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World Cup concern as Boyle sees specialist
November 03, 2022 12:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSocceroos star Martin Boyle is seeing a specialist over the leg injury which could threaten his hopes of playing at the World Cup in Qatar.

Vic-made robot to fight African poachers
November 03, 2022 12:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictorian researchers hope their robot GUS will help protect African rangers from brutal violence, but the invention has also drawn military interest.

Hobart cable car blow as plan knocked back
November 03, 2022 12:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTasmania's planning tribunal has knocked back a controversial proposal for a cable car to the pinnacle of Hobart's kunanyi/Mt Wellington.

NSW entering new COVID-19 wave
November 03, 2022 12:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCOVID-19 cases in NSW are rising and Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant warns the state should brace for a new wave of infections, as new variants are spreading.

Qld rejects tourist levy, mulls park fees
November 03, 2022 12:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland government is considering changing fees for national parks as part of its tourism plan ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

Tough years for teachers, high safety risk
November 03, 2022 11:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTeaching workforce shortages will take years to fix, while new research shows educators face a far higher risk of assault than other professions

Qld firm hones next-generation painkillers
November 03, 2022 11:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew targeted painkillers potentially requiring fewer doses and with less side effects are being developed by a University of Queensland startup.

Magpies CEO Mark Anderson resigns
November 03, 2022 11:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAFL powerhouse Collingwood are on the hunt for a new chief executive officer following Mark Anderson's resignation after five years in the role.

Corporate tax soars but many paid nothing
November 03, 2022 11:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe COVID-19 recovery and commodity prices delivered a record year for corporate taxes, however hundreds of big businesses did not pay a cent.

Ponting ponders Pat Cummins' T20 Cup role
November 03, 2022 11:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCricket legend Ricky Ponting believes Australia might need to make the tough call of leaving out ace quick Pat Cummins for their crunch Twenty20 World Cup game.

Aussie unveils flyblown pyramid in Egypt
November 03, 2022 11:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian entrepreneur Mike Smith has built a new pyramid for Egypt and hopes the fetid structure made from rubbish will boost the war on single-use plastics.

NSW winning fight against bee-killing mite
November 03, 2022 11:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe job isn't done yet but NSW is confident it is getting on top of an outbreak of a deadly honey bee parasite that could devastate the local food industry.

Court grants gag order against The Age
November 03, 2022 11:08 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission has been granted an interim order to stop The Age publishing information from a proposed report.

Ponting hails India-Pakistan rivalry
November 03, 2022 11:08 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEven Australia legend Ricky Ponting was blown away by India and Pakistan's classic MCG battle, calling it the best sporting contest he has ever witnessed.

Fornaroli poised for Victory ALM debut
November 03, 2022 11:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBruno Fornaroli is eligible to debut for Melbourne Victory against Newcastle as he is an injury replacement player for defender Matthew Spiranovic.

Presidential nod for Aussie paramedic
November 03, 2022 11:02 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFor more than two decades, specialist paramedic Alison Thompson has been volunteering her services in some of the world's most dangerous locations.

Garner beats Conti for AFLW coaches award
November 03, 2022 10:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNorth Melbourne midfielder Jasmine Garner has won her second AFLW coaches' award, beating Monique Conti and Georgie Prespakis for the honour.

Jillaroos win big as Cook Islands fume
November 03, 2022 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSam Bremner has begun her Rugby League World Cup with a bang, scoring four tries in the Jillaroos' 74-0 thrashing of the Cook Islands in England.

Major golf champs boost Aussie Open field
November 03, 2022 10:40 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe historic mixed-gender Australian Open field has been further boosted with the addition of major golf champs Jennifer Kupcho and ex-world No.1 Jiyai Shin.

Drag race driver jailed for friend's crash
November 03, 2022 10:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA drag racer has been jailed for six months after his friend crashed on Melbourne's Monash Freeway and suffered a traumatic brain injury.
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