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Conti, Tigers knew AFLW finals would come
November 04, 2022 12:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAfter three barren seasons, Richmond have stormed into the AFLW top four and midfielder Monique Conti has been a massive reason for their breakout run of form.

SA sets out plastics ban timeline
November 04, 2022 11:48 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMost single-use plastics will be banned in South Australia by September 2025 under a new timeline announced by the state government.

Diamonds emerge stronger from turbulence
November 04, 2022 11:47 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Diamonds have negotiated a messy off-court sponsorship saga expertly to refill a trophy cabinet that sat empty to begin the year.

Size of price rises could be easing: RBA
November 04, 2022 11:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSectors intending to hike prices in the coming months include the professional services, construction industry and cafes and restaurants, the central bank says.

Refugee advocate is Tas Aust of the Year
November 04, 2022 11:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMigrant and refugee advocate John Kamara has been named 2023 Tasmania Australian of the Year for his work with culturally diverse communities.

Dani Laidley sues police over sharing pics
November 04, 2022 11:20 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSEx-AFL coach Dani Laidley has launched fresh legal action against Victoria Police, seeking damages after being ridiculed by officers who shared photos of her.

Artist's vision of home on show at MCA
November 04, 2022 10:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA survey of work by South Korean artist Do Ho Suh, at MCA Sydney, includes a life-size paper model of his childhood home.

Airport walk-off could disrupt peak travel
November 04, 2022 10:48 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe union representing airport firefighters is threatening to stop work over staff shortages, while their employer says they are really after higher wages.

Vehicle sales jump as supply issues ease
November 04, 2022 10:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has reported a jump in new vehicle sales for October as the industry continues to overcome supply chain issues.

Mining confronts damning record on women
November 04, 2022 10:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMining executives have acknowledged a 'perception problem' as the industry competes for the next generation of workers.

Australia not off climate hook - yet
November 04, 2022 10:30 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia heads to this year's climate summit having ditched its climate laggard tag but observers say the reputational repair task has only just begun.

Give ALM players a go at WC: Kisnorbo
November 04, 2022 10:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMelbourne City coach Patrick Kisnorbo is hoping players from every A-League club are considered for selection in the Socceroos' 26-man World Cup squad.

Man jailed for cowardly bike hit and run
November 04, 2022 09:49 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBradley Spark has been jailed for at least five years after he hit and killed a grandfather on a bicycle and then fled the scene, hiding his car in a paddock.

Walker inquest to visit Yuendumu
November 04, 2022 09:32 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Northern Territory inquest into the shooting of Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker will visit Yuendumu later this month.

Tiafoe ends de Minaur's Paris Masters run
November 04, 2022 08:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAlex de Minaur has been brought back down to earth after his win over Daniil Medvedev, losing in the last-16 of the Paris Masters to Frances Tiafoe.

Foley doesn't think he has keys to No.10
November 04, 2022 08:26 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBernard Foley doesn't think he's the Wallabies' nailed-on No.10 - but the thought of a third Rugby World Cup next year lurks in the back of his mind.

Profits surge despite fewer pokies in NSW
November 04, 2022 08:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs NSW leaders debate the value of a cashless gaming card, new analysis reveals pokies are even more profitable than before COVID-19.

Martin Boyle gets World Cup green light
November 04, 2022 07:29 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSocceroo Martin Boyle looks set to live his World Cup dream after reports he's been given the green light over his fitness for Qatar.

Business urged to step up on cyber threat
November 04, 2022 07:24 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's cyber security agency reports a significant increase in the number of attacks from online criminals, with everyone urged to be vigilant.

New standard breaks silence on stillbirth
November 04, 2022 07:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new national stillbirth clinical care standard will be launched in Brisbane, aiming to reduce the risks and break the stigma.
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