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Indigenous kids in care at 'alarming' rate
November 23, 2022 10:28 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new report has found First Nations kids are 10 times more likely to be in state care, despite making up only five per cent of the country's children.

Police joked about rising tide of gay hate
November 23, 2022 10:25 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAfter a Sydney police officer joked "the gays were bashing up themselves" in 1988, a community leader investigated to reveal the extent of gay hate crimes.

Vic man jailed for grooming, raping child
November 23, 2022 10:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Geelong man who met a child at a rollerskating rink has been sentenced to eight years and 10 months behind bars for grooming and raping the 12-year-old girl.

AFLW star Purcell relishing time at Demons
November 23, 2022 10:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDual All-Australian midfielder Olivia Purcell feared she might not play AFLW in 2022, instead she is preparing for her second grand final in seven months.

Cut food waste to fight climate change
November 23, 2022 10:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBuying the right amount of food and meal prepping is crucial if Australians want to reduce carbon emissions and meet the goal of halving food waste by 2030.

Kidman lauded with film's highest honour
November 23, 2022 09:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNicole Kidman will receive the 49th American Film Institute Life Achievement Award in a gala ceremony in Los Angeles.

Industry growth hubs do their job: review
November 23, 2022 09:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's six industry growth centres have helped innovative start-ups survive and grow, but the future of the hubs remains uncertain without federal funding.

Legal delays over Foster's Bitcoin charges
November 23, 2022 09:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPeter Foster's legal fight over an alleged multi-million-dollar Bitcoin scam will continue into 2023 after his case was adjourned.

Crackdown on volunteers at voting centres
November 23, 2022 09:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Victorian Electoral Commission is limiting political campaign volunteer numbers out the front of voting centres after repeated poor behaviour.

Socceroos floored by France at World Cup
November 23, 2022 09:30 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia took an early lead before being floored 4-1 by reigning champions France in their World Cup opener in Qatar.

Cheaper child care for families next year
November 23, 2022 09:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAt least 1.2 million families are expected to benefit from a law to make child care cheaper from July 1 next year.

MP's emotional speech on domestic violence
November 23, 2022 09:19 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAhead of the international day to eliminate violence against women, a Liberal MP has delivered a powerful speech about her experience supporting a loved one.

Alert for Japanese encephalitis outbreak
November 23, 2022 09:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWith mosquito numbers expected to rise in NSW over the coming weeks, authorities are concerned about the risk of a Japanese encephalitis outbreak.

Aussies battle into Davis Cup semi-finals
November 23, 2022 09:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJordan Thompson and Alex de Minaur have delivered battling triumphs to power Australia into the Davis Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2017.

Injury-hit Wallabies look for final hurrah
November 23, 2022 09:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe wounded Wallabies are looking to end a torrid five-Test spring tour on a high with a win over Wales, who they will also face at next year's World Cup.

New vegetable snack aims to cut food waste
November 23, 2022 09:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCSIRO scientists have collaborated with a start-up to develop a product that turns vegetable waste into a snack.

AFLW winner Anderson targets grand final
November 23, 2022 02:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAFLW best and fairest winner Ally Anderson wants to set the award aside as she prepares for Brisbane's home grand final against Melbourne.

Head locks down Aussie ODI opening role
November 22, 2022 11:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTravis Head almost missed Australia's third and final ODI against England but took to the field to score a career-best 152 in a record stand with David Warner.

Fans stay away from Australia's ODI at MCG
November 22, 2022 10:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's three-match ODI series against England has concluded in front of the lowest crowd for an international cricket game at the famous MCG.

Lions' Anderson stuns with AFLW award
November 22, 2022 10:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane onballer Ally Anderson has surprised everyone - including herself - by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.
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