendary striker Marta from World Cup
The Reggae Girlz stun Brazil by holding on for a draw, meaning Marta and her team are eliminated at the group stage.
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Denmark book Matildas showdown as England's Lionesses roar in demolition of China
England deliver their best performance of the World Cup as Denmark book a knockout stage showdown with the Matildas.
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Clinical victory over Canada puts Matildas through to World Cup top 16
The Matildas put the rest of the tournament on notice with a clinical 4-0 victory over Canada in the Women's World Cup in Melbourne.
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New Zealand eliminated from home World Cup at group stage, Colombia stun Germany
The hearts of home fans are broken after New Zealand can't score the goal that would have taken them through to the knockout stages as they draw 0-0 with Switzerland in Dunedin.
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analysis:The Women's World Cup is proving once again that Australian crowds need some new chants
Aussie crowds have been wonderful during the Women's World Cup, showing up in numbers with passionate and knowledgeable support. There's just one thing missing, writes Dan Colasimone.
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French break Brazilian hearts in Brisbane after Sweden sweep Italy aside in Wellington
France get a late winner against Brazil in Brisbane, after Sweden sweep aside the challenge of Italy in Wellington.
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Nigeria claim shock victory over Matildas as Australia's World Cup hopes hang by a thread
By Dan Colasimone, Samantha Lewis, and Michael Doyle
Nigeria has put the Matildas on the ropes in the Women's World Cup after defeating Australia 3-2. See how it unfolded.
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Brazil cruises to victory over Panama, Germany and Italy get the points at Women's World Cup
Brazil proves far too strong for debutants Panama at Hindmarsh Stadium, after Germany crushes Morocco in Melbourne and Italy takes the points over Argentina at Eden Park on day 5 of the Women's World Cup.
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Jamaica earns famous draw with France after Sweden denies South Africa their own historic moment
One of the tournament favourites France were unable to get their World Cup off to a winning start, drawing a feisty and physical match with Jamaica 0-0.
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England labours to victory over exciting World Cup debutants Haiti, Denmark defeats China in late show in Perth
By Dan Colasimone and Simon Smale at Brisbane Stadium
England's well-fancied Lionesses needed a re-taken penalty to see off Haiti in their FIFA Women's World Cup opener. Earlier, former winners Japan and the USA recorded big wins over Zambia and Vietnam and Denmark secures late winner against China.
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PM says Robodebt royal commission revealed a 'gross betrayal and a human tragedy', as it happened
By Kelsie Iorio and Dan Colasimone
The explosive report recommends criminal and civil prosecution be pursued for certain individuals, without naming who they are. See how it all unfolded today.
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Why isn't child care free in Australia?
By Laura Lavelle and Dan Colasimone
Numerous studies show universal early childhood education provides a huge boost to the economy. The federal government is currently determining whether it will be introduced in Australia.
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The D'souzas tried out a financial adviser's best tips for saving money. Here's what they learned
By Dan Colasimone and Ciara Jones
Millions of middle-income families who believe they should be working towards a more comfortable life, are instead increasingly feeling the pinch.
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Who are the winners and losers in this year's Queensland budget?
Powered by a windfall of coal and oil royalties, the Queensland budget for 2023/24 has seen cash splashed across a number of areas.
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Zac wants what happened to him to be a warning to anyone who plays amateur sport
By Jessica Stewart and Dan Colasimone
The long-term effects of multiple head knocks and concussion in professional sport has recently been in the spotlight. But, as Zac found out, just one hit can be life-changing.
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Jeannette Young first mentioned a novel coronavirus to Queenslanders three years ago today. Here's what's happened since
By Janelle Miles and Dan Colasimone
Queensland's fourth year of living with COVID-19 begins today – marking the anniversary of the first time the state's then Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young warned the public of a novel coronavirus emerging out of China.
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Four dead after two helicopters collide near Sea World on the Gold Coast
By Dan Colasimone and Rory Callinan
Three more people are in a critical condition in hospital, with 13 patients overall assessed at the scene, emergency services said.
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Emma Lovell's death sparks Queensland's 'most comprehensive' response to youth crime
The new measures target young offenders in particular, with sentencing to take into account their previous criminal activity and bail history.
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analysis:Messi's coronation is complete and who's to argue he's not the GOAT? Probably somebody
Football almost never delivers perfect narratives, so when it happens it's all the more impactful, writes Dan Colasimone.
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'It's just crazy': Messi's Argentina win World Cup against France despite Mbappe hat-trick
By Dan Colasimone with wires
Argentina win their third World Cup in extraordinary style, beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
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We admit we make this parenting mistake regularly at Christmas time, but here's why it's not great
With frazzled parents and feral kids plentiful over the festive period, the same threats are rolled out year after year. But is the threat to "call to Santa" a wise disciplinary choice?
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Police investigation underway after meter reader mauled to death by dogs south of Brisbane
Three dogs are impounded after 42-year-old Kane Minion — who had worked as a meter reader for seven years — is killed at a property in Logan, south of Brisbane, on Saturday morning.
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analysis:Australia could learn something from the way Argentinians think about football
Could Ange-ball vs Arnie-ball be one way in which Socceroos supporters debate the game in the future? One thing is clear, this World Cup has added a layer to Australia's footballing history, writes Daniel Colasimone.
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