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WA, Qld skittled on crazy day at the WACA
November 01, 2022 09:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWA quicks Lance Morris and Joel Paris have combined for seven wickets to keep their side's victory hopes alive in the Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland.

Sri Lanka stay alive in T20 World Cup
November 01, 2022 07:37 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSri Lanka aim to go out "all guns blazing" against England after keeping their slight semi-final hopes alive in the T20 World Cup with a win over Afghanistan.

Maher team has taste for more Cup success
November 01, 2022 07:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTrainer Ciaron Maher has already turned his attention to the 2023 Melbourne Cup with this year's winner Gold Trip.

Melbourne Cup jockey Moloney fined $20k
November 01, 2022 06:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPatrick Moloney has been hit with a $20,000 fine and a suspension for his ride on Emissary, the Melbourne Cup runner-up.

Patterson beats migraine for Shield ton
November 01, 2022 06:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer Test batsman Kurtis Patterson has brought up his first Sheffield Shield century in almost a year, helping NSW take control against South Australia.

Melbourne Cup racegoers back at the track
November 01, 2022 06:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelbourne Cup crowds have returned in full for the first time in three years as punters and fashionistas hit Flemington, along with animal rights protesters.

Electric tuk-tuks to deliver more parcels
November 01, 2022 06:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThree-wheeled electric tuk-tuks will be rolled out for parcel deliveries in Australia in the latest push to get more petrol and diesel vehicles off the roads.

Chess match to make Huni heavyweight king
November 01, 2022 06:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJustis Huni will fight Kiki Leutele in what is hoped is the first of four heavyweight fights in six months to prepare him for a world title tilt.

Overseas stars bogged down in Cup: jockeys
November 01, 2022 05:30 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSUK stayers Deauville Legend and Without A Fight have found the Flemington going too testing in their failed Melbourne Cup bids.

Rain, Dean deny Tigers in Sheffield Shield
November 01, 2022 05:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria have held on for a draw against Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield as heavy rain and hail washed away large parts of the final day in Hobart.

Jillaroos co-captains a winning trifecta
November 01, 2022 04:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSam Bremner, Ali Brigginshaw and Kezie Apps will co-captain the Australian Jillaroos at the Rugby League World Cup with a one-for-all and all-for-one mentality.

Robodebt legality flagged with department
November 01, 2022 04:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA senior public servant who worked for a department overseeing the botched robodebt scheme did not raise questions about its legality with his superiors.

Inflation surge dents consumer confidence
November 01, 2022 04:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConsumer confidence is likely to fall further after Tuesday's rate hike, having already slumped to levels last seen during the early stages of COVID lockdowns.

Zahra conquers 2021 demons in Cup victory
November 01, 2022 04:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA year after giving up the winning Melbourne Cup ride because of suspension, Mark Zahra is the toast of Australian racing.

Insurers prepare for soaring climate cost
November 01, 2022 04:34 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInsurers have written their own policy on going net zero as they brace for mega-losses from extreme weather events.

ASX reaches seven-week high after RBA hike
November 01, 2022 04:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian shares have climbed 1.65 per cent, with all sectors gaining ground after the RBA announced a rate increase that was in line with expectations.

Starting gun fired for Vic state election
November 01, 2022 04:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria has entered election campaign mode, with official writs issued ahead of the November 26 state poll.

RBA sees the pain but says rates must rise
November 01, 2022 04:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSReserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe has underlined his case for raising interest rates, warning that not doing so could have dire consequences.

RBA hikes interest rates 25 basis points
November 01, 2022 03:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked rates by another 25 basis points on Melbourne Cup day, adding to the pressure already felt by mortgage holders.

DNA lab boss 'depicted as Disney villain'
November 01, 2022 03:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA managing scientist stood aside from duties at Queensland's troubled DNA lab says she was shocked when given five minutes' notice to leave.