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ACT reviews sexual assault evidence laws
November 17, 2022 12:35 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe ACT government is reviewing how to make it easier for survivors of sexual assault to give evidence in a retrial to stop them from being re-traumatised.

Hawks' new nest landmark as election looms
November 17, 2022 12:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPresident-elect Peter Nankivell has announced a milestone in construction of Hawthorn's new HQ, the day before polling opens for the AFL club's board election.

Ange, Kewell back Mooy for World Cup
November 17, 2022 12:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSocceroos legends Ange Postecoglou and Harry Kewell have dismissed concerns Celtic midfielder Aaron Mooy is lacking sharpness ahead of the World Cup.

Tiley: 2023 AO will put TA back in black
November 17, 2022 12:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAfter staging two Australian Opens during the pandemic, tournament director Craig Tiley believes next year's event will put Tennis Australia back in the black.

Forrest to fund Ukraine green investment
November 17, 2022 12:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSUkraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has welcomed a $US500 million ($A743 million) green infrastructure investment by Andrew Forrest's Tattarang Group.

Change ahoy for Gladstone port, industry
November 17, 2022 12:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSShifts in global power, climate change and technology are driving a 50-year plan for Gladstone's port, and a 10-year transition plan that starts now for locals.

Aussies say 'bah humbug' to Christmas
November 17, 2022 11:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAlmost half of Aussies say they aren't looking forward to Christmas, but there may be a simple way to bring back the joy.

Victorian council delays flood report
November 17, 2022 11:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA council in flood-ravaged northern Victoria will send a four-year flood report back to the drawing board as it continues to gather data on the disaster.

Man critical after Brisbane gym incident
November 17, 2022 11:35 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man is in a critical condition in a Queensland hospital after suffering a crush injury at a gymnasium in inner Brisbane.

City sign Chile international Rojas in ALW
November 17, 2022 11:11 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelbourne City's A-League Women team have signed Chile international Maria Jose Rojas as an injury replacement for sidelined star striker Hannah Wilkinson.

Done and dusted as Tsyzu dismisses Zerafa
November 17, 2022 11:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian boxing superstar Tim Tsyzu says he'll never entertain the prospect of fighting Michael Zerafa after his countryman was an infamous no-show last year.

Seek sticks to guidance in positive market
November 17, 2022 10:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSeek says a shortage of workers and high demand is providing positive market conditions for the jobs advertiser.

Russia 'uncertain' of NATO cyber red line
November 17, 2022 10:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA retired US army major general told the National Press Club cyber war becomes less effective once conflict breaks out, pointing to Russia's action in Ukraine.

Deliveroo fallout devastates food industry
November 17, 2022 10:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBusinesses are owed thousands and delivery riders are out of work following Deliveroo's shock closure but experts warn more food services may shut.

SA navigates over-supply of power
November 17, 2022 10:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSA has coped with an over-supply of power after the loss of its connection to Victoria left the state unable to export excess renewable energy there.

Chinese, Braille poetry plans win funding
November 17, 2022 10:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPoetry translations into Braille and Mandarin Chinese are among more than a dozen projects to win funding through the State Library of Victoria.

Samoa follow footsteps of generations past
November 17, 2022 10:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSamoa have the chance to create history with their star-studded team in this weekend's Rugby League World Cup final.

DV coverage may spur copycats: study
November 17, 2022 10:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSGraphic media coverage of domestic violence cases could contribute to "copycat'' behaviour, a new University of Queensland study suggests.

MPs back Australia-UK free trade deal
November 17, 2022 10:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA cross-party federal parliamentary committee has given the green light to a new trade deal between Britain and Australia.

Habitat destruction lacks oversight in Qld
November 17, 2022 10:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA likely threatened species habitat the size of the Gold Coast may have been illegally cleared in Queensland without any consequence, a report says.
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