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A-League 'in dialogue' with Ronaldo
November 17, 2022 07:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA-Leagues head Danny Townsend says he is speaking with Ronaldo's management and has "registered an interest" in luring the Portuguese superstar to Australia.

Australian killed in Korean crush named
November 17, 2022 06:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe second Australian to die in the crowd crush in South Korea has been confirmed as 28-year-old social worker Justina Cho.

Joe Burns joins 100-club for Queensland
November 17, 2022 06:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOpener Joe Burns will become the 16th cricketer to play 100 first-class games for Queensland when he plays against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

Woman dies after tree falls on car
November 17, 2022 06:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA passenger has died and a driver has been injured after a tree fell onto their car north west of Melbourne.

Windies captain top scores in tour match
November 17, 2022 05:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWest Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite made 75 on day one as the West Indies reached 5-297 against Combined NSW and ACT in their tour match in Canberra.

Aussie pride inspires Arnold: Postecoglou
November 17, 2022 05:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEsteemed ex-Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says the World Cup will mean a "hell of a lot" to the team's first Australian-born coach Graham Arnold.

Lions yet to peak as Crows loom: Coach
November 17, 2022 05:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich says finishing as minor premiers will count for nothing in the AFLW preliminary final against Adelaide Crows.

Electric car debate could delay tax cuts
November 17, 2022 05:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA proposal to cut the price of green vehicles is due to be debated in the Senate but the tax breaks could be delayed due to a battle over hybrid cars.

Gilgeous-Alexander stuns Wizards in NBA
November 17, 2022 05:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSShai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 42 points, including a game-winning three with 1.1 seconds left, to lead Oklahoma City to a 121-120 NBA win over Washington.

Aust shares edge up despite rate fears
November 17, 2022 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market ended 0.2 per cent higher on Thursday, helped by gains in financials, health care and consumer stocks.

Car hits boy in Brisbane, driver flees
November 17, 2022 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA driver has allegedly fled the scene after running a red light and hitting a child when police attempted an intercept in Brisbane.

Aged sex offender freed to 'unsafe' living
November 17, 2022 04:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Queensland judge says elderly sex offender Desmond Ronald Grant has made the "understandable" decision to risk health rather than stay in prison.

Defence suspect knew details of mum's body
November 17, 2022 04:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe man defence lawyers say killed a Melbourne mum knew details of where her body was found, but he says he overheard police talking through a doorbell camera.

NT govt workers walk off job over pay deal
November 17, 2022 04:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHundreds of teachers, nurses and other public servants have walked off the job in the Northern Territory over the government's two per cent pay rise offer.

Launceston boards flight to green hydrogen
November 17, 2022 04:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNorthern Tasmania is a step closer to being a green hydrogen hub as Countrywide Hydrogen signs a deal with Launceston Airport to pair solar with new technology.

Jets ready to swoop on Roar in ALW opener
November 17, 2022 04:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane Roar are without Katrina Gorry for the start of the A-League Women season and Newcastle hope they can take full advantage in their opening-round clash.

NRL, clubs move close to funding agreement
November 17, 2022 04:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NRL and its clubs have moved closer towards finalising a funding agreement for the next five seasons.

Spearing NT killer cop 'could bring peace'
November 17, 2022 03:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn inquest into the shooting death of an Indigenous teen by a NT police officer has been told tribal payback is not revenge but a way to restore harmony.

Glory primed after off-season of stewing
November 17, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPerth Glory missed out on a finals berth by a whisker last season and coach Alex Epakis says the current environment is the best he's ever experienced.

Glory ready to make ALW finals splash
November 17, 2022 03:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPerth Glory will attempt to push for an A-League Women finals berth now that they no longer have to deal with border closures and relocations.
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