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McReight out to make up for lost time
November 11, 2022 11:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWallabies flanker Fraser McReight plans to make his presence felt against Italy in a rare Test start as he fills in for long-time former captain Michael Hooper.

Islamic finance company under ASIC probe
November 11, 2022 11:09 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSASIC has been granted a court order against the former head of a failed Islamic finance company, stopping the Sydneysider from leaving the country.

Kiwi Ferns embrace RLWC underdog tag
November 11, 2022 10:55 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand had been written off before a ball was kicked against Australia but coach Ricky Henry says their narrow loss shows they can shake up the tournament.

Jillaroos edge NZ to claim narrow RLWC win
November 11, 2022 10:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia have narrowly beaten New Zealand to top Group B and set up a semi-final clash with PNG at the Women's Rugby League World Cup.

A race to help kids diagnosed with cancer
November 11, 2022 10:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRace car driver Jimmy Vernon is giving 20 per cent of his corporate sponsorship to a foundation helping kids with cancer.

Sheridan follows General's advice in AFLW
November 11, 2022 10:28 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWhen Collingwood utility Aishling Sheridan was assigned to tag Western Bulldogs star Ellie Blackburn, her Dad was quick with advice from Ireland.

NSW road crime review to support victims
November 11, 2022 10:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictims of NSW road crimes are hoping for better support after the attorney-general announced a review of laws supporting victims and their families.

SA locked in for AFL's festival of footy
November 11, 2022 10:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSouth Australia will play host to nine AFL games across four days next April as the league adds an extra round of games to the season.

Amazon Aussie exec reveals drone plans
November 11, 2022 10:00 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTech giant Amazon has revealed plans to deliver millions of packages by drone by 2030 using an aircraft one executive says would also suit Australia.

Kearney, Rennie boost Roos for Tigers duel
November 11, 2022 09:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWhen North Melbourne drew with Richmond a fortnight ago, captain Emma Kearney and ruck Kim Rennie were glaring absences from the Kangaroos lineup.

Storm, Ajla blast Aussies to BJK Cup semis
November 11, 2022 09:19 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSStorm Sanders won twice and Ajla Tomljanovic also prevailed as Australia beat Belgium 3-0 to roar into the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals in Glasgow.

NSW festival axed amid 'dire' bushfires
November 11, 2022 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInsurer Lloyd's is defending a lawsuit after refusing compensation over a NSW music festival cancelled in the Black Summer bushfires, a court has heard.

Maguire urges Kiwis pack to fill JWH void
November 11, 2022 05:43 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMichael Maguire has called on Joe Tapine, Moses Leota and James Fisher-Harris to take on Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' enforcer role in his absence.

Half Australia's 'rubbish' can be recycled
November 11, 2022 05:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn audit of Australia's waste collection shows nearly half of what is sent to landfill could be recycled or composted, says Planet Ark.

Meninga warns Kangaroos of NZ ambush
November 11, 2022 03:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMal Meninga says the Kangaroos will be facing a greatly-improved New Zealand side when they meet in the World Cup semi-finals.

Afghan support visas to be reviewed
November 11, 2022 01:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIntelligence specialist Dr Vivienne Thom will lead a review into Australia's program that supports Afghans who have helped its soldiers during the war.

England trounce India to reach T20 final
November 11, 2022 12:57 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOpeners Alex Hales and Jos Buttler have blasted England to a 10-wicket win over India in their T20 World Cup semi-final, setting up a final against Pakistan.

Don't celebrate yet: England T20 captain
November 11, 2022 12:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCaptain Jos Buttler says the challenge of playing Pakistan in the T20 World Cup final will temper any overt celebration of England's win over India.

This isn't redemption: England hero Hales
November 10, 2022 11:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEngland batsman Alex Hales doesn't want his T20 World Cup semi-final heroics scripted as a tale of redemption.

Test dream still burns for Ashton Agar
November 10, 2022 10:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAshton Agar hasn't played a Sheffield Shield match in more than 18 months, but his Test ambitions are burning as strong as ever.
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