Child-focused inquiry to hear from CEOs
The Yoorrook Justice Commission is set to hear from organisation chiefs with decades of experience as it focuses on child protection systems.
- December 05, 2022 04:39 PM AEDT
- AAPNEWS
Wild Thing Morris thrives on intimidation
<p>Lance Morris' mission to bowl fast and intimidate batsmen has landed him a shock call up to Australia's Test squad in Adelaide.</p>
- December 05, 2022 04:34 PM AEDT
- AAPNEWS
Elective surgeries slump to 10-year low
The number of elective surgeries plunged to its lowest level in a decade amid widespread COVID-19 restrictions during the Delta and Omicron waves of the virus.
- December 05, 2022 04:17 PM AEDT
- AAPNEWS
Floodwaters cut off more than 82,000 roads
<p>Government figures show 82,634 roads have been impacted by flood-related closures since October, following significant rain events across several states.</p>
- December 05, 2022 04:13 PM AEDT
- AAPNEWS
Face masks reduce quality decisions: study
Face masks substantially reduces the quality of chess player moves, a study says, most likely because they annoy those who are wearing them.
- December 05, 2022 04:09 PM AEDT
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Labor admits to federal election mistakes
<p>Anthony Albanese guided Labor to victory at the federal election but a post-mortem review has identified several areas where the party could have done better.</p>
- December 05, 2022 04:05 PM AEDT
- AAPNEWS
Financial execs worried about the economy
Chief financial officers are in two minds about the future - they are worried about the economy, but confident their businesses can ride out the turbulence.
- December 05, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT
- AAPNEWS
Struggle to survive in Torres Strait Island 'paradise'
Traditional owners in the Torres Strait Islands are being forced to leave their archipelago homes amid the soaring cost of living and lack of housing.
- December 05, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT
- AAPNEWS
Lions additions drive AFL grand final aim
<p>Chris Fagan admits Brisbane's off-season AFL recruitment could not have gone any better and has welcomed the renewed pressure of expectation for 2023.</p>
- December 05, 2022 03:57 PM AEDT
- AAPNEWS
Big wet fails to dampen farm production
<p>Australian agriculture remains on track for an outstanding 12 months despite flooding across the east coast taking its toll, according to official forecasts. </p>
- December 05, 2022 03:46 PM AEDT
- AAPNEWS