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Workplace law changes up in the air
November 22, 2022 05:26 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government is ferociously negotiating with Senate crossbenchers to pass its workplace relation legislation by Christmas despite concerns it's being rushed.

Labor set for win on anti-corruption body
November 22, 2022 05:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe government has cleared the decks for a debate and vote on the National Anti-Corruption Commission in the lower house, as key senators also back it in.

Windies eyeing vital pink-ball practice
November 22, 2022 05:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWest Indies players and officials are confident they can come to grips with playing a pink-ball match before the day-night Test in Adelaide against Australia.

Avocado genome mapped by scientists
November 22, 2022 05:14 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralian scientists have completed mapping the genome of the avocado which they say could produce a better quality fruit.

Killer NT cop given 'favourable treatment'
November 22, 2022 05:10 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA NT policeman tasked with investigating Kumanjayi Walker's death for his inquest says the officer that killed him was given special treatment by investigators.

Murderer in court win against parole block
November 22, 2022 05:09 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMurderer and serial violent offender Allan David McQueen is now eligible for parole after an appeal to indefinitely prevent his access to early release failed.

RBA leaves 50bp rate hike on the table
November 22, 2022 05:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Reserve Bank is prepared to do whatever is necessary to ensure the spike in inflation is only temporary and doesn't linger.

Scott calls on Williams to hit major goals
November 22, 2022 04:56 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAdam Scott has reunited with the man that caddied him to a Masters title, intent on more major golfing success after an encouraging 2022 campaign.

Qld Father's Day shooter guilty of murder
November 22, 2022 04:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSJustin John Meale has been found guilty of murder after shooting Clinton "Rocky" Pollock on Father's Day north of Brisbane when a drug deal went bad.

Aust stocks close at best level since June
November 22, 2022 04:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThanks in part to strong gains from the energy sector, the local share market has gained 0.6 per cent to close at its best level since June 6.

Man jailed for swindling $1.9m off retiree
November 22, 2022 04:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA Victorian man who befriended an elderly retiree and then stole $1.9 million from him, gambling the money away online, has been jailed for five years.

Greens, Labor secure deal on electric cars
November 22, 2022 04:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA federal bill to make electric cars cheaper is set to pass into law after the Greens struck a deal with the government.

States ranked in race for green transport
November 22, 2022 04:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSome Australian states and territories are making better transport choices than others, according to a new report from the Climate Council.

Qld cop perpetrators face sack in reforms
November 22, 2022 04:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSQueensland's top cop will this week start issuing show-cause notices to police officers involved in past cases of bullying, harassment, abuse or assault.

Aust backs free trade deals with UK, India
November 22, 2022 04:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFree trade agreements with the United Kingdom and India have passed the Australian parliament and are awaiting action from the two other governments.

PM visits flood-devastated NSW
November 22, 2022 04:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited central western NSW to see the flood damage and assess how devastated towns like Forbes are picking up the pieces.

Vic police arrest shooting preventable
November 22, 2022 03:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA coroner has recommended Victoria Police develop systems to ensure officers are fit for duty, in finding a 2013 death during a police arrest was preventable.

Man jailed for abusing NSW teens in 1980s
November 22, 2022 03:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSimon Davies has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in a Sydney court after being extradited from the Netherlands over offences dating back to the 1980s.

Sign-wearing Sydney figure hurt in arrest
November 22, 2022 03:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer city councillor and sign-wearing entertainer Danny Lim has suffered head injuries when arrested in a Sydney shopping mall.

Smith pips Lee for Aust golf's top gong
November 22, 2022 03:40 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCameron Smith has won a second Greg Norman Medal following a remarkable 2022 season, pipping fellow world No.3 Minjee Lee to be crowned Australia's top golfer.
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