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Seibold, Sea Eagles big losers in NRL draw
November 10, 2022 01:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane and Manly have copped the toughest draws in the newly released 2023 NRL schedule, while Cronulla and Canberra are the big winners.

Qld entering fourth COVID-19 wave: premier
November 10, 2022 01:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland premier says the COVID-19 alert level will rise from green to amber with state's fourth pandemic wave underway.

Decision on COVID hospital funding looming
November 10, 2022 01:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA decision to extend COVID-19 funding for hospitals could be made within weeks, amid warnings the burnout of healthcare professionals is "extremely profound".

Rain threatens to ruin T20 World Cup final
November 10, 2022 12:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHeavy rain predicted for Melbourne is threatening to spoil the T20 World Cup final at the MCG with showers predicted for days around the scheduled game time.

Myanmar humanitarian visas prioritised
November 10, 2022 12:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government is moving humanitarian visa applications from Myanmar citizens in Australia to the top of the queue.

Seven West predicts drop in TV revenue
November 10, 2022 12:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSeven West Media's television revenue will likely drop by eight per cent in the first half, CEO James Warburton has told the company's annual general meeting.

Renewable energy parts makers eye Qld
November 10, 2022 12:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland government says 230 companies are interested in setting up manufacturing plants for renewable energy generation parts in the state.

COVID-19 crashed wedding plans in 2021
November 10, 2022 12:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMany Australian couples hoping to tie the knot last year were disappointed as the COVID-19 Delta wave took hold, while the number of divorces spiked.

Nine predicts market dominance at meeting
November 10, 2022 11:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNine has predicted it will gain market share at its shareholder meeting, with half-year earnings at the low end of a $380 million to $400 million range.

Mertens' BJK Cup dash ominous for Aussies
November 10, 2022 11:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSStar player Elise Mertens has rescued Belgium's hopes after a late dash to get to the Billie Jean King Cup - and now has Australia in her sights.

Fake Amazon calls top phone scam type
November 10, 2022 11:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian Communications and Media Authority has released the top five most prolific phone scams doing the rounds, led by dodgy Amazon calls.

Qld tightens driver's licence ID rules
November 10, 2022 11:30 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland has tightened the rules for using a state driver's licence for identification purposes following the Optus data breach in September.

Olympian Scott Miller jailed three years
November 10, 2022 11:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer Olympic swimming star Scott Miller has been sentenced to a minimum three years in prison for his pivotal role in a NSW drug ring worth millions.

Origin Energy fields $18.4b takeover bid
November 10, 2022 11:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOrigin Energy shares have soared by a third after its board said it would recommend a $9-per-share takeover offer from Brookfield Asset Management.

Less than half student teachers graduate
November 10, 2022 11:13 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Senate hearing revealed less than half of all teaching students will finish their degree within six years, putting strain on an already threadbare sector.

AFLW star Kearney becomes men's coach
November 10, 2022 11:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNorth Melbourne AFLW captain Emma Kearney is to become a men's coach after signing with the Kangaroos in a development role.

Laws hamper Tas prison bugging probe
November 10, 2022 11:12 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA review into the use of police surveillance devices in Tasmanian prisons has been hampered by laws that prevent crucial information from being accessed.

NRL press ahead with pre-season comp
November 10, 2022 10:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NRL are set to offer up monetary prizes for players and clubs in a two-week pre-season tournament.

NSW agencies to be forced to report hacks
November 10, 2022 10:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe loss or exposure of citizens' private information by NSW government agencies will have to be reported, under proposed new laws.

Indigenous man dies in custody in Qld
November 10, 2022 10:30 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe death of an Indigenous man in a watchhouse in a remote First Nations community on Cape York will be investigated by Queensland Police.
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