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Socceroo Kuol ignoring World Cup fanfare
November 18, 2022 05:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGarang Kuol is paying scant attention to the hype around him as he prepares to become the youngest Socceroo to play at a World Cup.

Simmons stars in Nets' NBA win at Portland
November 18, 2022 05:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAfter a quiet start to the NBA season, Brooklyn Nets recruit Ben Simmons is continuing to show glimpses of his best basketball playing as back-up centre.

Cautious mood weighs on Australian shares
November 18, 2022 04:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market closed 0.2 per cent higher on Friday but posted a weekly loss after three straight weeks of gains.

SA nurses accept new pay package
November 18, 2022 04:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australian nurses have voted to accept a new pay and conditions deal with the state government.

COVID-19 cases soar amid fourth wave
November 18, 2022 04:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCOVID-19 cases are soaring across Australia as a fourth wave passes through and authorities begin urging people to mask up.

Green light for India-Australia trade deal
November 18, 2022 04:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new trade deal between Australia and India has been given the green light to proceed by parliament.

Free rides on Sydney trains this week
November 18, 2022 03:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTravel on Sydney's trains will be free this week as the government looks to avoid further disruptive industrial action by the union

NT cop's fatal shots not necessary: expert
November 18, 2022 03:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Northern Territory policeman didn't need to fire the shots that killed an Indigenous teenager during a botched arrest, an expert witness has told an inquest.

Grown artwork blooms for Queensland show
November 18, 2022 03:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSArtist Jamie North has made a work from plants and concrete for QAGOMA's summer exhibition Air.

Former Cats skipper Selwood joins Storm
November 18, 2022 03:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRetired Geelong captain Joel Selwood will try his hand at rugby league, joining Melbourne to work with the Storm's leadership group.

Campaign to end asbestos dumping
November 18, 2022 03:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore than 75 people die a week in Australia from asbestos-related disease, prompting the federal government to implement a new campaign to end dodgy practices.

Renshaw in line for Test recall: Khawaja
November 18, 2022 03:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSUsman Khawaja, who will captain the Brisbane Heat in the BBL this season, says his teammate Matt Renshaw will deserve a Test recall when a place opens up.

Government makes Sydney train travel free
November 18, 2022 02:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTravel will be free for the working week across Sydney's rail network as the government tries to ward off further disruptive industrial action.

The spirit remains in a town washed away
November 18, 2022 02:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFour days after a ferocious flash flood razed much of Eugowra, in central west NSW, residents and volunteers from neighbouring towns are cleaning up.

Call for renewable energy storage target
November 18, 2022 02:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSClimate and energy leaders say a national renewable energy storage target could stabilise soaring power bills and encourage the construction of new systems.

Angry flood victim confronts NSW premier
November 18, 2022 02:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn emotional victim has confronted the NSW premier over the lack of support after powerful flash flooding flattened Eugowra.

Neighbours returns to Ramsay St in 2023
November 18, 2022 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian television series Neighbours is set to return to TV screens not long after the long-running soap was axed.

Socceroos find strength in refugee roots
November 18, 2022 01:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs the Socceroos prepare for the World Cup in Qatar, four players who came to Australia as refugees look forward to representing their adopted country.

Australian men poor on sun protection
November 18, 2022 01:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA survey shows one in two Australian men don't seek shade from the sun and less than one in three regularly use sunscreen.

In-principle agreement on Tassie AFL side
November 18, 2022 01:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Tasmanian government and AFL have reached an in-principle agreement on commercial terms for the island state's 19th licence bid.
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