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WiseTech profit soars after deal and acquisition flurry
February 22, 2023 12:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSLogistics software company WiseTech Global announced a solid jump in profits, after a string of acquisitions and new contracts boosted revenue.

Media denied right to name high-profile rape accused
February 22, 2023 12:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA rape case against a prominent man has returned to court with media not allowed to have his identity revealed but their lawyer said they'd continue trying.

Satisfying relationships are good for women's health
February 22, 2023 12:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWomen who have quality relationships in their 40s and 50s are less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age, a study suggests.

Bjork's star power leads record-breaking Perth Festival
February 22, 2023 12:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIcelandic powerhouse Bjork's Australian-exclusive residency on the banks of the Swan River has helped Perth Festival to break its box office record.

Electric planes could 'revolutionise' Australian travel
February 22, 2023 12:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSConverting small planes to use battery power rather than petrol could be a game-changer for aviation, according to an Australian start-up.

Flight Centre narrows loss but expects travel rebound
February 22, 2023 12:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTravel retailer Flight Centre posted a pre-tax loss of $18.3 million but expects further rebound in travel demand in the second half.

Australian shares fall as bond yields rise
February 22, 2023 12:02 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe local share market was down 0.4 per cent at midday as the market digested a spate of earnings reports from the likes of Woolworths, Santos and Domino's.

'It takes time': Premier defends Lismore buyback scheme
February 22, 2023 11:59 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMany people in the flood-devastated NSW Northern Rivers still don't have a home, the premier has conceded as a house buyback scheme makes its first offer.

Surefire Resources (ASX: SRN) recent developments boost progress across projects
February 22, 2023 11:50 AM AEDT| By Ankit SethiSurefire Resources NL -- a listed entity (,ASX: SRN,) with exploration of mineral resources as its primary activity – continues to make serious strides across its wholly owned assets in Australia.,In the recently released December 2022 quarterly acti...

Fashionably sustainable but uniform approach needed
February 22, 2023 11:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe fashion industry has made big advances in sustainability but global standards would help the sector improve its environmental credentials.

NZ Reserve Bank increases rates by 50 basis points
February 22, 2023 11:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Reserve Bank of New Zealand has moved the country's official cash rate to 4.75 per cent after a 50 basis point hike at its latest monetary policy meeting.

Parliament to probe Victorian floods as motion passes
February 22, 2023 11:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Victorian coalition and Greens have joined forces to set up a parliamentary inquiry into last year's floods after criticism of the Maribyrnong River review.

NSW government offers $2000 egg freezing rebate
February 22, 2023 11:38 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWomen in NSW who freeze their eggs will be eligible for a $2000 subsidy for the expensive procedure if the coalition wins the March election.

Specific voice model vote risks being 'stuck in time'
February 22, 2023 11:17 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCo-chair of the Uluru Dialogue says the referendum is a vote on the principle of the voice to parliament, with finer details to be worked out by parliament.

Robodebt victims stood 'ice cube's chance in hell'
February 22, 2023 11:15 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe robodebt commissioner has chastised a former bureaucrat over how the government proceeded with the unlawful debt collection scheme despite legal warnings.

Wages up 3.3 per cent as competition drives pay packets
February 22, 2023 11:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWages have grown by 3.3 per cent in the latest official figures as competition for workers continues to put upward pressure on pay packets.

Stoush over covert police documents in gay hate inquiry
February 22, 2023 11:14 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA special inquiry is examining whether NSW police deliberately ruled out suspects in cold cases involving gay men being thrown off Sydney cliffs in the 1980s.

Russian invasion fuels Santos profits as prices surged
February 22, 2023 10:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSProfits for natural gas supplier Santos more than doubled in 2022 as it benefited from rising gas prices and demand caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Domino's Pizza goes cold as first-half profit sliced
February 22, 2023 10:45 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDomino's Pizza chief Don Meij has admitted the global pizza chain "didn't get it right in a buoyant market" by raising prices on price-conscious customers.

Liberals promise not to take Aston seat for granted
February 22, 2023 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSOpposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Liberal candidate to replace outgoing MP Alan Tudge will be a fighter for the local community on cost of living.

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