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Australian shares end in red; consumer staples gains, materials falls
December 15, 2022 04:24 PM AEDT| By Bhawna GuptaThe ASX 200 benchmark index closed in the red today (December 15), losing 41.60 points or 0.57% to end at 7,209.70 points.

Aust shares slide on hawkish Fed tone
December 15, 2022 04:20 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian shares have fallen after the US Federal Reserve squashed hopes for a Santa rally while announcing its final rate hike of 2022.

Slain Qld cops to get full honours funeral
December 15, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland police will hold a service for the two officers slain in the Wieambilla tragedy, while communities are expected to gather for their own tributes.

Safety concerns over teen's fatal stabbing
December 15, 2022 04:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTwo teen boys charged over a fight in which an 18-year-old boy was fatally stabbed could be freed on bail if concerns for public safety are addressed.

Sydney dog torturer appeals conviction
December 15, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Sydney man who fatally injured a dog with a pitchfork and mallet has appealed findings of guilt and jail time of at least two years.

Power relief measures pass parliament
December 15, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAn energy relief package for households and businesses that caps the price of gas has passed parliament.

Boost to welfare payments investigated
December 15, 2022 03:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA group of welfare advocates, economists and heavyweights from unions and business will provide their thoughts on the welfare system ahead of each budget.

Top staff 'resistant' to robodebt overhaul
December 15, 2022 03:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSenior staff were resistant to overhauling robodebt because government budget targets required a higher number of interventions, an inquiry has been told.

Rodin's Walking Man strides into gallery
December 15, 2022 03:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA cast of Walking Man by Auguste Rodin has been donated to the National Gallery of Victoria.

Allup Silica (ASX:APS) eyeing to cash in on burgeoning silica sand market
December 15, 2022 03:28 PM AEDT| By Aditi SarkarHighlights,Allup Silica is focused on the future development of its silica sand tenements in Western Australia.,Allup’s projects are 100% owned, placed at multiple locations with a major focus on logistics and connectivity with potential export capac...

Allup (ASX:APS) welcomes high-grade silica sand assays from Sparkler C hand auger drilling
December 15, 2022 03:25 PM AEDT| By Aditi SarkarHighlights,Allup Silica has released encouraging assays from hand auger drilling conducted across the Sparkler C Project.,The assays delivered an average raw materials surface grade of 98.8% silicon dioxide (SiO,2,).,The latest development has led to...

Probe into Vic fire service cyber issue
December 15, 2022 03:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFire Rescue Victoria's systems could remain down for several days after an IT issue was detected, with authorities refusing to rule out a cyber attack.

High Court rebuffs high-fee lenders
December 15, 2022 03:18 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe High Court has dismissed an attempt by two Gold Coast companies to appeal a finding that they offered loans at 800 per cent interest without a licence.

Truckie charged with killing herd of goats
December 15, 2022 03:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA truck driver has been charged with multiple cruelty offences after he allegedly ran over and killed dozens of goats in the NSW north west.

Surefire (ASX:SRN) reports massive, wide & continuous vanadium intersections at Victory Bore
December 15, 2022 03:12 PM AEDT| By Ankur JaiswalHighlights:,Latest assays have boosted Surefire Resources’ (ASX:SRN) confidence in its Victory Bore vanadium deposit.,The assays have highlighted massive, wide & continuous vanadium intersections across the deposit.,The company reported wide vanadium...

Alerts linger as COVID hits NSW peak
December 15, 2022 03:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSInfections with COVID-19 are likely to fall in Australia's most populous state but experts warn the health emergency is far from over.

Technology 'turbocharges' online extremism
December 15, 2022 02:57 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSParliament is being urged to heed security advice and work to combat online extremism following the murder of two police officers and a civilian in an ambush.

Victorian man jailed over 'snitch' murder
December 15, 2022 02:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian man has been jailed for up to 19 years for murdering an acquaintance he believed had been calling him a "snitch".

Darwin Festival rejects activist funding
December 15, 2022 02:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFossil Free Arts NT says the Darwin Festival rejected an ethical funding offer but the event's board said it had concerns for its independence.

Virtual world points to mass extinctions
December 15, 2022 02:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA newly created virtual world has predicted large scale extinctions of all plants and animals by the end of the century from climate change.

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