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Qld farmer feared for life, inquest told
November 21, 2022 12:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA coroner is again looking into the mysterious death of Jeffrey Lawrence Brooks, who was shot dead at a Queensland crayfish farm 26 years ago.

Five new variants in latest COVID-19 wave
November 21, 2022 12:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia is in the grip of a new surge of COVID-19 cases with five new variants circulating but experts hope case numbers will start dropping before Christmas.

Uni online study shutdown 'discriminatory'
November 21, 2022 12:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDisability groups and student organisations have raised concerns about a move to restrict online learning through universities.

'Temple of Boom' ode to Parthenon at NGV
November 21, 2022 12:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NGV has unveiled its annual architecture commission, a re-imagining of the Parthenon ruins incorporating contemporary street art.

Satellite radar sensors to help map floods
November 21, 2022 12:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSUsing satellites with radar imaging sensors to see through clouds can more quickly and accurately map floods, keeping communities safer, a new study shows.

Lyon gets St Kilda's pre-season underway
November 21, 2022 12:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCoach Ross Lyon was back at his old AFL stomping ground, overseeing St Kilda's pre-season training for the first time since his 2011 departure.

Pies to inspire Giants' AFL recovery
November 21, 2022 12:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew coach Adam Kingsley says the GWS Giants are hoping to emulate Collingwood's rise up the ladder after a disappointing 2022.

Aged care on brink of collapse: union
November 21, 2022 12:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWorkers who care for older Australians will resign in droves unless aged care staff get a significant pay increase, a survey shows.

IR bill critics holding up progress: PM
November 21, 2022 11:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Albanese government has vowed to press ahead with changes to workplace laws despite a last-minute push from business to head off the reforms.

Give us coal for Christmas please: Ukraine
November 21, 2022 11:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSUkraine's ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko is asking for a shipment of coal before Christmas to help the war-torn nation battle a freezing winter.

Aust wealth lures cybercriminals: spy boss
November 21, 2022 11:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCyber crime is a "pervasive" threat to Australia's wellbeing, with the nation remaining an attractive target for criminals.

Victorious Mitchell calls out the English
November 21, 2022 11:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLatrell Mitchell wants to add to his growing list of accolades by taking on England in an Ashes series in 2023.

Rare bird chicks mark milestone at Vic zoo
November 21, 2022 10:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEight chicks of the critically endangered plains-wanderer have arrived at Werribee Open Range Zoo, marking a milestone in threatened species conservation.

Children as young as 10 self-harming
November 21, 2022 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe COVID pandemic and climate anxiety are likely contributing to the stress that is causing an alarming number of adolescents to self-harm, a study has found.

Bombers welcome Scott's high AFL standards
November 21, 2022 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEssendon midfielder Archie Perkins says new coach Brad Scott is setting the standards and direction the Bombers desperately need to step up in the AFL.

Carlton to 'own' missing AFL finals: Voss
November 21, 2022 10:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCarlton coach Michael Voss has told his players to 'own' their dramatic late-season collapse as they fell just short of breaking their AFL finals drought.

Colourful political term named top word
November 21, 2022 10:28 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA political movement has claimed the 2022 word of the year, eclipsing an insult for a conspiracy theorist, an unmotivated worker and shrinking snack sizes.

Labor eyes energy price fix by year's end
November 21, 2022 10:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe treasurer is meeting with manufacturers and other businesses to discuss possible solutions to soaring energy prices.

Inquest probes Tas police officer suicides
November 21, 2022 09:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn inquest into the suicides of four Tasmanian police officers has been told a meeting with one constable on the day of his death was poorly managed.

Caslick claims top world rugby gong
November 21, 2022 09:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSevens superstar Charlotte Caslick has won her third World Rugby player of the year award in Monaco following a triumphant year for the women's team.
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