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Hotel group charged over Vic pokies
November 18, 2022 10:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has brought charges against a major hotel chain over its operation of poker machines.

Tax bracket creep could repair budget
November 18, 2022 10:13 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTax bracket creep can reduce government debt but comes at the expense of tax efficiency and fairness, the Parliamentary Budget Office says.

The Rock's message for Samoan RLWC team
November 18, 2022 10:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHollywood actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has sent a message of support to Toa Samoa ahead of their historic appearance in the Rugby League World Cup final.

Man dies after teens' fiery car crash
November 18, 2022 09:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe owner of a car involved in a high-speed, fiery crash in Sydney following a police pursuit has died in hospital as four other teens remain in hospital.

Streetwear show a slam dunk in Melbourne
November 18, 2022 09:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThousands of streetwear fans have descended on the Sneakerland convention in Melbourne, featuring slam dunker Guy Dupuy.

In-form Ko leads LPGA's Tour Championship
November 18, 2022 09:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIn-form New Zealander Lydia Ko has the outright first-round lead at the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship following a seven-under-par 65 start in Florida.

Teen dominate sport climbing nationals
November 18, 2022 09:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTeen climbers took the sport by surprise when they dominated the podium at the Australian boulder championships.

Kennett cops blame for Hawks' funding hole
November 18, 2022 09:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's state government is withholding $15m in funding for Hawthorn's new headquarters and outgoing Hawks president Jeff Kennett admits he is to blame.

'Quokka' supercomputer hops to world mark
November 18, 2022 09:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn Australian supercomputer is climbing the global rankings because of its ability to work sustainably on everything from supernovas to saving lives.

Integrity body's phone tap powers reviewed
November 18, 2022 09:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA parliamentary committee is examining the government's proposal to allow its national anti-corruption body to intercept phone calls and access telco data.

Big business must alter plastic practices
November 18, 2022 08:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBig businesses may be focussed on recycling but they still aren't doing enough to reduce their plastic use, including packaging, according to scientists.

Sydney Metro tunnel standard unsafe: Labor
November 18, 2022 08:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSydney Metro commuters could be at risk as tunnels don't measure up to Australian safety standards and could prove deadly during a fire, NSW Labor says.

Three measles cases detected in Victoria
November 18, 2022 07:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's deputy chief health officer is putting returned travellers on high alert after three new measles cases were detected in the state.

West Indian coral reefs under threat
November 18, 2022 07:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHalf of the Western Indian Ocean's most valuable reefs and marine ecosystems are under threat of irreparable damage, a study co-authored by Australians shows.

Rennie recalls big guns for Ireland Test
November 18, 2022 04:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDave Rennie has recalled big guns Michael Hooper, Bernard Foley and Nic White among nine starting changes for the Wallabies' showdown with Ireland in Dublin.

Ricciardo: This could be my last F1 race
November 18, 2022 03:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDaniel Ricciardo could be about to have his last race in Formula One, the Australia driver has admitted at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Bozo's lessons fuel Meninga's reborn Roos
November 18, 2022 01:02 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia have aimed to restore their global reputation by referencing their passion when it has been questioned.

Wildcats claim back-to-back NBL wins
November 18, 2022 12:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPerth Wildcats have recorded their second win on the trot after surviving a late fightback from South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Socceroo Rowles feared he'd miss World Cup
November 17, 2022 11:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDefender Kye Rowles says he feared his World Cup prospects were over because of a broken foot for the entire time he was sidelined.

Openers Warner, Head fire in Aussies' ODI
November 17, 2022 11:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian star David Warner could have found his opening partner for next year's ODI World Cup after Travis Head starred in the first-match win over England.
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