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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.

Tiwi Islanders held interests in gas field
November 16, 2022 04:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA lawyer representing traditional owners has argued against Santos' claims that the Tiwi Islanders did not need to be consulted on an offshore gas project.

Bat behaviour sparks Hendra virus risk
November 16, 2022 04:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn Australian study has revealed encroachment into the habitat of bats is driving them into agricultural areas, increasing the risk of Hendra virus spillover.

Annual wages growth reaches 3.1 pct
November 16, 2022 03:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWages are tracking upwards, growing by 3.1 per cent in the year to September, but still failing to keep up with the rising cost of living.

MPs commit to Aboriginal cultural council
November 16, 2022 03:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA diverse group of NSW politicians has committed to establishing an Aboriginal cultural heritage council which could make decisions about cultural sites.

Kewell hopes coach plays rising star Kuol
November 16, 2022 03:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSocceroos icon Harry Kewell has urged Socceroos coach Graham Arnold to launch 18-year-old rising star Garang Kuol onto the 2022 World Cup stage.

Qld top cop can fix service, premier says
November 16, 2022 03:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland's premier hasn't finished reading a report into the police response to domestic violence, but says the state's top officer has her support.

Pool-sharing site Swimply dives into Aust
November 16, 2022 03:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSwimply, which is trying to do for backyard swimming pools what Airbnb did for short-term rentals, is expanding into Australia, just in time for summer.

Aussie UFC star reacts to short guy jab
November 16, 2022 02:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAlexander Volkanovski will become the first Australian to hold two UFC titles simultaneously if he can beat lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in February.

Teens charged over murder and kidnapping
November 16, 2022 02:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEight teenagers have been charged following a stabbing death and an alleged kidnapping in Melbourne's north east, with four arrested at Melbourne Airport.

Australia and China reset relationship
November 16, 2022 02:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA meeting between Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping has been hailed as an important move towards mending Australia-China diplomatic relations.

Australian alarm over Poland strikes
November 16, 2022 02:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSReports of stray Russian missiles killing two people in Poland are deeply concerning, the Australian government says.

Hawks' finances strong ahead of election
November 16, 2022 02:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSHawthorn have defied poor on-field performances to post a strong financial result for 2022 as the AFL club's boardroom stoush reaches boiling point.

Aust crypto exchange suspends withdrawals
November 16, 2022 02:41 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane-based crypto exchange Digital Surge has suspended withdrawals until further notice, citing fallout from the collapse of FTX.
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