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Diamonds target clean sweep of England
November 02, 2022 04:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia coach Stacey Marinkovich says the Diamonds must go to another level in the final match of the series against England as a world cup looms large.

Negative gearing to set budget back $97b
November 02, 2022 04:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTax concessions for capital gains and negative gearing may cost the budget $100 billion in foregone revenue over the next 10 years, new analysis has revealed.

Craig Foster named NSW Australian of Year
November 02, 2022 04:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer Socceroo Craig Foster has been named 2023 NSW Australian of the Year for his work as a human rights and anti-racism activist.

ASX up for third day, eyes key 7000 level
November 02, 2022 04:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe ASX200 has finished slightly higher after crossing above and below the key 7000 level for most of the day.

Farmers vent methane pledge concerns
November 02, 2022 04:25 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLivestock producers warn a commitment to slash methane emissions by 30 per cent is creating unease amongst some in the farming sector.

ACCC pushes for tougher gas regulations
November 02, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government and the consumer watchdog are assessing several options to rein in soaring gas prices, including a mandatory code for gas retailers.

Murdered Sydney man was a flirt, jury told
November 02, 2022 04:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe woman accused of murdering a 77-year-old ladies' man was celebrating her birthday with him just days before his body was found, a court has heard.

New Raiders chair pushes for fresh stadium
November 02, 2022 04:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDennis Richardson has used his first day in the job as Canberra Raiders chairman to push for a new stadium for the club in the nation's capital.

Commissioner appalled by robodebt evidence
November 02, 2022 04:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe robodebt royal commission is trying to determine how the scheme was initiated despite early legal advice raising significant problems with the proposal.

Call for fair, clean net-zero mining boom
November 02, 2022 04:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSStandards on governance and sustainability are under scrutiny as miners look to cash in on the latest boom.

Victim 'calmed down' before stabbing death
November 02, 2022 04:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe neighbour of an accused murderer claiming self-defence over a killing at his Newcastle home says the victim had calmed down before the stabbing occurred.

Ukrainian Swan Lake a dance of defiance
November 02, 2022 03:38 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe United Ukrainian Ballet, formed by dancers fleeing the Russian invasion, is midway through an Australian tour.

Fine, driving ban for fringe commentator
November 02, 2022 03:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Russian-Australian fringe commentator has been convicted of several driving offences after he celebrated Gladys Berejiklian's October 2021 resignation.

Daughter acquitted of father's stab murder
November 02, 2022 03:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA NSW jury has acquitted Maddison Hickson, 23, of murdering her father after accepting her self-defence claim and story that he picked up a knife mid-argument.

Health prize for golden oldies broadcaster
November 02, 2022 03:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBroadcaster Gary Thorpe, who created a nostalgic radio service for elderly people, is one of the winners of the Australian Mental Health Prize.

Australians working longer for less money
November 02, 2022 03:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new study has found average incomes have fallen since the start of the pandemic, despite people working more hours each week.

TikTok comic spared conviction over speech
November 02, 2022 03:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA magistrate hasn't seen the funny side of a Sydney comedian's speech at a 2021 anti-lockdown protest, sentencing him to a lengthy good-behaviour bond.

Housing lending plummets and worse to come
November 02, 2022 02:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew home lending activity is drying up as rising interest rates shrink the amount banks are willing to lend.

Nets' NBA life after Nash starts with loss
November 02, 2022 02:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNBA championship hopefuls Brooklyn and Golden State have suffered disappointing defeats, the Nets losing at home to Chicago and the Warriors at Miami.

PM worried for NSW men washed away in ute
November 02, 2022 02:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is fearful for the lives of two men missing in floodwaters in NSW, after their ute was washed off a flooded causeway.
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