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ATSB won't probe Qld aircraft collision
November 10, 2022 03:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNational transport accident investigators have decided not to probe a light aircraft collision that killed two men in southeast Queensland.

Killer 'had no choice but to silence' wife
November 10, 2022 03:32 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Sydney retiree told police he may have overreacted when he strangled his nagging wife.

NSW towns bracing for wet, stormy weekend
November 10, 2022 03:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFlood-impacted towns across New South Wales are on high alert as thunderstorms begin creeping through the state ahead of forecast downpours over the weekend.

National security school for politicians
November 10, 2022 03:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe ANU National Security College will deliver a series of training courses and policy advice to parliamentarians as concerns of foreign interference grow.

Regional towns power up for EV road trips
November 10, 2022 02:50 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore electric vehicle charging stations are being installed on major highways in Australia, with another five opened in regional towns.

PM optimistic of further climate action
November 10, 2022 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs a new survey shows Australians want wealthy polluters to help pay for the impact of climate damage, the prime minister has expressed hope of further action.

Iran envoy summoned by Australian official
November 10, 2022 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's foreign affairs department has hauled in Iran's envoy in Australia three times over concerns about the nation's treatment of women.

Plans to move contentious Vic flood levee
November 10, 2022 02:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA contentious levee built through residential streets to protect the town centre of a flooded Victorian town could be moved to protect more buildings.

NRL draw launch underwhelms amid talks
November 10, 2022 02:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe NRL will deal with 15 games being played away from clubs' regular grounds in 2023, with the changes due to the home FIFA Women's World Cup.

Drug targets cancer treatment side effects
November 10, 2022 02:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWomen who have had breast cancer won't have to choose between horrible side effects and potentially life-saving treatment with a new drug, a study suggests.

Record $2.29b spent on Australian dramas
November 10, 2022 02:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA record $2.29 billion was spent on Aussie productions in 2021/22, but while some areas are doing better than ever, others aren't back to pre-pandemic levels.

Former NSW cop charged with sexual assault
November 10, 2022 02:22 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA former NSW police officer will front court next month after being charged over an alleged sexual assault 14 years ago.

Batteries, baby vows as Vic deficit rises
November 10, 2022 02:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's budget deficit forecast has blown out by $500 million in 10 days as the major parties earmark more election cash for batteries and babies.

Kyrgios set to face Nadal in summer opener
November 10, 2022 02:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios and three-times major quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic will lead Australia at the inaugural United Cup mixed teams' event.

Veteran says Magpies up for AFLW road test
November 10, 2022 02:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCollingwood defender Stacey Livingstone says they have what it takes to upset reigning premiers Adelaide in Saturday's away AFLW semi-final.

Fears realised on Medibank hack: minister
November 10, 2022 02:07 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe hackers behind the huge Medibank data breach say they offered the health insurer a "discount" ransom in return for not publishing the information.

McDonald-Tipungwuti to make AFL comeback
November 10, 2022 02:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDynamic Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti will return to the Bombers next year, six months after his shock AFL retirement.

Katters appear in Qld pilot fraud trial
November 10, 2022 02:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland MP Robbie Katter has given evidence at the fraud trial of pilot Josh Hoch who's accused of operating charter flights illegally.

No peak in sight for carbon emissions
November 10, 2022 02:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCarbon emissions are at record levels and the task of warding off catastrophic climate change has never been greater, a global stocktake report warns.

Seibold, Sea Eagles big losers in NRL draw
November 10, 2022 01:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBrisbane and Manly have copped the toughest draws in the newly released 2023 NRL schedule, while Cronulla and Canberra are the big winners.
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