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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.

Sydney light rail delays 'unacceptable'
November 10, 2022 11:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLocals say it's unacceptable a western Sydney light rail line, first announced in 2017, is now not estimated to be taking passengers until 2031.

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.

Phone data bid to help find missing people
November 10, 2022 10:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew laws will lower the barriers for police to access phone information from telcos in missing person cases.

The push to get regional Australia online
November 10, 2022 10:13 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWhile two-thirds of the Australian landmass doesn't have mobile reception, new technology is improving access but awareness in rural areas remains low.

Maclaren backs Tilio after World Cup blow
November 10, 2022 09:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSStriker Jamie Maclaren quickly turned his attention to unlucky Melbourne City teammate Marco Tilio after Australia's World Cup squad for Qatar was announced.
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