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Finch hopeful of playing T20 crunch game

<p>Australia's captain Aaron Finch rates himself a 70 per chance of playing against Afghanistan in their key T20 World Cup clash.</p>

Borrello worthy of World Cup call: Rudan

<p>Western Sydney Wanderers coach Marko Rudan believes Brandon Borrello is putting forward a strong case for selection in the Socceroos' World Cup squ...

NSW failed Lismore flood victims: report

<p>Local and state authorities failed to protect at-risk Lismore residents - the elderly, disabled and pregnant - from record-breaking floods, a new r...

Vic election overshadowed by crash claims

<p>Daniel Andrews has batted away questions on the campaign trail after the victim of a 2013 crash cast doubt on the Labor leader's version of events....

Funding to assist more violence survivors

<p>The government has announced additional funding for safe places for women and children leaving violent situations, but the Greens say it is not clo...

Coal and gas 'natural ally' of renewables

<p>Australia's resources minister has described coal and gas as a "natural ally" of renewable energy and essential to powering mining and economic cha...

Court hearing dates for Hillsong founder

<p>The founder of global megachurch Hillsong who resigned in March will face a three-week hearing next month, accused of covering up the sins of his f...

Victorian rain eases, river threat remains

<p>A temporary reprieve in rainfall is providing time for recovery in some Victorian towns, but the flood threat in Australia's southeast is far from...

Olympian endured lonely youth, lawyer says

<p>Ex-Olympic swimmer Scott Andrew Miller's lonely upbringing led him to import millions of dollars worth of drugs, a court has heard.</p>

Tassal shareholders back foreign takeover

<p>Shareholders of Australia's largest salmon producer Tassal have voted in favour of a takeover by Canadian company Cooke Aquaculture.<br></p>

Tow truck driver spared over Hawi's death

<p>A tow truck driver has been sentenced to a community penalty over concealing information about bikie boss Mick Hawi's murder.</p>

Pfizer workers walk off job amid dispute

<p>A pay dispute between COVID-19 vaccine maker Pfizer and dozens of its employees has resulted in a mass job walkout in Melbourne.</p>

Victorian batting prodigy unfazed by hype

<p>Victoria's rising star Ashley Chandrasinghe is not setting any timeline on debuting for Australia after a composed Sheffield Shield century on debu...

Buy-now-pay-later, fast cash sector warned

<p>The corporate regulator has warned it's keeping a close eye on lending products being offered to consumers in the tougher economic environment for...

Fornaroli refused to play: Glory coach

<p>Perth Glory coach Ruben Zadkovich says he doesn't want an ageing star like Daniel Sturridge or Bruno Fornaroli spearheading the club's rebuild. </p...

Worrying trend closing 'the wrong gap'

<p>The female prison system is increasingly expensive and ineffective with the rate of incarcerated women growing faster than men, a new report has fo...

Ancient practice helping to heal Kimberley

<p>Traditional healing methods are bringing comfort to people struggling with physical and mental health issues in Western Australia's far north.</p>

Disgust and hurt at Rolfe's racist texts

<p>A Northern Territory Indigenous police officer said he was hurt and disgusted by racist texts found on the phone of fellow officer Zachary Rolfe.</...

Roar goalie Freke replaces ALM housemate

<p>Macklin Freke will start in goal for Brisbane Roar against Sydney FC and it is his housemate Jordan Holmes who he is set to replace.</p>

Push to have wide-ranging NSW gaming probe

<p>A "moment of truth" has come for the major parties in NSW, key independents say, as the premier commits to building a cashless gaming card regime....