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Futuristic convertible to convert drivers
November 22, 2022 10:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOne electric car maker is showing off a concept vehicle around Australia to prove electric vehicles can be both sporty and sustainable.

Ex-paralegal admits $1.5 million deception
November 22, 2022 10:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former paralegal who has worked at some of Melbourne's biggest law firms has admitted dishonestly obtaining $1.5 million from one employer.

Border Force worker fined over info access
November 22, 2022 10:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn Australian Border Force employee has been fined thousands of dollars after he was convicted on corruption charges in Melbourne.

Mortgage pain as RBNZ set for record hike
November 22, 2022 10:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInterest rates are set to soar further in New Zealand, with one lender predicting a 100 basis point rise from the Reserve Bank is possible.

McQueen's fashion vision on show at NGV
November 22, 2022 09:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDozens of outfits by the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen are being meticulously prepared for the National Gallery of Victoria's summer blockbuster show.

Female leaders on the rise in agriculture
November 22, 2022 09:51 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFemale leaders are on the rise in agriculture, according to data from the farmers federation, helping to meet its goal to double the number of women leaders.

Tourist sentenced over fatal Tas crash
November 22, 2022 09:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA German tourist who caused a crash that killed a Tasmanian grandfather has been handed a three-month suspended jail sentence.

Zelenskiy to address NZ parliament
November 22, 2022 09:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will happily accommodate a request from Ukraine's president to address parliament.

More pressures shape 'citizen consumers'
November 22, 2022 09:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA "circular economy" could be the answer with younger Aussies consuming less because of climate change and baby boomers wanting to send less to landfill.

Sprinter Holt calls it a day
November 22, 2022 09:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPara sprinter Isis Holt is at peace with her decision to retire from athletics after enjoying a glittering career.

Dutch take advantage as Senegal miss Mane
November 22, 2022 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Netherlands have made a winning start to the World Cup taking advantage of late errors by Senegal's Chelsea goalkeeper Eduoard Mendy to win 2-0.

Christmas auction on Melissa Caddick's art
November 22, 2022 09:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMillions of dollars worth of jewels, designer clothes, and luxury goods owned by Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick are going under the hammer before Christmas.

Explosion at Sydney school investigated
November 22, 2022 07:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn investigation is under way after 11 students at a Sydney primary school were burned when a science experiment exploded.

England hit Iran for six to start in style
November 22, 2022 05:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEngland have thrashed Iran 6-2 to make a very impressive start to their World Cup campaign in a match tinged with controversies.

Socceroos captain unfazed by cup lead-in
November 22, 2022 01:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSocceroos captain Mat Ryan is unfazed by his lack of recent game time entering the World Cup opener against France.

Have faith: Socceroos coach Arnold
November 22, 2022 12:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCoach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos must have faith, and do everything right, to cause a World Cup boilover against reigning champions France.

No French nerves ahead of Australia game
November 21, 2022 10:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFrance coach Didier Deschamps says there's no apprehension in his camp ahead their World Cup opener against Australia.

Man dies after being shot by police in Qld
November 21, 2022 09:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEthical Standards Command is investigating after a man was shot by police called to conduct a welfare check in north Queensland.

France wary of Socceroos: captain Lloris
November 21, 2022 08:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFrance captain Hugo Lloris says he's expecting to face a competitive Australia in their World Cup opener in Qatar.

Dees star Harris clear for AFLW decider
November 21, 2022 08:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA shoulder injury won't stop Melbourne forward-ruck Tayla Harris competing in Sunday's AFLW grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
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