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ABC won't reveal wages of best-paid staff
November 08, 2022 02:12 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>The ABC's managing director has refused to disclose the pay packets of its highest-paid staff to a Senate estimates hearing.</p>

The long-lasting tail of flood devastation
November 08, 2022 02:11 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>While flood waters come and go across rural Australia, they expose lingering financial, emotional and physical scars.</p>

Blue Sky crash spurs second class action
November 08, 2022 02:08 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Angry shareholders have filed a second class action over Blue Sky's 2019 implosion when its market value was wiped unexpectedly.</p>

Worry brews over Qld mine objection review
November 08, 2022 02:07 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Environmental groups are concerned that a review of mining objections processes in Queensland could mean a smaller role for the state's Land Court....

Hayden calls for ruthless T20 overhaul
November 08, 2022 02:04 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Matthew Hayden says Australia's selectors should follow the path of their counterparts from 20 years ago, making ruthless calls to overhaul a white...

Diverse showcase at 2023 Adelaide Festival
November 08, 2022 02:01 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>The program for the 2023 Adelaide Festival has something for everyone - but some shows may prove more challenging than others.</p>

Qld urged to speed up Lake Eyre protection
November 08, 2022 01:52 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Activists are calling on the Queensland government to publicly release its assessment of plans to protect the Lake Eyre Basin before Christmas.</p>

Twitter risks becoming 'dog's breakfast'
November 08, 2022 01:48 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Australia's eSafety Commissioner has written to Twitter owner Elon Musk after warning the social network could become a "dog's breakfast" due to st...

Transport Tuesday on Vic election campaign
November 08, 2022 01:48 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Free car registration for apprentices, a new regional bypass and cheaper public transport fares are the latest promises rolled out for the Victoria...

Police investigating returned Syria cohort
November 08, 2022 01:31 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Australian Federal Police is investigating whether repatriated Australian women and children from a Syrian detention camp have broken any domestic...

Blushing moon lights up Australian skies
November 08, 2022 01:27 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Australians have been treated to their last total lunar eclipse until 2025 as the moon turned blood red when entering the earth's shadow.<br></p>

NSW MPs warned to stop 'weaponising' ICAC
November 08, 2022 01:23 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>The chief commissioner of the NSW ICAC has warned MPs to stop using the agency to level political scores ahead of state elections.</p>

Aust life expectancy up despite COVID
November 08, 2022 01:22 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>The average Australian's life expectancy rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the few nations to experience an increase.</p>

Guy defends anti-vax mandate election ad
November 08, 2022 01:18 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Matthew Guy has been asked to clarify his position on vaccine mandates after a Liberal election campaign ad attacking the government.</p>

Madden wants Broncos NRL start with Walsh
November 08, 2022 01:02 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Key Brisbane signings Jock Madden and Reece Walsh appeared on day one of NRL pre-season training and Madden wants to push Ezra Mam for the starting...

Australian war crime investigation grows
November 08, 2022 01:00 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>Australian investigators are preparing to hand over the first evidence brief of alleged war crimes committed by special forces soldiers in Afghanis...

Vic police probe attempted copper theft
November 08, 2022 12:54 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>An investigation continues after police were called to an abandoned factory in inner-city Melbourne on Tuesday morning over an attempted copper the...

Bates misses out on All-Australian squad
November 08, 2022 12:46 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>While Emma Kearney's All-Australian streak could continue, reigning AFLW best and fairest winner Emily Bates has been overlooked in the initial squ...

Why one in three vets wants career change
November 08, 2022 12:28 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>New research has shed light on the long-running crisis in the veterinary industry, as nearly 30 per cent of vets plan to leave within the next five...

Slain mum complained ex was 'chasing her'
November 08, 2022 12:24 PM AEDT | By AAPNEWS<p>A Brazilian student complained her ex was chasing her and he was not leaving her alone before he allegedly stabbed her to death in a jealous attack...