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Samoa won't be overawed by final pressure
November 17, 2022 03:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPlaying in a Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford could be daunting, but Australia's players aren't expecting Samoa to be overawed.

Albanese stands by human rights comments
November 16, 2022 11:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will stand up for human rights, but it remains unclear which of his comments Iran has taken issue with.

Friend points Wallabies to Irish lessons
November 16, 2022 10:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAndy Friend has seen plenty during five years in Ireland with Connacht that he thinks could be adopted by Rugby Australia to strengthen the code.

Heat stunned by late Sixers onslaught
November 16, 2022 10:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Sydney Sixers have gone three competition points clear on top of the WBBL ladder after producing a breathtaking five-wicket win over the Brisbane Heat.

Inglis injured as WA sneak past Redbacks
November 16, 2022 08:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAJ Tye has become WA's all-time leading wicket-taker in the one-day format after snaring two scalps in his team's thrilling win over South Australia.

France's Nkunku injured, out of Qatar WC
November 16, 2022 07:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out of the World Cup, suffering a knee injury in France's final training session before leaving for Qatar.

Cop refuses to answer at NT's teen inquest
November 16, 2022 07:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Northern Territory policeman who shot dead Kumanjayi Walker has claimed privilege and refused to answer questions at an inquest into the teen's death.

Missing woman's body found in floodwaters
November 16, 2022 07:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPolice believe they have found the body of a 60-year-old woman missing from the central western NSW town of Eugowra, which has been devastated by flooding.

Bid to save rare Aussie skink from traders
November 16, 2022 06:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia has gone into bat for an endangered skink that's illegally trafficked as an exotic pet, perversely because it's so rare.

Prince to take over as Broncos NRLW coach
November 16, 2022 05:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane have appointed former State of Origin playmaker and Clive Churchill medallist Scott Prince as their new NRLW coach after two frustrating seasons.

Hurricanes eye end of WBBL finals drought
November 16, 2022 05:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHobart are one win away from ending the longest-running finals drought in the WBBL after beating the Melbourne Stars by 38 runs.

Deliveroo pulls out of Australian market
November 16, 2022 05:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIn a shock move, food delivery service Deliveroo has announced plans to shut down its Australian operations, putting thousands of people out of work.

Trio jailed for drug smuggling via yacht
November 16, 2022 04:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo men from the UK and a US citizen have been sentenced for their voyage from Mexico to Norfolk Island with one tonne of methamphetamine aboard.

Electric vehicle named car of the year
November 16, 2022 04:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn electric vehicle has claimed Carsales' car of the year title for the second year running, with one judge saying it could prove a point to naysayers.

Aust stocks dip as Ukraine war escalates
November 16, 2022 04:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market fell 0.3 per cent despite more signs of US inflation decelerating, with a Russian missile blamed over two deaths in Poland.

Captain Cummins buoyant about England ODIs
November 16, 2022 04:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPat Cummins has talked up Australia's three-match ODI series against England, starting four days after the T20 World Cup, as a challenge they are relishing.

Boyle doubts grow, Socceroos summon Tilio
November 16, 2022 04:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs the Socceroos sweat on forward Martin Boyle's fitness ahead of the World Cup, Melbourne City youngster Marco Tilio has flown to Doha as a standby player.

Foley excited to take on Ireland's Sexton
November 16, 2022 04:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWith Irish skipper Johnny Sexton recovering from a leg injury to face the Wallabies, Australia's Bernard Foley says it is special to take on the world's best.

Lawyer says son 'framed' for mum's murder
November 16, 2022 04:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelbourne man Thomas Bednar was framed for the killing of his mum Judy, 78, and there's a viable alternative suspect, his lawyers have told his murder trial.

Fears for Simmons as Philly return nears
November 16, 2022 04:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBen Simmons faces a torrid time on his return to Philadelphia next week, 76ers legend Charles Barkley says, despite the Australian showing some NBA improvement.
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