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Kids injured in explosion at Sydney school
November 21, 2022 04:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSStudents at a Sydney primary school have burns to the body, chest, face and legs, after a science experiment exploded - leaving two in a serious condition.

ASX quiet again as banks gain, miners fall
November 21, 2022 04:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market has had its sixth consecutive day of subdued trading, with losses by the big miners balanced by gains for the big banks.

West Indies captain backs Chanderpaul Jnr
November 21, 2022 04:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWest Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite will have opened with a father and his son in his Test career if Tagenarine Chanderpaul is picked to play Australia.

Warner slams CA after code of conduct call
November 21, 2022 04:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDavid Warner is now eligible to plead his case to Cricket Australia to overturn his leadership ban but the star opener has criticised the "drawn-out" process.

Nats candidate on sex charge found dead
November 21, 2022 04:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Nationals candidate due in court on sexual assault allegations and running for the seat of Narracan has died, days out from the Victorian election.

Harrison keen to lift ALW Wanderers
November 21, 2022 03:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFringe Matildas midfielder Amy Harrison has returned to Western Sydney to help them climb the A-League Women table and get back to her own top form.

Burton rejects NFL to focus on Bulldogs
November 21, 2022 03:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMatt Burton's management has revealed the Canterbury playmaker was invited to participate in the NFL's international draft combine.

Vic ex-cop says gun claim is 'rubbish'
November 21, 2022 03:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn ex-Melbourne policeman accused of pointing a toy machine gun at a colleague says the allegations are 'absolute rubbish' and his job was to make people safe.

Higher costs coming for NSW businesses
November 21, 2022 03:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW workers' compensation premiums will need to dramatically increase to shore up the health of the insurance scheme, Treasury has warned the government.

Children's privacy on Facebook tightens
November 21, 2022 03:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian children joining Facebook, along with teenagers from the rest of the world, will have tighter privacy settings by default under a safety shift.

Keane takes unique road to ALW berth
November 21, 2022 03:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWestern United's Hannah Keane has finally earned her A-League Women shot after a journey that has included playing Champions League and in a Spanish Cup final.

Receding NSW floods reveal destruction
November 21, 2022 03:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore evacuation orders have been issued for central NSW towns as floodwaters carve a trail of destruction across the state.

Push to make deadly NSW roads safer
November 21, 2022 03:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA support group is calling for urgent changes to NSW laws covering the aftermath of road deaths with nearly 300 people killed this year alone.

Aussie Green has career-best game in NBA
November 21, 2022 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian Josh Green racked up a personal best points haul against Denver, while Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving returned to the Brooklyn Nets' starting five.

'Sore loser' Healy eager for WBBL glory
November 21, 2022 02:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSydney Sixers captain Alyssa Healy is ready to crown her side's sensational season with a victory in the WBBL grand final on Saturday.

Integrity commission sought by Christmas
November 21, 2022 02:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia could have a powerful national anti-corruption commission by Christmas, with the government appealing for bipartisan support.

Phone network risks set to be profiled
November 21, 2022 02:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSResearchers plan to map the risks and threats to the telecommunications sector to ensure the system doesn't fall over in natural disasters or cyber attacks.

NT Police deny special treatment for Rolfe
November 21, 2022 02:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has been told that the officer charged with his murder was not given special treatment during his arrest.

Labuschagne surprised by ODI captain call
November 21, 2022 02:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMarnus Labuschagne admits the decision to overlook Steve Smith as fill-in ODI skipper shocked him but backed the Australian hierarchy to rotate the captaincy.

SA braces for new floods emergency
November 21, 2022 02:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australia has declared a major emergency in response to rising water levels down the Murray which will flood thousands of properties.
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