In a remarkable turn of events, the injury-hit Illawarra Hawks secured an 80-71 road victory over Melbourne United, forcing a deciding game in the NBL championship series. Despite losing key players Trey Kell and Sam Froling to injuries, Will Hickey stepped up with 22 points to lead the Hawks to victory, supported by Lachie Olbrich and Tyler Harvey. Melbourne’s Matthew Dellavedova and Chris Goulding put up a fight, but Illawarra’s resilience and determination ultimately prevailed, setting up a crucial game five at home at the WIN Entertainment Centre on Sunday.
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Gold prices surged to a record $3,895 an ounce amid concerns over the US government shutdown and US-Russia tensions, marking a 44% annual increase and positioning gold as Australia's third-most valuable export. Central banks are diversifying into gold, with a notable increase in retail demand in Australia, where queues form daily at ABC Bullion as buyers seek physical gold, especially ahead of the Diwali festival. Want More Context? 🔎
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