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Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:33:07 +0000
'Most popular Australian brand in Ukraine': Foreign minister gives thanks as Anthony Albanese meets world leaders at ASEAN Summit
Ukraine's foreign minister praises the role Australian armoured personnel carriers have played in efforts to liberate Russian-controlled areas of his country.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 23:42:13 +0000
US midterm results: Democrat Mark Kelly holds onto Senate seat in former right-wing stronghold Arizona
It could be days or even weeks before Democrats or Republicans secure control of the Senate or the House. Here's the current state of play. 

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Struggling to find the eggs in a supermarket? It's all part of a ploy to get you spending more
Carefully curated supermarkets use design to manipulate what you buy — and too often it's products that harm your health. Here's how you can navigate the minefield.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:16:23 +0000
Woman dies after being pulled from water on Sunshine Coast
A woman has died after being pulled from the water at Peregian Beach this morning. Police say a man who was also in distress is now in a stable condition.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:33:43 +0000
Ben's 22-year marriage ended. His ex has a new partner, but they're still living together
Ben Hale separated from his partner 10 months ago, but instead of moving out they decided to become flatmates. It's a trend a family dispute worker says is on the rise.  

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 03:48:45 +0000
New task force to 'hack the hackers' behind Medibank and Optus attacks
The federal government will form a new permanent joint operation between the Australian Federal Police and the country's cyber spy agency which will target online criminals.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 23:13:07 +0000
Nine family members, 45 devices not enough to book Rottnest holiday, but now changes are afoot
Nerves of steel, multiple online devices and impeccable timing are what's needed to snare school holiday accommodation on Rottnest Island. But looming changes may make the nerve-wracking process more streamlined.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 08:53:56 +0000
New Zealand win thrilling Rugby World Cup final over England
The Black Ferns claim their sixth women's Rugby World Cup title after edging a thrilling match against 14-player England in front of a record 42,579 fans at Eden Park.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:22:36 +0000
South Australia lashed by thunderstorms and heavy rain causing widespread power outages
Rain and thunder were not able to stop this year's Adelaide Christmas Pageant from making its return, but heavier downpours caused flooding in other parts of the state. 

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:03:42 +0000
NSW residents are warned to brace for more rain, thunderstorms, and flooding
Residents across NSW are being warned thunderstorms forecast for Sunday could dump up to 150 millimetres of rain and cause further riverine and flash flooding. 

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:02:44 +0000
Whipbird rediscovered in arid north-west Victorian desert 40 years after being presumed extinct
La Trobe University researchers and community volunteers have found a white-bellied whipbird in Mallee scrub, in remote north-west Victoria.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:10:45 +0000
Alec Baldwin files lawsuit against armourer, three other crew members from Rust film set
The actor's lawsuit is part of legal action taking place over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed when a revolver Alec Baldwin was rehearsing with fired a live round.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:58:31 +0000
Donald Trump files lawsuit to avoid January 6 committee subpoena
The suit likely dooms the prospect of Donald Trump ever having to testify, given the committee investigating the riots are expected to disband at the end of the legislative session in January. 

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:35:38 +0000
Fake account posing as pharmaceutical giant says 'insulin is free', causes stocks to plummet
The incident is among a wave of impersonations that prompted Twitter to make its relaunched premium service unavailable.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 03:19:29 +0000
Matildas claim historic 4-0 win over world number two Sweden
After falling agonisingly short in the Tokyo Olympics semifinal, Australia claim their first win over silver medallists Sweden since 1997.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 04:45:13 +0000
Tribe seeks to adapt as climate change alters ancestral home
The impact of climate change is being felt hard in northern New Mexico where the Tewa people have lived for thousands of years. 

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:48:06 +0000
North Melbourne roll Richmond to reach prelim, weather halts Adelaide vs Collingwood game
North Melbourne have scored their highest points total for the AFLW season, thrashing Richmond by 36 points to set up a preliminary final against Melbourne, but storms in Adelaide have delayed the second semi between the Crows and Collingwoo...

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:17:34 +0000
'The definitive Batman': Kevin Conroy dies aged 66
Kevin Conroy, the prolific voice actor who played Bruce Wayne on Batman: The Animated Series, is being remembered as "a hero in every sense of the word".

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:51:27 +0000
Russia has abandoned its hold on the key Ukrainian city of Kherson. Here's why it matters
The months-long Ukrainian offensive to recapture the city of Kherson, the only provincial capital that had been under Russian control since the early days of the invasion, leads to the retreat of Moscow's forces. Here's a look at what has be...

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:22:14 +0000
Government 'looking hard' at Russia's presence in Australia
There are fears some individuals are helping wage a propaganda war for the Kremlin and sowing division among local Russian speakers, prompting the Labor government to make its strongest comments since taking office on Russia's presence in Au...

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:33:43 +0000
Brothers arrested in Sweden after allegedly spying for Russia for at least a decade
Prosecutors say one of the pair "dismantled" and threw out a hard drive when his brother was arrested. 

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:02:44 +0000
Mountain bike trails are bringing tourists in droves, but not everyone is happy about what's up ahead
Seen as a way to bring sleepy rural towns to life, mountain biking is booming. But at one of the first mountain bike destinations, locals are sounding the alarm.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 22:34:34 +0000
Cruise ship docks in Sydney Harbour at 'highest possible alert' for COVID transmission
The cruise ship operator says passengers with the virus are experiencing mild symptoms and will take rapid antigen tests before they disembark from the ship. 

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 02:06:29 +0000
Thousands protest Iran's 'Bloody Friday' security crackdown as unrest continues
Rights groups say more than five dozen people were killed when security forces opened fire on protesters. 

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:25:51 +0000
Queensland opposition raises questions over contamination outside Linc Energy project site
David Crisafulli asks why the state government did not inform the public when high levels of toxic chemicals were found in bores outside the Linc Energy underground coal gasification project on the Darling Downs.



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