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Fire season warning for Victorian farmers
November 22, 2022 06:26 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>While much of Victoria continues to battle floodwaters, authorities are warning farmers to start thinking about fire risk.</p>

Police fight to stay silent at NT inquest
November 22, 2022 06:12 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Two NT police officers are arguing a coroner's ruling on controversial evidence was wrong and they can refuse to answer inquest questions.</p>

Man used drugs and sex to 'corrupt' girls
November 22, 2022 06:12 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Tristen Michael Black has been given a suspended sentence for using methamphetamine to procure two 14-year old girls for sex and attempted sexual a...

Murray, Sinner start Open prep in Adelaide
November 22, 2022 06:11 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Veteran Andy Murray and Italian world No.15 Jannik Sinner have signed up for the Adelaide International ahead of the Australian Open tennis.</p>

NT looks to the skies as drones take off
November 22, 2022 06:08 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Wannabe drone pilots could soon flock to the Northern Territory as Charles Darwin University develops a qualification for safe flying and opens a r...

France unfazed by early Aussie cup assault
November 22, 2022 05:42 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>France striker Olivier Giroud says he was not surprised by Australia's fierce start to their World Cup match.</p>

Don't fly in bad weather: pilots warned
November 22, 2022 05:28 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Pilots without the appropriate qualifications are being urged not to fly through clouds and rain after a report into a fatal NSW helicopter crash.<...

Friendlyjordies safe after home firebombed
November 22, 2022 05:25 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Police have launched an investigation after the Sydney home of YouTuber Friendlyjordies was found ablaze for the second time in a week.</p>

Wildlife advocacy group joins 'koala wars'
November 22, 2022 05:16 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>A 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 "koal...

Loss takes polish off cup goal: Goodwin
November 22, 2022 05:12 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>The Socceroos' goalscorer against France, Craig Goodwin, says the heavy World Cup loss has taken some shine off his achievement. </p>

Murder charge over missing Victorian man
November 22, 2022 05:00 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>A man has been charged with murder over the 2006 disappearance of Victorian man Christopher Jarvis, while another man remains in custody.</p>

Socceroo Kuol sets World Cup age landmark
November 22, 2022 04:58 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Garang Kuol was stunned by the speed and size of France's players when he became the youngest Socceroo to play at a World Cup.</p>

Actors call for local streaming quotas
November 22, 2022 04:55 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Australian 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 22, 2022 04:53 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Brisbane Lions midfielder Ally Anderson is aiming to replicate the feats of Jason Akermanis and Simon Black after snaring the AFLW's best and faire...

I won't be haunted by cup 'mare: Atkinson
November 22, 2022 04:22 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Socceroos defender Nathaniel Atkinson says he will not have sleepless nights following his World Cup nightmare against France.</p>

Tensions rise as Socceroos lose to France
November 22, 2022 04:15 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Soccer fans have clashed in Melbourne as the Socceroos lost in their opening World Cup match. </p>

Union call to ban engineered stone imports
November 22, 2022 04:10 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Australia's main construction union wants the federal government to ban imports of engineered stone, which have been linked to deadly lung disease...

Betts to mentor Indigenous sporting talent
November 22, 2022 04:09 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>After enjoying huge success mentoring Geelong forward Tyson Stengle, AFL champion Eddie Betts is aiming to broaden his work with Indigenous sports...

Australia's 100-million solar panel puzzle
November 22, 2022 04:06 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Going 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 a...

Melissa Caddick's artwork sells for $48k
November 22, 2022 04:03 PM PST | By AAPNEWS<p>Sculptures and paintings once owned by missing conwoman Melissa Caddick have sold for $48,000 at a Sydney art auction.</p>