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Head set to claim Finch's 50-over spot
November 07, 2022 04:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTravis Head is set to have the first shot at Australia's vacant 50-over opening spot ahead of next year's World Cup in next week's game against England.

Arnold ponders Socceroos' World Cup squad
November 07, 2022 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSocceroos coach Graham Arnold has been getting advice left, right and centre ahead of naming Australia's 26-man World Cup squad.

ASX gains steam with miners buoyant
November 07, 2022 04:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian share market has started the week up 0.6 per cent, with the mining sector enjoying its best performance in a month amid China reopening rumours.

Bennett says rebel league 'won't happen'
November 07, 2022 04:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDolphins coach Wayne Bennett expects the NRL and 17 clubs to sort out their differences over the salary cap for 2023 and says a breakaway league will not occur.

Family killed 19 days after daughter born
November 07, 2022 04:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAbbey Forrest and Inderpal Singh planned to have four children, but they and their 19-day-old daughter died in a deliberately lit fire in December 2020.

Qld election watchdog warning over laws
November 07, 2022 04:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland's election watchdog has asked to be excluded from parts of proposed integrity laws warning its independence could be compromised.

NRL's Rabbitohs re-sign Shaquai Mitchell
November 07, 2022 04:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Sydney have re-signed prop forward Shaquai Mitchell, the brother of superstar fullback Latrell, whose own contract expires at the end of 2023.

Hampson farewelled at Redcliffe service
November 07, 2022 04:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe rugby league fraternity farewelled Liam Hampson at a public service in Redcliffe where he was remembered as a giving young man and outstanding footballer.

Flood-weary NSW towns face huge clean up
November 07, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn aerial assessment of Forbes had indicated "hundreds" of homes and businesses in the NSW town have been impacted by flooding, the SES says.

Temperature will add to flood fish deaths
November 07, 2022 03:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDespite better than expected floodwater test results, Victoria's environmental authority warns higher temperatures will contribute to more fish deaths.

Outdated disability laws to be reviewed
November 07, 2022 03:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe public will have their say on an overhaul of disability services law as the Albanese government launches a long-overdue review into the legislation.

V'landys adamant funding can be resolved
November 07, 2022 03:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says peace can be reached with clubs on funding, but the NRL will not hand over the power wanted by players.

Aussie e-bike riders unlock safer map app
November 07, 2022 03:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn app designed to help nervous cyclists avoid hills and busy roads will reach more Australians as part of a new deal with an e-bike service.

Data breaches surge throughout Australia
November 07, 2022 03:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA poll has found people want companies whose data is breached sanctioned by governments, with cyber attacks on the rise.

Humble Polkinghorne set for 150th cap
November 07, 2022 02:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMatildas veteran Clare Polkinghorne is about to win her 150th cap, but she doesn't like the attention that comes with it.

Vic's Crown put on notice after $120m fine
November 07, 2022 02:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelbourne's Crown Casino has vowed to implement significant changes after being given 15 months to improve its gambling practices.

Desert conference links Indigenous rangers
November 07, 2022 02:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA conference in the Red Centre is bringing together Indigenous rangers from across the desert to connect to country and share their ideas on land management.

Snowy chief upset ministers with surprises
November 07, 2022 02:24 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPerformance and termination payments went to former Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad, despite ministerial concerns about his conduct.

Wallabies lose Foketi for remaining tour
November 07, 2022 02:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Wallabies have suffered an injury blow, losing in-form centre Lalakai Foketi for the remainder of their European tour due to a shin injury against France.

Qld police silent on coercive control laws
November 07, 2022 01:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland police should be playing a larger role in shaping laws to criminalise coercive control, the state's police union says.
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