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Finch hopeful of playing T20 crunch game
November 03, 2022 03:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's captain Aaron Finch rates himself a 70 per chance of playing against Afghanistan in their key T20 World Cup clash.

Borrello worthy of World Cup call: Rudan
November 03, 2022 03:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWestern Sydney Wanderers coach Marko Rudan believes Brandon Borrello is putting forward a strong case for selection in the Socceroos' World Cup squad.

NSW failed Lismore flood victims: report
November 03, 2022 03:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLocal and state authorities failed to protect at-risk Lismore residents - the elderly, disabled and pregnant - from record-breaking floods, a new report says.

Vic election overshadowed by crash claims
November 03, 2022 03:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDaniel Andrews has batted away questions on the campaign trail after the victim of a 2013 crash cast doubt on the Labor leader's version of events.

Funding to assist more violence survivors
November 03, 2022 03:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government has announced additional funding for safe places for women and children leaving violent situations, but the Greens say it is not close to enough.

Coal and gas 'natural ally' of renewables
November 03, 2022 03:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's resources minister has described coal and gas as a "natural ally" of renewable energy and essential to powering mining and economic change.

Court hearing dates for Hillsong founder
November 03, 2022 03:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe founder of global megachurch Hillsong who resigned in March will face a three-week hearing next month, accused of covering up the sins of his father.

Victorian rain eases, river threat remains
November 03, 2022 03:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA temporary reprieve in rainfall is providing time for recovery in some Victorian towns, but the flood threat in Australia's southeast is far from over.

Olympian endured lonely youth, lawyer says
November 03, 2022 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEx-Olympic swimmer Scott Andrew Miller's lonely upbringing led him to import millions of dollars worth of drugs, a court has heard.

Tassal shareholders back foreign takeover
November 03, 2022 02:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSShareholders of Australia's largest salmon producer Tassal have voted in favour of a takeover by Canadian company Cooke Aquaculture.

Tow truck driver spared over Hawi's death
November 03, 2022 02:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA tow truck driver has been sentenced to a community penalty over concealing information about bikie boss Mick Hawi's murder.

Pfizer workers walk off job amid dispute
November 03, 2022 02:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA pay dispute between COVID-19 vaccine maker Pfizer and dozens of its employees has resulted in a mass job walkout in Melbourne.

Victorian batting prodigy unfazed by hype
November 03, 2022 02:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's rising star Ashley Chandrasinghe is not setting any timeline on debuting for Australia after a composed Sheffield Shield century on debut.

Buy-now-pay-later, fast cash sector warned
November 03, 2022 02:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe corporate regulator has warned it's keeping a close eye on lending products being offered to consumers in the tougher economic environment for households.

Fornaroli refused to play: Glory coach
November 03, 2022 02:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPerth Glory coach Ruben Zadkovich says he doesn't want an ageing star like Daniel Sturridge or Bruno Fornaroli spearheading the club's rebuild.

Worrying trend closing 'the wrong gap'
November 03, 2022 02:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe female prison system is increasingly expensive and ineffective with the rate of incarcerated women growing faster than men, a new report has found.

Ancient practice helping to heal Kimberley
November 03, 2022 02:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTraditional healing methods are bringing comfort to people struggling with physical and mental health issues in Western Australia's far north.

Disgust and hurt at Rolfe's racist texts
November 03, 2022 02:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Northern Territory Indigenous police officer said he was hurt and disgusted by racist texts found on the phone of fellow officer Zachary Rolfe.

Roar goalie Freke replaces ALM housemate
November 03, 2022 01:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMacklin Freke will start in goal for Brisbane Roar against Sydney FC and it is his housemate Jordan Holmes who he is set to replace.

Push to have wide-ranging NSW gaming probe
November 03, 2022 01:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA "moment of truth" has come for the major parties in NSW, key independents say, as the premier commits to building a cashless gaming card regime.
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