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Friendlyjordies safe after home firebombed
November 23, 2022 12:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice have launched an investigation after the Sydney home of YouTuber Friendlyjordies was found ablaze for the second time in a week.

Wildlife advocacy group joins 'koala wars'
November 23, 2022 12:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new wildlife advocacy network has been formed in NSW and is vowing to be a powerful new voice for endangered species in the state's ongoing "koala wars".

Loss takes polish off cup goal: Goodwin
November 23, 2022 12:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Socceroos' goalscorer against France, Craig Goodwin, says the heavy World Cup loss has taken some shine off his achievement.

Murder charge over missing Victorian man
November 23, 2022 12:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man has been charged with murder over the 2006 disappearance of Victorian man Christopher Jarvis, while another man remains in custody.

Socceroo Kuol sets World Cup age landmark
November 23, 2022 11:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGarang Kuol was stunned by the speed and size of France's players when he became the youngest Socceroo to play at a World Cup.

Actors call for local streaming quotas
November 23, 2022 11:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian TV and film figures have called for the government to mandate a 20 per cent quota for local investment for content on streaming services

AFLW star Anderson's nod to Lions history
November 23, 2022 11:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane Lions midfielder Ally Anderson is aiming to replicate the feats of Jason Akermanis and Simon Black after snaring the AFLW's best and fairest award.

I won't be haunted by cup 'mare: Atkinson
November 23, 2022 11:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSocceroos defender Nathaniel Atkinson says he will not have sleepless nights following his World Cup nightmare against France.

Tensions rise as Socceroos lose to France
November 23, 2022 11:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSoccer fans have clashed in Melbourne as the Socceroos lost in their opening World Cup match.

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.
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