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Cop refuses to answer at NT's teen inquest
November 16, 2022 07:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Northern Territory policeman who shot dead Kumanjayi Walker has claimed privilege and refused to answer questions at an inquest into the teen's death.

Missing woman's body found in floodwaters
November 16, 2022 07:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice believe they have found the body of a 60-year-old woman missing from the central western NSW town of Eugowra, which has been devastated by flooding.

Bid to save rare Aussie skink from traders
November 16, 2022 06:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia has gone into bat for an endangered skink that's illegally trafficked as an exotic pet, perversely because it's so rare.

Prince to take over as Broncos NRLW coach
November 16, 2022 05:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane have appointed former State of Origin playmaker and Clive Churchill medallist Scott Prince as their new NRLW coach after two frustrating seasons.

Hurricanes eye end of WBBL finals drought
November 16, 2022 05:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHobart are one win away from ending the longest-running finals drought in the WBBL after beating the Melbourne Stars by 38 runs.

Deliveroo pulls out of Australian market
November 16, 2022 05:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIn a shock move, food delivery service Deliveroo has announced plans to shut down its Australian operations, putting thousands of people out of work.

Trio jailed for drug smuggling via yacht
November 16, 2022 04:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo men from the UK and a US citizen have been sentenced for their voyage from Mexico to Norfolk Island with one tonne of methamphetamine aboard.

Electric vehicle named car of the year
November 16, 2022 04:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn electric vehicle has claimed Carsales' car of the year title for the second year running, with one judge saying it could prove a point to naysayers.

Aust stocks dip as Ukraine war escalates
November 16, 2022 04:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market fell 0.3 per cent despite more signs of US inflation decelerating, with a Russian missile blamed over two deaths in Poland.

Captain Cummins buoyant about England ODIs
November 16, 2022 04:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPat Cummins has talked up Australia's three-match ODI series against England, starting four days after the T20 World Cup, as a challenge they are relishing.

Boyle doubts grow, Socceroos summon Tilio
November 16, 2022 04:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs the Socceroos sweat on forward Martin Boyle's fitness ahead of the World Cup, Melbourne City youngster Marco Tilio has flown to Doha as a standby player.

Foley excited to take on Ireland's Sexton
November 16, 2022 04:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWith Irish skipper Johnny Sexton recovering from a leg injury to face the Wallabies, Australia's Bernard Foley says it is special to take on the world's best.

Lawyer says son 'framed' for mum's murder
November 16, 2022 04:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelbourne man Thomas Bednar was framed for the killing of his mum Judy, 78, and there's a viable alternative suspect, his lawyers have told his murder trial.

Fears for Simmons as Philly return nears
November 16, 2022 04:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBen Simmons faces a torrid time on his return to Philadelphia next week, 76ers legend Charles Barkley says, despite the Australian showing some NBA improvement.

Tiwi Islanders held interests in gas field
November 16, 2022 04:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA lawyer representing traditional owners has argued against Santos' claims that the Tiwi Islanders did not need to be consulted on an offshore gas project.

Bat behaviour sparks Hendra virus risk
November 16, 2022 04:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn Australian study has revealed encroachment into the habitat of bats is driving them into agricultural areas, increasing the risk of Hendra virus spillover.

Annual wages growth reaches 3.1 pct
November 16, 2022 03:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWages are tracking upwards, growing by 3.1 per cent in the year to September, but still failing to keep up with the rising cost of living.

MPs commit to Aboriginal cultural council
November 16, 2022 03:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA diverse group of NSW politicians has committed to establishing an Aboriginal cultural heritage council which could make decisions about cultural sites.

Kewell hopes coach plays rising star Kuol
November 16, 2022 03:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSocceroos icon Harry Kewell has urged Socceroos coach Graham Arnold to launch 18-year-old rising star Garang Kuol onto the 2022 World Cup stage.

Qld top cop can fix service, premier says
November 16, 2022 03:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland's premier hasn't finished reading a report into the police response to domestic violence, but says the state's top officer has her support.
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