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Opposition flips seat in NZ by-election
December 10, 2022 06:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew Zealand National candidate Tama Potaka will head to Wellington as soon as Tuesday after taking the seat of Hamilton West in a by-election.

Fiji election race reaches final stretch
December 10, 2022 06:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Frank Bainimarama is appealing to Fijians for a third term but opposition parties say he's squandered his almost 16 years in power.

Energy-poor rentals cost NSW tenants $1.2b
December 10, 2022 03:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW tenants are missing out on benefits worth more than $1 billion every year because of poor energy efficiency measures, according to a report.

Simmons back in Nets' NBA win over Hawks
December 10, 2022 12:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBen Simmons was back for Brooklyn and has helped the Nets to a win over Atlanta, while Philadelphia beat the LA Lakers in a NBA thriller after overtime.

Security overhaul after Medibank attack
December 10, 2022 10:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMonths after a cyber attack, private health insurance provider Medibank has overhauled its security systems with the help of Microsoft.

Aust trial treats COVID-19 blood clots
December 10, 2022 10:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA clinical trial has pinpointed the most efficient level of blood thinning treatment needed for patients hospitalised with COVID-19.

Women's needs ignored in skilled trades
December 10, 2022 09:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWomen's needs are being ignored across skilled trades amid a national skills shortage, new data suggests.

Australia imposes sanctions on Iran
December 10, 2022 09:23 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government is taking action against Iran's Morality Police and others after the death in custody in September of Mahsa Amini sparked mass protests.

AFP, ATO target 'dodgy' tax software
December 10, 2022 06:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSBusinesses allegedly using software to avoid paying tax have been targeted by the AFP in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania.

Aussie species join extinction risk list
December 09, 2022 10:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore Australian species have been added to a global list of imperilled species - and one frog is now considered gone forever.

Fiji's prime minister seeks to extend rule
December 09, 2022 07:54 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is trying to ward off an electoral challenge from the opposition and a breakaway former leader to retain government.

Is Ether (ETH) cryptocurrency available in Australia?
December 09, 2022 07:18 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiIt is not clear whether the eventual CBDC of Australia would be based on Ethereum’s blockchain or not, but any progress in this regard would be closely watched by ETH enthusiasts.

Vic Labor claims even bigger majority
December 09, 2022 07:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictorian Labor has now secured more seats in the lower house than it won at the 2018 state election after incumbent Jordan Crugnale was re-elected in Bass.

Aussie science kicks winner on penalties
December 09, 2022 07:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSUniversity of Queensland scientists have developed a model that gives soccer players their best chance of kicking a penalty goal.

Price cap, bill relief target energy rise
December 09, 2022 06:01 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConsumers can look forward to $1.5 billion in government financial support as national cabinet agrees to ease energy bill pressures from next year.

Secrecy to come off criminal age report
December 09, 2022 05:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA report on raising the age of criminal responsibility will be released after Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus met his state and territory colleagues.

Man charged over alleged NT sex attack
December 09, 2022 05:29 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNT police have charged a man who allegedly fled naked from a Palmerston home after he attempted to sexually assault a child.

Leaders strike agreement on energy relief
December 09, 2022 05:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed a deal with eastern states to provide power bill relief for households and businesses.

Queensland strikes national cabinet win
December 09, 2022 05:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland projects will get a boost from the federal government after the state struck a deal to get energy bill relief over the line at national cabinet.

Robodebt inquiry to hear from ATO
December 09, 2022 05:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe royal commission into the controversial Robodebt scheme is set to hear from senior tax office officials and figures from the union movement.

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