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 Sydney sword attacker said he loved woman

Sydney sword attacker said he loved woman

November 18, 2022 11:27 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Sydney real estate agent, who used a samurai sword on one of two women he attacked in his home, told police he loved one of them.

 Police to shadow Bandidos bikie gang AGM

Police to shadow Bandidos bikie gang AGM

November 18, 2022 11:20 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Special police taskforces will join local police in a western Victorian town during a bikie gang's annual general meeting this weekend.

 Woman jailed for killing violent partner

Woman jailed for killing violent partner

November 18, 2022 11:20 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Jean Louise Herholdt pleaded guilty to stabbing her husband during an argument at their property north of Brisbane in August 2020.

 Paraclimber goes above and beyond

Paraclimber goes above and beyond

November 18, 2022 11:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Aussie paraclimber Sarah Larcombe has finished on the podium at every international event she's competed in, standing above the rest on her prosthetic leg.

 Excited Smith back in peak batting form

Excited Smith back in peak batting form

November 18, 2022 11:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Steve Smith is predicting a big summer ahead with the Australian star saying his ODI innings against England was the best he has felt batting in six years.

 Hotel group charged over Vic pokies

Hotel group charged over Vic pokies

November 18, 2022 10:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The 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

Tax bracket creep could repair budget

November 18, 2022 10:13 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Tax 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

The Rock's message for Samoan RLWC team

November 18, 2022 10:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Hollywood 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

Man dies after teens' fiery car crash

November 18, 2022 09:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The 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

Streetwear show a slam dunk in Melbourne

November 18, 2022 09:54 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Thousands of streetwear fans have descended on the Sneakerland convention in Melbourne, featuring slam dunker Guy Dupuy.

 In-form Ko leads LPGA's Tour Championship

In-form Ko leads LPGA's Tour Championship

November 18, 2022 09:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

In-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

Teen dominate sport climbing nationals

November 18, 2022 09:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Teen climbers took the sport by surprise when they dominated the podium at the Australian boulder championships.

 Kennett cops blame for Hawks' funding hole

Kennett cops blame for Hawks' funding hole

November 18, 2022 09:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Victoria'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

'Quokka' supercomputer hops to world mark

November 18, 2022 09:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An 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

Integrity body's phone tap powers reviewed

November 18, 2022 09:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A 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

Big business must alter plastic practices

November 18, 2022 08:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Big 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

Sydney Metro tunnel standard unsafe: Labor

November 18, 2022 08:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Sydney 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

Three measles cases detected in Victoria

November 18, 2022 07:46 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Victoria'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

West Indian coral reefs under threat

November 18, 2022 07:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Half 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

Rennie recalls big guns for Ireland Test

November 18, 2022 04:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Dave Rennie has recalled big guns Michael Hooper, Bernard Foley and Nic White among nine starting changes for the Wallabies' showdown with Ireland in Dublin.

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