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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.

Smith helps Aussies to comfortable ODI win
November 17, 2022 10:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia have started their three-match ODI series against England with a commanding six-wicket win, despite a brilliant century from Dawid Malan.

Celtic win can spark Sydney: Postecoglou
November 17, 2022 10:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCeltic coach Ange Postecoglou hopes Sydney FC can make the most of their win over his side and surge up the ladder when the A-League returns from hiatus.

Sydney FC stun Postecoglou's Celtic
November 17, 2022 10:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA frustrated Ange Postecoglou has had his homecoming party spoiled by Sydney FC's stunning 2-1 defeat of his Scottish powerhouse Celtic at Allianz Stadium.

Sixers score NBL upset win over United
November 17, 2022 09:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRobert Franks and Anthony Drmic have scored 21 points each to steer the Adelaide 36ers to an important NBL win over Melbourne United.

Socceroo Wright covets a crack at France
November 17, 2022 07:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOne of five Socceroos vying for two central defensive posts, Bailey Wright says he is desperate to test himself against reigning World Cup champions France.

Government to launch early years plan
November 17, 2022 07:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government is set to unveil its early years strategy and announce a summit scheduled for February.

A-League 'in dialogue' with Ronaldo
November 17, 2022 07:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA-Leagues head Danny Townsend says he is speaking with Ronaldo's management and has "registered an interest" in luring the Portuguese superstar to Australia.

Australian killed in Korean crush named
November 17, 2022 06:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe second Australian to die in the crowd crush in South Korea has been confirmed as 28-year-old social worker Justina Cho.

Joe Burns joins 100-club for Queensland
November 17, 2022 06:31 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOpener Joe Burns will become the 16th cricketer to play 100 first-class games for Queensland when he plays against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

Woman dies after tree falls on car
November 17, 2022 06:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA passenger has died and a driver has been injured after a tree fell onto their car north west of Melbourne.

Windies captain top scores in tour match
November 17, 2022 05:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWest Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite made 75 on day one as the West Indies reached 5-297 against Combined NSW and ACT in their tour match in Canberra.

Aussie pride inspires Arnold: Postecoglou
November 17, 2022 05:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEsteemed ex-Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says the World Cup will mean a "hell of a lot" to the team's first Australian-born coach Graham Arnold.

Lions yet to peak as Crows loom: Coach
November 17, 2022 05:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich says finishing as minor premiers will count for nothing in the AFLW preliminary final against Adelaide Crows.

Electric car debate could delay tax cuts
November 17, 2022 05:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA proposal to cut the price of green vehicles is due to be debated in the Senate but the tax breaks could be delayed due to a battle over hybrid cars.

Gilgeous-Alexander stuns Wizards in NBA
November 17, 2022 05:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSShai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 42 points, including a game-winning three with 1.1 seconds left, to lead Oklahoma City to a 121-120 NBA win over Washington.

Aust shares edge up despite rate fears
November 17, 2022 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market ended 0.2 per cent higher on Thursday, helped by gains in financials, health care and consumer stocks.

Car hits boy in Brisbane, driver flees
November 17, 2022 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA driver has allegedly fled the scene after running a red light and hitting a child when police attempted an intercept in Brisbane.

Aged sex offender freed to 'unsafe' living
November 17, 2022 04:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Queensland judge says elderly sex offender Desmond Ronald Grant has made the "understandable" decision to risk health rather than stay in prison.

Defence suspect knew details of mum's body
November 17, 2022 04:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe man defence lawyers say killed a Melbourne mum knew details of where her body was found, but he says he overheard police talking through a doorbell camera.
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