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Union call to ban engineered stone imports
November 23, 2022 11:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's main construction union wants the federal government to ban imports of engineered stone, which have been linked to deadly lung disease silicosis.

Betts to mentor Indigenous sporting talent
November 23, 2022 11:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAfter enjoying huge success mentoring Geelong forward Tyson Stengle, AFL champion Eddie Betts is aiming to broaden his work with Indigenous sports people.

Australia's 100-million solar panel puzzle
November 23, 2022 11:06 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGoing solar or upgrading an old rooftop system may slash power bills and cut emissions, but Aussies won't help to save the world if panels end up as landfill.

Melissa Caddick's artwork sells for $48k
November 23, 2022 11:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSculptures and paintings once owned by missing conwoman Melissa Caddick have sold for $48,000 at a Sydney art auction.

Rise in virus cases at major Tas hospital
November 23, 2022 11:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Royal Hobart Hospital has raised its COVID-19 management plan to a higher level following a rise in cases among patients and staff.

Marles in China Pacific security talks
November 23, 2022 11:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDefence Minister Richard Marles has met with his Chinese counterpart as Beijing holds police co-operation talks with some Pacific island nations.

Ancient Indigenous carvings return home
November 23, 2022 10:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAncient Indigenous rock carvings removed about 60 years ago for display in Tasmanian museums are being returned to their original coastal home.

Qantas to earn $150m more than forecast
November 23, 2022 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQantas is upgrading its profit expectations for the first half of 2022/23 by $150 million, as pent-up travel demand shows no sign of slowing.

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.

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.

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.
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