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Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:59:43 +1000
Before and after aerial imagery reveals early impact of Victorian floods
Satellite and aerial imagery taken from a plane gives a bird’s-eye before and after view of the devastation left behind by the deluge.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:45:43 +1000
Fresh attacks on Ukraine target key infrastructure ahead of winter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of terrorising and killing civilians with the air attacks which came a day after drone strikes on Kyiv.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:45:00 +1000
The curly journey that led Bremner back to the Jillaroos
The Jillaroos are preparing to fly to England for the World Cup, where the reigning champions will play five games in 18 days if they reach the final at Old Trafford.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:45:00 +1000
Singapore offers cyber agency support on Optus hack
A government regulatory agency has been embroiled in a hack on an IT services firm owned by Optus’ parent company Singtel.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:45:00 +1000
What sports can expect when Rinehart is paying the bills
Hancock Prospecting pumps millions of dollars into second-tier sports in Australia. In return, Gina Rinehart and her team are used to getting whatever they want - which makes the Diamonds’ stance so unique.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:44:55 +1000
Cold case closed in Queensland
A 50-year-old cold case has closed in Queensland after a man was sentenced for bashing a man to death with a camera in a hotel room in 1976.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:44:50 +1000
Queensland council inspectors photographing, rummaging through bins
Queensland council inspectors have raised eyebrows after they rummaged through ratepayers' rubbish and snapped pictures.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +1000
What caused the flood disaster? Is the climate crisis to blame?
“The climate system is on steroids,” says Professor David Karoly, a leading climate scientist at the Climate Council. “Now is exactly the right time to talk about it. Because now we can see the impacts.”

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +1000
Athletes can have a conscience, but they may find all lucre is filthy
The sponsorship dollar, which was once colour-neutral, now has a specific hue and a certain scent, which players are deciding to take or leave according to their principles.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +1000
Plibersek holds veto power over raising of Warragamba Dam wall
The Albanese government has rejected NSW’s claims it had ignored a request for federal funding for the controversial project.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:28:00 +1000
The day this Golden Eagle favourite beat a Cox Plate winner
The Golden Eagle favourite enjoyed a stroll around Canterbury on Tuesday as Ciaron Maher discussed the hopes of Light Infantry – and Cox Plate hope Gold Trip.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:22:31 +1000
Israel summons ambassador, blasts government over West Jerusalem
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said he was surprised by the government’s “hasty” decision-making, which coincided with the Jewish holy day of Simchat Torah.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:20:14 +1000
Cummins dodges sponsorship questions
Australian Test and new ODI captain Pat Cummins wasn't keen to answer questions about him and sponsorship decisions.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:19:42 +1000
Bungled handling of west Jerusalem makes a tough decision worse
Penny Wong made an assured debut as foreign minister. But she faces her first crisis in the form of an infuriated Israel.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:15:01 +1000
Cordon blue kicks off in Echuca with flood wall set to divide a town
When the Murray River floods, the 2½-kilometre earthen levee will protect hundreds of properties from inundation. But some will be left behind.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:14:24 +1000
Redbacks batter nabs bizarre single
South Australia's Jake Weatherald stole a perplexing single during his side's Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:13:40 +1000
Xi to tighten his grip on power by promoting key lieutenants
Xi could secure a “lopsided” five seats on the seven-member Standing Committee. “That will be a very bad scenario,” said Chinese political analyst Willy Lam.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:10:14 +1000
Gift cards revealed as saving hack for Aussie shoppers
Gift cards could be used as a saving hack for Aussie shoppers amid cost of living pressures.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:04:01 +1000
Maths to become compulsory in HSC exams
Maths will be compulsory for Year 12 students who sit their HSC exams from 2026 onwards.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +1000
Religion, veganism, climate: Cricketers choosing which sponsors they support
Some Big Bash League players will be allowed to play without a meat logo on their caps or helmets this summer for religious reasons. And it is considered reasonable for a player to opt out of fast food advertising for sustainability or vegan reasons.



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