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PNG's quarter-final warning to England
November 01, 2022 10:39 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPNG will meet England in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals after a 36-0 win over Wales and they warn they are an improved team.

Three charged over Sydney man's kidnapping
November 01, 2022 10:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThree men have been charged after a man was kidnapped and bashed for several hours at a western Sydney home.

Wales coach slams six-again effect on RLWC
November 01, 2022 10:28 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe six-again rule has had a damaging effect on scorelines and caused multiple blowouts at the Rugby League World Cup, Wales coach John Kear says.

Will Skelton a giant asset for Wallabies
November 01, 2022 10:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWill Skelton has joined the touring Wallabies and his teammate Jed Holloway says the giant lock has undeniable strengths as they prepare to play France.

Text alerts ahead of WA power cuts
November 01, 2022 10:05 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPower authorities in Western Australia will start sending text alerts to customers this summer if power cuts are possible.

WA religious ministers must report abuse
November 01, 2022 10:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew laws have come into effect in Western Australia to force ministers of religion to report child sexual abuse.

WA giraffe hits the road to new home in SA
November 01, 2022 10:03 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA giraffe from the Perth Zoo has begun a 2750-kilometre road trip to his new home at South Australia's Monarto Safari Park.

A World Cup of dreams: Aussie coach Arnold
November 01, 2022 10:02 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCoach Graham Arnold says the Socceroos are at the World Cup to win, not just merely make up the numbers.

Qld reviews non-state school accreditation
November 01, 2022 10:02 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Queensland government has launched a review of the accreditation rules for non-state schools to ensure they maintain public confidence in the sector.

Banknote demand rising as more hoard cash
November 01, 2022 09:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore Australians holding on to high-denomination banknotes because they apparently want to keep cash close to hand, according to central bank data.

Electronic checks for SA firebugs
November 01, 2022 09:48 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian parliament will consider new laws to allow police to electronically monitor know firebugs during the peak bushfire period.

Minjee Lee's high-stakes battle in Japan
November 01, 2022 09:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian golf star Minjee Lee will be playing for more than the trophy at this week's TOTO Japan Classic, the third-last event of the 2022 LPGA Tour season.

Ardern wants NZ conversation on security
November 01, 2022 09:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTalking about national security can be tricky but it's something New Zealanders need to do more, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.

Old Parliament House fire bill hits $5.3m
November 01, 2022 09:31 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Museum of Australian Democracy - better known as Old Parliament House - has put its fire damage bill at $5.3 million.

Man charged with attempted murder of cop
November 01, 2022 09:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA man who is accused of trying to drown a police officer in northern NSW has been charged with attempted murder.

Mourinho praises Aussie teen's Roma impact
November 01, 2022 09:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCristian Volpato has made a big impact for Roma, with the Australian teen scoring and assisting in a 3-1 Serie A win to earn the praise of coach Jose Mourinho.

'Don't forget humanity' underpinning NDIS
November 01, 2022 07:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralians are being asked to look at the benefits of the NDIS improving the lives of people with a disability as the scheme adds $166 billion to the budget.

Lunar Flare scratched from Melbourne Cup
November 01, 2022 07:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLunar Flare has failed a Melbourne Cup morning veterinary inspection and has been scratched from the $8 million race at Flemington.

Starc still wants wickets despite new role
November 01, 2022 03:16 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMitchell Starc says he will continue to adapt through the T20 World Cup as he comes to terms with a new role away from the new ball for Australia.

Disruptive Cheika tactics embolden Lebanon
November 01, 2022 03:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLebanon face their toughest test of the Rugby League World Cup, but with ex-Wallabies coach Michael Cheika in their corner they will hope to disrupt Australia.
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